CWWeekly June 2nd 2008 Issue
Top News
Indian CROs See Quick Expansion with European Acquisitions
As India emerges as a destination for clinical trials, locally owned outsourcing companies that support these studies are blossoming. To grow, however, these contract research organizations (CROs) must expand their global capabilities to meet client demand by acquiring companies.
Chinese Regulators, Pharma Industry Address Ethics Committee Challenges
A workshop held recently in Beijing presented an overview of the current ethical considerations and procedures for effectively designing, conducting and registering clinical trials in China. A key focus was clarifying the working procedures and challenges for ethics committees, also called institutional review boards, in China.
Other breaking news...
- Synexus launches phase IV business...
- Almac Clinical Technologies wins $12 million in new clinical trial contracts...
Company Profile: An interview with Michael Soenen, managing partner, ClearTrial
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