FAST FACTS CHICAGO, IL. Clinical Research Education Event. UIC Forum Chicago, IL Thursday, October 26 5:00PM 8:00PM

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1 CHICAGO, IL Clinical Research Education Event FAST FACTS UIC Forum Chicago, IL Thursday, October 26 5:00PM 8:00PM We have received your registration for the program. We look forward to seeing you! If you cannot attend, please contact or call MED-HERO to cancel your registration. REGISTRATION FREE FOOD DATE AND TIME PLACE HEALTH SCREENINGS PUBLIC TRANSORTATION Please encourage your friends and family to pre register! All are welcome to register online at or call MED-HERO ( ). Dinner and refreshments will be provided. October 26th, :00pm 8:00pm 5:00PM 8:00PM: Attendee Check In/Registration/Health Fair & Screenings Open 6:00PM 6:15PM: Opening Remarks 6:15PM 6:45PM: Overview Presentation 6:45PM 7:45PM: Panel Discussion about Clinical Research 7:45PM 8:00PM: Med Hero Appreciation Ceremony & Raffle Main Room University of Illinois Chicago Forum 725 W Roosevelt Road, Chicago, IL From 5:00PM 8:00PM. All health screenings will be conducted in the Main Room. Screenings include Blood Pressure, Body Mass, Breast Health/Risk/Self Exams, and Flu Vaccines (Please Note: If you have insurance and are interested in receiving a Flu Vaccination, please bring your insurance card. Thank you!) For transportation information online, visit any of the following website: which has a complete listing of public transportation resources, including schedules and maps, or call CISCRP ( ) and a staff member can help! From Ogilvie Transportation Center: 1. Catch the CTA 60 bus at the corner of Madison and Clinton heading south on Clinton 2. Catch the UIC Commuter Shuttle on Madison in front of Ogilvie Transportation Center 1

2 From Union Station: 1. Catch the CTA 60 bus at the corner Clinton and Jackson heading south on Clinton 2. Catch the UIC Commuter Shuttle on Clinton and Jackson heading south on Clinton 3. Catch the CTA 7 bus at the corner of Van Buren and Canal heading West on Van Buren. From Lasalle Street Station: Walk South to Congress/Lasalle and catch the Blue Line Subway Train (to Forest Park) and get off at Halsted, Racine or Medical District (West Campus). To Ogilvie Transportation Center: 1. Catch the CTA 60 bus anywhere along Harrison Street on the UIC East Campus 2. Catch the UIC Commuter Shuttle at Student Center East or along Harrison Street heading East To Union Station: 1. Catch the CTA 60 bus anywhere along Harrison Street on the UIC East Campus 2. Catch the CTA 7 bus anywhere along Harrison Street on the UIC East Campus 3. Catch the UIC Commuter Shuttle at Student Center East or along Harrison Street heading East To Lasalle Street Station: Take the Blue Line (towards O Hare) from Halsted or Racine to Lasalle/Van Buren. Walk northbound to Lasalle Street Station. To Millenium Station: Take the Blue Line towards O Hare to Washington. Walk through the underground pedway towards Millennium Station. From Millennium Station: Walk through the underground pedway until you reach the Blue Line Station at Washington. Take the Blue Line to Halsted/Racine or Medical District (West Campus). DIRECTIONS From the South I-94 W/Dan Ryan Expy. Take Exit 52B toward Roosevelt Rd./Taylor St. Stay straight to go onto Ruble St. Turn left onto W. Roosevelt Rd. End at 725 W. Roosevelt Rd. From the North I-90 E/Kennedy Expy. Take the Taylor St. exit 52A toward Roosevelt Rd. Turn right onto Roosevelt Rd. 2

3 From the East US - 41S/Edens Expy. becomes I-94 E Merge onto I-90 E/ I-94 E Take the Taylor St. exit - Exit 52 A - toward Roosevelt Rd. Turn right onto W. Roosevelt Rd. From the West I-290 E/Eisenhower Expy. Merge onto I-90 E/ I-94 E Take the Taylor St. exit 52A - toward Roosevelt Rd. Turn right onto Roosevelt Rd. PARKING If you plan on driving to the event, you can park in Lot 5 at 1135 South Morgan Street. When you check-in at the registration table, let us know you parked in this particular lot and we will give you a parking voucher which you will hand in when you leave the lot. It s about a 6 minute walk from the UIC Forum. FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS FOOD ALLERGIES & RESTRICTIONS We plan to offer a variety of healthy food choices at the program. If you have a serious allergy or restriction and would like to know the dinner options available in case of any concerns or queries, please ellyngetz@ciscrp.org. WHAT IS THE GOAL/OBJECTIVE OF THIS EVENT? AWARE for All is an educational program free and open to the public for the purpose of providing information to help people make informed decisions about clinical research participation. Since 2003, AWARE for All Clinical Research Education Day has been offered over 50 times in cities across the US, and we are enthusiastic to return to the Chicago community to offer this important program. CISCRP has teamed with research and community partners to provide quality speakers and information on clinical research, and nearly 100% of the attendees have rated the program as excellent and highly informative. The program will feature free health checks, an Information Alley/Exhibit Area, meaningful presentations from prominent Chicago-based medical professionals and community patients, as well as free food and giveaways. For any additional questions, please feel free to ellyngetz@ciscrp.org. WHO IS CISCRP? Founded in 2003, The Center for Information and Study on Clinical Research Participation (CISCRP) is a nonprofit organization founded for the purpose of educating the public, patients, the media, and policy makers in order to promote greater understanding and awareness of the clinical research process. CISCRP is not involved in recruiting patients for clinical trials, nor is it involved in conducting clinical trials. Our staff and board of advisors consist of individuals with highly diverse backgrounds: including government, clinical research, healthcare, and advocacy communities. CISCRP is funded by generous donations from a wide variety of sources, including individuals, research institutions, corporations and foundations. HOW CAN I HELP SPREAD THE WORD TO MY COMMUNITY? Great question! We have a number of flyers, sample blasts, social media posts, newsletter blurbs, etc. Please cbudd@ciscrp.org to obtain these promotional tools. 3

4 ARE EXHIBITORS RECRUITING POTENTIAL STUDY PARTICIPANTS AT THIS EVENT? No. Exhibitors will not be recruiting potential study participants at this event. The purpose is to provide education and empower our audience to make informed decisions about their health. That being said, our exhibitors will be providing information about their studies in case one is interested in learning more about the current research activity in Chicago. MAP Click to get directions from Google Maps. 4

5 AGENDA 5:00PM 8:00PM HEALTH SCREENINGS & INFORMATION ALLEY From 5:00PM 8:00PM. All health screenings will be conducted in the Essex Room. Screenings include Blood Pressure, Body Mass, Breast Health/Risk/Self Exams, and Flu Vaccines (Please Note: If you have insurance and are interested in receiving a Flu Vaccination, please bring your insurance card. Thank you!) 6:00PM 6:15PM WELCOME TO AWARE FOR ALL! Ellyn Getz, Senior Manager, Development & Community Engagement, CISCRP 6:15PM 6:45PM OVERVIEW PRESENTATION What Clinical Research Means to You Steve Satek, MBA, President and Co-Founder, Great Lakes Clinical Trials 6:45PM 7:45PM PANEL DISCUSSION ABOUT CLINICAL RESEARCH Jacob Haus, PhD, Kinesiology and Nutrition, University of Illinois at Chicago Nick Cozzi, Diabetes Patient & Research Advocate, Clinical Study Liaison, Investigator Support Services Peggy Gilbertsen, RN, Cancer Trial Recruitment Nurse Specialist, Robert H. Lurie Comprehensive Cancer Center of Northwestern University Amber James, AspireAssist Study Participant Maripaz Vazquez, RN, BSN, Clinical Study Project Management Associate Oncology, AbbVie Dr. Graham Wylie, CEO, The Medical Research Network Alecia E. Halstead, MD, MBA, Psychiatric Clinical Research Coordinator, Uptown Research Institute, LLC 7:45PM 8:00PM CEREMONY TO HONOR STUDY VOLUNTEERS, RAFFLE & CLOSING REMARKS 5