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The Society for Clinical Research Sites launched to represent the voice of clinical research sites
On October 14, the 7th Annual Site Solutions Summit announced the formation of a new association focusing on the needs and challenges of the research site. President of The Society for Clinical Research Sites (SCRS), Christine Pierre is aiming to "provide clinical...
Wednesday, November 28, 2012- OVCR and IURTC is hosting IUPUI’s Innovation to Enterprise Showcase & Forum
IUPUI’s Innovation to Enterprise Showcase & Forum will take place on November 28, 2012 at IUPUI’s campus center. The Indiana University Research and Technology Corporation and The Office of the Vice Chancellor for Research will bring together students, faculty,...
IAC and IAP issue new guidelines for researchers
Science Daily recently published an article about a new report being issued by the InterAcademy Council (IAC) and IAP to help promote global adherence to science values and ethics in research. "Humanity has placed its trust in science to solve many of the world's...
Can genes determine the response or non-response to placebo in clinical trials?
In a recent article by Outsourcing-Pharma, Harvard Medical School scientists from Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center (BIDMC) claim to have identified genetic differences between people who respond to placebos during trials and those who do not. Only 122 of the 262...
FDA, Pharma, and Information Technology collaboration cultivates data standards
The Coalition For Accelerating Standards and Therapies (CFAST) was introduced at the CDISC International Interchange in Baltimore October 22-26. By congregating experts from each industry, data standards are expected to be maintained and developed. The coalition...