Personalized Cancer Vaccines Although immunotherapy has been around since the late 1800’s with William Coley injecting tumors with live attenuated strains of Streptococcus pyogenes and Serratia marcescens, it went on the back burner as a treatment method due to fears of infecting immunocompromised individuals. It wasn’t until 1976 that immunotherapy once again became mainstream […]
Implementing End-to-End Trial Technology Solutions
Greg Ambra, VP, Clinical Operations, was featured in a recent issue of CenterWatch Weekly, discussing the 21st Century Cures Act and electronic data issues facing the drug development industry.
Drug Pricing at Site Level, What We’re Talking About This Week
Meeting the drug pricing debate at the clinical trial site level The inability to identify the best clinical trial sites is a big problem – and one of the major challenges negatively affecting drug pricing and sponsors, says CEO. Why better data sharing is needed to aid cancer research Healthcare organizations that have clinical data on […]
Multi Tasking, What We’re Talking About This Week!
1. The benefits of wearing many hats in clinical research In this industry, it is all about multi tasking and wearing many hats! Anyone seeking a consistent and predictable work environment would likely not pursue a career in clinical research. 2. Is US drug manufacturing homeward bound? Abi Millar looks into the US’s current pharma manufacturing […]
E-Consent – Is It Worth the Convenience?
As a former site research coordinator, when I think about the process of informed consent, my mind immediately flashes back almost 15 years to a large room with me standing at the podium. As I finish reading the interminable document aloud, I ask in my perky, fresh-out-of-college voice, “Okay, any questions?” Twenty pairs of glazed […]
Outsourcing Trends, What We’re Talking About This Week
1. Outsourcing companies to see ‘significant investments’ from private equity Outsourcing companies are expected to witness “significant investments” from private equity and venture capital, despite decreasing investment in the overall healthcare industry. 2. DNA computer brings ‘intelligent drugs’ a step closer Researchers have developed the first DNA computer capable of detecting several antibodies in the […]
Pediatric Clinical Trials, What We’re Talking About This Week
1. 3 Things to Consider when conducting Pediatric Clinical Trials Clinical Trials Arena provides three considerations when conducting a pediatric clinical trial. 2. Are Clinical Trial Matching Services Truly Patient-Centric? Effective patient recruitment for clinical trials is critical to meeting timelines and budget goals, but the process of finding the right one, can be confusing. This article […]
Site-less CRO model, What We’re Talking About This Week!
We start 2017 with Hot Topics about Center Point’s Site-less CRO model, the In Vitro Diagnostics market and the biggest R&D trends that we will see in the coming year! 1. ‘Site-less CRO’ model looks to evolve clinical trials Center Point Clinical Services has launched what it is calling the “world’s first site-less, technology CRO.” Read more here […]
CTMS Market, What We’re Talking About This Week!
1. Linking to health records will help drive CTMS market, says study The CTMS market is planned to show significant growth over the next few years. R&D investment is one driver, but the integration of CTMS with hospital information systems (HIS) is another very significant factor. 2. Clinical Trials in Israel: Why […]
Siteless CRO
Greg Ambra, VP Clinical Operations, shares his insight on a Siteless CRO.