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Advancing and Safeguarding Clinical Research for a Better Tomorrow

Advarra

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

FY2024 Awardees & Observations For the FY2024 Orphan Products Clinical Trials Grants Program, FDA received 51 grant applications and awarded only seven new clinical trials a grant, providing more than $17.2 million to clinical researchers over the next four years to advance the development of medical products for rare diseases.

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The Expansion of Cell Therapies in Asia-Pacific

PPD

Cell and gene therapy (CGT) studies are rapidly gaining momentum in the Asia-Pacific region, fueled by growing patient demand and a thriving ecosystem of innovation. In China, the high incidence of solid tumors is driving an urgent need for advanced therapies, spurring the push for new treatment approaches.

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The rising impact of biomarkers in early clinical development

Drug Target Review

As our understanding of the underlying biology of disease grows more sophisticated, emerging therapies operate on increasingly complex biopathological systems and mechanisms. 2 This progress has implications for diagnosis, therapeutic efficacy, and potentially establishing clinically relevant endpoints.

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Obesity care gets personalised: tailoring therapies with Phenomix

Drug Target Review

Phenomix Sciences, built on over a decade of clinical research at the Mayo Clinic, is disrupting this outdated approach. The research demonstrated that obesity is not one disease, but many; each of which should be treated with different interventions, says Bagnall.

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The Power of Worldwide Networks in Data and Safety Monitoring Boards

Advarra

A globally diverse DMC ensures the trial adheres to local regulations while maintaining high ethical standards. For example, consider a global Phase III, double-blind study, in a novel new therapy. This strategy is indispensable for advancing the clinical research field and ultimately improving patient outcomes across the globe.

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

PPD

Breaking through research barriers Challenge #1: Small groups of patients Rare diseases impact a small number of individuals, making it difficult to recruit enough participants for clinical trials. By tailoring treatment approaches to these preferences, researchers can better address the needs of different patient subgroups.