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PPD to run ‘patient concierge’ trial service
Nik Morton and Roger Smith discuss how this new program serves as a single point of contact to help proactively guide patients through trials.
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Catch (& Keep) a Rising Star: Clinical Research Talent Trends
In this article, Tim Neathery notes that more people are becoming aware of the positive aspects of building a career in the clinical research space.
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Best Practices for Testing Foreign Particulate Matter in Inhaled Products
John Bak talks about developing appropriate tests for addressing foreign particles in orally inhaled and nasal drug products.
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PPD expands analytical lab to meet ‘growing’ demand for biologics testing
Jon Denissen explains that the expansion is part of the company’s ongoing efforts to meet the ever-increasing needs of its biopharmaceutical clients for GMP testing of large molecule products.
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More sites seek ‘partner of choice’ label
Rhonda Henry says sponsors and CROs are looking for shared commitment, consistency and predictability when selecting a partner of choice.
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A valued perspective
This article by David Blackman outlines how advancements in mHealth technologies within clinical trials hope to improve practices and explore new markets.
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Rare Disease Recruitment Models Evolving
Karen Kaucic, M.D., discusses how the move toward precision medicine is going to require a paradigm shift within the pharmaceutical ecosystem.
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PPD and Acurian launch patient concierge for clinical trials
Nik Morton and Roger Smith explain that the goal of the new service is to increase patient engagement and retention.
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Changing the face of the clinical trials industry
Chris Clendening and Brent Reed discuss the PPD® Laboratories Preclarus® investigator site portal and companion mobile application, which were acknowledged for industry leadership in the CenterWatch Monthly 25th anniversary special edition, which spotlights top innovators in clinical research.
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