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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 />
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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 />
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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 />
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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 />
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Leverage a Unique Opportunity<br />
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Cooperative Groups, NCI<br />
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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 />
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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 />
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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 />
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Mail<br />
<strong>CBI</strong> Registration Dept.<br />
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Woburn, MA 01801