Conference Co-Presenters

Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary

meei.harvard.edu

Located in Boston, Massachusetts, the Infirmary is a 42-bed independent specialty hospital that has earned an international reputation for its successful treatment of the most difficult diseases and conditions of the eye, ear, nose, throat, head and neck, and for its outstanding contributions to medical research and education. The primary teaching hospital for Harvard Medical School in ophthalmology and otolaryngology, the Infirmary trains more than 110 residents and fellows each year in various sub-specialties. The Clinical Outcomes Research Unit (COR Unit) focuses on using patient-based and quality of life outcomes to improve clinical care. Under the direction of Richard Gliklich, MD, the COR Unit has developed a series of patient-based measures used internationally for clinical trials, registries, and quality improvement programs.

Outcome

www.outcome.com

Outcome is the leading provider of patient registries, post-approval studies, quality improvement programs, and integrated technologies for evaluating real-world outcomes. Outcome provides services and technologies focused on evaluating the safety, effectiveness, and quality of healthcare products and services. The company has designed, developed, and managed more than 100 patient registries, including many of the largest and most well-recognized programs for disease outcomes and safety/risk management. Outcome is also an AHRQ DEcIDE Research center.

Meeting Partner

DIA

www.diahome.org

The Drug and Information Association (DIA), a global association of more than 18,000 members worldwide, will host its 46th Annual Meeting from June 13-17, 2010 in Washington, DC. This year's event will feature a keynote address by FDA Commissioner Dr. Margaret Hamburg, 350 sessions across 25 content areas, and multidisciplinary networking opportunities.