Articles Published in 2008

CWWeekly March 24th 2008 Issue

Friday, March 28, 2008 11:04 AM

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Progenitor Grows Organically in Latin America, India

Thursday, March 27, 2008 03:36 PM

The opening of the Progenitor International Research’s new office in Buenos Aires, Argentina, a year ago signaled the beginning of a fundamental change to the company’s business model. Previously, Progenitor had worked exclusively as a CRO composed of teams in emerging markets who worked under a coordinated platform to deliver global development services. Progenitor’s office in Argentina represents the first organic growth of the company in an emerging market.

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Bio-Imaging Technologies Acquires Phoenix Data Systems

Wednesday, March 26, 2008 02:25 PM

Newton, Pa.-based contract research organization (CRO) Bio-Imaging Technologies has opened up a new book of business with the acquisition of eClinical company Phoenix Data Systems. Bio-Imaging, which specializes in running trials that require medical imaging management, purchased the King of Prussia, Pa.-based company for $24 million, including $17 million in stock and $7 million in cash.

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Project to Develop Guidelines for Health Research in Africa Launched

Monday, March 24, 2008 06:09 AM

The “Clinical Trials Roundtable” attracted more than 70 participants during the “Science with Africa” conference organized by the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa and the African Union, which is an international organization that promotes cooperation among the independent nations of Africa. The conference was held in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, and attended by more than 600 representatives, including representatives from health and science ministries, universities, non-governmental organizations and international organizations from Africa, Europe and North America.

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inVentiv Clinical Moves into Latin America

Monday, March 24, 2008 05:12 AM

inVentiv Clinical, the contract research organization (CRO) division of Somerset, N.J.-based marketing, communications and staffing firm inVentiv Health, has expanded its clinical services to Latin America with a new central hub in Sao Paulo, Brazil. The company stated it plans to bolster its operations in other countries throughout the region as well.

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CWWeekly March 17th 2008 Issue

Friday, March 21, 2008 11:18 AM

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PRA Relocates to Larger India Office

Wednesday, March 19, 2008 03:02 PM

Raleigh, N.C.,-based PRA International has expanded its Mumbai, India, presence by moving into a larger facility. It is located in a new development in the Andheri East area of Mumbai. The new space can hold more than 20 clinical staff and allow for PRA to bring its total to 50 employees there by the end of the year. The company said this would potentially increase its service capacity by 150%. As the office grows, PRA will increase services in protocol development, medical writing and clinical consultation services in the region.

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eClinical Technology News

Tuesday, March 18, 2008 01:55 PM

Ft. Lauderdale, Fla.-based OmniComm Systems won a contract from Pleiad Devices, a medical device focused contract research organization. OmniComm will become a preferred vendor for Pleiad. The company will use OmniComm’s electronic data capture (EDC) product TrialMaster, initially for a trial studying an eye treatment. "Over the years, our team has had experience with most of the EDC vendors in the marketplace. TrialMaster is one of the best EDC products that we have seen and we look forward to offering our medical device customers this premier service," stated Stephen Brandao, vice president of business development at Pleiad Devices.

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CenterWatch Monthly March 2008 Issue

Monday, March 17, 2008 12:18 PM

Unanticipated Problems Reporting Adverse Events to IRBs

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Recent Industry Personnel Changes

Monday, March 17, 2008 06:30 AM

Contract Research

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