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University of California, Irvine, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, and the Association for Ethics in Spine Surgery to Jointly Sponsor a Symposium on Ethics: ''The Role of Industry and Academia''

Posted on: Thursday, 26 June 2008, 18:02 CDT

Association for Ethics in Spine Surgery:

WHO: The University of California, Irvine, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, and the Association for Ethics in Spine Surgery are jointly sponsoring a symposium entitled Ethics: "The Role of Industry and Academia." Speakers to include: -- Charles Rosen, MD - Clinical Professor, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of California, Irvine and President and Founder of the Association for Ethics in Spine Surgery -- John Fruehauf, MD - Health Sciences, Associate Clinical Professor of Medicine, University of California, Irvine, and Director, Clinical Pharmacology and Developmental Therapeutics -- Michael Kalichman, MD - Professor, University of California, San Diego and Founding Director of the San Diego Research Ethics Consortium -- Jack Mitchell - Chief Investigator, Senate Special Committee on Aging -- Leonard Sender, MD - Director, Clinical Oncology Services, Department of Medicine, University of California, Irvine -- Peter Winn - Assistant United States Attorney, Department of Justice WHEN: Saturday, June 28, 2008 from 7 a.m

. to 12 p.m. WHERE: The Arnold and Mabel Beckman Center 100 Academy, Irvine, CA 92612 WHAT: The pressing issues of disclosures and conflicts of interest in medical practice and research will be addressed by leaders in the field from both surgical and non-surgical specialties. Invitees will include representatives from industry as well as federal governmental agencies to give a perspective on coming laws and enforcement actions. AREAS OF DISCUSSION: Medical Devices, Clinical Trials, Government and Industry. Additional Information: This activity has been approved for AMA/PRA Credit. To RSVP or for more information, please contact AESS: info@ethicalspinesurgeon.com. Or call Gemma Cunningham, AESS Executive Director at (949) 608-7142.


Source: Business Wire

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