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The Power of Worldwide Networks in Data and Safety Monitoring Boards

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In an era where clinical trials are increasingly global, it’s more imperative than ever to leverage international expertise. Data and safety monitoring boards (DSMBs), also known as data monitoring committees (DMCs), play a critical role in overseeing a clinical trial’s safety and efficacy. local standards of care).

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Advancing and Safeguarding Clinical Research for a Better Tomorrow

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Institutional review boards (IRBs) play a crucial role in the ever-evolving field of clinical research. Innovations in fields such as immunotherapy, cancer and chronic diseases owe their existence to clinical trials, which judiciously test and evaluate safety and efficacy.

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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

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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Applying Artificial Intelligence to Transform the Patient Enrollment Paradigm in Clinical Research

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AI also has the potential to incorporate real-world data (RWD) obtained from electronic health records (EHRs), medical claims or other data sources to inform the design and optimization strategy of clinical trials.

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Why Including Patients in FDA Engagement Will Benefit Your Trial

Conversations in Drug Development Trends

Patients are the backbone of clinical trials, playing an essential role in the drug development process. However, patients also play a vital role in engaging directly with the FDA. However, patient involvement can provide innumerable benefits to the sponsors, helping them to create well-designed and strongly executed trials.

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Emerging Trends in Clinical Trial Design

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The COVID-19 pandemic rapidly accelerated the adoption of hybrid and decentralized clinical trial (DCT) models. At the end of 2022, the PPD clinical research business of Thermo Fisher Scientific surveyed key leadership and staff on the frontline of clinical trial execution across the industry.

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Navigating Varying Regulatory Feedback in Clinical Oncology Trials: A Guide for Clinical Research Professionals

Conversations in Drug Development Trends

For clinical research professionals, this journey often involves reconciling differing feedback from regulatory agencies, each with unique standards, priorities, and expectations. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Parallel Scientific Advice procedure, which aims to increase dialogue between the two agencies and sponsor companies.