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IBJ Biofutures magazine feature: “Pearl IRB Expands to Offer New Services”
Check out the 2012 IBJ Biofutures article covering our expansion last year to Pearl Pathways using this link. You will need to page through to the article on page 33. Key quotes include: “Our clients shaped the direction of our future growth,” says Diana Caldwell,...
Sept. 28 is the Indiana Life Science Collaboration Series conference!
The Indiana Life Sciences Collaboration Series, sponsored by the IU Kelley School of Business, is holding its conference entitled, “Lessons from the School of ‘Hard Knocks.’” Where: Krieg DeVault LLP, Indianapolis, IN (Click here for location and driving directions.)...
Communication between entities is a must in IRB transfer
According to an article on Outsourcing-Pharma.com, there is a dire need for strong, clear communication between entities when transferring IRB responsibilities. The article, entitled “Sponsor – CRO communication critical to IRB transfer; FDA,” states that all...
Lower incomes mean lower chance of participation in cancer research trials
According to a survey conducted by the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center, people with lower annual incomes were less likely to participate in cancer research trials than those with higher incomes. Results show that "those with incomes of less that $50,000 were...
Patients use the Internet to connect with other patients for research
Generally the role of social media is to connect with others. However, patients all over the world have found a way to make those outlets even more advantageous. Patients with rare diseases are more motivated to find others with the same disease in order to facilitate...