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JANUARY 15, 2025

As clinical trials become increasingly complex, particularly in decentralized trials and rare disease studies, sponsors experience increased challenges in site selection, forecasting and resourcing, and patient recruitment and enrollment.

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FDA Law Blog: Drug Discovery

NOVEMBER 10, 2024

Food and Drug Administration (FDA) plays a pivotal role in fostering the development of treatments for rare diseases through its Orphan Products Grants Program. Each year, FDA selects a limited number of clinical trials to fund to help sponsors pursue development of medical products for rare diseases and advance their field.

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PPD

MARCH 11, 2025

While individual rare diseases affect populations that are small in numbers, collectively they impact millions globally, posing significant health and research challenges. Real-world data (RWD) and real-world evidence (RWE) have emerged as transformational tools in addressing these hurdles, advancing rare disease drug development.

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Conversations in Drug Development Trends

OCTOBER 14, 2024

Autoimmune diseases and bone health conditions are not just medical challenges – they’re personal battles that millions of people fight every day. Fortunately, advances in clinical research are providing hope for better treatments and outcomes.

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Advarra

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

Consider the differences between supporting (concomitant) medications used in different countries or the differences generally in how a disease state is considered or treated. For example, consider a global Phase III, double-blind study, in a novel new therapy.

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Conversations in Drug Development Trends

JANUARY 24, 2024

Written By: Derek Ansel, MS, CCRA, Executive Director, Therapeutic Strategy Lead, Rare Disease Given that 80% of rare diseases have a genetic etiology, genetic implications should be addressed at the onset of a clinical program to support trial enrollment.

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Conversations in Drug Development Trends

JULY 29, 2024

Evolving sentiments recognize obesity as a medical condition and lifestyle choice as well as a chronic disease with genetic, psychological, cultural, and environmental causes (Figure 1). They should include a comprehensive set of outcomes and endpoints to capture multiple areas of potential improvement within obesity as a disease.

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Drug Target Review

JUNE 9, 2023

This exclusive interview with Dr Sharon Benzeno, Chief Commercial Officer, Immune Medicine at Adaptive Biotechnologies, unveils some ground-breaking research on T- cell therapy for cancer , which has seen the first TCR-based therapeutic candidate progress to clinical development, offering promising advancements in innovative cancer treatments.

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Olympian Clinical Research

OCTOBER 30, 2020

The disease is more common than many may realize, with approximately 2.6 At Olympian Clinical Research we’ve gotten a chance to work with countless Schizophrenia patients over the years through our clinical trials, and we know just how untrue many of the common assumptions about Schizophrenia really are. .

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Broad Institute

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

Ladders to Cures (L2C) Accelerator By Maria Nemchuk November 25, 2024 Breadcrumb Home Ladders to Cures (L2C) Accelerator The Ladders to Cures (L2C) Accelerator aims to catalyze progress across the research ecosystem and accelerates advances leading to treatments and cures for patients with rare genetic diseases.

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PPD

OCTOBER 31, 2024

In response, the PPD clinical research business of Thermo Fisher Scientific conducted its third global survey of 150 drug developers to capture a comprehensive view of these evolving trends. This issue is particularly pronounced for rare diseases and trials requiring diverse patient populations.

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PPD

JUNE 7, 2023

Adults aren’t the only patients affected by the increasing prevalence of liver disease. The number of pediatric patients diagnosed with nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) and nonalcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH) is on the rise, yet there are currently no approved therapies to treat NAFLD and NASH in adult or pediatric populations.

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Conversations in Drug Development Trends

JULY 9, 2024

The discussions at the conference shed light on innovative approaches to enhance long-term outcomes for patients, focusing on combination therapies that not only aid in weight loss but also help preserve muscle mass, an essential component of healthy body composition.

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Vial

DECEMBER 4, 2023

Clinical research is an integral component of the healthcare ecosystem. It is pivotal in the development of cutting-edge treatments, therapies, and interventions for a wide array of diseases. Patient Payments in Clinical Research: Perception Over the Years In the U.S.,

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Vial

MAY 20, 2024

Distinguishing the Roles of Preclinical vs. Clinical CROs in Clinical Research Randomized clinical trials are the gold-standard of evidence-based medicine, representing the culmination of the long, arduous drug development pipeline. billion in 2023 and is expected to grow at a CAGR of 7.0% between 2024 and 2030.

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Drug Target Review

MAY 7, 2024

Why are biomarkers particularly critical in the context of rare diseases? Developing novel therapeutic approaches for rare diseases poses inherent challenges due to the limited populations available for testing. How do AI-enhanced approaches accelerate the drug development process for rare diseases?

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PPD

AUGUST 5, 2024

Pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) is a progressive and fatal lung disease that is caused or influenced by multiple factors. The clinical sites working on these trials are highly experienced and have a deep understanding of the complexities of successfully running PAH clinical trials. None offers a cure for PAH.

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PPD

MAY 18, 2023

For neurodegenerative disease research, the care partner, or caregiver, is equally important as the person with dementia. Even with stronger awareness of studies, drug developers must contend with the inherent lack of trust between the dementia community and clinical trials. Recognize and relieve the caregiver burden.

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Drug Target Review

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

During my academic career, I had the opportunity to examine the underlying causes of neurodegenerative diseases like Parkinson’s disease and develop novel animal models to investigate potential disease-modifying therapeutics. AskBio) I continue to work to bring innovative gene therapies to patients in need.

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Drug Target Review

DECEMBER 16, 2024

In this interview, she discusses her path to becoming a physician and clinical researcher, the obstacles she faced, and her dedication to improving outcomes for cancer patients. Dr Hingorani also shares insights into the strengths women bring to STEM, the importance of mentorship, and her vision for the future of oncology research.

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Advarra

AUGUST 8, 2023

Gene therapy research is booming in the clinical setting. In this blog, we summarize the growth, risks, and regulatory requirements for gene therapy research. We also discuss how a centralized biosafety review process can benefit this type of research.

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Drug Target Review

OCTOBER 25, 2024

How does precision neuroscience differ from traditional approaches in the treatment of neurodegenerative diseases, and what advantages does it offer? Traditionally, Alzheimer’s disease is diagnosed by clinical examination, medical history and cognitive testing.

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PPD

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

In a recent panel discussion at DIA Global , our experts explored how these elements are reshaping clinical research and drug discovery. This can be converted to a clinical trial simulator, which can model a clinical trial before the trial design is finalized and initiated.

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PPD

JANUARY 5, 2023

In an industry survey led by PPD, Thermo Fisher Scientific’s clinical research business, rare diseases emerged as a top therapeutic area in drug developers’ pipelines, with 39% of global biotech and biopharma leaders pursuing therapies in the broad rare disease space.

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PPD

MARCH 13, 2024

In combination, they provide confidence in dose escalation or protocol adaptation decisions, which ultimately benefit patients who often have critical and life-limiting diseases. Within cell therapy clinical trials, apheresis collections contribute to the specific constituents of the given therapy.

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Advarra

NOVEMBER 29, 2022

The field of cell and gene therapies (CGT) is constantly evolving, and there has been significant progress in this area of research. However, despite the promise of these therapies, the regulations governing them lag the science, which in turn hinders the clinical translation of these novel medicines.

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Drug Target Review

APRIL 11, 2024

Targeting pathways involved in SMC phenotypic modulation holds promise for developing novel therapeutic approaches for cardiovascular diseases. Can you explain the methodology used to investigate the genetic variants regulating extracellular matrix (ECM) secretion in SMCs, and predict proteins associated with vascular disease?

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PPD

DECEMBER 16, 2024

The drug development industry faces rising costs and increasingly complex protocols as top challenges, with 49% of developers citing costs as their primary concern and 39% pointing to protocol complexity as a key hurdle, according to a recent survey of 150 drug developers worldwide by the PPD clinical research business of Thermo Fisher Scientific.

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Olympian Clinical Research

MAY 6, 2024

As medical understanding grew, so did the sophistication of the therapies. These targeted therapies revolutionized treatment, offering relief to severe cases by specifically addressing the underlying immune responses causing the disease.

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The Premier Consulting Blog

APRIL 18, 2024

Development of cell and gene therapies is growing rapidly, given the major advances in genomic technologies and increasing scientific understanding of genetic regulation and immunology. This blog will outline three characteristics of a successful nonclinical program to support entry into clinical trials for a cell or gene therapy product.

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Olympian Clinical Research

SEPTEMBER 3, 2020

The tough thing about depression is that the disease is wildly indiscriminate, affecting patients of every age, gender, and ethnicity. For patients that struggle with depression, the disease can have devastating impacts both mentally, physically, and emotionally. Sleep is especially important in regulating mood.

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Advarra

MARCH 20, 2023

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently released new guidance regarding cellular and gene therapy products, one of which may significantly impact early-phase clinical trials of such products. This article explores the implications of this guidance, including new approaches for studies focused on cellular or gene therapies.

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Advarra

JUNE 12, 2023

Gene therapy research is exciting and full of promise, but because of the risks involved, it’s also highly regulated, requiring an institutional biosafety committee (IBC) to provide additional oversight and risk assessment. What Does an IBC Review?

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Olympian Clinical Research

NOVEMBER 9, 2022

Although this disease is estimated to affect less than 50,000 Americans, it may be life-threatening, especially for people who are already in poor health. Radiation therapy. Neurological conditions, such as Parkinson’s disease or epilepsy. Immunosuppressive therapy may also be used to treat bullous pemphigoid.

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Olympian Clinical Research

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

However, advancements in treatments and ongoing clinical research offer new hope. Understanding Hidradenitis Suppurativa HS is more than just a skin condition; it’s a systemic disease that can lead to severe physical discomfort and emotional distress.

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Olympian Clinical Research

FEBRUARY 17, 2022

While the exact cause of PN is unknown, those with a history of eczema, lymphoma, kidney disease, liver disease, anemia, pregnancy, stress, insect bites, or an HIV infection may be more at risk. In addition, blood tests can help rule out other conditions causing a person’s symptoms, such as lymphoma and kidney disease.

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Olympian Clinical Research

SEPTEMBER 16, 2021

Psoriasis is an autoimmune disease , which means that the body’s own immune system becomes overactive and attacks healthy tissues in the body. . Similar to a majority of autoimmune diseases, the cause is most likely genetic, but environmental triggers are required to initiate disease activity. . Causes of Psoriasis .

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