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Phoenix Data Systems Releases 2006 SCDM Fall Conference Presentations Online

Sessions address key clinical trials, electronic data capture and data management issues.

KING OF PRUSSIA, Pa. – October 18, 2006 – Phoenix Data Systems (PDS), a global provider of clinical data management and full service electronic data capture (EDC), announces the online availability of its three 2006 Society for Clinical Data Management (SCDM) Fall Conference presentations. Available for free download at the PDS Web site (www.phoenixdatasystems.net), session topics include the integration of global EHR and global clinical trials, the changing of regulatory requirements for data management professionals and the migration from paper CRFs to EDC.

Jonathan Andrus, senior vice president of quality assurance and clinical data management for PDS, presented “The Changing Regulatory Requirements for Data Management Professionals.” This presentation focuses on understanding the current and future regulatory landscape and the opportunities within SCDM to better understand burgeoning standards, technologies and approaches.

Andrus’ second presentation titled, “The Gordian Knot: Integrating Global EHR and Global Clinical Trials” covers the integration of electronic health records and clinical research, enforcement of standards, funding, challenges and privacy concerns.

“Switching from Paper CRFs to EDC: How to Find the Hidden Solutions,” as presented by Jennifer Price, senior director of clinical solutions for PDS, provides suggestions and insight into easing the transition from paper-based trials to electronic.

“SCDM is a great avenue for our company to share industry insight as well as gain additional perspectives on clinical data management,” said Dr. William Claypool, CEO of PDS. “Electronic clinical data management is an ever-expanding field – sharing our knowledge and expertise is integral to help sponsors make informed choices and be more successful with their eClinical trials.”

Over 540 members of SCDM and key representatives from the clinical field attended the 2006 SCDM Fall Conference held in Lake Buena Vista, Florida; roughly a five percent increase from 2005.