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Mark your calendar for mid-November to attend a dynamic three-day symposium featuring presentations and discussions with thought leaders and research stakeholders. The first day is open to Executive and Steering Committee (EC/SC) sponsors. The annual two-day event that follows is open to all registrants at no cost. While we encourage in-person attendance, virtual participation is welcome.
Wednesday, November 13: The day will begin with a meeting with the Post-trial, Continued Access to Investigational Medicines in Lower and Middle-Income Countries working group, followed by lunch, the EC/SC meeting, and dinner.
Thursday, November 14: The day will kick off with a keynote address with Khair ElZarrad, Director of the Office of Medical Policy at the FDA, and continue with presentations on the MRCT Center’s recent and upcoming work, breakout sessions, and a cocktail reception. A more detailed agenda will be released in our September newsletter.
Friday, November 15: Vivli, the Center for Global Clinical Research Data, in conjunction with the MRCT Center, will host “Innovations in Data Sharing,” a half-day program featuring Dr. Steffen Thirstrup from the European Medicines Agency (EMA).
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What is the schedule?
This is a DRAFT agenda. In the coming weeks, this will be updated with more detail, including panelists, speaker biographies, and any suggested pre-reads. Updates will be mailed to all registrants.
I am attending in person. What do I need to know?
The Annual Symposium will take place in two locations:
- Thursday, November 14, 8:00 AM – 6:15 PM: Gordon Hall, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA
- Friday, November 15, 8:30 AM – 2:00 PM: Harvard Faculty Club, 20 Quincy Street
You will need a photo ID to enter both locations.
There is no charge to attend the MRCT Center Annual Meeting.
On Thursday, a continental breakfast, lunch, and cocktails/appetizers are offered. Please let us know if you have dietary restrictions.
On Friday, a continental breakfast and lunch are offered.
Meeting slides and related resources will be shared with all registrants after the meeting.
Please share the registration information with others in your network.
For your convenience, we have included information about hotels in Harvard Square and near the Harvard Medical School.
Parking is available for a fee. Click here for detailed Parking Information and links.
Harvard Faculty Club parking information
Parking is available at paid public parking in Harvard Square, including the Harvard Square Parking Garage (65 JFK Street), Charles Square Garage (1 Bennett Street), Propark Church Street Lot (41 Church Street) and University Place Garage (124 Mt. Auburn Street).
I am attending virtually. What do I need to know?
There are two separate Zoom coordinates, one for Thursday’s program and one for Friday’s program. Those coordinates will be shared one week in advance via email.
Can I attend some events in-person and others virtually?
Yes! While in-person attendance is preferred, virtual participation – either entirely or in part – is welcome. Please indicate which events you will attend in-person or remotely on the registration form. Note: cocktails on Thursday, November 14 is only open to in-person attendees for Thursday’s meetings.
Do I need to register separately for the Vivli/Mrct center meeting on Friday, November 15?
No, you can register for all events from the same registration form.