Comprehensive Sample Management: Leveraging an Onsite Model to Maximize Research and Minimize Costs

Research samples are invaluable scientific assets that are foundational to drug discovery and development. New models for the management of sample assets are developing which focus on how people, processes and technology improvements can support an organization in achieving budget savings, research efficiencies and faster speed to market. Important considerations in the effective management of research samples include a thorough evaluation of internal and external resource utilization, a detailed review of sample lifecycle management and the use of new technologies for building consolidated virtual inventories of samples.

This in-depth webinar will focus on a new global sample management approach and will enable you to better understand:

Biopharma professionals who are interested in learning more about how to leverage an onsite model to maximize research and minimize sample management costs.

Pinar Gencturk is the managing editor at IMI Publishing and overlooks the production of three specialist titles: 20/20 Pharma (pharmaceutical), ETM (Enterprise IT) and GRM (retail). The magazines bring together insights from the industry's independent thought leaders and executives, and was a finalist in the 2012 Best Digital Magazine awards.

Prior to her role at IMI, Ms. Gencturk was an award-winning journalist at Fairfax Newspapers, one of Australasia’s largest media companies, where she covered local and national news, including directing coverage of state and federal government elections.

Ms. Gencturk has chaired an international event for more than 100 professionals and regularly hosts panel discussions with industry experts.

Steven Sweeney has worked in clinical research operations for 15 years. His experience spans Phase I through IIIb CNS, Inflammation, Oncology and Cardiovascular/Metabolic Disease studies. Since he began his career in research he has led or participated in a variety of technology initiatives encompassing Electronic Data Capture (EDC), Clinical Trial Management, Customer Relationship Management and Knowledge Management.

One of his primary goals is to revolutionize the way we use technology in the management of clinical trials. By making information easier to find, automating processes and reducing duplication he hopes to improve decision making, speed communication and make the work of study teams and investigative sites easier and more productive.

Mr. Sweeney is currently the Head of Clinical Operations at Infinity Pharmaceuticals, a small company of 190 Citizen-Owners that is focused on small molecule, targeted therapies in oncology, pain and inflammation.

As Senior Director of Comprehensive Solutions, Catherine Michael is responsible for creating and implementing unique sample management solutions for strategic partnerships with laboratories, CROs, emerging pharma companies and in newly discovered business markets.

In her first 2 years at BioStorage Technologies, Ms. Michael was the global head of sample management operations accountable for the global policies and procedures of the sample storage management services. She lead BioStorage Technologies’ day-to-day tactical activities associated with receiving, registering and retrieving samples, and initiated the new 2011 services of sample preparatory services and clinical trial project management.

Prior to joining BioStorage Technologies, Ms. Michael was executive director of global project and data management at PPD Global Central Labs. There, she led two departments and was responsible for all service and data deliverables to the company’s pharmaceutical clients, including trial definition, conduct and closeout. As part of the executive committee, Ms. Michael defined and led strategic initiatives regarding process and technology, as well as supported financial and operational obligations for all markets.

Ms. Michael holds a B.A. in Education from Purdue University, West Lafayette, Ind. She also studied pharmacy through Purdue University.

BioStorage Technologies, Inc. is the premier, global provider of comprehensive sample management solutions for the bioscience industry. Offering onsite or outsourced management of sample assets, BioStorage Technologies manages the complete life-cycle of samples. With a team of global sample experts, state-of-the-art temperature-controlled storage facilities, and real-time, and a web-based sample intelligence and tracking system, the company supports customers in maximizing opportunities, minimizing risk and reducing the cost of sample management. BioStorage Technologies, Inc. is privately held and headquartered in Indianapolis with an additional full-service site near Frankfurt, Germany. For more information, visit http://www.biostorage.com/ or call +1 (866) 697-2675 or +49-6155-898-1011.