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    6 Top Picks: Clinical Trial Blogs Not to Miss

    by William McEwen December 27, 2023
    written by William McEwen

    The Imperial blog team took a look at our 2023 clinical trial blogs, and we’re shining the spotlight on our top six picks. So here they are, in no particular order: six clinical trial blogs worth reading (and re-reading).

    1. Supply Chain: Master these key logistic challenges

    Our world gets smaller and more connected every day, yet clinical research supply chain logistics is always a challenge. Don’t miss our tips on mastering key issues. READ NOW

    2. Importer of record: What you need to know

    International shipping of clinical study materials and equipment is a skill, a science, and an art. The importer of record is at the heart of this process and the reason this continues to be a hot topic. READ NOW

    3. An effective tool in clinical trial communications: Asking “why”

    One simple question – Why? – is a valuable communication tool that can lead to sound decisions plus success as an individual and a team. READ NOW

    4. Positive mindset leadership tool

    A positive attitude and a negative attitude are both forces that can impact a clinical trial company’s culture and performance. Learn how combating negative feelings and behaviors can improve performance. READ NOW

    5. Future of clinical trials

    We’ve seen changes in the clinical trials industry, but what lies ahead? Here is a discussion about patient recruitment, technology, and of course, artificial intelligence, and how our industry is more open to change. READ NOW

    6. Printed materials for clinical trials

    Printed materials are must-have tools for global clinical trials. Here is a behind-the-scenes look at how we support research studies using print and today’s digital technologies, which are both versatile and eco-friendly. READ NOW

    The Imperial Advantage

    Follow us on LinkedIn and visit ImperialCRS.com to find out more about Imperial’s first-in-class clinical trial support services, including ancillary trial supplies and equipment procurement/management, premium print production, award-winning creative design and writing for study and site materials, translation services for 100+ languages, targeted patient engagement, warehousing, and global logistics. Contact us for more information.

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    Clinical Trials Summit Brings Stakeholders to the Table

    by Alejandro Serricchio October 18, 2023
    by Alejandro Serricchio October 18, 2023

    The 2023 Global Site Solutions Summit successfully brought clinical trial sites, sponsors, CROs, and vendors together to express concerns and develop comprehensive solutions. Like most of you, I’ve attended many conferences related to the clinical trial industry. Some would say too many! But anyone expecting…

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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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  • Business InsightsClinical Trial Writing and Design

    Content Meets Design: Bringing Your Clinical Trial Materials to Life

    by Vaughn X. Anthony August 26, 2018
    by Vaughn X. Anthony August 26, 2018

    The creative process is serious business, and for this blog post, I’d like to focus on two areas: clinical study content and design.  Creating clinical study materials, such as a website or a poster to recruit patients, contain these two key elements. Each element is…

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  • Business InsightsClinical Trial Writing and Design

    Engaging Primary Providers: Writing Right for Your Clinical Study

    by Carol Moshier August 8, 2018
    by Carol Moshier August 8, 2018

    Communicating effectively and engaging clinical trial primary care providers by way of electronic and print materials is essential to clinical study success.  This can be difficult because physicians and other health care providers have a demanding schedule with little time between patient visits, rounds, and…

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  • Business InsightsSite Materials & Logistics

    7 Caveats to ‘Just Ship It’, Part 2

    by Dan Polkowski June 1, 2017
    by Dan Polkowski June 1, 2017

    If you think logistics isn’t your business, think again… Logistics processes are not just for logistics personnel – they should be understood by everyone involved in the process in order to avoid thousands of dollars in delays and fines. Here’s my quick take on how…

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    7 Caveats to ‘Just Ship It’, Part 1

    by Dan Polkowski June 1, 2017
    by Dan Polkowski June 1, 2017

    If you think logistics isn’t your business, think again… I often hear the phrase: “I provided you an address, just ship it, what’s the big deal?” Logistics processes are not just for logistics personnel – they should be understood by everyone involved in the process…

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    2 Tips for Shipping Your Clinical Supplies Internationally

    by Dan Polkowski May 15, 2017
    by Dan Polkowski May 15, 2017

    Shipping clinical study supplies internationally is an art and a science. Customs departments add an unsympathetic layer of bureaucracy – if paperwork and preparations aren’t in line with the country’s regulations, you can expect headaches that will add costly delays that could impact your study’s…

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    Reclaiming the Power of Paper for Clinical Trial Materials

    by Hope Cullen June 15, 2015
    by Hope Cullen June 15, 2015

    We live in a digital world.  Need directions? Use your phone app. Looking for your bank balance? Simply open your mobile banking app and log in. Want to read a book? Just download it! Paper printed materials are becoming a thing of the past. I’m…

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    Developing High-Quality Printed Materials for Clinical Trials

    by Hope Cullen February 10, 2014
    by Hope Cullen February 10, 2014

    There are three major categories of printed materials supporting clinical trials: 1) Recruitment and Retention Tools, 2) Data Collection Tools and 3) Site Reference Tools. Why differentiate? Because the intended use of the tools, the time, money and quality put into the development and print of…

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