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Vendor Consolidation in Clinical Trials: Why It Matters

by Dan McDonald July 21, 2026
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Translation vs. Localization in Clinical Trials: Why the Difference Matters

by Sian Lukaszewicz July 15, 2026
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Designing Clinical Trial Materials Older Participants Can Navigate with Confidence

by Vaughn X. Anthony June 2, 2026
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Celebrating Clinical Trials Day: From a Shipboard Study Site to Today

by William McEwen May 20, 2026
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Why Ancillary Supplies Are Becoming a Critical Part of Clinical Trial Planning

by Dan McDonald May 19, 2026
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Writing Clinical Study Materials: Why Starting Early Can Be an Option

by Liz Wegner May 6, 2026
Clinical Trial Materials Development and Printing Participant Engagement

The Reader Experience: Making Clinical Research Participant Materials Easy to Use

by William McEwen April 22, 2026
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Risk Management in Clinical Trials Through Effective CAPA Practice

by Frances Bentley April 8, 2026
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Sustainability in Action: ESG and Clinical Research

by Dan McDonald March 16, 2026
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Harnessing Collective Intelligence in Clinical Trials

by Hope Cullen March 10, 2026
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    Clinical Research Phases and the Path to Drug Approval

    by Sian Lukaszewicz August 8, 2023
    written by Sian Lukaszewicz

    Getting a drug from the bench to the bedside takes around 10-15 years and around 6-7 of those years are spent in clinical trials. While it’s difficult to determine the exact amount, the cost of drug development appears to range from less than $1 billion to…

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    Milestones: In Life and Research Patient Engagement

    by Imogen Cheese June 28, 2023
    by Imogen Cheese June 28, 2023

    This year, I reached a milestone I was never expected to achieve. June 11 marked my 10-year “cancerversary” – the anniversary of my cancer diagnosis, the date of the first of many surgeries, and the date that my world changed completely in just a few…

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    Attitude Is a Force – Make It a Positive One

    by Brandon Bissell June 12, 2023
    by Brandon Bissell June 12, 2023

    As part of my leadership blog series, I’d like to describe how a positive attitude in leadership, applied strategically, can be an energetic core of success. First, let’s consider these two words: NEGATIVITY: NOUN The expression of criticism or pessimism. COMPLAINING: VERB The expression of…

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    Clinical Research Supply Chains: Disruptions Easing, But New Problems Emerge

    by Allison Schmoekel May 30, 2023
    by Allison Schmoekel May 30, 2023

    Clinical research supply chains ensure trial sites have the supplies needed throughout the study. This allows patient visits to occur without delays due to missing drugs, supplies, or equipment. This is an update to a blog post from last year: Clinical Trial Supply Chains: The Key…

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    Clinical Trial Translation: Precision Is Key

    by Erica Manning May 9, 2023
    by Erica Manning May 9, 2023

    Accurate clinical trial translation services are key to the overall success of a study. Each participant needs to receive the same information in their native language to ensure consistent study messaging across all languages and accuracy to the protocol. I’ve compiled key translation best practices…

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