2nd Annual Investigators Meeting, 20^th June 2008, Edinburgh

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The 2nd Annual Investigators Meeting for the SUPREMO trial is on Friday 20th June 2008 in the Carlton Hotel, Edinburgh. This will provide an update on progress of the trial within the UK, the EORTC and other international trial groups. It will also feature a guest lecture by Lori Pearce from the University of Michigan entitled "Radiation Planning in the Treatment of Breast Cancer" and a presentation by David Cameron, Director of the NCRN, outlining "The New Framework for Cancer Research in the NHS: Challenges and Opportunities". There is a strong educational component to the meeting and the programme (.pdf) has been submitted for CPD accreditation by the Royal College of Radiologists. 

We will reimburse delegates for travelling expenses to attend the meeting (economy train/air fares) and there is no fee for registration.  Please note that places may be limited therefore early registration (.pdf) is advised.

Cardiac Sub-Study Training Day, 11^th June 2008, Wythenshawe Hospital, Manchester

The cardiac sub-study of the SUPREMO trial aims to assess the role of brain natriuretic peptide as a screening marker of early damage from adjuvant anthracycline based chemotherapy and radiotherapy. The study is particularly pertinent now since many patients within the trial are also receiving herceptin and lapatinib. There is little information on the interaction of these four potentially cardiotoxic treatments and we need to better understand their long-term effects on cardiac function.

To raise awareness of the sub-study and to help address any issues surrounding it a training day is being held on 11th June 2008 at Wythenshawe Hospital, Manchester. This is close to Manchester Airport and the nearest train station is in fact Manchester Airport rail station.

The meeting will include:

• Background information on the importance of the SUPREMO cardiac sub-study
• Recruitment challenges & solutions
• Focussed workshops on practical aspects of trial procedures including handling of blood samples, transmission of samples to Edinburgh, analysis and return of results to centres, data management & ECG and echo workshop

The programme has been to the Royal College of Radiologists for CPD accreditation. We will reimburse delegates for travelling expenses to attend the meeting (economy train/ air fares) and there is no fee for registration. Please feel free to download the programme (.pdf) and registration form (.pdf) for the meeting.

Cardiac Sub-Study Training Day, 12th March 2008, Edinburgh

The cardiac sub-study of the SUPREMO trial aims to assess the role of pro-brain natriuretic peptide as a screening marker of early damage from adjuvant anthracycline based chemotherapy and radiotherapy. The study is particularly pertinent now since many patients within the trial are also receiving herceptin and lapatinib. There is little information on the interaction of these four potentially cardiotoxic treatments and we need to better understand their long-term effects on cardiac function.

To raise awareness of the sub-study and to help address any issues surrounding it a training day is being held on 12th March 2008 at CRUK, Western General Hospital, Edinburgh.

The meeting will include:

• Background information on the importance of the SUPREMO cardiac sub-study
• Recruitment challenges & solutions
• Focussed workshops on practical aspects of trial procedures including handling of blood samples, transmission of samples to Edinburgh, analysis and return of results to centres, data management & ECG and ECHO workshop

The programme has been awarded 4 CPD points by the Royal College of Radiologists. We will reimburse delegates for travelling expenses to attend the meeting (economy train/ air fares) and there is no fee for registration.

Date for your Diary - Annual Investigators Meeting, 8th June 2007, Birmingham

The Annual Investigators Meeting for SUPREMO trial is on Friday June 8th 2007, Novotel, Birmingham City Centre Centre.  This will provide an update on progress of the trial within the UK, the EORTC and other international trial groups.  There is a strong educational component to the meeting and the programme (.pdf) has been submitted for CPD accreditation by the Royal College of Radiologists. 

We will reimburse delegates for travelling expenses to attend the meeting (economy train/ air fares) and there is no fee for registration.  Please note that places may be limited therefore early registration (.pdf) is advised.

Trial Launch - 17 June 2005