Improving clinical research in rare musculoskeletal diseases

Arthritis Research UK Clinical Study Groups are running a workshop, Improving clinical research in rare musculoskeletal diseases: challenges and opportunities, on Friday 3 February 2017 in London.The aim of this workshop is to understand the hurdles, share experiences and identify the opportunities or clinical studies in patients with rare musculoskeletal diseases. This workshop will run from 10am - 5pm at The Light, Friends House, Euston Road, London.Topics covered will include:Challenge of rare disease research– patients’ voiceChallenge of rare disease research– CSG perspectiveWhat do the regulators want?How can NHS England help?Methodological issues in rare disease trialsWhat research is out there in the UK?A view from fundersThe workshop will be hosted by the following Arthritis Research UK Clinical Study Groups:Adult Inflammatory ArthritisMetabolic bone disease and musculoskeletal traumaAutoimmune rheumatic disordersMedicines for Children For further information or to register, please [e-mail]

Source: Arthritis Research UK - January 13, 2017 Category: Rheumatology Source Type: news