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The rising impact of biomarkers in early clinical development

Drug Target Review

In a recent survey conducted by ICON, Plc, biomarker selection was identified by 35 percent of respondents as a top challenge among drug developers for phase I trials, second only to navigating regulatory compliance (- 38 percent). Biomarkers can play a crucial role throughout clinical development, especially in early phases.

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Redefining Acceleration of the Drug Development Journey

PPD

It is hard to ignore some of the most pressing, long-term trends driving the push to accelerate innovation and progress in drug development. It demands a comprehensive, collaborative approach that reduces complexity and allows for just-in-time decision-making throughout the drug development journey. billion in 2023 to 1.2

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Regulator and Funder? FDA’s Orphan Products Grants Program awards significant funding to help move promising treatments through clinical development

FDA Law Blog: Drug Discovery

The Clinical Trials Grants Program provides funding for clinical trials that evaluate the safety and efficacy of potential treatments for rare diseases to help move promising treatments through clinical development. The rest of this blog will focus on the Clinical Trials Grants Program.

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Regulatory Guidance for Oligonucleotide Bioanalysis in Drug Development

Alta Sciences

Regulatory Guidance for Oligonucleotide Bioanalysis in Drug Development pmjackson Wed, 02/19/2025 - 21:30 The unique physicochemical properties of oligonucleotides require the use of specialized bioanalytical approaches, with key considerations including selectivity and specificity, sensitivity, stability, and matrix effects.

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Centers of excellence or product-centric BizDevOps managed services?

BioPharma Drive: Drug Pricing

As novel therapeutics become more complex — and costly — to bring to market, drug developers are looking to unified clinical development platforms to streamline operations.

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Harnessing AI and Real-World Data: The Future of Clinical Development

PPD

The convergence of real-world data (RWD), technology and artificial intelligence (AI) is playing a vital role in accelerating drug development. In a recent panel discussion at DIA Global , our experts explored how these elements are reshaping clinical research and drug discovery.

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Overcoming Orphan Drug Development Challenges with Real-World Data and Evidence

PPD

Developing treatments for individuals living with rare diseases is critical, but orphan drug development is laden with unique obstacles that necessitate innovative, multifaceted approaches. RWE is transforming rare disease drug development, providing the insights needed to overcome unique challenges.