Quality Assurance and Translational Science (QATS) Network Group

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Overview

The QATS Network Group supports translational research, with a focus on high levels of quality and regulatory compliance.

Mission Statement 

The ECMC QATS Network Group supports and enables ECMCs to conduct translational research to the appropriate levels of quality and regulatory compliance, utilising validated, cutting-edge techniques.

Remit 
  • How to achieve good QA across the Network
  • Mentoring in quality assurance processes - through networking and sharing expertise and resources
  • Training courses based on members' needs
  • Keeping abreast of new developments in the regulatory domain
  • Engaging with key stakeholders (MHRA, EMA & RQA)
  • Advising on how best to embed QA in network processes
  • Conducting translational science to the appropriate quality standards
  • Sponsoring training courses in relevant 'hot topics' based on assessment of members' needs
  • Embracing new developments in translational science by conducting workshops on cutting-edge technologies
  • Setting performance standards for biomarkers assays
  • Identification of promising new techniques and technology
  • Rapid adoption and development of new technologies
Steering Committee Members 

Bill Greenhalf, Liverpool (Chair)
Bride Foster, Cambridge
Debora Joseph-Pietras, Southampton
Fiona Kelly, Centre for Drug Development, Cancer Research UK
Kate Rolfvondenbaumen, Southampton
Sarah Smalley, Centre for Drug Development, Cancer Research UK
Karen Swales, ICR
Fiona Thomson, Glasgow

Resources

Quality Assurance (QA) areas of expertise

27 Jun 2016

The purpose of the Quality Assurance (QA) areas of expertise document is to make those working in QA within the ECMC Network aware of others working in the same area and to give you an idea of who you can contact with certain queries.

ECMC Network: QA areas of expertise (pdf)

Please note that by appearing in this listing, people are not claiming to be experts in any given area and you are not obliged to follow any advice that you receive.

If you would like to be included in this listing, please email hannah.brown@cancer.org.uk

Audits and Inspections workshop - 19 April 2016

19 Apr 2016

Future direction and plans for the ECMC QATS Network Group - 21 May 2015

21 May 2015

10th Anniversary Symposium of the ECMC QATS Network Group - 14 May 2014

14 May 2014

ECMC QA Managers meeting - 20 March 2014

20 Mar 2014

ECMC GCP Training Day - 20 November 2013

20 Nov 2013