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Navigating the Challenges in Clinical Research for Hepatitis C Therapies

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In the decades since its identification in 1989, advances in clinical research for new Hepatitis C therapies and the introduction of direct-acting antiviral agents (DAAs) have led to viral eradication in more than 98% of patients, resulting in HCV crossing from manageable to being the first curable , chronic viral infection.

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Evolution of Clinical Operations Drives FSP Staffing Models to the Forefront

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Efficient and effective clinical operations are the backbone of successful clinical trials, and today’s biopharmaceutical, biotech and medical device organizations have a range of options to meet their needs in this critical area.

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FSP Engagements Continue to Gain Popularity, Drive Success

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The PPD clinical research business of Thermo Fisher Scientific conducts an annual survey of more than 150 leaders at pharmaceutical companies around the globe to assess trends in drug discovery and development, including preferences around outsourcing and functional service provider (FSP) utilization.

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Leveraging Genetic Testing for Enrolling Rare Disease Trials

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However, clinical research around Fragile X is considerably robust, making the possibility of clinical trial participation a potential motivation for parents to choose to undergo genetic testing for their children. As of July 2023, the American Society of Cell + Gene Therapy stated there were 3,905 therapies in development.

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Where is the drug discovery expertise happening in the UK?

Drug Discovery World

This environment of research excellence, in turn, fosters R&D, innovation, spin-offs, start-ups, networking, collaboration and entrepreneurship, which sets a sturdy foundation that attracts funding, and creates an appealing work culture. billion in funding.

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How to Prioritize Pediatric Populations in NASH Trials

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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. As therapies for the treatment of NASH in adult patients go this year to the U.S.

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Key industry partnerships advancing drug discovery

Drug Discovery World

Otsuka Pharmaceutical and Ionis Pharmaceuticals Otsuka Pharmaceutical and RNA therapy company Ionis have entered into a licence agreement for Otsuka to acquire exclusive marketing rights to Ionis’ hereditary angioedema (HAE) drug candidate donidalorsen in Europe.