Building a Culture of Healthcare Innovation in Chicago

Leveraging Community, Industry, and Academic Partnerships to Safely Accelerate the Next-Generation of Healthcare Technology and Medical Research

Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital celebrates curious researchers across the institution and throughout the Chicagoland area. ALL are welcome to attend! This program offers up to 3.5 contact hours through ACRP or SOCRA! Light Refreshments will be served!

• Lurie Children's Employees should sign-up through WeLearn
• External Attendees should sign-up through Eventbrite

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

11:30am CHECK-IN & OPENING REMARKS

12:00pm Marcelo Malakooti MD, Director of IGNITE Innovation, will discuss the role of Innovation in Clinical Research and Healthcare

12:30pm Craig Garfield MD, Associate Professor of Pediatrics, Northwestern University, will discuss the utilization of app technology and advances in tech/communication devices in clinical research

1:15pm Missy Lavender, CEO and Founder, Below your Belt L3C, will discuss utilizing digital coaching tools to engage communities and advance healthcare communication from the perspective of a Chicago-based nonprofit

1:45pm Adolescent Medicine/Gender and Sex Development program staff will discuss three ongoing research projects that involve the use of technology to reduce symptomatology (TODAY! A Mobile App), increase medication adherence (Positive Steps) and provide educational and decision-making support (MyPEEPS Mobile)

2:30pm John A Rogers, Founder, Executive Director of the Center for Bio-Integrated Electronics, will describe partnerships with clinical researchers advancing the validation of the devices/technologies in clinical care

3:00pm KEYNOTE SPEAKER – Eric Pittman, Director of the FDA Bio Research Monitoring Program, will describe the Top 10 FDA Audit Findings of 2017 from the perspective of an FDA Officer

5:00pm Social/Networking Event @TBD

For questions, contact: CRP Education & Mentoring Committee, CRPEducation@luriechildrens.org