Managing ancillary supplies and equipment in clinical trials is complex, and strict import regulations make it a tough challenge. When the COVID-19 pandemic threw the world into the unknown, the global supply chain fell apart. In the blink of an eye, world trade came to a…
World Immunization Week is April 24-30. This year’s theme is #VaccinesWork to bring us closer. Could the timing be any better? The COVID-19 pandemic and the race for vaccines and treatments brought the topic of immunization into the living rooms of citizens across the world.
We are coming off a full year in which the ability for us to physically spend time together has been severely limited. We all yearn to be closer to those we love and get back to interacting with each other face-to-face — not just virtually.
The campaign for COVID-19 vaccinations is the largest global vaccination effort ever executed. The process of vaccine development has been record-shattering as well, going from platform to approval in less than 12 months. It is nothing short of remarkable, especially to those of us who have been in this industry for a long time.
Celebrating World Health Day is a no brainer. The very notion of a pandemic like the one we are experiencing was once unfathomable. Yet over the last year, we have watched as friends and family have fallen ill or even died as a direct result…
When the COVID-19 pandemic hit and suddenly forced many of us to start working from home, no one knew how long it would last. It was easy to assume it would be a temporary change. But now, many of us find ourselves in the same…
Research record retention requirements, including the length of time files must be retained, are mandated by FDA regulations, ICH guidelines, non-U.S. regulatory agencies, and the sponsoring company’s SOPs. After a study closes, retention requirements are minimally two years but often exceed 15-30 years. The common…