Completion of early-stage development site expansion at the Illinois Science and Technology Park supplies Chicago-based drug companies with refrigeration services for complex APIs.
Acorn AI is designed to answer questions across all phases of drug development, making data “liquid” to help pharma make quick “go/no-go” decisions, accelerate clinical trials, and demonstrate value.
China-based pharmaceutical companies betting big and small biopharma able to quickly innovate will drive the use of AI for drug discovery – a market some analysts predict will reach a valuation of $20bn by 2024.
Virtual trials are poised to scale, says the CEO of Transparency Life Sciences, which recently conducted a siteless study to assess the feasibility and ease of collecting research-grade clinical data from subjects remotely.
The online marketplace for outsourced research launches its first original service, which will provide researchers with on-demand insights into clinical trials – including trends in what is ‘hot’ and what is ‘not,’ says CBO.
Sharp’s clinical services center is approved by the MHRA and now ready to offer services for serialization and trial management while reducing carbon footprint with the addition of solar panel systems.
Natural history studies provide researchers with a better understanding of a disease’s progression, supporting clinical trial design, among other benefits, say industry experts commenting on the FDA’s new draft guidance.
Charles River Laboratories has extended its ongoing collaboration with the CHDI Foundation by five-years – and is closing its San Diego, CA-based research model production facility.
monARC Bionetworks' new app enables patients to track symptoms between clinic visits – while also passively collecting environmental data, such as location and air quality.
NC-based FHI Clinical last week officially launched as a new full-service contract research organization with a global team the “right size” to adjust when needed, says CEO.
Catalent Pharma Solutions has opened its new, 30,000-square-foot Shanghai, China-based clinical supply facility, which is expected to employ up to 100.
Circuit Clinical partners with the University at Buffalo’s genomics and biorepository program to add personalized medicine capabilities to its service offering lineup.
VivaLNK’s wearable sensor platform – currently being used in a clinical trial to remotely monitor patients – integrates hardware, connectivity, and application software, taking an "uncommon" approach in the medical technology space, says CEO.
Bringing together the food industry’s know-how and pharma’s manufacturing expertise, the new joint venture from Lonza and Chr. Hansen is positioned to pioneer the live biotherapeutic products space – addressing medical needs not met with ‘conventional’...
GE Healthcare’s Edison platform collaborates with ACR AI-Lab to extend its AI capabilities and allows ACR members access to algorithm creation in an aim to turn research into product development.
Deep Lens closes $14m Series A financing as it continues to expand its digital pathology platform to enable patient identification at time of diagnosis, fast-tracking trial enrollment.
The global genomic data and insights company expands its US footprint with the addition of a new genetic analysis laboratory as part of its mission to improve lives through genomics.
Researchers describe a technique to quantify a person’s “immune age,” information which could help design and analyze clinical trials – improving the drug development process, among other “impressive” possibilities, says industry expert.
WCG acquires Analgesic Solutions for advisement on protocol design and the development of clinical trials in which pain is an indicator of an underlying condition.
Bristol-Myers Squibb enters a multi-year strategic agreement with Concerto HealthAI to use machine learning to aid in protocol design for precision treatment and improved patient outcomes.
CTI expects to create up to 50 new jobs over the next several years in response to significant growth in the pharma and biotech industry, specifically in cell and gene therapies, says CEO.
Clinical trials often rely on outsourced testing which poses potential logistical and cost challenges, though researchers recently demonstrated the viability of bringing these tests in-house to speed turnaround time – and more quickly match patients to...
The discussion surrounding clinical trial awareness has evolved “from mere conversations to action, creativity, and inclusivity from multiple stakeholders,” and will continue to evolve as we work together to create a paradigm shift in awareness, says...
Since finalizing its risk-based monitoring guidance in 2013, the FDA is providing additional information in a new Q&A that reinforces the importance of performing risk assessments for all studies.
TriNetX acquires Belgium-based Custodix NV to support industry partners looking to collaborate with non-US hospitals – becoming a “one-stop-shop” for clinical data, says SVP.
Cell One Partners formally launches its consulting services and aims to be a long-term partner to its clients, supporting the development of cell and gene therapies – a market which raised more than $13.3bn in 2018.
The industry in March saw new c-suite appointments at CRF Bracket, PCI Pharma Services, George Clinical, and Paragon Bioservices – as well as moves to boost medical device and DMPK services at Premier Research and Sygnature Discovery, respectively.
Trialbee and Linical Accelovance join forces for patient-centric clinical trials using digital innovations to establish a single point of contact to expedite clinical trial enrollment, retention, and speed-to-market solutions.
LabCorp’s collaboration with Mission Bio will use single cell-sequencing technology to understand the genetics of rare cell populations, which could be key to making clinical trials successful, says CEO.
Clinical trials in the UK are reportedly declining as the country grapples with Brexit – a change which could make access to preclinical and bioanalytical research materials, including NHPs, problematic, says QPS.
Drug development – a dynamic and evolving process – is modernizing at an unprecedented rate, says industry expert, who stresses that change must continue to fully explore the opportunities.
Javara is offering transportation for clinical trial participants via Uber Health, which enables patients to schedule prepaid rides up to 30 days in advance of site visits.
Thermo Fisher Scientific bolsters its gene therapy capabilities by acquiring Brammer Bio for $1.7bn, as the market becomes an ‘increasing focus’ for customers.
The four-hospital health system, Health Quest, will use IBM Watson for Clinical Trial Matching to match patients to clinical trials throughout its hospital.
AlzProtect is collaborating with Parexel Biotech to advance a Phase IIa clinical trial of its lead candidate, AZP2006, which is being developed for the treatment of a rare neurodegenerative disease.
The clinical data analytics platform firm has raised $75m since 2015 and will continue to enhance both the platform and applications with new capabilities, says CEO.
Clinical AI, no matter how sophisticated, cannot work on its own, says Life Image CEO, who predicts that CROs will either adapt or be disrupted by smaller companies with digital access capabilities.
WuXi STA becomes the preferred CDMO partner for Beta Pharma as the company launches a Phase II clinical trial in China and begins preclinical research for an additional target.
BlueCloud by HealthCarePoint releases DDIT mechanisms to create an Uber-like service for the health care industry – connecting providers and consumers, such a sponsors and CROs.
Synteract is opening a new office in Swansea, Wales in response to increased demand across its core therapeutic areas for both full-service work and more consultative, standalone projects, says CEO.
WCG’s new SiteReady solution looks to alleviate the challenges facing research teams, helping clinical trial sites remain “highly ranked” with sponsors.
As clinical trials create large amounts of data, and researchers seize the opportunity to use de-identified data as a means to develop and discovery, managing the information has become more and more complex.
