AsianScientist (Oct. 12, 2011) – Clinical research training academy PAREXEL Academy announced on Monday that it has entered into an agreement with the National University of Singapore (NUS) to offer a clinical research training program in Singapore.
The academic program was started to help meet the increasing demand for talent in the field of clinical research in the Asia region, a demand being driven by the growing complexity and globalization of biopharmaceutical research and development.
Offering professional training and education since 2001, PAREXEL Academy, based in Berlin, Germany, provides postgraduate courses for clinical research associates, study nurses, and study coordinators.
According to Dr. Albert Siu, Vice President, Learning and Development, PAREXEL International:
“The Academy’s location in Singapore provides students with access to a significant business center for the Asia/Pacific region, and supports regional growth in the clinical development field. These graduates will be empowered with the proper education to make a difference in the delivery of innovative new treatments to patients,” said Dr. Siu.
The program will be offered through its National University of Singapore Academy of GxP Excellence (NUSAGE), established in March 2008 to provide career entry and advancement pathways for PMETs (Professionals, Managers, Executives and Technicians) in the clinical research sector.
“NUSAGE is pleased to partner with PAREXEL in this timely initiative to equip clinical development professionals with critical skills to effectively and efficiently translate research from the laboratory into clinical studies, and ultimately to bring significant life-saving treatments to patients in Asia and around the world,” said Associate Professor Chan Sui Yung, Head of the Department of Pharmacy, NUS.
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Source: PAREXEL International Corporation.
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