Day 2 Programme - ACP Clinical Trials Masterclass
Friday 17th April 2026
For All Members and Non Members
0830 - 0945 Registration, coffee, networking and exhibition
0900 - 0945 Industry symposium 1
- Proposed topic: novel therapies e.g. ADCs, bispecifics, vaccines etc.
0945 - 0950 Welcome
0950 - 1110 Session 1: Clinical Trial Design
Talks:
- Novel clinical trial design
- Early phase clinical trials
- From conception to delivery – working with industry
1110 - 1130 Coffee break, networking and exhibition
1130 - 1300 Session 2: Professional Development in Clinical Trials
- Workshop 1: The Principal Investigator: from first steps to supervision and training the next generation - aimed at senior trainees, consultants
- Workshop 2: Demystifying umbrella and platform trials.To include a task on developing your own trial - aimed at all levels inc. trainees, and all other AHPs
1300 – 1400 Lunch, networking and exhibition. Meet the investigator!
1300 - 1345 Industry symposium 2 (including packed lunch)
Proposed topic: Real-world data or novel therapies
1400 - 1500 Session 3: UK Regulatory Frameworks
Talks:
- Understanding UK regulatory frameworks
- Real-world evidence vs. service evaluation
- NICE applications and approvals (hear from the experts)
1500 - 1530 Coffee break, networking and exhibition
1530 - 1630 Session 4: Equitable Access in Clinical Trials
Talks:
- Improving diversity and equality in clinical trials
- Broadening inclusion criteria in clinical trials
- Finding and accessing clinical trials
1630 Summary and close