The much anticipated ICRIN/State Claims Agency Clinical Research Insurance and Indemnity seminar was held at the Royal College of Physicians in Ireland on Thursday, 23 April 2009. Participants at the workshop represented a broad spectrum of organisations including the All Ireland Cooperative Oncology Research Group (ICORG), the Irish Medicines Board (IMB), HRB, Irish Platform for Patients’ Organisations, Science and Industry (IPPOSI), RSCI, UCC and NUIG. Also in attendance at the workshop were representatives from industry and a number of hospitals including Mater, St. James’s, St. Vincent’s, The Adelaide and Meath Hospital, Dublin Incorporating the National Children's Hospital (AMNCH) and Our Lady's Hospital Crumlin.

Presentations by Mr Ciaran Breen, Director, State Claims Agency and Mr Kieran Ryan, Surgical R&D Manager, RCSI, outlined and discussed the current issues surrounding the Clinical Indemnity Scheme and clarified issues surrounding clinical research insurance and indemnity. The seminar was chaired by Professor Larry Egan, Director, Clinical Research Facility, NUI Galway. 

The workshop was a huge success and it is anticipated that it will lead to greater understanding in the local community and will add impetus to the progression of clinical research in Ireland. 

The workshop was also the occasion for the launch of Clinical Research - Irish Situation Analysis, a report compiled by Margaret Cooney, former ICRIN Coordinator.

This report provides a comprehensive overview of the requirements for undertaking clinical research in Ireland. For more information and to download a copy of the report please visit www.molecularmedicineireland.ie/show/item/1/1266 

For more details and schedule for the Clinical Research Insurance and Indemnity workshop please visit www.molecularmedicineireland.ie/education/course_info/1/144/1