1. CRISPR tech raises urgent ethical questions, say original DNA pioneers CRISPR-Cas9 is raising many questions, and scientists say it should not be used to change human DNA until all risks have been thoroughly researched and ethical issues taken into consideration. 2. De-identifying Clinical Trials Data De-identifying trial participants personal information must be done, and this article […]
Top 15 Pharma, Animal Rights & More!: What We’re Talking About This Week
Top 15 Pharma, the effect of animal rights protests on clinical trials, and a new way to possibly predict Type 1 Diabetes top our list of Hot Topics this week! 1. The top 15 pharma companies by 2014 revenue Not many surprises in this list of the top 15 pharma companies for 2014, but the predictions […]
Clinical Trials Technology & More!: What We’re Talking About This Week
This week, we are talking about clinical trials technology, including the Apple ResearchKit that was announced on Monday! 1. Technology’s Role in Clinical Trials A great article that gives an informative look into some of the clinical trials technology and why our industry may be finally ready for change. 2. Apple’s new ResearchKit lets iPhone users participate in clinical trials On […]
Clinical Talent, CTMS Tips & More!: What We’re Talking About This Week
1. Addressing the Clinical Talent Shortage We face many challenges within our sourcing and staffing services and this article discusses one of the biggest: the shortage of experienced clinical talent. 2. Tips For a Successful CTMS Roll-out If you are adopting a new CTMS, you won’t want to miss these tips! Bob Borysko, VP of Programming & Development at DZS Software Solutions, […]