Future of clinical trials, AI and data

We are witnessing a biotechnological revolution and more companies invest huge funds in the biotechnology industry. Biotechnologies are at the heart of cancer and rare diseases therapies and they offer tailored treatment which is more beneficial for the patient. We will be discussing the state of clinical trials in biotechnology in Bulgaria and Romania, regulatory burden, investment, lack of expert personnel, public attitude, other challenges as well as achievements. Machine learning, artificial intelligence (AI), patients’ data processing and its reliable storage will be also considered. Speakers from the UK will showcase the UK experience and best practices. The event will serve as an opportunity to extend already established UK-Bulgarian links in biotechnology towards clinical trials, as well as develop new commercial opportunities in this sector. Romanian partners will be also introduced and thus a sustainable business network between the UK and East Europe will be established.

UK, Bulgarian and Romanian decision makers, academics and companies will discuss the latest regulations, tendencies and innovative research in clinical trials such as:

• Importance of developing clinical trials – real benefit for patients and physicians
• Developments and challenges in Bulgaria and Romania (regulatory, scientific and operational challenges)
• UK experience and best practices in clinical trials (regulations, research)
• Patient data handling, GDPR and regulatory compliance
• Artificial Intelligence (AI) and machine learning in clinical trials
• European legislation in clinical trials
• Crisis situations (like Covid19) – calls for new approaches and quick actions

• to showcase the UK experience and best practices,
• exchange information and practicalities on the UK, Bulgarian and Romanian legislation in clinical trials,
• establishing collaborations of the UK with innovative East European opportunities (on business/academic/decision maker side).

We expect representatives of the UK NIHR Clinical Research Network, Health Research Authority, The Academy of Medical Sciences, Medical Research Council – Clinical Trials Unit, the Bulgarian Association of Clinical Research and Ethics Committee for Clinical Trials, the Romanian National Agency for Drugs and Medical Devices and Ethics Commission, as well as number of companies, academics and patients from the three countries.

If you are involved in research, business or regulations of clinical trials, and are interested in participating, please register by 16 September – tick the square next to event “25/09 Future of Clinical Trials”.

The conference will be in English and no translation will be provided. The event is a follow-up of the Biotech Business workshop and the Intellectual Property & Technology Transfer training in Biotech organised by SIN Bulgaria in 2019.

Stay tuned for joining links coming soon!