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Parallelism experiments: pros and cons
Jing Tu and Patrick Bennett discuss available approaches that can be used to assess key assay parameters for pharmacokinetic and biomarker ligand-binding assays.
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An overview of major reforms in China’s regulatory environment
Alistair Davidson and Bill Wang analyze the potential impact of a series of regulatory changes and improvements on clinical development in China.
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Standard data, extraordinary innovations in clinical trials
Tammy Jackson discusses the innovative application of CDISC SDTM standards in clinical trials.
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The Changing Role of the CRO and its Effect on Project Management
Volker Hack and Denise Sackner write about the impact of increased clinical trial complexity on project management.
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Troubleshooting Lab Operations: Be Proactive, Not Reactive
Chris Forsdyke reviews systems and processes that enable a laboratory to approach troubleshooting in an effective way.
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Contamination Control and Environmental Monitoring Program Results
Peter Wunderli, Jon Denissen, Maggie Bach, Moira Elmore and Erica Golueke discuss the results of a monitoring program at a GMP QC cell-based (bioassay) lab, along with a risk analysis and their recommendations.
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Quality Certificates for Small Molecule Drug Product Applications for International Regulatory Submissions
In this article, Monika Jain discusses the issues regulatory professionals may encounter while arranging for a variety of certificates for applications for small molecule drug products.
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CROs and Next-Gen Drug Development
PPD's David Johnston comments on the new operational, organizational and partnership-based approaches to drug development.
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Solid-Phase Extraction for the Preparation of Aqueous Sample Matrices for Gas Chromatographic Analysis in Extractable/Leachable Studies
Steve Zdravkovic outlines the attributes of solid phase extraction and the advantages it offers compared to liquid/liquid extraction.
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