EDU 51 - Advancing Combined Modality Trials in Radiotherapy: Integrating Preclinical and Clinical Insights

Moderator(s)

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  Mansoor Ahmed, PhD

  Albert Einstein College of Medicine
  Bronx, NY

This session will address the critical aspects of designing and implementing combined modality trials in radiotherapy. The focus of this session will span from the foundational preclinical studies to the intricacies of clinical trial designs, and we will delve into the regulatory perspectives that guide these advancements. The session will aim to bridge the gap between preclinical data and clinical application, emphasizing the importance of robust, reliable and relevant research at every stage.

Presentations:

• 4:00 PM – 4:02 PM ET

  Introductions
  

  Speaker: Mansoor Ahmed, PhD – Albert Einstein College of Medicine
• 4:02 PM – 4:17 PM ET

  Preclinical Foundations: Ensuring Quality and Relevance for Clinical Trials
  

  Speaker: Mansoor Ahmed, PhD – Albert Einstein College of Medicine
• 4:17 PM – 4:32 PM ET

  Enhancing the Successful Translation of Research into Clinical Practice in Radiation Oncology
  

  Speaker: Steven Lin, MD, PhD – MD Anderson Cancer Center
• 4:32 PM – 4:47 PM ET

  NCIs Perspective: Criteria and Considerations for Approving Combined Modality Trials
  

  Speaker: Steven Gore, MD – National Cancer Institute
• 4:47 PM – 5:00 PM ET

  Questions and Answers
  

  Speaker: Mansoor Ahmed, PhD – Albert Einstein College of Medicine