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Can genes determine the response or non-response to placebo in clinical trials?
In a recent article by Outsourcing-Pharma, Harvard Medical School scientists from Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center (BIDMC) claim to have identified genetic differences between people who respond to placebos during trials and those who do not. Only 122 of the 262...
FDA, Pharma, and Information Technology collaboration cultivates data standards
The Coalition For Accelerating Standards and Therapies (CFAST) was introduced at the CDISC International Interchange in Baltimore October 22-26. By congregating experts from each industry, data standards are expected to be maintained and developed. The coalition...
November 3, 2012- The Association of Clinical Research Professionals is hosting annual conference
ACRP annual conference will be held November 3, 2012 at the University Place Conference Center- IUPUI Campus. The convention is designed for all people who are involved in or planning to be involved in clinical research. Come prepared for a full day of events. To...
MWDG of the ASQ Biomedical Division meets October 25th: Human Factors in Medical Device Development
The Midwest Discussion Group of the ASQ Biomedical Division presents Human Factors in Medical Device Development on Thursday, October 25, 2012. Jim Kershner from Eli Lilly will share his experience dealing with issues around human factors in medical device...
Policy and law protection needed for genome sequencing
The Presidential Commission for the Study of Bioethical Issues, a government advisory panel, released a statement reinforcing the need for privacy protection for those who choose to submit their whole genome sequencing for the purpose of medical research. Genomes...