Synteract talks rescue studies at DIA 2011
Synteract says the use of non-validated data systems in clinical trials is a key driver for the ‘rescue study’ segment of the contract research sector.
Archives for July 5, 2011
10 pharma companies named in heparin case
US Government Officials have implored ten major pharmaceutical companies to give up information in the race to solve the 2007-2008 contaminated Chinese herparin incident.
Gerresheimer wants to buy into US plastic packaging sector
Gerresheimer is interested in a US acquisition as part of a bid to build in the North American plastic drug packaging sector.
UBC's vision for new diabetic retinopathy delivery device
Scientists at the University of British Columbia have pioneered a magnetic retinal implant that can supply a regulated and on-demand release of drugs to treat blindness from diabetic retinopathy.
WTO rules against China in raw material export quota case
A WTO panel has ruled China’s export limits on raw materials, including some with pharma uses, are unfair after claims they drive up prices.
Chiltern ups invests in endpoint to further IVR/IWR development
Contract research organisation (CRO) Chiltern International has upped its investment in IVR/IWR tech firm endpoint.
Off-site tech-based monitoring can boost trial efficiencies
Sponsors can cut onsite visits and increase trial efficiency by using data management systems more effectively, according to an industry survey.