Identify and mitigate risks in pediatric protocol development: Using the Pediatric Risk Assessment Map

Biotech, Clinical Trials, Drug Discovery & Development, Life Science, Pharma,
  • Wednesday, October 15, 2025 | 10am EDT (NA) / 3pm BST (UK) / 4pm CEST (EU-Central)
  • 60 min

Clinical development processes for pediatric trials differ from adult trials. These differences, and measures to reduce associated risks, may be difficult to identify especially when resources are constrained.

The Pediatric Risk Assessment Map (PRAM) is an interactive, reusable and shareable tool designed by ICON Centre for Pediatric Clinical Development (CPCD). The PRAM helps identify common risks in clinical trials that include pediatric participants. It helps to confirm, quantify and assess the impact of identified potential risks.

This webinar will explore how to use PRAM to identify and mitigate risks unique to clinical trials with pediatric participants.

Register for this webinar to learn how protocol development strategies can be improved using the PRAM.

Speaker

Heather Peterson, ICON

Heather Peterson, RN, BSN, Pediatric Strategy Liaison, Director, Centre for Pediatric Clinical Development, Maternal Fetal Medicine Unit, ICON

Ms. Heather Peterson has a diverse background in clinical research, both as a registered nurse (RN) and in implementing clinical trials at the site and CRO level. She applies her expertise in pediatric populations to assist in strategic review of protocol development, ensuring critical pediatric content is thoughtfully measured and consistent with governing bodies while incorporating patient-family centric considerations. She previously served as the lead clinical research coordinator at Renown Regional Medical Center, a non-profit hospital in Reno, Nevada, where she coordinated and managed clinical trials of varied phases and indications. She worked across several therapeutic specialties to streamline scientific review committees and institutional review boards (IRB) submission processes. She brings a site and patient perspective that is valuable in developmental aspects of patient recruitment, enrollment and retention.

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Who Should Attend?

This webinar is aimed at professionals with an interest in pediatric research including those working in the following areas:

  • Research & Development
  • Clinical Research
  • Medical Affairs
  • Scientific Affairs
  • Regulatory Affairs
  • Clinical Affairs
  • Project Management
  • Clinical Operations
  • Risk Management
  • Executives
  • Health care professionals
  • Patient advocacy groups and their members
  • Anyone with an interest in the future of pediatric research

What You Will Learn

Attendees will gain insights into:

  • Challenges and critical success factors in developing pediatric clinical trials
  • Impacts of trial design and value proposition to participants and their families
  • Applicable mitigation strategies for potential risks

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ICON is the world’s leading clinical research organisation, powered by healthcare intelligence. From molecule to medicine, we advance clinical research providing a comprehensive suite of outsourced development and commercialisation services to pharmaceutical, biotechnology, medical device and government and public health organisations. We develop new innovations, drive emerging therapies forward and improve patient lives. Our outsourcing models can be adapted to suit small local trials to large global programs, including full service, standalone services, FSP and full asset development.

With headquarters in Dublin, Ireland, ICON employs approximately 41,150 employees in 113 locations in 53 countries.

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