Event

Certificate in Healthcare Compliance Ethics & Regulation

The Certificate in Healthcare Compliance Ethics & Regulation has been designed for Compliance Officers and Compliance Managers. It presents European and International Laws in the Healthcare Sector to provide a thorough understanding of the current stakes of the industry and increase participants’ knowledge and skills. Participants from all over the world will be immersed during a whole week into the legal framework of healthcare industries. They will discuss industry codes and work on cases and settlements with world-renown professionals. Organised with Seton Hall Law School, the upcoming European Compliance Programmes will take place in Paris, France, next November 12-16, 2012.

Read more about the event: http://www.sciences-po.fr/spf/conferences/certificat_healthcare.php

8th EPAA Annual conference - Global Cooperation on alternatives (3Rs) to animal testing

PAA partners are committed to pooling knowledge, research and resources to accelerate the development, validation and acceptance of 3Rs (Replacement, Reduction, Refinement) alternative approaches at an international scale.
Being aware of the fact that alternatives to animal testing can only turn into a real success if implemented globally, it has been decided that the lead theme of the 2012 EPAA activities – and, consequently, also the focus of the 2012 Annual Conference – is the "Development and Implementation of 3R methodologies through International Cooperation".

Read more about the conference: http://ec.europa.eu/enterprise/epaa/index_en.htm

World Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) day

World COPD Day is a global effort to expand understanding of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and advocate for better care for patients. Organized by the Global Initiative for Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease (GOLD), the Day is marked by activities implemented by health care professionals and patient groups throughout the world.

In 2004, 64 million people had the illness and WHO predicts that COPD will become the third leading cause of death worldwide by 2030. Key risk factors for COPD are tobacco smoking, indoor and outdoor air pollution, and exposure to occupational dusts and chemicals.

More about World COPD Day: http://www.who.int/mediacentre/events/annual/world_copd_day/en/index.html