THE CLINICAL INVESTIGATORS' SUMMIT 2023
16 & 17 MARCH, 2023 | EAST AFRICA (KENYA)
PrideInn Paradise Beach Resort & Spa, Mombasa
About the Summit
Africa’s biggest and most anticipated clinical research summit of the year
TCIS AFRICA 2023
TCIS AFRICA is a converging point for Clinical Researchers, Medical Professionals, CROs, Pharmas, Regulatory Agencies and Academia to network, exchange achievements, milestones, and challenges, as well as establish strategic direction for clinical trial management in Africa.
Africa is no longer a secret gem, as many pharmaceuticals, CROs and biotechs are now aware of its potential. It is the destination point for clinical trials due to the possibility of recruiting huge number of participants for clinical trials, as well as it’s unfortunate high disease burden rate.
Agenda
Tour of a Clinical Research Site 11:00 – 13:00
Location – Kilifi
Tour of Mombasa 14:00 – 17:00
- Akamba Woodcarvings Factory
- The Landmark of Mombasa ‘The Tusks’
- Hindu Temple
- A Traditional Fruit and Vegetable Market Also Known as ‘Markiti’
- The Floating Bridge
- The Historical Monument ‘Forte Jesus’ (optional – attracts fee)
- Haller Park and Nature Trail (optional – attracts fee)
- A Marine Park (optional – attracts fee)
- Visit a local Swahili Restaurant- Forodhani by the bay of the Indian Ocean (optional – attracts fee)
Conference Day 1
10:00 – 10:05 Opening Remark
10:05 – 10:15 Keynote Address
10:20 – 11:05 Panel Discussion 1
Topic: Africa’s Journey So Far: Successes and Milestones
11:05 – 11:35 Exhibition/Networking/Tea Break
(Vendor/Exhibitors showcase would take place in exhibition hall)
11:35 – 12:20 Panel Discussion 2
Topic: Exploring Clinical Trial Design in Africa
• Feasibility Engagement
• Site Enrollment
• Gaps and Challenges to Obtaining Informed Consent Forms
12:20 – 12:50 Panel Discussion 3
Topic: Regulatory Agencies’ Ethical Considerations for Improving Patient
Centricity in Clinical Trials – Guidelines, Successes, Challenges and Milestones
12:50 – 13:05 Speaker 1
Topic: Navigating the Implementation of DCT in the African Ecosystem
13:05 – 14:00 LUNCH
14:00 – 14:30 Panel Discussion 4
Topic: Importance of Improving Diversity in Clinical Trials
• Strategies to Improve Patient Retention
• Implementing Advocacy Groups in Participant’s Recruitment and Retention
14:30 – 15:30 Breakout Session
• Principal Investigator’s Workshop
• Vendors Presentation
15:30 – 16:00 Site Showcase (2 Sites)
16:00 – 17:00 Exhibition/Networking/Refreshment
(Vendor/Exhibitors showcase would take place in exhibition hall)
17:00 Programme Ends
Conference Day 2
09:00 – 09:15 Opening Remark
09:15 – 09:30 Our Journey So Far
09:30 – 10:00 Panel Discussion 1
Topic: Sample Management in Clinical Trials: Elements Defining Success in Africa
10:00 – 10:30 Exhibition/Networking/Tea Break
(Vendor/Exhibitors showcase would take place in exhibition hall)
10:30 – 11:00 Panel Discussion 2
Topic: Regulatory Agencies’ Ethical Considerations for Improving Patient
Centricity in Clinical Trials – Guidelines, Successes, Challenges and Milestones
11:00 – 11:30 Panel Discussion 3
Topic: The Role of Insurance Companies in the Successful Conduct of Clinical Trials in Africa and How to Mitigate it
11:30 – 12:15 Panel Discussion 4
Topic: Strengthening Africa’s Health Through Quality Data
• Real World Data
12:15 – 13:00 Panel Discussion 5
Topic: Decentralized Clinical Trials: Africa’s Adaptation to the New Reality
13:00 – 14:00 LUNCH
14:00 – 14:45 Panel Discussion 6
Topic: Building a Sustainable Ecosystem in Clinical Trials
14:45 – 15:15 Vendor Showcase
15:15 – 16:00 Panel Discussion 7
Topic: Making the African Continent an Attractive Location for Clinical Studies: CRO Contributions
16:00 – 16:45 Panel Discussion 8
Topic: Pharmaceutical Companies’ Role in Improving Diversity in Clinical Trials
• Empowering Research Sites
16:45 – 18:00 Speed Dating/Refreshment
(Vendor/Exhibitors showcase would take place in exhibition hall)
19:00 Cocktail
2023 Speakers...
Dr. Ahmed Ogweli
Acting Director, African CDC
ETHIOPIA
Al Pacino
USA
Dr. Amit N. Thakker
Chairman, Africa Health Business
KENYA
Dr. Mariem Kadri
Ministry of Health
TUNISIA
Dr. Rania Ibrahim Shosha
Manager, Protocols and Clinical Studies Follow up Administration
Egyptian Drug Authority
EGYPT
Nick Kisengese
Director, ClinWin Research
KENYA
Dr. Shingai Machingaidze
Senior Science Officer in the Office of the Director at Africa CDC
ETHIOPIA
Dr. Olayemi Dawodu
MD/CEO Clina-Lancet Laboratories
NIGERIA
Gloria Mason Ross
Director
National Research Ethics Board (NREB)
LIBERIA
Kemi Williams
Founder Global Clinical Intelligence
NIGERIA
Alaa Assem, MD
CTI (Clinical Trials and Consulting Services Inc )
UAE
Cosmas Collins
Co- Founder and Head of Clinical Data Management
INNOMAS Clinical Research
USA
Dr. Elisabeth Liyong Diallo
MD, CEO Likak Research
SENEGAL
Lisa Collins
Innomas Clinical Research
USA
Mikal Ayiro
Regulatory Pharmacist Pharmacy & Poisons Board
KENYA
Nyeleti Bicky Mthombeni
Chairperson, SACRA
SOUTH-AFRICA
Walter Jaoko
Member of the Developing Countries Coordinating Committee (DCCC)
EDCTP
KENYA
Kenneth Okolie
CEO, SYNLAB
NIGERIA
Dr. Souad Dziri
CEO & Co-founder
Eshmoun Clinical Research
TUNISIA, MAROC, and FRANCE
Mr. Yonnie Otieno
Africa Manager
BlueCloud
KENYA
Dr. Alex Cahana
Chief Information Officer
IMPACT ROOMS
USA
Ms. Nyeleti Rikhotso
Clinical Operations Director
OnQ Research
SOUTHAFRICA
Mr. Amos Ndhere
Chief Medical Officer
Ace Research
KENYA
Yvette Erasmus
Business and Site Development Manager
MERCLINCO
SOUTH AFRICA
Caxton Murira
Product Specialist
Science Foundation for Africa
KENYA
Aniegbe Joel Ifenna
Founder
UBURU HEALTH
NIGERIA
Subham Dutta
Vice President, Business Operations
SYNCORP HEALTH PVT. LTD
INDIA
Ellisha Maharaj
Business Development Manager
BIOCAIR
SOUTH AFRICA
Chukwunonso Udeh
Clinical Research Professional
WEST AFRICA
Mr. Jeff Cazeault
Vice President of New Market Development
CTI
USA
Roseanne Onyia
Convener, “The Clinical Investigators’ Summit” CEO, Clinique Research Development Limited
NIGERIA
Very good summit by all standards. Hopefully there will be more participants for the next summit.
Michael Ntri
The summit has been very interactive and the resource person were excellent in their delivery.
Oscar Bangre
Excellent summit conference and networking opportunities
Yonnie Otieno
Great Initiative! To be encouraged and multiplied. More events like this in Africa!
Elizabeth Liyong
Conference was well organized. Speakers knew their stuff. However, time management was not satisfactory.
Dennis Awuni
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