Clinical Trials Failing to Report Relevant Data?

According to an editorial published in the January edition of the British Medical Journal, researchers often do not report relevant clinical trial data. The editorialists said the problem is missing data, “We are not dealing here with trial design, hidden bias or...

RAPS Indiana Chapter Event: May 14th, 2012

Please join us for a lively discussion directed by Jody Roth about “Key Regulatory Trends in 2011 Biological Approvals” at the next RAPS Indiana Chapter event.  The event will be held on May 14th, 2012 from 4:00pm-6:00pm at the IUETC Ice Miller Room.  To...

Pearl Hires J. Ellen Looney as IRB Administrator

Pearl Pathways is excited to announce the recent hiring of J. Ellen Looney as an IRB administrator.  Ellen is well experienced and has Pearl Pathways CEO, Diana Caldwell, excited to have her as part of the Pearl team, “Our staff and clients are lucky to have Ellen...

ACRO Hopes To Educate Through New YouTube Channel

The Association of Clinical Research Organizations (ACRO) has launched a new YouTube channel to educate the public, media, and policymakers about clinical trials. ACRO believes it has an obligation to keep people informed about clinical trials, “…we have an...

Are Cancer Trials Too Intimidating For Patients?

A new study released by the international journal Sociology of Health and Illness shows that cancer trials are too long, filled with jargon, and can be intimidating. The study consisted of 13 cancer trials and 26 patients. The authors of the study found that the...