Session 1: A Review of the HIV Epidemic: Movement of an Acute to a Chronic Paradigm. Session 2: Psychiatry Review Session 3: Biotechnology Drugs

In collaboration with Dr. Richard Friedman, ICJR Education Board member, Clinical Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery at the Medical University of South Carolina, Medical Director of Charleston Orthopaedic Associates, Adjunct Professor of Bioengineering at Clemson University and Chairman of the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery at Roper Hospital in Charleston, South Carolina, the ICJR platform is being used to introduce ICJR's First Annual Shoulder Course. This program is intended as the premier ...

This course is designed for laboratory managers, supervisors, technologists, technicians, health & safety professionals, and laboratory workers with responsibilities for developing and implementing a health and safety program/system in their workplace. This training will be helpful for those in the healthcare, research, pharmaceutical, and biotechnology industries. Upon completion of the course, attendees will have an understanding of the critical components of a good laboratory safety pro...

This course will focus on selected aspects of molecular biology that provide the non-specialist with the principles for understanding the structure and functional relationships of molecular biology techniques. Upon completion of this course, attendees will have gained an understanding of techniques that are currently being utilized in the biotechnology and pharmaceutical industries.

The course is designed for all scientists (managerial and laboratory) and professionals in the biotechnology, biopharmaceutical, device, cosmetics, pharmaceutical and agrochemicals industries, whose job function is related to drug/biologic/device discovery, development, and/or manufacturing. All participants will gain a fundamental understanding of the basis of cGMP regulations, and the necessity of rigorously implementing them in daily operations. Special focus is given to the monitoring of...

This course is designed for personnel who are responsible for understanding Japan’s regulatory environment and business practices within the Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology industries. Individuals with responsibility for ensuring compliance with regulatory filings and adhering to overall regulatory requirements will also find this training highly relevant . Additionally, this training program will provide detailed knowledge to business development professionals seeking to either licen...

This two-day course is designed for professionals of the biotechnology and pharmaceutical industries who are currently, or planning to become, involved in the development of regulatory submissions using the electronic Common Technical Document (eCTD). Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to: Develop project plans for the compilation of compliant eCTD submissions (including proper organization and tracking); identify processes employed in preparing CTD/eCTD submissions; u...

Protein-based biomarkers for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) and other motor neuron diseases (MNDs) have many potential clinical utilities, including diagnostic, prognostic, and drug development indications. During the past decade a number of potential protein biomarkers have been proposed for MNDs. Further verification studies, followed by large validation and qualification studies, are required to advance these initial discoveries toward clinical use. Study of additional patient populati...

This three-day course is designed for those in the pharmaceutical, biomedical, medical device/diagnostic, and biotechnology industries who develop and/or produce lyophilized (freeze-dried) products. Upon completion of this course, attendees will have a clear understanding of both the scientific and practical principles behind the formulation and development of lyophilized products. Additionally, participants will gain a firm understanding of lyophilization equipment including system operation...

Purpose The purpose of the course is to review selected topics in basic immunology, with emphasis on recent advances and issues that are relevant to the pathogenesis and treatment of immune-mediated inflammatory diseases. Target Audience This course was designed for practicing clinicians, trainees, and individuals in biotechnology and pharmaceutical companies who are involved in the development of therapies for immunological diseases. Course Objectives At the conclusion of this cour...