Geneva, Switzerland — The World Health Organization (WHO) is set to launch its highly anticipated guidance on best practices for clinical trials on September 25, 2024. This landmark guidance, developed over two years under the auspices of the WHO Technical Advisory Group, aims to enhance the integrity and effectiveness of clinical research globally.

Stakeholders across various sectors have played a crucial role in shaping this guidance, which responds to the 2022 World Health Assembly resolution WHA 75.8 aimed at strengthening clinical trials. To unveil the key components of this guidance, WHO invites all interested parties to a launch webinar scheduled for September 25, 2024, from 13:00 to 14:30 CET.

Registration for the event is now open. Participants can register via this link: https://who.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_cf9lWvUeSSKOM3kjhV4u_w.

The webinar will feature a panel discussion moderated by Jeremy Farrar, WHO Chief Scientist. A distinguished group of panelists will share insights on the guidance’s implications for clinical trials, addressing critical areas such as patient involvement, research ethics, and regulatory cooperation. The panelists include:

– Maria Dutarte: Focus on community engagement in clinical research.
– John Amuasi: Insights into the guidance’s role for clinical researchers.
– Val Snewin: Discussion on supporting clinical research ecosystems.
– Akbar Fotouhi: Enhancing trial capacities.
– Lada Leyens: Industry perspectives on the WHO guidance.
– Roli Mathur: Strengthening research ethics oversight.
– Anne Meeker O’Connell: Accelerating clinical trials for health interventions.
– Michael Makanga: The role of funders in improving clinical trials.
– Kwasi Nyarko: Advancing regulatory and ethics collaboration.
– Eva Madrid: Insights from secondary researchers and the evidence community.

This initiative marks a significant step forward in promoting transparency, efficiency, and ethical standards in clinical trials worldwide. WHO encourages all stakeholders to join this important event and to share the registration link within their networks to maximize participation.

Join this meeting on September 25 to be part of this pivotal moment for clinical research!