Introduzione

Advancing Clinical Trials: Master Protocols for Faster Drug Development | ESForum 15th Edition

Quick Overview

Master Protocols represent a paradigm shift in clinical trial design, offering a cohesive framework to test multiple hypotheses within a single overarching trial. By efficiently consolidating various sub-studies, multiple subpopulations and treatments, possible adaptive designs, and shared control arms, these protocols significantly enhance statistical power and operational efficiency.

They are particularly beneficial in the context of complex and multifaceted therapeutic areas, allowing for more robust and comprehensive data analysis, and facilitating faster, more flexible responses to emerging clinical evidence. This approach not only accelerates the pace of drug development but also enhances the flexibility and adaptability of clinical research.

However, it also adds some challenges like statistical complexity in determination of type I error rates or multiplicity control. Understanding and leveraging Master Protocols is critical for optimizing trial outcomes and accelerating the path to successful therapeutic innovations.

Key Conference Topics

The 15th edition of European Statistical Forum (ESForum) aims to explore methodologies, applications, and regulatory considerations associated with Master Protocols.
This will include presentations focusing on:

  • The concept of master protocol designs, including umbrella trials, basket trials, and platform trials
  • The statistical challenges and innovations in implementing master protocols
  • The ethical and regulatory implications of these complex trial designs
  • Case studies and real-world examples of successful master protocol implementations

In addition to the scientific sessions, this conference offers ample opportunities for networking and collaboration.

Scientific Board

Jens-Otto Andreas - BSO Business Operations Excellence Senior Lead, UCB Biosciences
Lisa Comarella - Senior Director Biostatistics, Alira Health Biometrics
Fabiola La Gamba - Senior Principal Statistician, Novartis
Victoria Strauss - Therapeutic Area Methodology Chapter Head, Boehringer Ingelheim


Who should attend?

This statistical conference is addressed to statisticians, pharmacometricians, data scientists, regulatory affairs specialists and other experts interested in the field belonging to: Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology companies, CROs, Universities/Hospitals and Research Institutes.


Networking Opportunities

  • Industry expert roundtables
  • Dedicated networking sessions
  • Interactive workshops
  • Collaborative discussion forums
  • Case study presentations

Register now to join leading pharmaceutical companies, biostatisticians, and clinical researchers in advancing the future of clinical trials.


Quote di iscrizione

€ 590,00 Early Bird fee until 29 October 2025
€ 710,00 Ordinary fee
€ 410,00 Freelance, Individual, Academy, Public Administration

Fee includes: seat at the conference, pdf copy of presentations of Speakers who allow the distribution, networking lunch, coffee breaks, organisational office assistance, certificate of attendance.


Informazioni utili

The conference will take place at:

Bergamo Congress Center Giovanni XXIII
Viale Papa Giovanni XXIII, 106
24121 Bergamo – Italy

How to reach the conference venue:

BY CAR
From the Bergamo motorway exit, follow the signs ‘centro città’-‘stazione’.
Once in the centre, at the traffic lights in Via Bonomelli, turn left into via Papa Giovanni XXIII. You will see the Centro on the left before the next crossroads with Via Paleocapa. The nearest paid parking is in Via Paleocapa 3 (turn left).

Parking Special Price
Central Parking – via Paleocapa 3, Bergamo – walking distance to Bergamo Congress Center

BY TRAIN
Railway Station is 1 minute far from the Congress Center (150 meters).

BY PLANE
Bergamo Congress Center is 10 minutes far from Orio al Serio Airport, 40 minutes from Linate Airport and 120 minutes from Malpensa.

Registrati
Early bird
Acquistabile fino al 29/09/2025
590,00
Ordinaria
Acquistabile fino al 26/10/2025
710,00
Freelance - Privato - Accademia - Pubblica Amministrazione
Acquistabile fino al 26/10/2025
410,00
Networking Dinner
Acquistabile fino al 20/10/2025
45,00
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<p style="text-align: center;"><strong>Bergamo Congress Center Giovanni XXIII</strong><br />
Viale Papa Giovanni XXIII, 106<br />
24121 Bergamo – Italy</p>

Bergamo Congress Center Giovanni XXIII
Viale Papa Giovanni XXIII, 106
24121 Bergamo – Italy

<p style="text-align: center;"><strong>Bergamo Congress Center Giovanni XXIII</strong><br />
Viale Papa Giovanni XXIII, 106<br />
24121 Bergamo – Italy</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><strong>Bergamo Congress Center Giovanni XXIII</strong><br />
Viale Papa Giovanni XXIII, 106<br />
24121 Bergamo – Italy</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><strong>Bergamo Congress Center Giovanni XXIII</strong><br />
Viale Papa Giovanni XXIII, 106<br />
24121 Bergamo – Italy</p>