Infectious diseases continue to cause alarming morbidity and mortality rates in Asia. Lessons learned from past outbreaks have highlighted the importance of fast and efficient vaccine trials in protecting millions of people. Testing of vaccines in regions where they are most prevalent is an ideal setting to assess effectiveness. As the world eagerly awaits the development of safe and effective vaccines, it is crucial to explore strategies that can enhance the overall efficiency of vaccine trial process.

By bringing together diverse perspectives and expertise, this symposium aims to: 

• Promote knowledge sharing and exchange of best practices
• Discuss areas of collaboration improvement, and
• Explore potential solutions that will help streamline the operations and processes involved in implementing vaccine trials specific to the country

EVENT INFORMATION

• DATE AND TIME：November 22, 2024, 13:30 to 16:30 UTC/GMT +7
• FORMAT：Onsite and Online via ZOOM
• LANGUAGE：English
• REGISTRATION：Registration is free. Please register from here
• CONTACT：[email protected]
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PROGRAM

MC:

Dr. Suvimol Niyomnaitham

Vice Director, Clinical Research Support, Siriraj Institute of Clinical Research (SICRES), Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital , Mahidol University, Thailand

Ms. Marlinang Siburian

Specially appointed Researcher, Department of International Trials, Center for Clinical Sciences (CCS), NCGM, Japan

13:30-13:33 Opening remarks

Dr. Hideyo Miyazaki

Hospital Director, National Center for Global Health and Medicine (NCGM), Japan

13:33 – 13:37 Objectives & Agenda of the Symposium

13:37 – 14:10 Keynote Speech

“Overcoming Challenges in Vaccine Trials: Ethical, Logistical, and Engagement Strategies for Optimal Success” 

Assoc. Prof. Winai Ratanasuwan

Director, Siriraj Institute of Clinical Research (SICRES), Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital , Mahidol University, Thailand

14:10 – 14:30 Presentation 1 + Q&A

Effective Communication and Stakeholder Collaboration

Prof. Dr. Jarir At Thobari

Director, Clinical Epidemiology and Biostatistics Unit (CEBU), Faculty of Medicine, Public Health and Nursing (FMPHN), Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM), Indonesia

14:30 – 14:50 Presentation 2 + Q&A

“Patient Engagement in Vaccine Trials”

Prof. Kulkanya Chokephaibulkit

Professor of Pediatric Infectious Diseases, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, Thailand

14:50 – 15:00 Break

15:00 – 15:20 Presentation 3 + Q&A

Protocol compliance

Prof. Emeritus Punnee Pitisuttithum

Professor Emeritus, Department of Clinical Tropical Medicine, Faculty of Tropical Medicine, Mahidol University, Bangkok, Thailand

15:20 – 15:40 Presentation 4 + Q&A

“Lesson Learned from COVID-19 Vaccine Development and Approaches for Future Vaccine Development”

Dr. Fumihiko Takeshita

Vice President, R&D Division, Research Function, Vaccine Research Laboratories, Daiichi-Sankyo, Japan

15:40 – 16:25 Panel Discussion

“How to Collaborate to Accelerate Vaccine Development in Asia”

Chair:

Dr. Wataru Sugiura

Director, Center for Clinical Sciences, NCGM, Japan

Panelists:

Assoc. Prof. Winai Ratanasuwan

Prof. Dr. Jarir At Thobari

Prof. Kulkanya Chokephaibulkit

Prof. Emeritus Punnee Pitisuttithum

Dr. Fumihiko Takeshita

Dr. Eriko Morino

Section Chief of Clinical Research Management Office, Department of Clinical Research Promotion, CCS, NCGM, Japan

Dr. Marie Grace Dawn Isidro

Principal Investigator, West Visayas State University, Philippines

16:25 – 16:30 Closing and announcements

Dr. Muchanga Sifa

Senior Researcher, Department of International Trials, CCS, NCGM, Japan