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UK study suggests participation in clinical trials increases survival in childhood cancer
According to an article in EurekAlert by Emma Mason, new research shows that more children are surviving cancer in Britain when participating in clinical trials. In fact, the article states that overall only 28% of children diagnosed with cancer between 1966-1970...
September 11, 2012–RAPS presents “The New FDA Landscape in Medical Device Development”
The RAPS Indiana Chapter presents the expert presentation, “The New FDA Landscape in Medical Device Development.” Where: MED Institute Inc., West Lafayette, IN When: September 11, 2012 from 5:15 – 8 p.m. Cost: $40 for non-members and $25 for members Stay current on...
Genomic privacy movement causes concern
According to an article in the GenomeWeb News, there has been preparation in the efforts of finalizing a set of recommendations towards genomic privacy. The Bioethics Commission plans to establish the complete genome sequencing report sometime this fall. In a meeting...
Save the date! Oct. 2, 2012 is IWL’s Annual Women’s Leadership Conference
Come join us at the IWL’s Annual Women’s Leadership Conference! Pearl’s President, CEO and Co-Founder, Diana Caldwell, will be speaking about her journey of becoming a business owner, and the lessons she’s learned from running her own business. Where: Indiana...
A new report on the strict nature of clinical trial regulations in developing countries
According to an article on Outsourcing-Pharma.com, a new study indicates that the regulation of clinical trials in other regions of the world is too rigorous, urging pharma firms and CROs to create designs that are universal. The article entitled, “Trial regulation in...