ADVISORY/PHT Corporation Discusses Ways to Improve eclinical Trials by Incorporating New Technologies and Strategies.

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ADVISORY...for Monday (Feb. 26)

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Stephen Raymond Discusses eSource and Implementing Industry Standards

for Successful eTrials at IIR Conference

    EVENT:  Institute for International Research (IIR) Conference
            6th Annual Electronic Data Capture Conference
            "Making `eSource' a Reality in Optimizing Clinical Trials"

    WHO:    Stephen A. Raymond, Ph.D., co-founder and chief scientific
            officer PHT Corporation, and Rebecca D. Kush, Ph.D., CDISC
            president

    WHEN:   February 26, 2001
            1:00 PM - 5:00 PM (Eastern), Afternoon Workshop

    WHERE:  The Renaissance WorldGate Hotel
            Orlando, Fl.

The most crucial part of the clinical trial process involves source data, the original records of clinical findings, observations or other activities in a clinical trial necessary for the reconstruction of that trial. eSource data, or data captured initially into a persistent electronic form, optimizes the clinical trial process by eliminating transcription errors and in the end, shortening the length of the trial. In eTrials, or electronic clinical trials, using eSource documentation, information is collected, exchanged, analyzed, submitted, and archived electronically, thereby fully enhancing the clinical trial process. At today's IIR Conference on Electronic Data Capture, PHT Corporation's Stephen A. Raymond, Ph.D. along with CDISC president, Rebecca D. Kush, Ph.D. propose an improved capability to promote and execute the eSource trial. Both share experiences and expertise in implementing industry standards to improve data quality and accelerate product development. Their joint presentation focuses on the process, impact, standards, and benefits of making eSource an integral part of the clinical trial process.

About the Conference

This conference on new technologies and strategies for improving clinical trials, explores the exchange of information and experiences related to electronic clinical data collection and management technologies used in the development of medical and biopharmaceutical products. For complete program information, go to www.iir-ny.com.

About PHT Corporation

PHT Corporation is a leading provider of Web-based clinical trial direct data capture and management technologies designed to support the development of better medicine by improving the quality of clinical trial data. Leading pharmaceutical, biotech and medical device companies are using PHT's technology to improve the integrity, safety and speed of the clinical trial process. PHT is headquartered in Charlestown, Mass. and can be found on the Web at www.phtcorp.com

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