Day 1 (30 July 2024)
30 July 2024 (Tues) | 08:00 - 16:45
Day 1 Programme
30 Jul | 08:00 - 09:00
Registration and Breakfast
30 Jul | 09:10 - 09:25
Guest of Honour - Opening Address
Deputy Prime Minister
Coordinating Minister for Economic Policies
Chairman, Future Economy Council (FEC) and National Research Foundation (NRF) Board
30 Jul | 09:25 - 10:00
Official Launch of Centralised Clinical Trials Portal and Value Proposition Report
"The Value Proposition of Clinical Trials"
CEO, Consortium for Clinical Research and Innovation, Singapore (CRIS)
Executive Director, SCRI
30 Jul | 10:00 - 10:30
Keynote Address 1
"How Clinical Trials Underpinned Our Global Response to the COVID Pandemic"
30 Jul | 10:30 - 11:00
Keynote Address 2
"How Clinical Trials Can Play a Role in Transforming the Singapore Healthcare System"
30 Jul | 11:00 - 11:45
Panel Discussion
"Clinical Trials - Value Proposition from the Patient's, Healthcare and Industry Perspective"
Senior Consultant Medical Oncologist, National University Cancer Institute, Singapore (NCIS)
Associate Professor, NUS Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine
Head, Innovation Transfer Office (Research Office), National University Health System (NUHS)
(Moderator)
CEO, Consortium for Clinical Research and Innovation, Singapore (CRIS)
Executive Director, SCRI
30 Jul | 11:45 - 13:15
Lunch & Networking
30 Jul | 13:15 - 14:45
Track 1: Health Economics and Outcomes Research (HEOR)
"Clinical Trials for Health Outcomes and Its Impact on Healthcare"
Health Economics and Outcomes Research (HEOR) aims to understand the value of healthcare interventions by examining their cost-effectiveness, cost-benefit ratio, and its overall impact on population health. Find out how clinical trials for health outcomes seek to improve the health outcomes of patients, optimise healthcare systems and ensure the cost-efficient use of resources.
Professor & Inaugural Director (2008-2018)
Health Services and Systems Signature Research Programme
Duke-NUS Medical School
Deputy Director, Health Services Research, Changi General Hospital
Deputy Director, Centre for Population Health Research & Implementation, SingHealth
Adjunct Assistant Professor, Duke-NUS Graduate Medical School
Adjunct Senior Fellow, SUTD Academy
Principal Health Economist Chief
Health Economist's Office, Ministry of Health (MOH)
(Moderator)
Director, Cochrane Singapore
Associate Professor, Duke-NUS Medical School
Chief Scientific Officer, SCRI
30 Jul | 13:15 - 14:45
Track 2: Industry Sponsored Track
(Title to be Updated)
This track will be powered by a conference valued partner.
30 Jul | 14:45 - 15:15
Tea Break
30 Jul | 15:15 - 16:45
Track 3: Patient Advocacy and Community Engagement
"Patient Advocacy Groups, Community Involvement and Collaboration in Advancing Clinical Research"
Patient advocacy groups and community engagement now play a more significant role in clinical research. Find out how these collaborations encourage a deeper understanding of patient needs, sharpens research relevance, and accelerates the development of innovative therapies for better healthcare.
Vaccines Policy Lead, Growth & Emerging Markets, Takeda Pharmaceuticals International
Associate Visiting Expert, Centre of Regulatory Excellence, Duke-NUS Medical School
(Moderator)
Deputy Director, Office of Patient Engagement (OPEN)
Lee Kong Chian School of Medicine, Nanyang Technological University (NTU)
30 Jul | 15:15 - 16:45
Track 4: Decentralised Clinical Trials
(Topic to be Updated)
Decentralised clinical trials have transformed the conduct of clinical trials by offering increased accessibility and flexibility for participants. In this session, hear more on how digital technologies and patient-centric approaches has enhanced patient engagement, reduced physical limitations, and accelerated the progress of decentralised clinical trials.This track will be powered by conference valued partners.
30 Jul | 16:45
End of Day 1
*Please note that the programme may be subject to change without prior notice.
Tracks 1-10 will comprise of a 45-min presentation by speakers followed by 45-min panel discussion.