XTalks

DECEMBER 20, 2023

In 2023, there were significant advancements and notable trends in the life sciences. Xtalks compiled a list of its top life science news and trends of 2023, which provided readers with the latest developments, information and expert insights across life science industries, including pharma, biotech and medical device.

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XTalks

MARCH 2, 2022

The editorial team discussed the encouraging growth seen in recent years in rare disease clinical research in the life science industries, providing hope for improved diagnosis, care and treatments for patients with rare diseases. In the US, Black people only constitute five percent of all clinical trial participants.

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XTalks

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

Black participation in clinical trials, and the underrepresentation of minority groups in general in trials, remains low. It is therefore important to work towards increasing Black participation in clinical trials, which begins with understanding the barriers to participation and taking steps to address them.

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Imperical Blog

OCTOBER 18, 2023

The 2023 Global Site Solutions Summit successfully brought clinical trial sites, sponsors, CROs, and vendors together to express concerns and develop comprehensive solutions. Like most of you, I’ve attended many conferences related to the clinical trial industry. Some would say too many!

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XTalks

MARCH 20, 2024

When it comes to leadership in clinical trials today, what qualities are necessary to navigate the evolving landscape of clinical research effectively? Xtalks recently had the opportunity to discuss Enciso’s journey in the clinical research industry and her decision to join Regeneron.

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XTalks

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

Xtalks’ recent discussion with Rebekah Angove, PhD, Executive VP of Research and Evaluation at the Patient Advocate Foundation (PAF), offers a deeper understanding of incorporating patient narratives into clinical trials. Patients frequently approach us, exploring clinical research as a potential care option.

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AuroBlog - Aurous Healthcare Clinical Trials blog

JANUARY 9, 2024

Experts in the life-sciences industry are of the view that doing away with human studies for new drugs in India is unscientific and risky as patients here have different anthropometry.

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XTalks

MAY 19, 2023

Clinical trials play a vital role in advancing patient treatment and medical care. This article delves into ten trends and statistics in the world of clinical trials for 2023. Increasing Number of Registered Clinical Trials As of May 17, 2023, there are 452,604 registered clinical trials globally on ClinicalTrials.gov.

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XTalks

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

As advancements in research forge ahead, it is imperative to ensure patients are informed about and can access potentially life-saving clinical trials. At the forefront of these efforts is Andrea Goodman, who was the Senior Vice President of Patient Support and Research Strategy at the Colorectal Cancer Alliance.

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XTalks

MAY 17, 2023

The Foundation for the National Institutes of Health (FNIH) announced this week that the Accelerating Medicines Partnership Bespoke Gene Therapy Consortium (AMP BGTC) has selected eight rare diseases for its clinical trial portfolio.

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ACRP blog

JANUARY 12, 2023

Taking action to increase and diversify the clinical research workforce is a high priority at Merck, known as MSD outside the U.S. Merck and the Association of Clinical Research Professionals (ACRP) are partnering on two pivotal new programs to grow and diversify the clinical research workforce for sites.”.

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pharmaphorum

NOVEMBER 17, 2020

Pharmaceutical companies often struggle to actively involve patients in the design phase of clinical trials but doing so can have huge benefits for the sustainability and success of research. He works with patient groups and advocates globally, with academics and industry, and with researchers and clinicians.

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Clinical Trial Podcast

JULY 31, 2022

Who owns the clinical trial data generated in industry sponsored or investigator initiated clinical trials? What responsibilities do Sponsors, CROs, or Sites have when it comes to sharing clinical trial results with patients? To answer these questions and more, I invited Darshan Kulkarni to the show.

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WCG Clinical

APRIL 20, 2023

Published by the Journal for Clinical Studies Volume 15 Issue 1 Mar 30, 2023 The imperative to obtain a diverse body of clinical trial participants has been stressed in public statements for decades; however, parties executing clinical trials have remained insufficiently effective in addressing it.

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XTalks

OCTOBER 26, 2022

In this episode, Ayesha and the editorial team spoke with prominent cystic fibrosis and rare disease patient leader Gunnar Esiason to learn more about his advocacy work, including his work in clinical trials and developing patient-facing technologies. Subscribe to the Xtalks Life Science Podcast to never miss a new episode.

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XTalks

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

The clinical research landscape is witnessing a significant transformation. Xtalks has taken a monumental step to cater to this need by unveiling its pioneering publication, the Xtalks Clinical Edge magazine. Readers will find discussions on cutting-edge technologies that are setting new standards in clinical research.

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Drug Discovery World

OCTOBER 16, 2023

The UK’s Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) has revealed plans to reduce the time taken to approve the lowest-risk clinical trials by more than 50%. It will reduce the time taken to get the lowest-risk clinical trials up and running without undermining patient safety.”

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Pharma in Brief

JUNE 26, 2022

On June 22, 2022, the Canadian Institutes of Health Research ( CIHR ) announced the launch of the Clinical Trials Fund ( CTF ), which will inject funding into Canada’s clinical trials environment. The CTF is part of Canada’s broader Biomanufacturing and Life Sciences Strategy , a $2.2

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XTalks

MAY 27, 2021

In this episode, Ayesha talks about Clinical Trials Day 2021 and how the COVID-19 pandemic spurred changes in trial procedures and perceptions of clinical research. Researchers had to adapt quickly to minimize trial disruptions.

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XTalks

DECEMBER 22, 2022

Neilan has contributed to the rare disease community through his comprehensive work in the rare disease space that has included research, academia, medical practice and clinical trial design and execution. Can you tell us a bit about the work you are doing at NORD and how it impacts clinical trials for rare diseases?

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XTalks

DECEMBER 20, 2022

While clinical trials are becoming more complex, oncology trials have generally had a greater level of complexity than trials in many other disease spaces. Despite this, the number of oncology trials worldwide has increased dramatically over the past two decades. Site Challenges in Oncology Clinical Trials.

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ACRP blog

JULY 6, 2022

“The time for pontification is over when it comes to improving diversity in the clinical trial population,” says Reginald Swift, PhD, founder and CEO of Rubix Life Sciences. Industry has been too traditional in its thinking about how to truly promote patient diversity in the clinical trial population, he says. “We

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XTalks

OCTOBER 18, 2022

A clinical research organization (CRO) is a company that delivers outsourced services to plan, manage and execute clinical trials for biotechnology, pharmaceutical, and medical device companies. Read on to learn why life science and clinical research professionals are choosing a career with Medpace.

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XTalks

FEBRUARY 9, 2023

Leading clinical trials technology platform provider Medable announced a new partnership with Nova Scotia Health Innovation Hub for a two-year pilot study to improve oncology trial access for patients in rural Nova Scotia through Medable’s decentralized clinical trial (DCT) platform.

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WCG Clinical

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

Atlanta, GA and Princeton, NJ, November 13, 2023: Florence Healthcare and WCG have announced a strategic partnership, strengthening their Site Enablement services to help increase clinical research capacity, reduce trial-associated risks, and accelerate development of potential cures. Learn more at [link].

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XTalks

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

Yet, despite the overwhelming evidence linking CKD with this heightened cardiovascular risk, CKD patients are often underrepresented or outright excluded from cardiovascular clinical trials. Director of Clinical Trial Management. This revelation underscores the urgency for targeted research and clinical trials.

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XTalks

JANUARY 17, 2024

Lupus, a complex autoimmune disease, has brought a substantial challenge to researchers and healthcare professionals. Understanding this condition and its various manifestations, as well as developing effective treatments, has been the focus of ongoing investigation in lupus clinical research for many years.

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Clinical Trial Podcast

AUGUST 24, 2023

Unlike an electrical engineer or a plumber, clinical research roles are not explicitly defined or categorized as such, in government employment databases. There are no certification or degree requirements to work as a clinical research professional either. Erika holds her B.A. from the University of Vermont, her M.A.

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pharmaphorum

MAY 27, 2022

This is the second in a two-part series examining how pharma can embrace the DEI agenda to create more effective medicines through more representative clinical trials. The same principles are increasingly being applied to clinical trials to improve diversity, mitigate bias, and reinforce inclusion in clinical trials.

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XTalks

MAY 12, 2021

In the life sciences, like many industries, working from home will likely remain more prevalent than it was pre-pandemic even after it’s safe for employees to return to the office. However, this trying year has highlighted the shortfalls the life science industry continues to struggle with.

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pharmaphorum

JULY 8, 2022

The COVID-19 pandemic has catalysed significant changes in the way pharma develops drugs, particularly in the clinical trial space. Hybrid or decentralised clinical trials (DCTs) have gained traction as technology, infrastructure and knowledge have evolved to support their use. Source: Izmailova et al, 2017.

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XTalks

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

Chicago-based Linden Capital Partners and Canada’s Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan are partnering with Elligo Health Research to launch a platform focused on advancing clinical research. This collaboration aims to leverage Elligo’s expertise in healthcare research, utilizing their innovative approaches to clinical trials.

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Clinical Trial Podcast

MARCH 31, 2023

In this episode, we will explore the role of design in clinical trials, with a focus on electronic Patient Reported Outcome (ePROs). ePROs are surveys that are presented to and completed by clinical trial participants as part of the study requirements. Ben is the Chief Design Officer and Co-founder at uMotif.

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XTalks

JANUARY 19, 2022

The way in which clinical trials are conducted is entering a new dimension as clinical trial operations are becoming more adaptable. The COVID-19 pandemic certainly has pushed to the forefront of clinical trials, the digital evolution in clinical research. MRI scan, endoscopy, etc.)

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XTalks

DECEMBER 14, 2023

In an insightful interview with Xtalks , Cassadie Moravek, the Senior Director of Clinical Trial Portfolio and Program Management at the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network (PanCAN) , shares her perspective on the organization’s efforts in advancing pancreatic cancer research and patient care. Read on to learn more from Moravek.

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Cloudbyz

MARCH 28, 2023

This solution is designed to meet the unique needs of clinical research organizations (CROs) and pharmaceutical companies, offering a range of features to help them streamline their operations, manage clinical trials, and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.

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pharmaphorum

FEBRUARY 1, 2022

Across the industry, pharma companies are turning to AI and real-world data to address many of the challenges of running clinical trials. Can the combined potential of new AI technologies and real-world patient data hold the key to overcoming the challenges in clinical trial design that have historically led to trial failure?

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