‘Record’ gains in bringing research closer to the patient
Clinical trials can be run with less money and fewer data points, while improving patient care where they receive care—all while advancing research....
07 September, 2022
Clinical Research
Clinical research needs greater participant diversity
COVID spotlights the troubling disparity in clinical research representation. How can we remove these barriers?...
07 September, 2022
UW Clinical Research Office to pilot budget template for industry-sponsored clinical trials
The UW Clinical Research Office (CRO) will pilot a budget template in support of a consistent clinical trials budgeting experience for industry sponsors across the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health (SMPH)....
23 August, 2022
The clinical trial treatment train
Through a woman's journey with ovarian cancer, this story illustrates the often mixed and complex emotions of a clinical trial participant. It also reflects the varied and multiple perspectives a participant must consider....
23 August, 2022
Tackling diversity in clinical trials may require wider ‘aperture’
While it’s laudable to work to advance clinical trial diversity, it’s also important to widen the “aperture” to address a wide range of underserved populations, including the elderly, rural, people with disabilities, under/un-insured, and others....
17 August, 2022
Sharing the who, what, why, and how of clinical research careers
We must find ways to increase the diversity of the clinical trial workforce. At the same time, we must find ways to grow the clinical trial workforce....
16 August, 2022
Racial and ethnic disparities among the clinical research workforce: Insights and opportunities
Studies regarding the effect of diverse healthcare professional staff in improving outcomes for BIPOC patient populations indicate that addressing established racial and ethnic disparities in the global clinical research workforce may be an important element in promoting participant diversity....
16 August, 2022
A life raft for clinical research: How sponsors, CROs, and vendors can buoy sites drowning in DCT technology
As with all major innovations, the clinical research industry now faces the challenges of implementation of decentralized clinical trials at scale—and clinical research sites are shouldering a disproportionate burden....
16 August, 2022
5 specifications that the FDA’s diversity plan needs to include
The FDA’s recommendations to improve diversity in clinical trials provide a much-needed action plan to jumpstart the changes that need to be made to ensure inclusive care, yet these recommended guidelines only scratch the surface of ideal action in clinical trials....
16 August, 2022
These scientists are working to extend the life span of pet dogs – and their owners
Attempts to prolong the life of pet dogs can help people get onboard with the idea of life extension in humans....
15 August, 2022