METHODS IN CLINICAL CANCER RESEARCH The 18th MCCR Workshop Zeist, Netherlands Corporate Support Prospectus 2016 18-24 JUNE 2016 ecco-org.eu/workshop
TABLE OF CONTENT 1. Welcome Letter 3 2. Benefits to Sponsors 4 3. Workshop Objectives 5 4. Message from the Workshop Directors 6 5. Educational Format 7 6. Facts and Figures 8 7. The Opportunities 9 8. Order Form 10 9. Testimonials: Message from the Fellows 11 2
1. WELCOME LETTER Dear industry partner, The Methods in Clinical Cancer Research Workshop is an educational programme that introduces junior oncologists in any oncology subspecialty to the principles of good clinical trial design. The presence of a strong research base is essential to the future of good quality cancer care. Since 1999, this annual workshop has been held in the last full week of June. The participants propose a trial protocol when applying to the Workshop, complete the writing of the protocol throughout the course of the Workshop, and then implement the protocol upon returning home. This Workshop was established 17 years ago to reverse the decline in the numbers of clinical scientists. The ultimate objective of the Workshop is to develop a robust, expanding base of well-trained clinical researchers by providing them with the essential training to conduct better clinical and translational trial designs. This well-recognised and CME accredited workshop is a yearly recurring event going into its 18th edition. The Workshop is jointly organised by ECCO (the European CanCer Organisation), AACR (the American Association for Cancer Research), EORTC (the European Organisation for Research and Treatment of Cancer) and ESMO (the European Society for Medical Oncology). Such an enterprise can only be fully successful if all important stakeholders take part. As such, industry partners are also invited to be part of this project and show involvement in an educational programme that will ultimately contribute to better research and improved public health worldwide. Sponsoring this Workshop will strategically support industry partners marketing and corporate social responsibility goals. Industry partners are invited to enlist as a sponsor and contribute by sending young and promising scientists to participate in the development of this Workshop. This Prospectus outlines the corporate support opportunities available. Bruno De Man Corporate Marketing Manager, ECCO 3
Communicating about the Workshop Programme announcements are sent to directors of cancer centres in Europe for distribution, as well as to former Workshop graduates and their mentors and announced via social media platforms. The Workshop is publicised in the European Journal of Cancer, Radiotherapy and Oncology, Annals of Oncology, and the European Journal of Surgical Oncology, all of which focus on clinical and translational research in Europe. AACR publish Workshop announcements in their journal Cancer Research, ECCO & EORTC in their journal EJC and ESMO in their journal Annals of Oncology. Brochures and announcements are mailed to all 24 ECCO member societies comprising of over +60.000 professionals in oncology. Many applicants apply for the Workshop after hearing the extremely positive testimonials from previous participants and their mentors. This is supported by the results of the Workshop evaluation where 99% of students indicated that they would recommend the Workshop to someone who was following the same study path as them. Benefits to your company 2. BENEFITS TO SPONSORS Our corporate sponsorship opportunities will strategically support your marketing and corporate social responsibility goals. They offer a great opportunity for your company to show its involvement in an educational programme that will ultimately contribute to better research and improved public health worldwide. Sponsoring the Methods in Clinical Cancer Research Workshop will also provide your company with an exclusive opportunity through your designated student/s* to: Meet and network with a select group of 80 junior clinicians with a special interest in cancer from all over the world in a unique educational setting conducive to relationship building, learning and development; Learn the essentials of good clinical trial design, including how to improve patient recruitment in cancer trials from up to 40 highly experienced clinical investigators from Europe and North America; Receive all Workshop material including the participant list with full contact details (only available to Workshop participants); Be aligned with 4 major European and international oncology organisations, (ECCO, AACR, EORTC & ESMO) each holding highly reputable positions within the oncology community. *Number of students is dependent upon the Corporate Sponsorship Opportunity selected. Participation from industry applicants All industry applicants are requested to submit the following: Personal details and contact information A one-page description of the clinical therapeutic trial protocol to be written during the Workshop Statement of motivation outlining the reasons for wanting to participate in this workshop A short testimonial describing their experience at the Workshop 4
3. WORKSHOP OBJECTIVES WORKSHOP OVERVIEW The ECCO-AACR-EORTC-ESMO Workshop on Methods in Clinical Cancer Research, formerly held in Flims, is an educational programme that introduces junior clinical oncologists in any oncology subspecialty to the principles of good clinical trial design. Since 1999, this extremely successful joint Workshop has taken place in a remote setting, proving to be a conducive environment for an educational focus. WHY DO WE NEED A WORKSHOP? The presence of a strong research base is essential to the future of good quality cancer care. Clinical scientists who are able to set up and run high-quality clinical trials are vital to the advancement of new therapies. The ultimate goal is to develop a robust, expanding base of well-trained clinical researchers by providing them with the essential training to conduct better clinical and translational trial designs. KEY BENEFITS FOR ATTENDEES Exclusive access to and mentoring by up to 40 highly experienced clinical experts in the field of oncology from Europe and North America; Exceptional opportunity to meet and network with an elite group of up to 80 junior clinical oncologists from all over the world; Outstanding educational experience in a unique setting conducive to professional relationship building, learning and development; Access to a variety of educational tools designed to enable participants to develop their initial protocol proposal into a complete protocol; Active promotion of productive dialogues between young cancer specialists and the European and non-european Cancer Societies; Establishment of a network for educational exchanges between young cancer clinicians worldwide. 5
4. MESSAGE FROM THE WORKSHOP DIRECTORS Representing ECCO Stefan Sleijfer Erasmus University Medical Centre, Rotterdam, Netherlands Having attended Flims Workshops several times as a faculty member, I noticed that everyone experiences this course as I did as a student in 2004. This is a once in a life time experience where you will learn how to perform clinical research in an unique environment with highly motivated students and top clinical researchers. Being a mentor in both Workshops has been the highlight of my career. There is nothing more gratifying than helping young, smart trainees put forth their best efforts to improve the lives of patients with cancer. Being a mentor at this Workshop is a true privilege. Representing AACR Lee M. Ellis The University of Texas - MD Anderson Cancer Centre, Houston, USA It is always gratifying to see a former student return as faculty member. It means we are succeeding in training the next generation of cancer clinical researchers and provide them the necessary network. Representing EORTC Corneel Coens EORTC Headquarters, Brussels, Belgium This workshop provides a rewarding experience and insight in developing clinical trial protocols. Nowhere else in Europe is there a high density of distinguished faculty members and biostatisticians working with highly motivated young oncologists. Representing ESMO Christian Dittrich Kaiser Franz Josef-Spital, Vienna, Austria 6
5. WORKSHOP EDUCATIONAL FORMAT The Scientific Sessions have been specially formulated to cater for all learning needs and will use one of the formats: Protocol Development Group Sessions These sessions form the core activity of this Workshop and allow students to complete the writing of their protocol by applying the knowledge acquired during the Workshop. Students will receive extensive feedback on their proposals from designated faculty within assigned groups comprising a maximum of 10 students. Lectures and Panel Discussions Presentations by key experts on specific topics will provide participants with an overview of the design and conduct of highquality clinical trials. This will be followed by a panel discussion or round table session during which Faculty and students can explore issues raised during the talks in greater depth. Meet your Expert Sessions One-to-one sessions where students will have access to experts providing individual counselling and advice on protocol and career development. Small Group Discussion Sessions These sessions focus on topics that are essential to the success of clinical trials as well facilitating discussion on and around the difficulties and challenges of a particular type of trial. They are limited in size to maximise exchange of information. 7
6. FACTS & FIGURES Applicants versus the Number of Students Accepted 1999-2015 250 source: ECCO 200 150 100 50 0 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 Nbr of applicants Nbr of students accepted Applicants versus Selected Participants by Region 1999-2015 source: ECCO North America: 205 / 142 205 142 70 34 1617 1011 14 4 83 35 262 81 83 41 Latin America & Caribbean: 70 / 34 Europe: 1.617 / 1.011 Eastern and Central Europe & Central Asia: 262 / 81 North Africa & Middle East: 83 / 35 Africa: 14 / 4 Asia Pacific: 83 / 41 Applications Participants Participants by Oncology Specialty 2015 source: ECCO Medical Oncology Radiation Oncology Paediatric Oncology Surgical Oncology Imaging Neuro Oncology Haematology 66% 15% 6% 6% 3% 3% 1% Although the vast majority of workshop participants are specialised in medical oncology there has been a significant rise in other specialties such as surgery, radiation and paediatric oncology in recent years. NEW: A report has been compiled to map the career trajectory of Workshop alumni, including an assessment of the activation of the protocols developed during the Workshops, to re-establish the significance of this educational programme. The data will be released September 2015. 8
7. THE OPPORTUNITIES Sponsorship at a Glance SOLD Diamond *(1) Platinum Gold Silver Bronze Contributor EXCLUSIVE sales price 95 000 75 000 55 000 37 500 25 000 10 000 Due annually Acknowledgement On-site company name recognition on all message screens Acknowledgement Recognition Recognition Acknowledgement Participation In all partner (2) publications Company name and logo on all on-site signage At the Opening Session of the Workshop Company name included on all workshop materials Number of corporate delegates *(2) 5 3 2 1 Acknowledgement On partner website pages dedicated to the workshop Placement Sponsorship level mentioned with company logo on delegate bag email blast Targeting all +1000 Alumni database (2x per year) Networking On-site meet and greet with Faculty Homepage Website links between workshop and sponsor *(1) 3 consecutive years of exclusive sponsorship *(2) Partners: ECCO, AACR, EORTC, ESMO 9
8. ORDER FORM 2016 Corporate Sponsorship Order Form Organisation: Contact Person: Address: Zip/Postal Code: City: Country: Telephone: Fax: E-mail: We would like to support the 18th Methods in Clinical Cancer Research Workshop as a: Diamond Sponsor* 95 000 ² Platinum Sponsor 75 000 ² Gold Sponsor 55 000 ² Silver Sponsor 37 500 ² Bronze Sponsor 25 000 ² Contributor 10 000 ² SOLD * 3 year commitment reserved by Roche from 2014 onwards for 3 consecutive years ² Opportunities quoted are only valid and accepted in Euros We agree to pay the total cost of the selected Corporate Sponsorship 30 days from the date on the invoice. We accept the sponsorship packages as described in the Corporate Sponsorship Opportunities 2015 brochure and agree to observe and to be bound by them. Date: Signature: Please complete and return to the Workshop Secretariat, c/o European CanCer Organisation Avenue E. Mounier 83, B-1200 Brussels, Fax: +32 2 775 02 00 or E-mail to: bruno.deman@ecco-org.eu Terms of Payment: Invoices will be sent within 2 weeks following the confirmation. Payment is due within 30 days following the date of the invoice. Direct transfer payments should be made to the Workshop bank account: IBAN: BE76 7330 4182 3295, BIC/SWIFT: KREDBEBB, KBC Bank, Chaussée de Wavre 1662, 1160 Brussels, Belgium, stating the number of the invoice. Sender s bank charges are at the expense of the sponsor. The application is legally binding on the sponsor pending its acceptance in writing by the organiser. When applicable, sponsorship packages will be subject to VAT (21%). 10
9. TESTIMONIALS: MESSAGE FROM THE FELLOWS Besides learning a comprehensive understanding of basics in conducting and planning clinical trials, I have met so many inspiring people! Veronika Seebacher, Austria - Edition 17 You realise that your initial proposal has evolved into a complete clinical trial protocol ready to be presented in the ethics committee. Margarita Romeo Marín, Spain - Edition 16 An extraordinary, exhausting but extremely rewarding, once-ina-lifetime experience to meet top-ranking international clinical experts and learn clinical trial design by doing in a stimulating environment I strongly recommend to any fellow oncologist. Pablo Berlanga, Spain - Edition 15 In a stimulating and inspiring atmosphere, the discussions run from friendly to fierce, but always with the intent to improve the scientific quality of your protocol concept. Dirk Grünhagen, Netherlands - Edition 14 To work with internationally well-known experts, to being able to interact with them whenever a question occurred and to discuss with other young scientists made this course extremely valuable! Maria Schubert, Germany - Edition 13 Finally this year I was one of the Methods in Clinical Cancer Research Workshop participants. Since my university studies I have always wanted to be part of this Workshop and it certainly surpassed all my expectations. Once you are there surrounded by this inspiring scientific environment you don t want to miss one second. I had the opportunity to interact with colleagues from all over the world. Barbara Vischioni, Italy - Edition 12 11
Contact Us Workshop Secretariat ECCO the European CanCer Organisation Avenue E. Mounier 83 B-1200 Brussels Belgium Programme queries Sapna Sheth Workshop Manager E-mail: Sapna.Sheth@ecco-org.eu Tel.: +32 (0)2 775 2933 Fax: +32 (0)2 775 02 00 Corporate Sponsorship Opportunities Bruno De Man, ECCO Corporate Marketing Manager E-mail: bruno.deman@ecco-org.eu or Tel.: +32 2 775 02 04 Keith McGregor, ESMO Chief Operating Officer E-mail: mcgregor.keith@esmo.org or Tel.: +41 (91) 973 19 29 Iain Mitchell, AACR Corporate Relations Officer Email: iain.mitchell@aacr.org or Tel +1 (215) 446-7120 Future Workshop date: 17-23 JUNE 2017 www.ecco-org.eu