Australia & Asia Pacific Clinical Oncology Research Development (ACORD) 2024 Workshop

Australia & Asia Pacific Clinical Oncology Research Development (ACORD) 2024 Workshop is organized by Medical Oncology Group of Australia (MOGA) and will be held from Sep 22 - 27, 2024 at Pullman Magenta Shores Resort, Central Coast, New South Wales, Australia.

Description:
Over 500 early career clinical cancer researchers from 19 countries in the Asia Pacific have participated in our Protocol Development Workshops. Since 2004 over 600 others have participated in our half day Clinical Research Idea Starters’ Workshops, and 1-day Concept Development Workshops.

ACORD brings participants with new Research ideas together with local and international experts who provide the knowledge, skills, experience and global perspectives needed to develop high quality clinical cancer research. The Workshop uses problem-based, participant-centred, adult-learning principles including short, interactive lectures combined with small group, problem-oriented, protocol development sessions focusing on both clinical research methods, and on oncology sub-specialties. Participants also benefit from individual feedback from multiple experts as they develop their research protocols, and from the opportunity to establish ongoing, long term, research collaborations. 

Workshop participants work with their peers and receive individual guidance and assistance from the faculty to develop their idea for a clinical research study into a study protocol suitable for submission to a Human Research Ethics Review Committee or funding body.

Educational Format & Program:
The Workshop Program comprises a mix of academic sessions ensuring that all learning needs are addressed, including:

Protocol Development Group Sessions:
These sessions are a core activity and allow participants to complete their protocol by applying the knowledge acquired during the Workshop. Participants receive extensive feedback on their trial concepts from designated faculty within assigned groups comprising a maximum of 8-10 participants.

Faculty Sessions:
One-to-one sessions where participants have access to Workshop Faculty providing individual counselling on protocol related issues and advice on career development.

Small Group Discussion Sessions:
Sessions that focus on topics that are essential to the development of clinical trials and facilitating discussion on the difficulties and challenges of a particular type of trial. Attendance at these sessions is limited to maximize interaction and information exchange.

Lectures and Panel Discussions:
Presentations by key Faculty and experts on specific topics providing participants with an overview of the design and implementation of high-quality clinical trials. These are followed by a panel discussion during which Faculty, experts and participants explore issues raised during the talks in greater depth.

Additional details will be posted as soon as information is available.