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  • From Lunar Orbit to First in Human: The High Stakes of Bold Science

    Much like the literal moonshots now back on the launch calendar, first in human studies are defined by the tension between danger and possibility. They are where bold ideas either earn the right to move forward or are stopped before they can do more harm than good. As an industry, our challenge is to keep reaching for those transformative rewards while taking the risks - scientific, financial, and human - every bit as seriously as a crew strapping in for a flight around the Moon. read more

  • Hasty Decisions, Runaway Projects

    Despite the best intentions of ISO and EMA, the pharma industry is still largely failing to exploit its data in a strategic, joined-up way - and this could now restrict companies’ ability to capitalize on AI. read more

  • An Interview With Kim Boericke

    Veristat’s new CEO, Kim McLean Boericke, is one step closer to changing the tide in representing the small fraction of companies led by women and is now the only female with the highest job among the top-8 clinical research organizations (CROs). read more

  • Should Sponsors Provide Source Document Templates?

    Sponsor-provided templates provide a compelling opportunity to improve upstream trial execution. However, in today’s world of increasingly complex and data-driven trials, the opportunity comes with important caveats. read more