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In the News
De-risking master protocol implementation
Brian Barnes and Rachael Song provide an overview and discuss the benefits of master protocol studies.
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GLPs: Better data access needed to improve compliance
Stuart Jones shares his thoughts on good laboratory practices best practices.
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Risk-based quality management: The importance of risk communication
Brian Barnes and Volker Hack discuss the ongoing efforts to encourage the implementation of improved and more efficient approaches to clinical trials.
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PPD unit Evidera buys up real-world evidence company Medimix
The addition of Medimix will enhance Evidera’s ability to leverage data to provide real-world evidence and insights for clients.
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ICH E6 R2 – Best practices for implementing a more formal risk management process
Volker Hack and Brian Barnes discuss how to undertake a well-balanced approach that applies critical thinking and implements lessons learned.
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Biotech Booms in the Yangtze River Valley
Daniel Burch looks at the forces shaping the course of biotech growth in China.
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Overcoming challenges in immunogenicity method development for peptide therapeutics
Heather Myler, Robert Kernstock and Janine Micheli discuss the unique challenges of peptide ADA assays.
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A study of leachable silicone oil in simulated biopharmaceutical formulations
A team of PPD Laboratories GMP lab employees write about the potential effects of leachable silicone oil on large-molecule APIs and the need to establish a robust analytical method to detect and quantify the substance.
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PPD’s Evidera acquires RWE provider Medimix
Medimix provides a real-world evidence service offering that includes access to patient-level data, data analytics and visualization capabilities.
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