Given the COVID-19 pandemic, healthcare facilities have restructured their operations to prioritize the care of people with COVID-19, and to prevent the spread of the virus. At this time, clinical research personnel could be required to assist other departments within the hospital. What this means for you if: You’re thinking of participating in […]
(COVID-19) On March 23, 2020, new recommendations were issued by Health Canada to the attention of sponsors regarding changes that could be made to study activities (e.g. monitoring, recruitment, investigational product shipment to participants) to ensure participant safety. Health Canada reiterates that clinical trial sites should have a system in place to identify, document […]
*Available in French only* La mise en place d’études effectuées à l’initiative des chercheurs (en anglais Investigator Initiated Trials) représente un défi de taille pour les médecins-chercheurs qui, dans les circonstances, assument une double responsabilité réglementaire, celles du promoteur et de l’investigateur. Le programme de Q-CROC vise à réduire les risques réglementaires inhérents à ce […]
En collaboration avec l’École de santé publique de l’Université de Montréal (ESPUM), Q-CROC est heureux de vous convier à la présentation de M. Bryn Williams-Jones, professeur titulaire et directeur des programmes de bioéthique du Département de médecine sociale et préventive de l’ESPUM. Cette conférence permettra de définir le double rôle des cliniciens-chercheurs, d’identifier les conséquences potentielles (positives et négatives) de ce double rôle et de proposer des pistes de solutions adéquates.
What’s the economic impact of cancer clinical research in Quebec, and what are the economic benefits for society? Today, in the context of the Forum de l’industrie de la santé de Québec (FISQ), Q-CROC discloses the study “Analyse des bénéfices économiques de la recherche clinique en oncologie au Québec.” Cancer research, including clinical research, benefits […]
(Quebec City, October 7, 2019) The Quebec Clinical Research Organization in Cancer (Q-CROC) is launching OncoQuébec (www.oncoquebec.com) today. Working as a search engine, OncoQuébec allows you to search clinical trials by keyword or category (e.g. hospital, type of cancer, etc.). Although developed for and with healthcare professionals, people with cancer and their families can also […]
PHILADELPHIA (Pennsylvania), June 3, 2019 – Pfizer Canada is proud to announce a $750,000 contribution to Q-CROC to address numerous health needs identified by the scientific community, industry partners, patients and the government. Pfizer’s financial support will assist Q-CROC in its ongoing efforts to create a group of specialist researchers and develop initiatives aimed at […]
Did you know that May is associated with clinical research? From May 13th to 24th, more than twenty Q-CROC hospital members will hold information sessions in Quebec to inform and educate the public about the importance of clinical trials in health. Q-CROC is proud to be able to count on the support of the Ministry […]
Montreal, November 6, 2018 – The Quebec – Clinical Research Organization in Cancer (Q-CROC) and the Oncopole are proud to announce the creation of a partnership to support clinical research in oncology. Over the next three years, the $1M contribution made by the Oncopole will enhance the support being offered to the Quebec clinical research […]
Would you like to know more about clinical trials? Several awareness-raising activities will take place in Quebec during the month of May, beginning with a webinar co-organized with the Canadian Cancer Society on May 10th. Q-CROC is proud to be able to count on the support of the Ministry of Economy, Science and Innovation, Pfizer […]
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