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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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    Writing Clinical Study Materials: Connect with Patients and Professionals

    by William McEwen August 6, 2024
    written by William McEwen
    Writing Clinical Trial Materials

    Whether you’re a sponsor, CRO, or part of a study team, writing clinical study materials that resonate with your audience is crucial for recruitment, referrals, and retention. Our tips will get you started and guide you through the writing process. You know all the standard…

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    Picking an Ancillary Trial Supplies and Equipment Vendor: 5 Questions to Ask

    by Alejandro Serricchio July 9, 2024
    by Alejandro Serricchio July 9, 2024

    Ancillary trial supplies and equipment play an essential role in most clinical trials. Selecting, procuring, and shipping ancillary supplies and equipment is a specialty that sponsors and CRO companies may find best to outsource. However, outsourcing is not as simple as selecting a vendor and…

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    The Clinical Trial Ancillary Supplies and Equipment Universe: Making it Work

    by Dan McDonald June 26, 2024
    by Dan McDonald June 26, 2024

    The clinical trial ancillary supplies and equipment universe is a big one and it’s growing. Are you getting the right supplies to your global sites on time? Read on for more information. The vast universe of ancillary equipment and supplies is made up of a…

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    Ancillary Supplies and Equipment: 3 Tips to Get it Under Control

    by Hope Cullen June 20, 2024
    by Hope Cullen June 20, 2024

    Ancillary supplies and equipment are fundamental parts of every clinical study. The entire process, from identifying and procuring protocol-compliant supplies and equipment to getting them to their international destinations is both a science and an art. But that’s really just the beginning. Monitoring and controlling…

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    Medical Equipment for Clinical Trials: Rent vs. Buy – How Do You Decide?

    by Dan McDonald May 21, 2024
    by Dan McDonald May 21, 2024

    Finding the right protocol-compliant medical equipment for clinical trials is an important step in making sure the trial can be conducted successfully. Sponsors and CROs must also weigh the options of renting or purchasing. This blog guides you through the advantages and disadvantages of each…

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