Newswise — The ARVO Foundation for Eye Research (AFER) announced today that it has received a $500,000 donation from the Allergan Foundation to sponsor a Clinical Trials Course Program which will launch a new education series. AFER is a supporting organization of the Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology (ARVO).
"We are delighted by, and most appreciative of, the wonderful gift from the Allergan Foundation to establish a Clinical Trials Course Program," said John E. Dowling, PhD, AFER Board of Trustees Chair. "We see this program as an important step for bringing more rapidly new vision and ophthalmic research findings to the clinic and patient."
This education series will provide eye and vision researchers with new state-of-the-art educational opportunities including Web-based training. The Clinical Trials Course Program will include a one-day course, a three-day summer course and online course modules. The first one-day course will be held at the 2007 ARVO Annual Meeting in May. The course will feature internationally renowned trialists discussing key elements in the design, construct, and execution of a clinical trial. More information on the course and how to register can be found at http://www.arvo.org/am.
Three additional one-day courses in the U.S. and abroad are being planned for 2008 as well as a three-day summer course which will serve as the fundamental structure for developing more in-depth modules. The modules will be available online and will supplement the basic course in subsequent years. Participants can sign up for a series of modules relating to aspects of clinical trial issues and methodologies, with opportunities to obtain "hands-on" experience through examples.
"The Allergan Foundation is committed to supporting initiatives that will aid in improving patient care and quality of life," said Scott Whitcup, MD, Allergan Foundation Board Member and Allergan's Executive Vice President, Research and Development. "The Clinical Trials Course for researchers supports this mission, and we are proud to support the ARVO Foundation for Eye Research in its development of this educational program."
Founded in 2002, AFER provides continuing education and support for original and innovative vision research, particularly with translational impact fostering collaboration between clinicians and basic scientists. The Foundation also supports training for new vision research scientists, including those in developing countries. For more information about AFER, logon to http://www.arvofoundation.org.
ARVO is a membership organization of more than 11,700 eye and vision researchers from over 70 countries. Established in 1928, the Association encourages and assists its members and others in research, training, publication, and dissemination of knowledge in vision and ophthalmology. ARVO's headquarters are located in Rockville, Md. For more information about ARVO, logon to http://www.arvo.org.
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