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<strong>CBI</strong>’s 3rd Annual Forum on Industry<br />

Collaboration <strong>with</strong><br />

Cooperative Groups<br />

Understand Changes in Group Structure<br />

Improve Operations • Adhere to Critical Timelines<br />

M a r c h 2 7 - 2 8 , 2 0 1 2 • D o u b l e t r e e C e n t e r C i t y • P h i l a d e l p h i a , P A<br />

Attend the only event that provides a forum for learning and networking<br />

between industry, NIH and Cooperative Groups<br />

graphics courtesy of Getty Images<br />

NIH Perspectives:<br />

• Meg Mooney, Chief, Clinical Investigations Branch,<br />

CTEP, DCTD, NCI<br />

• Donna Shriner, Senior Clinical Research Pharmacist,<br />

Pharmaceutical Management Branch, CTEP, DCTD, NCI<br />

Distinguished Industry Faculty:<br />

• Karen Bartels, Investigator Sponsor Study Lead,<br />

AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP<br />

• Jeffrey Humphrey, Executive Director, External Research,<br />

Oncology Global Clinical Research, Bristol-Myers Squibb<br />

• Coleman Obasaju, Senior Medical Director, US Medical<br />

Division, Oncology, Eli Lilly<br />

• Arthur Cannon, Medical Science Director, External Affairs,<br />

Genentech BioOncology<br />

• Ionel Mitrica, Director, Clinical Development,<br />

GlaxoSmithKline Oncology<br />

• Jocelyn Ulrich, Senior Project Manager, Medical Affairs,<br />

Human Genome Sciences<br />

• Benedetta Campanelli, Global IIR Senior Associate,<br />

External Medical Communications, Pfizer Inc<br />

• Donna Stocker, Manager, Global Investigator-Initiated<br />

Research, Pfizer Inc<br />

Global Address:<br />

“Explore Global Intergroup Collaborations”<br />

Yeul Hong Kim, President,<br />

Korean Cancer Study Group (KCSG);<br />

Professor, Department of Internal Medicine,<br />

Korea University College of Medicine<br />

Cooperative Group Representatives:<br />

NRG Oncology<br />

• Joan (Kip) Beyer Goldberg, Chief Executive Officer,<br />

NSABP<br />

• Elaine Junio, Business Development Officer, NSABP<br />

• Sharon Hartson-Stine, Senior Director of<br />

Clinical Trials, Group Administrator, RTOG<br />

• Laura Reese, Executive Director of Operations, GOG<br />

ECOG<br />

• Bruce Giantonio, Executive Officer, ECOG<br />

SWOG<br />

• Nathan Eriksen, Chief of Administration, SWOG<br />

• Dana Sparks, Director of Operations and Protocols, SWOG<br />

Alliance for Clinical Trials in Oncology<br />

• Linda Bressler, Director of Pharmaceutical<br />

and Regulatory Affairs, CALGB<br />

• Angie Patterson-LaBaw, Coordinator —<br />

Research Operations, NCCTG<br />

Lead Sponsor:<br />

Lead Media Partner:<br />

Additional Media Partners:<br />

www.cbinet.com/coop


“The conference was invaluable for sharing an incredible amount of<br />

information and learning from colleagues in the <strong>groups</strong> and other pharma.”<br />

— Previous Attendee, Jocelyn Ulrich, External Partner Liaison, Pfizer Inc<br />

M a i n c o n f e r e n c e<br />

Day One — Tuesday, March 27, 2012<br />

7:30 Main Conference Registration<br />

8:30 Chairman’s Opening Remarks<br />

Jeffrey Humphrey, M.D., Executive Director, External Research,<br />

Oncology Global Clinical Research, Bristol-Myers Squibb<br />

Dr. Humphrey is an oncologist and currently serves in a newly-created<br />

role to facilitate external research <strong>with</strong> Cooperative Groups, the NCI and<br />

academic research organizations. He previously served as Vice President<br />

of Oncology, U.S. Medical Strategy, overseeing launch preparations<br />

for Erbitux ® , Sprycel ® and ipilimumab, and as Vice President of U.S.<br />

Medical Sciences at Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals where he oversaw<br />

the launch of Nexavar ® in renal cell carcinoma and approval and launch<br />

in hepatocellular carcinoma. From 2003 to 2005, he served as Senior<br />

Director and Clinical Exploratory Head of phase I and phase II<br />

oncology drug development at Pfizer’s Groton/New London research.<br />

Dr. Humphrey served as Chief Oncology Fellow at the National Cancer<br />

Institute where he was a fellow and research officer from 1990 until 1997.<br />

N C I K e y n o t e A d d r e s s<br />

8:45 Cooperative Group Consolidation and Implications<br />

for Industry Collaborations<br />

Over the last few years, Cooperative Groups have been<br />

re-organizing to meet NCI and IOM recommendations<br />

to increase efficiency. In this address, hear how OEWG<br />

timelines instituted in January of 2011 have affected<br />

group operations and explore the status of consolidation<br />

and other changes to the program.<br />

• Hear updates on the Cooperative Group<br />

System restructuring<br />

* changes in working <strong>with</strong> industry<br />

* how may restructuring affect contracts<br />

(existing and future agreements)?<br />

• How well are Cooperative Groups meeting<br />

OEWG timelines?<br />

• Explore updates on implementation of a common<br />

clinical data management system for the program<br />

Meg Mooney, M.D., MBA, Chief, Clinical Investigations Branch,<br />

CTEP, Division of Cancer Treatment and Diagnosis,<br />

National Cancer Institute (NCI)<br />

The Impact of Data Requirements and<br />

Operational Initiatives on Study Conduct<br />

9:45 Defining Minimum Data Submission Standards<br />

and Evidence Requirements in Clinical Trials<br />

Data collection and management is a complex and<br />

resource-intensive part of the clinical trial process.<br />

Industry and Cooperative Group practices and<br />

thinking around data collection often vary widely, <strong>with</strong><br />

industry collecting large amounts of data to fulfill all<br />

potential regulatory requirements and Cooperative<br />

Groups collecting sufficient information to assess<br />

risks and benefits. The FDA is currently working<br />

on a draft guidance document to further define data<br />

submission standards and evidence requirements in<br />

clinical trials which may help inform practices for both<br />

industry and Cooperative Group trials. Publications<br />

and presentations over the past several years have<br />

indicated areas where fewer data may be collected in<br />

trials conducted to support supplemental registration<br />

<strong>with</strong>out compromising the collection of data most likely<br />

to inform clinical practice. Circumstances where fewer<br />

data can be collected <strong>with</strong>out compromising regulatory<br />

use of Cooperative Group trials are reviewed.<br />

Jeffrey Humphrey, M.D., Executive Director, External Research,<br />

Oncology Global Clinical Research, Bristol-Myers Squibb<br />

10:30 Networking and Refreshment Break<br />

11:00 Overcome Challenges in Setting Accurate Budgets<br />

Early in Collaborations<br />

Budgeting for Cooperative Group-Industry <strong>collaboration</strong>s<br />

is a complex process and depends heavily upon good<br />

communication and setting expectations up front (e.g.,<br />

knowing if a study is intended for filing purposes and<br />

what level of data should be collected). This session<br />

provides an in-depth discussion of the factors that can<br />

impact the bottom line for conducting collaborative<br />

clinical research. Walk through budgeting scenarios<br />

and obstacles including what is truly involved in a “drug<br />

only” study. Understand when industry may be asked to<br />

provide supplemental funding for patient costs and what<br />

types of data collection may require additional support.<br />

Attendees examine potential methods to allow planning<br />

on both sides and avoid frustration.<br />

• Discuss factors that impact the bottom line in<br />

collaborative research<br />

• Walk through budgeting scenarios and obstacles<br />

* what study components may require<br />

additional support?<br />

• Explore ways to plan on both sides and<br />

avoid frustration<br />

Jocelyn Ulrich, Senior Project Manager, Medical Affairs,<br />

Human Genome Sciences<br />

11:45 Facilitate Contracting — Develop Common<br />

Terminology and an Understanding of<br />

External Pressures<br />

P Contract negotiations can cause serious delays to study<br />

start times, compromising efforts to meet OEWG<br />

A<br />

and study timelines. There is need for a common<br />

N understanding of the overarching pressures facing both<br />

parties before they come to the table <strong>with</strong> unrealistic<br />

E expectations. For example, bio/pharmaceutical<br />

L companies must comply <strong>with</strong> regulatory (e.g., OIG)<br />

requirements and enter into IP and other agreements<br />

that provide an acceptable amount of risk/benefit to


each franchise <strong>with</strong>in a company. When providing<br />

support for a trial, they must understand the mechanism<br />

behind how that trial is conducted and also have<br />

visibility and confidence that those processes meet<br />

requirements. This session examines pressures that<br />

complicate contracting and strategies to overcome them.<br />

• Examine the need for common terminology<br />

• Understand the regulatory and business requirements<br />

that industry must meet<br />

* how are companies asking Coops to help them<br />

meet their obligations?<br />

• Explore the legal identity of Cooperative Groups and<br />

relationships to membership sites<br />

* legal identity and binding of investigative sites in<br />

both the U.S. and ex-U.S.<br />

* site standards, monitoring and oversight<br />

• Examine Cooperative Group views on how to get<br />

<strong>collaboration</strong> agreements completed in an expedient<br />

manner, owning IP and use of biological samples<br />

• Devise a detailed plan for communication of<br />

trial progress and data, including ownership,<br />

use and publication<br />

Moderator: Jeffrey Humphrey, M.D., Executive Director, External Research,<br />

Oncology Global Clinical Research, Bristol-Myers Squibb<br />

Panelists: Nathan Eriksen, Chief of Administration, SWOG<br />

Arthur Cannon, JD, Medical Science Director, External Affairs,<br />

Genentech BioOncology<br />

Linda Bressler, Director of Pharmaceutical and Regulatory Affairs,<br />

CALGB, Alliance for Clinical Trials in Oncology<br />

12:45 Luncheon<br />

2:00 Understand Logistics for Drug Distribution in<br />

Cooperative Group Studies<br />

Cooperative Group Studies involve multiple sites<br />

and/or countries and therefore drug distribution can<br />

become complex. There are various options available<br />

P<br />

to furnish a drug in these studies — bio/pharmaceutical<br />

A companies can furnish the drug to CTEP which<br />

N distributes the drug to sites, bio/pharmaceutical<br />

supporters can agree to supply the drug using in-house<br />

E teams or third-party distributors or the Cooperative<br />

L Group can undertake drug distribution <strong>with</strong> a thirdparty<br />

distributor. This session discusses how the<br />

responsible party should establish proper processes for<br />

logistical and other challenges including:<br />

• Identification and communication of shelf life,<br />

temperature excursion and contamination issues<br />

• Stock recovery — Drug destruction and/or returns<br />

• Shelf life determinations/documentation<br />

• Drug shortages/resupply/packaged material or bulk<br />

• Secondary distribution<br />

• International shipping/importing or exporting supplies<br />

• Shipping dangerous goods (as declared by IATA)<br />

• Examining the limitations and benefits of various<br />

mechanisms for distributing drug in a Cooperative<br />

Group-Industry <strong>collaboration</strong><br />

Moderator: Joan (Kip) Beyer Goldberg, Chief Executive Officer,<br />

NSABP Foundation, Inc<br />

Panelists: Donna A. Shriner, Pharm.D., MPH, Senior Clinical Research Pharmacist,<br />

Pharmaceutical Management Branch (PMB), CTEP,<br />

Division of Cancer Treatment and Diagnosis (DCTD),<br />

National Cancer Institute (NCI)<br />

Dana B. Sparks, Director of Operations and Protocols, SWOG<br />

Donna L. Stocker, Manager, Global Investigator-Initiated Research,<br />

Pfizer Inc<br />

3:00 Networking and Refreshment Break<br />

3:30 Factors to Consider when Working <strong>with</strong><br />

Cooperative Groups<br />

Industry panelists discuss the perceived benefits and<br />

challenges involved in working <strong>with</strong> Cooperative<br />

Groups, including what situations represent a win-win,<br />

why they might forego a project and how to streamline<br />

communications. Panelists discuss:<br />

• How industry should categorize/approach these<br />

P trials keeping in mind that they are neither<br />

A<br />

investigator-initiated nor company-sponsored<br />

• Analysis of risk/benefit<br />

N • Globalization of clinical trials<br />

E • IP challenges and freedom to operate<br />

• Data considerations<br />

L<br />

* ownership/rights<br />

* 21 CFR Part 11 and data transfers<br />

• Timelines — LOI to CSR<br />

Moderator: Karen L. Bartels, Investigator Sponsor Study Lead,<br />

AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP<br />

Panelists: Jocelyn Ulrich, Senior Project Manager, Medical Affairs,<br />

Human Genome Sciences<br />

Arthur Cannon, JD, Medical Science Director, External Affairs,<br />

Genentech BioOncology<br />

Benedetta Campanelli, Global IIR Senior Associate,<br />

External Medical Communications, Pfizer Inc<br />

4:30 Update on Group Collaboration Initiatives<br />

and the Path Forward<br />

Learn about initiatives including plans to draft guidance<br />

discussed at a recent NCI and industry working group.<br />

Attendees hear about progress and best practices for<br />

collaborative trials.<br />

Karen L. Bartels, Investigator Sponsor Study Lead,<br />

AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP<br />

5:15 Close of Day One<br />

5:15–6:15 • Networking, Cocktail Reception<br />

Join colleagues and friends in a relaxed setting.<br />

hosted by:<br />

To Register Call Toll Free 800-817-8601 (339-298-2100 outside the U.S.) or visit www.cbinet.com/coop •


Day Two — Wednesday, March 28, 2012<br />

7:30 Continental Breakfast<br />

8:15 Chairman’s Review of Day One<br />

Jeffrey Humphrey, M.D., Executive Director,<br />

External Research, Oncology Global Clinical Research,<br />

Bristol-Myers Squibb<br />

Increase Patient Diversity in Cooperative<br />

Group Research — Encourage Minority<br />

Enrollment and Global Intergroup Work<br />

8:30 Diversity in Clinical Trial Enrollment —<br />

What can Cooperative Groups Offer?<br />

The importance of increasing minority enrollment<br />

in clinical trials is a current focal point for the FDA<br />

which is already suggesting that clinical trial results,<br />

in terms of patients accrued, should better reflect the<br />

U.S. population. While industry organizations may<br />

focus on engaging investigators who work in inner-city<br />

populations and areas <strong>with</strong> large ethnic populations,<br />

Cooperative Groups can also encourage diversity<br />

<strong>with</strong>in their networks of clinical trial sites. This session<br />

examines the shared challenge of enrolling minorities<br />

in trials and the opportunities that Cooperative Groups<br />

have, as a non-industry model, to increase diversity.<br />

• Explore how industry and Cooperative Groups can<br />

work together to overcome challenges in recruiting<br />

minorities for clinical trials<br />

• Discuss how Cooperative Groups can encourage<br />

diversity <strong>with</strong>in their networks<br />

* what measures help cultivate membership from<br />

institutions that have not traditionally participated<br />

in Cooperative Groups?<br />

* how can the Cooperative Group System leverage<br />

minority-based clinical oncology programs?<br />

* how can we increase the number of minority<br />

investigators?<br />

Coleman Obasaju, M.D., Ph.D.,<br />

Senior Medical Director, US Medical Division, Oncology,<br />

Eli Lilly<br />

9:15 Globalization to Facilitate Patient Accrual<br />

NCI CTEP has identified global patient accrual as<br />

an objective for its Cooperative Group network. Timely<br />

accrual has always been a challenge in these studies<br />

and now delays in accrual can render a trial irrelevant.<br />

A larger, global network can facilitate efficient accrual.<br />

In this session, the Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group<br />

(ECOG) discusses the development of its international<br />

program and the contribution its international members<br />

have made to ECOG.<br />

• Understand how Cooperative Group-led, ex-U.S.<br />

partnerships can benefit industry collaborators<br />

• Learn how ECOG is partnering <strong>with</strong> <strong>groups</strong> outside<br />

of the U.S.<br />

• Analyze the structure of intergroup <strong>collaboration</strong>s<br />

Bruce J. Giantonio, M.D., FACP, Associate Professor of Medicine,<br />

Abramson Cancer Center of the University of Pennsylvania;<br />

Executive Officer, The Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group (ECOG)<br />

10:00 Networking and Refreshment Break<br />

g l o b a l A d d r e s s<br />

10:30 Explore Global Intergroup Collaborations —<br />

The Korean Cancer Study Group (KCSG)<br />

More and more, Cooperative Groups and<br />

bio/pharmaceutical companies are collaborating directly<br />

<strong>with</strong> foreign networks whose structures and funding may<br />

differ from the NCI system. The Korean Cancer Study<br />

Group (KCSG) joined as a special member of ECOG<br />

in September 2011 and has collaborative efforts <strong>with</strong><br />

the EORTC, CIRG and Asian Cooperative Groups.<br />

This address from the President of the KCSG describes<br />

the organization and how it interacts and partners <strong>with</strong><br />

Cooperative Groups to further research. In addition,<br />

learn about the hurdles of investigator-initiated<br />

international <strong>cooperative</strong> clinical work efforts — such as<br />

national health insurance reimbursement systems, study<br />

drug import systems, routine practice in each country<br />

and funding for clinical study organizations.<br />

Yeul Hong Kim, President, Korean Cancer Study Group;<br />

Professor, Department of Internal Medicine,<br />

Korea University College of Medicine<br />

To Register Call Toll Free 800-817-8601 (339-298-2100 outside the U.S.) or visit www.cbinet.com/coop


Consolidation and Restructuring<br />

of Cooperative Groups<br />

11:30 Formation and Current Status of the New “Alliance”<br />

Cooperative Group<br />

In light of the previously-discussed NCI initiative to<br />

consolidate the number of Cooperative Groups, three<br />

<strong>groups</strong> proactively merged to form “The Alliance.”<br />

Comprised of CALGB, NCCTG and ACOSOG, the<br />

Alliance is the furthest along in consolidation and<br />

potentially the most complex. This co-presentation<br />

provides an opportunity to understand how this new<br />

group operates and what, if any, changes industry should<br />

expect. In addition, attendees hear perspective on how<br />

<strong>groups</strong> are meeting OEWG timelines.<br />

• Hear from the newly-formed Alliance<br />

Cooperative Group<br />

• Understand how group structure differs due to merger<br />

* NCI grant support<br />

• Examine changes for industry collaborators<br />

* changes in capabilities, contracting<br />

and communications<br />

• Explore lessons-learned in consolidation and<br />

current organizational structure<br />

• Learn how ACOSOG, NCCTG and CALGB have<br />

harmonized and where each group maintains some autonomy<br />

• Hear Alliance perspective on how <strong>groups</strong> are<br />

meeting OEWG timelines<br />

* when to submit concepts to CTEP relative to the<br />

status of talks <strong>with</strong> industry<br />

Linda Bressler,<br />

Director of Pharmaceutical and Regulatory Affairs, CALGB,<br />

Alliance for Clinical Trials in Oncology<br />

Angie Patterson-LaBaw,<br />

Coordinator – Research Operations, NCCTG,<br />

Alliance for Clinical Trials in Oncology<br />

12:30 Luncheon<br />

1:45 New “Energy” in Clinical Trials —<br />

Introducing NRG Oncology<br />

In this panel discussion, hear about the newly-formed<br />

NRG Oncology, which combines the synergistic expertise<br />

P of three Cooperative Groups (NSABP, RTOG and GOG)<br />

and its transition to a single grant mechanism. Explore<br />

A NRG Oncology’s approach to parallel project planning<br />

N for grant preparation/operational changes and corporate<br />

restructuring. In addition, learn how this consolidated<br />

E<br />

group will leverage complementary modalities from the<br />

L three entities and interact <strong>with</strong> industry collaborators<br />

through unique organizational structures. Attendees have<br />

the opportunity to ask questions of representatives from<br />

the three original <strong>groups</strong>.<br />

Moderator: Joan (Kip) Beyer Goldberg, Chief Executive Officer,<br />

NSABP Foundation, Inc<br />

Panelists: Elaine Junio, Business Development Officer,<br />

NSABP Foundation, Inc<br />

Sharon Hartson-Stine,<br />

Senior Director Clinical Trials, Group Administrator, RTOG<br />

Laura Reese, Executive Director of Operations, GOG<br />

2:45 Key Learnings from Collaborations between<br />

Cooperative Groups and a Pharmaceutical Company<br />

In this session, hear examples of how one large<br />

organization has interacted <strong>with</strong> different Cooperative<br />

Groups over multiple studies. Understand how the<br />

company thinks about and manages these partnerships<br />

as part of an overall company strategy, including<br />

considerations such as risk management. Hear about<br />

<strong>collaboration</strong>s that worked well and why. In addition,<br />

learn what issues arise and how the company has evolved<br />

its approach to better address challenges in the future.<br />

• Examine how Cooperative Group <strong>collaboration</strong>s are<br />

integrated into company strategy<br />

• Hear about successes and challenges in<br />

these partnerships<br />

• Understand what changes the company made to address<br />

challenges and maximize the opportunities these<br />

partnerships present<br />

Ionel Mitrica, Ph.D., Director, Clinical Development,<br />

GlaxoSmithKline Oncology<br />

3:30 Close of Conference<br />

T o R e g i s t e r C a l l T o l l F r e e 8 0 0 - 8 1 7 - 8 6 0 1<br />

( 3 3 9 - 2 9 8 - 2 1 0 0 o u t s i d e t h e U . S . )<br />

o r v i s i t w w w . c b i n e t . c o m / c o o p


Who Should Attend:<br />

You will benefit from attending this event if you are a senior-level<br />

professional at a bio/pharmaceutical company, Cooperative Group,<br />

cancer center or academic medical center <strong>with</strong> responsibilities or<br />

involvement in the following areas:<br />

• Clinical Development<br />

• Clinical Affairs<br />

• Clinical Operations<br />

• Clinical Research/Investigation<br />

• Medical/Scientific Affairs • Medical Science Liaison (MSL)<br />

• Legal/Counsel<br />

• Clinical Integration<br />

• Investigator-Initiated Research • Research Grants and Contracts<br />

• Program/Project Management • Regulatory Affairs<br />

• Study Delivery<br />

• Cooperative Group Research and Management<br />

• Clinical Trial Monitoring and Management<br />

• Extramural/External Research and Partnerships<br />

This conference will also benefit consultants, technology and service<br />

providers and companies providing services in drug distribution, image<br />

capture, clinical data management, clinical data safety reporting,<br />

clinical trial management, compliance and tracking to the above<br />

audience.<br />

Top 10 Reasons to Attend:<br />

• Understand the status of Cooperative Group Consolidation<br />

from NCI<br />

• Hear from newly-merged <strong>groups</strong> —<br />

The Alliance and NRG Oncology<br />

• Simplify contracting <strong>with</strong> common terminology and a shared<br />

understanding of external pressures<br />

• Consider how FDA’s working draft guidance on data submission<br />

standards and evidence requirements in clinical trials can inform<br />

practices for both industry and Cooperative Groups<br />

• Learn about global intergroup work and hurdles in international<br />

investigator-initiated trials from The Korean Cancer Study Group<br />

(KCSG)<br />

• Hear how industry, NCI’s Pharmaceutical Management Branch (PMB)<br />

and Cooperative Groups address drug distribution challenges in<br />

multi-site, multi-country studies<br />

• Walk through budgeting scenarios to explore how both sides may<br />

improve planning and ease frustrations throughout the process<br />

• Explore how ECOG is partnering <strong>with</strong> <strong>groups</strong> outside of the U.S. to<br />

facilitate patient accrual<br />

• Discuss perceived benefits and challenges of working <strong>with</strong><br />

Cooperative Groups from the industry perspective<br />

• Understand how Cooperative Groups can assist in increasing<br />

diversity in clinical trial enrollment<br />

<strong>CBI</strong>’s 3rd Annual Forum on Industry<br />

Collaboration <strong>with</strong><br />

Cooperative Groups<br />

Understand Changes in Group Structure<br />

Improve Operations • Adhere to Critical Timelines<br />

M a r c h 2 7 - 2 8 , 2 0 1 2 • D o u b l e t r e e C e n t e r C i t y • P h i l a d e l p h i a , P A<br />

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<strong>CBI</strong>’s 3rd Annual Forum on Industry<br />

Collaboration <strong>with</strong><br />

Cooperative Groups<br />

Understand Changes in Group Structure<br />

Improve Operations • Adhere to Critical Timelines<br />

M a r c h 2 7 - 2 8 , 2 0 1 2 • D o u b l e t r e e C e n t e r C i t y • P h i l a d e l p h i a , P A<br />

Scan Here<br />

Leverage a Unique Opportunity<br />

to Engage <strong>with</strong> Leaders from<br />

Cooperative Groups, NCI<br />

and Industry<br />

Hear Cooperative Group perspectives from...<br />

Alliance for Clinical Trials in Oncology,<br />

NRG Oncology, SWOG, Korean Cancer<br />

Study Group, ECOG, RTOG and GOG<br />

...and network <strong>with</strong> industry leaders from...<br />

AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP,<br />

Bristol-Myers Squibb, Eli Lilly, Genentech<br />

BioOncology, GlaxoSmithKline Oncology,<br />

Human Genome Sciences, Pfizer Inc<br />

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• Registration Fee: Standard Advantage Pricing Coop/Gov’t/Non-Profit<br />

2-Day Conference $2,095 $1,795 $995<br />

Advantage Pricing — Register by January 20, 2012 and SAVE $300.<br />

Fee includes continental breakfast, lunch, wine and cheese reception,<br />

refreshments and conference documentation. Please make checks (in U.S.<br />

funds drawn on a U.S. bank) payable to: <strong>CBI</strong>. (No personal checks accepted.)<br />

PLEASE NOTE: All advertised discounts are taken from the final, Standard Rate.<br />

Verification may be required for Coop/Gov’t/Non-profit rate.<br />

• Team Discount:<br />

Your organization may send 1 executive free for every 3 delegates registered.<br />

All registrations must be made at the same time to qualify.<br />

• Accommodations:<br />

To receive <strong>CBI</strong>’s special discounted hotel rate online or by phone, please go to:<br />

• Online: www.cbinet.com/coop<br />

• Phone reservations: (800) 222-8733 and mention <strong>CBI</strong>’s Collaboration <strong>with</strong><br />

Cooperative Groups.<br />

Cut-off date is Monday, March 12, 2012. Reservations made after the cut-off date or<br />

after group room block has been filled (whichever comes first) will be accepted<br />

on a space and rate availability basis. Rooms are limited so please book early.<br />

All travel arrangements are subject to availability.<br />

• Venue:<br />

Doubletree Hotel Philadelphia Center City<br />

237 South Broad Street • Philadelphia, PA 19107<br />

Phone reservations: (800) 222-8733<br />

Hotel direct line: (215) 893-1600<br />

• Substitution & Cancellation:<br />

Your registration may be transferred to a member of your organization up to 24 hours<br />

in advance of the conference. Cancellations received in writing on or before 14 days<br />

prior to the start date of the event will be refunded, less a $295 administrative charge.<br />

No refunds will be made after this date; however, the registration fee less the $295<br />

administrative charge can be credited to another <strong>CBI</strong> conference if you register <strong>with</strong>in<br />

30 days from the date of this conference to an alternative <strong>CBI</strong> conference scheduled<br />

<strong>with</strong>in the next six months. In case of conference cancellation, <strong>CBI</strong>’s liability is limited to<br />

refund of the conference registration fee only. <strong>CBI</strong> reserves the right to alter this program<br />

<strong>with</strong>out prior notice. Please Note: Speakers and agenda are subject to change. In the<br />

event of a speaker cancellation, every effort to find a suitable replacement will be made<br />

<strong>with</strong>out notice. The opinions of the conference faculty do not necessarily reflect those of<br />

the companies they represent or <strong>CBI</strong>.<br />

• Satisfaction Guaranteed:<br />

<strong>CBI</strong> stands behind the quality of its conferences. If you are not satisfied <strong>with</strong> the<br />

quality of the conference, a credit will be awarded towards a comparable<br />

<strong>CBI</strong> conference of your choice. Please contact 800-817-8601 for further information.<br />

Advanced preparation for <strong>CBI</strong> conferences is not required.<br />

Registration Card DO NOT REMOVE MAILING LABEL. PLEASE RETURN ENTIRE FORM.<br />

Yes! Please register me for <strong>CBI</strong>’s 3rd Annual Forum on Industry Collaboration <strong>with</strong> Cooperative Groups.<br />

I am registering for ADVANTAGE PRICING<br />

I am registering for coop/gov’t/non-profit rate<br />

We would like to take advantage of the team discount (see left for details).<br />

Yes! Please send me the link to the Online Compendium. I am unable to attend the conference.<br />

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Payment Options: Payment in full is required to process registration. Please call <strong>with</strong> any payment questions.<br />

Enclosed is a check for payment in full (No personal checks accepted)<br />

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WEBSITE<br />

www.cbinet.com/coop<br />

Phone<br />

800-817-8601<br />

339-298-2100<br />

outside the U.S.<br />

E-Mail<br />

cbireg@cbinet.com<br />

Please include all information<br />

requested on registration card.<br />

Mail<br />

<strong>CBI</strong> Registration Dept.<br />

600 Unicorn Park Drive<br />

Woburn, MA 01801

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