The Drug Information Association (DIA) 3rd Annual Clinical Forum (October 19-21, 2009; Nice, France) Provides Access to Sessions in Seven Multidisciplinary Tracks and Workshops for One Inclusive Fee.

BASEL, Switzerland--(Business Wire)--
The Drug Information Association (DIA) in Europe will host the 3rd Annual
Clinical Forum: Improving Clinical Development Together (October 19-21, 2009;
Nice, France). The Drug Information Association Clinical Forum provides access
to sessions in sevenmultidisciplinary tracks and workshops for one inclusive
fee, including:

* Clinical Data Management/eClinical/Clinical Operations/Clinical
Research/Post-Marketing Development/Drug Safety/Quality Assurance
* Validation
* Medical Information & Communications
* Statistics
* Medical Writing

In addition to established formats like tutorials and sessions dedicated to the
different areas of interest, the Drug Information Association 3rd Annual
Clinical Forum includes cross-functional workshops that present particular
operations topics from different perspectives.

"This year`s Clinical Forum will respond to the current need for bundling
forces, sharing knowledge and experience and creating practical ideas together
in these challenging times for drug development," says Programme Chairperson
Ingrid Klingmann, President, Pharmaplex bvba, Belgium. "You will find topics of
great interest and relevance to you within your own professional area and
related areas, helping you to better understand your colleagues` needs and
common interests."

Exhibits

The exhibit hall provides an opportunity to interact with a truly global
audience of qualified professionals, from entry level to expert, in the
pharmaceutical, biotechnology and related industries, government, academia and
healthcare delivery. More than 30 exhibitors will showcase their products and
services to over 400 key decision makers.

"The DIA 3rd Annual Clinical Forum will provide new and experienced
professionals in the fields of clinical and safety data management, statistics,
medical information, medical writing, pharmacovigilance, information technology
and validation with a unique opportunity to attend a wide range of educational
forums, discuss experiences and uncover solutions," explains Brigitte
Franke-Bray, Director, DIA Europe.

About the Drug Information Association (DIA)

DIA serves more than 30,000 professionals involved in the biopharmaceutical
industry and regulatory affairs worldwide. Through its domestic and
international meetings, training courses, workshops and webinars, DIA provides a
neutral global forum for the exchange of information critical to the advancement
of the drug discovery and lifecycle management processes. Headquartered in
Horsham, PA, USA, and with offices in Basel, Switzerland, Tokyo, Japan, Mumbai,
India, and Beijing, China, the Association is led by its volunteer-based Board
of Directors and executive management team.

Drug Information Association (DIA)
Joe Krasowski
+1-215-293-5812
Joe.Krasowski@diahome.org
or
Exhibit Contact: Phyllis Suter
+41 61 225 51 54
Phyllis.Suter@diaeurope.org

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