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Clinical research business continues to expand in US

Drug Discovery World

Centricity Research has acquired North Carolina-based Lucas Research, making it the fifth clinical research company to join Centricity since it launched in November 2021. With this acquisition, Centricity now has more than 35 clinical research sites, reaching 8.5

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How to Fast-Track Clinical Research Timelines

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Acceleration in every step of clinical research is critical to pharmaceutical developers. Yet, today’s clinical research sponsors face significant challenges. Rather than accepting the persistent delays in clinical research as disruptive, yet unavoidable, we believe they underscore the need for greater efficiency.

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“Nothing scares us” – Ukraine’s clinical research sector begins fearless recovery

Drug Discovery World

Following the news that the number of clinical trial recruiting sites in Ukraine has dropped by half since the Russian invasion, DDW’s Diana Spencer examines clinical trial data from analytics company Phesi and speaks to Dr Olena Karpenko , Clinical Research Director at Medical Center Ok!Clinic+ Dr Olena Karpenko.

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Beyond blood tests: The evolution of digital biomarkers in clinical research

Drug Discovery World

With a staggering 450,000 clinical trials 3 registered globally to address these pressing health issues, and an average failure rate of 90% 4 , the call to accelerate and revolutionise clinical research is paramount. They mark a significant shift in clinical research, utilising technology to capture real-time patient data.

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Top Clinical Research Conferences of 2024

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The field of clinical research is a dynamic and rapidly evolving one. One way to ensure that you are at the forefront of these developments is by attending clinical research conferences. AACR, founded in 1907, is the world’s oldest and largest professional organization dedicated to advancing cancer research.

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Incentivizing Participation: The Evolving Role of Patient Payments in Clinical Research

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Clinical research is an integral component of the healthcare ecosystem. The success of clinical research hinges crucially on patient participation; however, attracting and retaining participants can often pose significant challenges. Patient Payments in Clinical Research: Perception Over the Years In the U.S.,

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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.