PRA International Expert to Chair Panel at Partnerships Conference

RALEIGH, N.C., Nov. 15, 2010 /PRNewswire/ -- PRA International, a leading Clinical Research Organization, announces that one of its experts will lead a panel at the 9th annual Partnerships in Clinical Trials conference in Vienna, Austria from 17-18 November 2010. PRA, a co-sponsor of the conference, will exhibit at booth 209.

Dr. Susan Stansfield, Executive Vice President of PRA's Product Registration group for Europe, Africa and Asia-Pacific, will chair the "Improving Project Management in Your Clinical Partnerships" program on opening day. This breakout stream will review performance management strategies, sponsor engagement, relationship management, and other topics. The sessions will also feature a project management clinic and an interactive panel discussion.

At our booth, PRA representatives, including members of our European leadership team, will be available to discuss PRA's approach to partnerships and clinical development projects.

Dr. Stansfield has an extensive industry background spanning nearly 20 years, having served in senior management positions at several clinical research organizations before joining PRA in 2007. Her experience includes running full-service clinical research programs, managing business process improvements, and leading entire organizational units in clinical development.

For more information about the Partnerships in Clinical Trials event, please visit www.prainternational.com and click on "Events."

About PRA International

PRA International conducts clinical trials in more than 85 countries across 6 continents and provides services through all phases of clinical development. PRA performs studies in all therapeutic areas, with specialization in Oncology, Neurosciences, Respiratory/Allergy, Cardiovascular and Infectious Diseases. In the last five years, PRA has supported over 3000 clinical trials through its 38 global offices.

PRA's therapeutic expertise, global reach and project experience, combined with extensive local knowledge and our differentiating PERSONAL ELEMENT enable our project teams to deliver consistent and on time performance for our clients. This unique PRA philosophy - THE PERSONAL ELEMENT - recognizes that true client service comes only from trained, empowered and dedicated employees who are encouraged to use innovation and their personal commitment to accelerate the development lifecycle.

To learn more about PRA International, please visit www.PRAinternational.com, email [email protected] or call our Global Headquarters at +1 (919) 786-8200.

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