DIA, in partnership with The Association of CROs in Mexico (ACROM), will host the 9th Latin American Congress of Clinical Research (LACCR) from October 24-26 in Mexico City. This conference offers two pre-conference tutorials and a two-day conference. Globally focused clinical research presentations and other issues in the Latin American region such as pharmaco-economy topics, clinical site’s infrastructure and components of clinical research will be reviewed and discussed.

“This year’s DIA program in Mexico City will feature participants from Latin America, North America, and Europe to discuss the most pressing issues related to clinical research in the region," explains Program Chair Dr. Sergio Guerrero. 

Session topics will include:

• Clinical research ethics
• Scientific issues
• Health information technology 
• Patients and innovation
• Economic impacts on the region

ACROM President Arturo Rodriguez-Jacob explains, “The 9th LACCR Program was carefully designed to provide both the most advanced knowledge in clinical research at the global level, as well as the right mix of information tools that the Latin American industry needs.”

ABOUT DIA
DIA is a neutral, global, professional, member-driven association of nearly 18,000 professionals involved in the discovery, development, and life cycle management of pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, medical devices and related medical products. Through our international educational offerings and myriad networking opportunities, DIA provides a global forum for knowledge exchange that fosters the innovation of products, technologies and services to improve health and well being worldwide. Headquarters are in Horsham, PA, USA, with offices in Basel, Switzerland; Tokyo, Japan; Mumbai, India; and Beijing, China. www.diahome.org.

ABOUT ACROM
Alianza de CROs de México is conceptualized as the association representing the companies conducting contracted clinical research services. As such ACROM collaborates with the Official Mexican authorities and agencies to find the best solutions to the situation of clinical research in Mexico; Foster and promote Clinical research nationally; represent all members before the Mexican Government in issues related to Clinical Research.

Contact: Mike Keller
DIA
Phone: +1 215.442.6173
Mike.Keller@diahome.org