EMA's Guido Rasi Receives Leadership Award
EMA's Executive Director, Guido Rasi received the 2014 European Rare Disease Leadership Award 2014.
The European Medicines Agency's Executive Director, Guido Rasi, together with Paola Testori Coggi from the European Commission and Luca Pani from AIFA, have received the 2014 European Rare Disease Leadership Award 2014.
The award has been given by EURORDIS, a non-governmental patient-driven alliance of patient organizations representing 614 rare disease patient groups in 58 countries.
Today, 28 February 2014, is Rare Disease Day, and EURORDIS is planning a series of activities and events, including a television interview in Kenya, a Fun Play Day in Lebanon, an informational awareness-raising campaign in Paraguay, a march in Austria, an auction in Canada, a photo exhibit in China, and a seminar in India. It says thousands of participants from over 80 countries will be involved in the event.
Improving Relationships and Diversifying the Site Selection Process
April 17th 2025In this episode of the Applied Clinical Trials Podcast, Liz Beatty, co-founder and chief strategy officer, Inato, discusses a number of topics around site engagement including community-based sites, the role of technology in improving site/sponsor relationships, how increased operational costs are impacting the industry, and more.
Behind the Buzz: Why Clinical Research Leaders Flock to SCOPE Summit
February 7th 2025In this episode, we meet with Micah Lieberman, Executive Conference Director for SCOPE Summit (Summit for Clinical Ops Executives) at Cambridge Innovation Institute. We will dive deep into the critical role of collaboration within the clinical research ecosystem. How do we bring together diverse stakeholders—sponsors, CROs, clinical trial tech innovators, suppliers, patients, sites, advocacy organizations, investors, and non-profits—to share best practices in trial design, program planning, innovation, and clinical operations? We’ll explore why it’s vital for thought leaders to step beyond their own organizations and learn from others, exchanging ideas that drive advancements in clinical research. Additionally, we’ll discuss the pivotal role of scientific conferences like SCOPE Summit in fostering these essential connections and collaborations, helping shape the future of clinical trials. Join us as we uncover how collective wisdom and cross-industry partnerships are transforming the landscape of clinical research.
