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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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White Space is Not a Missed Opportunity in Clinical Study Materials

by William McEwen March 3, 2026
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Wearables & AI in Clinical Trials: Balancing Innovation & Integrity

by Ted Corrigan February 17, 2026
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From Operations to Strategy: What SCOPE 2026 Revealed About the Future of Clinical Supply and RTSM

by Dan McDonald February 5, 2026
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Strategies for Risk Mitigation to Prevent Deviations in Clinical Trials

by Frances Bentley January 27, 2026
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Impact of Tariffs on Clinical Trials: Navigating Today’s New Reality

by Dan McDonald January 8, 2026
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Discover Actionable Clinical Study Strategies: 7 Must-Read 2025 Blogs

by William McEwen December 16, 2025
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Navigating Kitting Logistics for Global Clinical Trials: What Sponsors and CROs Need to Know

by Hope Cullen December 2, 2025
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The Power of Video in Clinical Trials: A Strategic Asset for Sponsors and CROs

by Vaughn X. Anthony November 18, 2025
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    Printed Clinical Trial Materials: Planning for Investigator Meetings & Study Startup

    by Kirsten Friend December 12, 2022
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    When planning to launch a new clinical study, many decisions are needed. Some of those decisions surround clinical trial materials planning as part of patient recruitment and retention plans, and site study reference and referral tools. Once the plans are in place, they are often…

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    Summit Reveals Clinical Trial Challenges and Solutions

    by Imogen Cheese December 1, 2022
    by Imogen Cheese December 1, 2022

    My colleague Frances Bentley and I had the privilege of attending the 8th Annual Clinical Monitoring and Patient Recruitment Retention (CMPRR) Summit in Barcelona. Several clinical trial challenges and solutions were discussed. I was there to present a talk titled “Exploring the Hidden Challenges to…

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    5 Reasons Print for Clinical Studies is a Powerful Tool

    by Dan McDonald October 27, 2022
    by Dan McDonald October 27, 2022

    Imperial began as a business printer and evolved and broadened over four decades to fully support clinical studies in a million different ways. Today, printed materials are still popular. In our U.S. and U.K. facilities, our presses keep rolling, as the sponsors and CROs we…

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    Clinical Study Startup and Execution: Hidden Causes Behind Big Delays

    by Dan McDonald October 21, 2022
    by Dan McDonald October 21, 2022

    Before you plan your next study, please read this first. Planning and conducting a clinical trial presents numerous challenges, and we find that many sponsors and CROs repeatedly miss important areas when planning their studies. These planning gaps result in: Delayed clinical study startup Missing…

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    Today’s Clinical Trials: Do Print Materials Still Pack a Punch?

    by Hope Cullen September 13, 2022
    by Hope Cullen September 13, 2022

    Even in this digital age, printed clinical trial materials remain popular and important tools for keeping sites and patients engaged. Clinical study sites rely on printed materials to gain local interest, and popular examples include: Posters Flyers Brochures Fact sheets These printed tools are designed…

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