Ignite Your Knowledge

Therapeutic Trials in Children

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Propel Your Understanding to New Heights

Join us for a pivotal session that soars into the heart of paediatric healthcare innovation. In honour of Youth Day 2024, TASK Research Academy is thrilled to present an empowering webinar designed to skyrocket your understanding of therapeutic trials in children.

“Key considerations and advances in therapeutic trials in children” will feature Professor Anneke Hesseling, Director of the Paediatric TB Research Programme at the Desmond Tutu TB Centre at Stellenbosch University as well as Professor Moherndran Archary from the School of Clinical Medicine and a paediatric infectious disease specialist in the Department of Paediatrics and Child Health at the University of KwaZulu-Natal/King Edward VIII Hospital.

This dynamic session is your launchpad to grasping the unique challenges and complexities around conducting research in children, as well as advancements and the momentum propelling paediatric clinical research forward.

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Why Attend?

The landscape of therapeutic trials in children is rapidly evolving, presenting both challenges and breakthrough opportunities. This webinar serves as your turbocharged guide to understanding:

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  • The Distinctive Path: Learn how paediatric trials diverge from adult trials and why engaging in this research is vital for our youth.

  • Consent and Care Challenges: Gain velocity as we tackle the hurdles of informed consent, reimbursement, and legal guardianship essentials in paediatric trials.

  • The Future’s Frontiers: Receive a rapid ascent into paediatric therapeutic trials’ current progress and prospects and how child-centred treatments can contribute to the advancement of society.

  • Empowering Choices: Discover actionable steps if your child needs specialised care, boosting your confidence and decision-making process.

Introducing our Stellar Panelists

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Prof. Anneke Hesseling

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Director
Distinguished Professor in Paediatrics and Child Health

With a distinguished career spanning over a decade, Prof. Anneke Hesseling stands at the forefront of paediatric TB research, advocating for safer and more effective treatment strategies for children. Positioned as the Professor and Director of the Paediatric TB Research Programme at the Desmond Tutu TB Centre (DTTC) at Stellenbosch University, South Africa, her pioneering work primarily focuses on the holistic management and prevention of tuberculosis among children, regardless of HIV status.

Prof. Moherndran Archary

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MBChB. DCH(SA). FCPaeds(SA).
Paeds ID (SA). PhD (UKZN)

Professor Archary, an Honorary Associate Professor in the School of Clinical Medicine and a Paediatric Infectious Disease Specialist at the University of KwaZulu-Natal/King Edward VIII Hospital, is a beacon of hope for children battling infectious diseases in resource-limited settings. With an in-depth focus on paediatric healthcare, his clinical expertise and groundbreaking research work focuses on improving the pharmacokinetics of antiretroviral drugs in severely malnourished HIV-infected children.

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This webinar positions itself as more than an educational resource; it’s a thrust forward in understanding the critical conversations around paediatric healthcare research. Attending will boost your knowledge and will contribute to a larger conversation about children’s wellness and future treatment options.

Make an appointment with progress in honour of this year’s Youth Day.

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Set in the frame of “Exploring the Clinical Research Galaxy,” a four-part series by TASK Research Academy, this event promises to be a turning point in how we view and engage with paediatric therapeutic trials.

Don’t miss your chance to elevate your knowledge, impact meaningful change, and help shape the trajectory of healthcare for our younger generations. Your spot on this enlightening journey awaits.

Speed up your engagement with the future of clinical research. Your participation could be the key to unlocking new horizons in therapeutic trials for children and helping you understand and address the key challenges. Join us as we ascend toward a future where every child’s treatment is as unique as they are.

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