June 15, 2012

Fulbright Program Announcement: 2012-13 Fulbright NEXUS Regional Program for the Western Hemisphere

Application deadline: June 15th, 2012
Webinar: February 7, 2012 at 2:00 pm EST

The Fulbright Regional Network for Applied Research (NEXUS) Program will bring together a network of junior scholars, professionals and mid-career applied researchers from the United States and other Western Hemisphere nations for series of three seminar meetings and a Fulbright exchange experience. Scholars will spend up to one year engaged in collaborative thinking, analysis, problem-solving and multi-disciplinary research in one of three inter-related topics of regional significance: Science, Technology and Innovation, Entrepreneurship and Sustainable energy.

Projects focusing on climate change adaptation strategies, and/or public policy focused research ventures that examine strategies to cope with climate variability, including extreme events, are particularly welcome.

Fulbright NEXUS Scholars will conduct individual and team-based research projects, integrating perspectives from multisectoral stakeholders, to generate knowledge-based, policy-oriented solutions and implementation models at the national and regional levels.

CIES will host a webinar to talk about the NEXUS Program on Tuesday, February 7, 2012 at 2:00 pm EST. CIES staff and current Fulbright NEXUS grantee, Ruth Browne, will provide an overview of the program and answers any questions you may have. To register, please click here.

The application deadline for applicants is June 15th, 2012. Applicants must be U.S. citizens or apply through a Fulbright office in the Western Hemisphere. For more information, visit our website at http://www.cies.org/NEXUS/ or email us at kdewindt@iie.org or jsilva@iie.org.

June 15, 2012: Seminars

June 21, 2012

Getting the Best Out of Search Filters

Location: York, UK
Venue: University of York
Date: 21st June 2012

http://php.york.ac.uk/inst/yhec/web/training/training_events.php?RecordID=10

As the volume of published research grows it is becoming more challenging to identify efficiently studies performed according to specific methods. Many search filters to find specific study designs such as randomised controlled trials (RCTs) or diagnostic test accuracy studies, or research issues such as adverse events, are being designed and published. Increasingly, these filters are being incorporated into database search interfaces, such as the PubMed Clinical Queries. As the number of filters grows, the challenge of choosing between them is becoming more apparent. Information professionals and others wishing to use search filters need to be aware of issues of filter design, quality and suitability to be able to make informed choices about which filters to select and apply.

This training event will explore how to identify, critically appraise and test out search filters, focusing on health and social care.

June 21, 2012: Short Course

June 25, 2012

Biopharmaceutical Pricing and Market Access Strategy Programme: University of Cambridge

Location: Cambridge, England, UK
Date: June 25 to 29, 2012

The aim of this course is to provide pharma executives with a detailed understanding of and a practical introduction to the complex discipline of pricing and market access strategy. The course will demonstrate how an informed and strategic approach can help not only to capture a higher proportion of the value of a biopharmaceutical product but also to increase the overall intrinsic value of a novel drug.

What will be taught?

Participants in this programme will:

Understand the foundations of value based pricing Learn how pricing strategy integrates with the overall product strategy in creating and capturing the value of an innovation Appreciate how health economics and outcomes research can support and complement the deployment of a pricing strategy Build a toolkit to develop and sustain the value of a product Learn specific techniques to communicate the value of a new product Formulate best practice in the field of biopharmaceutical pricing

Further details can be found on the course website.

For more information please contact:

Dr Linda Allan: lma31@cam.ac.uk
Ms Bami Oshinowo: boshinowo@pricespective.com

June 25, 2012: Short Course

September 16, 2012

Part 2: Global Health Leadership Forum 2012

Location: The Kings Fund, London England
Dates: September 16-21, 2012
website: http://ghlf@berkeley.edu

The executive program on innovative solutions in health policy, technology and management: University of California, Berkeley, the King’s Fund, London and UPF’s CRES, Barcelona

GHLF energizes health care executives/leaders through cutting edge, globally-sourced solutions and debates with experts on health care policy, technology and management issues. The Global Health Leadership Forum is currently accepting applications and nominations for its 2012 cycle. Participants have lauded the wisdom in health economics which informs most of the topics. The network of past alumni includes 200 health care leaders from 53 countries over 8 years. Application is on-line through the website.

Note that we are offering a total of $2000 discount off of the Berkeley and London sessions if registration is received and paid for by February 15, 2012. Also, due to enthusiastic feedback, we are again offering an optional Kaiser Permanente field trip directly after the GHLF—April 22-25, 2012. Save time and travel costs; discount from GHLF and KP for attending both.

Although most participants have chosen to go to both sessions and receive an earned certificate, applicants may choose to go to one session only.

Part 2

Focus includes successes in European health systems redesign, delivery system performance, how to prioritize benefits and services (including UK’s NICE experience and the US practice of comparative effectiveness), pharma: innovation, access and cost-containment, governance and regulation, chronic disease management, and field trips to innovative ambulatory and hospital organizations.

September 16, 2012: Short Course

November 20, 2012

Advanced Search Techniques for Systematic Reviews, Heath Technology Assessment and Guideline Development

Location: York, UK
Venue: University of York
Date: One Day Course: 3 Individual Dates Confirmed for the 6th March, 20th June and 20th November 2012

http://php.york.ac.uk/inst/yhec/web/training/index.php

Extensive literature searches are the foundation of high quality systematic reviews, health technology assessment (HTA) and guideline development. Developing search strategies to retrieve research evidence from databases and other resources requires a range of knowledge and skills. There are constant challenges to keeping up-to-date with new database features and approaches to achieving efficient searches. Search approaches may need to be adapted depending on the end-product which the search is informing and the resources available. Search approaches increasingly need to be explained to sponsors in terms of the extent to which they are fit-for-purpose.

This new workshop will provide opportunities to learn new techniques, to discuss best approaches, to share insights and to assess variations in current best practice. The workshop will be facilitated by information specialists experienced in literature searching to inform systematic reviews and HTAs and in conducting research into the evidence base for information retrieval. Participants are encouraged to suggest topics / issues in advance for discussion during the workshop.

November 20, 2012: Short Course