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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...
Pearl IRB Board will meet July 5, 2012
Our Board will still meet the holiday week of 4th of July. Please submit all documents and forms by end of day July 3rd for review in the July 12, 2012 regularly scheduled meeting. To discuss your upcoming study review needs, contact us at 317.899.9341 or email...
Early communication strategies for FDA approval
Check out this article which discusses some strategies to better communicate with regulatory agencies in the preclinical stage of drug approval. Some of the major themes highlighted are to stay consistent and accurate when discussing your product, think twice about...
How patient advocacy groups are playing an ever increasing role in finding their own cures
With all of the online resources and growing social media outlets, many patients are finding it easier than ever to “self-diagnose,” or at least come up with something that they think is the answer for their ailments. It is also easier now to find patient support...
Tuesday, June 26th–RAPS presents expert presentation!
The Indiana chapter of RAPS presents an expert presentation entitled, “Steps to Preparing for a Successful FDA Advisory Committee Meeting!” Pearl's own Gretchen Bowker, RAC, FRAPS is the Indiana RAPS Chapter Chair. When: June 26, 2012 from 4 - 6:30 pm Where: Indiana...