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JANUARY 15, 2025

As a result, drug developers make better decisions more quickly (removing 50% of study timeline whitespace) to bring new therapies to market faster. Accelerate customer speed to market With a modern and integrated user experience, AI solutions put the right data and insights into the right hands in real time.

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Antidote

JUNE 7, 2023

Before any new medical treatment, therapy, or device is approved, it must first be tested through clinical research studies. While some research studies seek participants with illnesses or conditions to be studied in the clinical trial, it is not always necessary to have a specific illness or condition to participate.

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Drug Target Review

MARCH 4, 2025

Phenomix Sciences, built on over a decade of clinical research at the Mayo Clinic, is disrupting this outdated approach.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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Vial

DECEMBER 11, 2023

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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Advarra

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

For example, consider a global Phase III, double-blind study, in a novel new therapy. This collaborative spirit can lead to developing novel methodologies and strategies for monitoring and evaluating clinical trials, ultimately advancing the field of clinical research.

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Advarra

JUNE 27, 2023

Clinical trials are studies involving human volunteers to research ways to prevent, detect, and treat various medical conditions. A clinical trial investigating a drug or therapy is typically divided into four phases: Phase I, Phase II, Phase III, and Phase IV.

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Conversations in Drug Development Trends

JULY 29, 2024

Partnering with a CRO that emphasizes the complexity of the patient’s voice and harnesses the nuances of clinical trial design is crucial for executing successful clinical research. DEXA (Dual-Energy X-ray Absorptiometry) is the optimal method for accurately measuring body composition in clinical research.

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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. This solution allows researchers to enhance the robustness of their control populations, minimize bias and provide a real-world context to trial outcomes.

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PPD

JUNE 10, 2024

We are thrilled to announce that the PPD clinical research business of Thermo Fisher Scientific is getting a brand refresh! Our new visual identity will align more closely with Thermo Fisher’s style, while still retaining elements unique to our PPD clinical research business. What’s changing? Ready to unlock efficiencies?

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LifeSciVC

JULY 17, 2024

We are building on over a decade of extensive research on the genetic mutations associated with cystic fibrosis that originated at Genzyme and then continued at Sanofi, where our founding scientists discovered first-in-class correctors that in preclinical studies directly stabilized the first nucleotide-binding domain (NBD1) of the CFTR protein.

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Drug Target Review

AUGUST 22, 2023

This Q&A explores how pre-clinical research is being used to identify potential therapies for Huntington’s disease, a devastating condition that currently lacks disease- modifying treatments. Extracellular mutant Huntingtin may play a role in seeding aggregates, though the exact clinical impact is still unknown.

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MAY 1, 2024

For clinical research professionals, this journey often involves reconciling differing feedback from regulatory agencies, each with unique standards, priorities, and expectations. Ultimately, our goal is to bring safe and effective new therapies to patients.

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Vial

MARCH 6, 2024

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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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. What is a Pre-Clinical CRO? billion in 2022 and is projected to reach US$10.2

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National Drug & Alcohol Research Centre Blog

JULY 13, 2021

NCCRED was funded through the Strategy, and commenced in 2018, to build clinical research capacity and work towards establishing evidence-based treatment approaches for both methamphetamines and other emerging drugs of concern. Why do a clinical research priority setting study?

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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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Advarra

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

In the clinical research space, GxP is a set of quality regulations and guidelines designed to establish the safety, efficacy, and integrity of pharmaceuticals, medical devices, and clinical trials. This blog explores key concepts, regulations, and the importance of GxP in delivering successful clinical trials.

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Drug Target Review

DECEMBER 13, 2024

2 Unmet needs in lung cancer treatment Recent decades have seen significant advancements in lung cancer treatment, especially with the introduction of targeted therapies and immunotherapies, which have notably improved survival rates. 7 Recent clinical studies highlight promising developments in c-MET-targeting ADCs for NSCLC.

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Advarra

MARCH 31, 2023

The use of engineered genetic materials in clinical trials is rapidly expanding, with potential applications for genetic vaccines, gene-modified cellular therapies, and gene therapies. IPs containing engineered genetic materials may pose risks potentially not anticipated by the clinic’s standard infection control policies.

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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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FDA Law Blog: Drug Discovery

NOVEMBER 10, 2024

Background on the Grants Program Launched as part of the Orphan Drug Act of 1983, this program aims to encourage research and development of drugs, biologics, medical devices, and medical foods for rare diseases, defined as conditions that affect fewer than 200,000 people in the U.S. The seven awardees included six early-stage trials (e.g.,

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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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Drug Target Review

DECEMBER 16, 2024

Dr Pooja Hingorani, Senior Medical Director of Oncology Early Development at AbbVie , shares her journey in STEM, from her early days in New Delhi to her impactful career in oncology research and drug development. Opportunities in clinical research and drug development were not always easy to come by.

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Olympian Clinical Research

OCTOBER 30, 2020

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. . Myth #2: People with Schizophrenia are violent. Learn More.

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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. Furthermore, the development of innovative therapies often necessitates intricate protocols, adding layers of complexity to trial management.

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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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NOVEMBER 5, 2024

In preparation for World Orphan Drug Congress Europe, we interviewed Nathan Chadwick, Senior Director, Therapeutic Strategy Lead, Rare Disease, and Derek Ansel, MS, LCGC, Vice President, Therapeutic Strategy Lead, Rare Disease, to hear their insights into the current progress in rare disease research and their hopes for 2025.

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PPD

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

In the past, these developers mostly used in-house resources for their clinical monitoring and site management capabilities, whereas today they often prefer functional service provider (FSP) or full-service outsourcing (FSO) models, or a hybrid of the two, to ensure on-time and on-budget delivery of clinical operations.

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PPD

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

The enterprise of delivering life-changing medicines to patients involves a complex ecosystem, and in many ways, three key players reside at the core: drug sponsors, the contract research organizations (CROs) that support them and the clinical research sites directly engaging with patients in the trial. We can help.

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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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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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Drug Target Review

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

Stem cell transplants have saved patients’ lives time and time again, which led us to launch our own Stem Cell Transplant and Cellular Therapy Program. Regarding CAR-T cell therapy, could you highlight the promising findings that have been identified in the early stages of drug discovery, as well as potential challenges?

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PPD

AUGUST 5, 2024

Food and Drug Administration (FDA)-approved therapies for treating PAH were primarily vasodilators, designed to overcome the imbalance between vasoactive and vasodilator mediators and to restore endothelial cell function. As a result, researchers now often use composite endpoints in lieu of the customary single primary endpoint.

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Olympian Clinical Research

APRIL 18, 2023

Medical and surgical therapy may reduce the symptoms and keep them under control. To learn more about the causes and treatments for HS, Olympian Clinical Research ( OCR ) is hosting a research study on the condition. Study Duration This research study will last about 13 months. However, the exact cause is unknown.

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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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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. Visit broad.io/L2C2023

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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. It is critical for drug developers to partner with a knowledgeable CRO partner like the PPD clinical research business of Thermo Fisher Scientific.

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