Pragmatic trials may help increase minority participation in MS research
Pragmatic trials are embedded in clinical practice, so visits are linked to those that would normally occur outside of a clinical trial....
02 November, 2022
Author: UW CTI
UW clinical research nurses participate in international conference
Five UW–Madison clinical research nurses recently attended and played active roles in the International Association of Clinical Research Nurses (IACRN)'s annual conference in Atlanta....
01 November, 2022
How to optimize returns on Plain Language Summaries
An effective Plain language Summary of a clinical trial provides participants with feedback they need about expectations from a trial while providing the sponsor with valuable insights into their patient communities....
31 October, 2022
UW Health nurse recognized for clinical research leadership
UW Health’s Tamara Kempken Mehring was recently named the recipient of the 2022 Distinguished Clinical Research Nurse Award by the International Association of Clinical Research Nurses (IACRN)....
28 October, 2022
New report puts statewide biohealth industry economic impact at $32B
A new report highlights the statewide biohealth industry as a leading economic growth and innovation driver for Wisconsin....
25 October, 2022
How to weather the clinical research talent recruitment storm
In the turbulent waters of the clinical research workforce, with high turnover and burnout circling like relentless sharks, several leading organizations have found ways to navigate their way through and around the worst of the storm....
19 October, 2022
The business case for patient experience
Pharmaceutical sponsors and clinical research organizations (CROs) are working to increase patient recruitment and retention rates and to improve trial performance using patient-centric engagement strategies to elevate the patient experience....
18 October, 2022
‘Cancer Moonshot’ represents a call to arms for clinical trial practitioners
The majority of cancers do not have known screening markers, so research is needed to be sure potential biomarkers are predictive of disease, reduce mortality, do not lead to unnecessary procedures or needless worry, and are cost-effective....
18 October, 2022
Diversity, equity, and inclusion in patient recruitment and retention
Health disparities and inequities among marginalized communities reflect the institutional structures that impede communities from accessing healthcare and clinical studies....
18 October, 2022
Lessons from female innovators in clinical research
Innovation is led by visionaries who anticipate potential crises and adapt, as opposed to accepting chaos as the forced catalyst for change. Some of these visionaries are gifted women who may have once been underestimated and unrecognized for their talents....
18 October, 2022