Study Conduct

GSK, US Oncology in Clinical Trial Alliance

Monday, October 26, 2009 06:47 AM

The Oncology R&D unit of GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) has entered into a new research alliance agreement with US Oncology, a nationwide cancer care company that supports a community-based research network specializing in phase I through IV oncology clinical trials. The non-exclusive collaboration is aimed at improving the execution time of GSK’s oncology clinical trials.

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World Courier Opens Facilities in Australia, South Africa

Wednesday, October 21, 2009 08:05 AM

World Courier has opened new investigational drug storage facilities in Melbourne, Australia, and Johannesburg, South Africa, bringing its network of GMP (Good Manufacturing Practice)-compliant clinical trial depots to a total of 11 worldwide.

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Phase Forward, Gedeon Richter in Multi-year Deal

Tuesday, October 13, 2009 06:42 AM

Phase Forward, a provider of data management solutions for clinical trials and drug safety, signed a multi-year agreement with Gedeon Richter, one of Central-Eastern Europe’s leading pharmaceutical companies with more than 10,000 employees worldwide.

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Sarah Cannon Research Institute Adds Cardiovascular Site in Georgia

Monday, October 12, 2009 08:01 AM

Sarah Cannon Research Institute (SCRI) has signed an agreement with Redmond Regional Medical Center and The Harbin Clinic, a multi-specialty physician practice in Rome, Ga., to be a cardiovascular clinical research site in its network.

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Innovation and Global Clinical Trial Participation Are the Focus of CenterWatch’s Latest Special Report on China’s Drug Development Industry

Friday, October 2, 2009 06:06 AM

BOSTON—China’s new investments in its domestic pharma industry are beginning to drive growth and reforms that are stimulating a new drug development culture, according to CenterWatch’s latest special report, China: A New Era of Innovation in Drug Development.

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PPD Opens Central Lab in Singapore

Tuesday, September 29, 2009 08:40 AM

PPD recently opened a new central lab facility in Singapore, where the CRO has had an office for more than 10 years. 

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AAHC Report: Clinical Trials Offices Need Models, Standardization

Monday, September 14, 2009 06:45 AM

Clinical trials offices (CTOs) have sprung up in academic health centers across the country, but the roles these offices serve vary widely from center to center, according to a new report.

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CT Approvals Down, Global Participation Up in Russia Q2

Wednesday, September 2, 2009 07:19 AM

According to an Orange Paper released by Russia-based CRO, Synergy Research Group, Russia’s health agency, the Federal Service on Surveillance in Healthcare and Social Development (RosZdraNadzor, RZN) approved only 129 new clinical trials, including local and bioequivalence studies, during Q2 2009, representing a 17% decrease from Q2 last year. The percentage of approved multinational clinical trials increased slightly, however, to 65% of the total during this time period.

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Synexus Acquires Three Sites in Poland

Monday, August 31, 2009 10:23 AM

Manchester, England-based Synexus plans to double its operations in Poland through the acquisition of three clinical trial sites.

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Guest Commentary: Serbia Celebrates International Day of Clinical Trials

Tuesday, August 18, 2009 07:29 AM

Serbia celebrated International Day of Clinical Trials, which was organized by the Section for Clinical Pharmacology (SCP) of the Serbian Medical Association (SMA). Founded in Belgrade in 1872, the Serbian Medical Association is the largest professional association of doctors in Serbia, who, through their sections, work on development of the medical profession and science in Serbia. The celebration was attended by physicians in all specialties, representatives of Serbian hospitals, contract research organizations (CROs) working in Serbia, sponsor representatives, as well as the management of the Serbian Medical Association.

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