CRS FOCUS GROUPS

Definition

In 2008, the CRS Focus Group was born. CRS Focus Groups are specialist subject interest groups, in subjects relevant to the CRS mission.

Objectives

1. The delivery of high quality science in specialist areas, relevant to the CRS mission.
2. Provide a forum for scientific interactions (electronic or face to face) in specialist topics, relevant to the CRS mission

Operations

The Groups are headed by one or preferably two scientists and Focus Group Leaders are required to serve for a maximum of 3 years. Focus Group leaders are elected at the annual Focus Group meetings, which are normally held at the Annual Meeting. It is desirable for Focus Groups to evolve in accordance with the needs and activity of the science. Membership of more than one Focus Group is encouraged. A dedicated web space will be made available for Focus Groups to interact and share knowledge on the latest experimental techniques, the latest publications or simply chat about job vacancies and their careers.

Starting a Focus Group

Focus groups may be set up by completing a “New Focus Group Application ”. Following approval by the CRS Board of Directors, Focus Groups become operational.

Current Focus Groups

Nanomedicines, led by Hamid Ghandehari and Claus Michael Lehr (go to Discussion Forum)
Tablet Manufacture, led by Claudia Leopold and Gino Martini (go to Discussion Forum)
Oral Drug Delivery, led by Ali Rajabi Siahboomi (go to Discussion Forum)

Discussion Forums

CRS members
If you are a current or past member of CRS you must LOGIN using your username/password to post on discussion forums. Forgot your password, want to reset? Go to RESET YOUR PASSWORD.

CRS Interactive Customers
If you are a previous customer of CRS Interactive (registered online or submitted an abstract for a previous meeting), you must LOGIN using your username/password to post on discussion forums. Forgot your password, want to reset? Go to RESET YOUR PASSWORD.

New Users
Customers new to the CRS meeting website who do not have a username/password, must first SIGNUP. After signing up, return and LOGIN.

Scientific Output

Focus Groups may output their science via one of six means as detailed below.
Contribute:

1. a mini symposium session at the Annual Meeting (a coherent theme and 4 speakers),
2. a round table discussion at the Annual Meeting (interactive session with 2 or 3 speakers),
3. a Workshop at the Annual Meeting (1 day workshop around a suitable theme and with a strong teaching component),
4. a column or articles in the CRS Newsletter,
5. a webinar or webinar series,
6. a Satellite Meeting outside of the Annual Meeting calendar (a 1 – 2 day meeting with a coherent theme on a hot topic).

Focus Groups will be asked to outline their plans at the Annual Meeting using the form overleaf.

Focus Group Planning Form

Focus Group Application