Sponsors, CROs, and vendors gathered in person at the Outsourcing in Clinical Trials (OCT) East Coast Summit in King of Prussia, Pennsylvania, over two days in May. Speakers discussed the journey of recent years and shared predictions of what the future holds for new strategies.…
The Outsourcing In Clinical Trials (OCT) Europe conference held in Barcelona was fully face-to-face. No prerecorded talks! A conference hall heavy with exhibitors for clinical studies. With hundreds of delegates walking around laughing and chatting, all enjoying the return to business as usual! In-person conferences…
Health care heroes are everywhere, from surgeons in war zones to pediatric nurses in suburban offices. In trials, clinical research coordinators (CRCs) are priceless members of every trial team. From study startup to study closeout, CRCs make the trial happen. While the principal investigator is…
Clinical trial supply chains ensure study sites have the supplies needed throughout the study. This allows patient visits to occur without delays due to missing drugs, supplies, or equipment. The COVID-19 pandemic was a stress test on supply chains. The Capgemini Research Institute’s 2020 Supply…
My colleagues and I attend several international conferences every year. We are particularly interested in discussions surrounding clinical trial participants and patient engagement, as this is an area where Imperial is involved with support for our sponsor and CRO clients. It’s reassuring to see and…