Applied Clinical Trials-05-01-2008

CDISC and HL7 combine to create Biomedical Research Integrated Domain Group Model.

A clear grasp of the methodology behind the design is as important as the software that runs it.

Norbert Clemens, MD, head of clinical development for CRS Clinical Research Services, explains that EDC is more than just technology; it is indeed the new way of thinking about clinical research.

The Drugs for Neglected Diseases initiative (DNDi; Geneva, Switzerland) received ?5 million from Spain's Agencia Espa?ola de Cooperaci?n Internacional, based in Madrid, to aid in the research and development of new, effective, and affordable drugs for neglected diseases, including Chagas disease, human African trypanosomiasis, and malaria. DNDi plans to develop two new malaria drugs by the end of the year and is looking to create between six and eight new drugs for neglected diseases by 2014.

With backing from pharma and high hopes, Eu takes steps to improve front-end approaches to R&D.

Team and technology benefits are realized at the front-end of the adaptive trial design process.

EDICT Initiative pinpoints areas in which clinical trials policies need improvement.

More complex and demanding protocols are hurting clinical trial performance and success.

Oncology trials in the community are making strides for one research network.

Leveraging technology to build a scalable and reliable infrastructure for clinical trial data capture.

A look at the latest industry news as of May 2008.

According to results from a recent survey, clinical research is poised for the eClinical journey ahead.

Synarc gives insight into what its like to open a Clinical Research Center in Hong Kong.