Date:

Monday 1st March to Tuesday 2nd March, 2010

Venue:

Clinical Research Center
Symposium Rooms 2&3 Level 1
National University of Singapore
MD11, 10 Medical Drive
Singapore 117597

Workshop Objectives:

• To review the principles of leukemia diagnosis and treatment
• To learn how to conceptualize a leukemia protocol
• To learn about principles of protocol design, enrollment, implementation and monitoring
• To have a brief introduction / review of data management

Programme:

• Lectures on specific aspects of a leukemia protocol
• One-on-one discussion on participants’ own protocol and review of its implementation in their own center
• Lecture on practical aspects of supportive care designed for developing countries
• Lecture, demonstration and hands-on exercises in data management

Who Should Attend:

• This is a workshop dedicated to researchers/ clinicians caring for children with leukemia interested in designing a study protocol for countries with limited resources
• A basic requirement is a good in-depth knowledge of leukemia / pediatric cancers

Registration:

• Registration is free
• Participation is by invitation only but we will entertain inquiries and consider whether this workshop is suitable for other applicants
• Close of applications January 15, 2010

Facilitators:

QUAH, Thuan Chong, MD
National University Health System, SINGAPORE

YEOH, Eng Juh Allen, MD
National University Health System, SINGAPORE

VEERMAN, Anjo MD
Vrije Universiteit, Amsterdam, THE NETHERLANDS

RIBEIRO, Raul MD
St Jude Children’s Research Hospital, USA

HOWARD, Scott, MD, MS
St Jude Children’s Research Hospital, USA