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First in Human Episode #58 featuring Samarendra Mohanty

Amy Del Medico: Hello, I’m Amy del Medico. I’m VP of Ophthalmology here at Vial. I’m here talking today with Samar Mohanty from Nanoscope Therapeutics. Hi Samar, welcome. Samarendra Mohanty: Hello, Amy Amy Del Medico: What inspired you to focus on gene therapies for retinal diseases? What led to the founding of Nanoscope? Samarendra Mohanty: […]

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Worldwide Clinical Trials vs Vial | Pros and Cons

Introduction Worldwide Clinical Trials vs. Vial. How do they stack up? Worldwide Clinical Trials is a mid-size, full-service global contract research organization (CRO) that works with biotech and pharma to advance new medications. With an international presence in nearly 60 countries, Worldwide is supported by over 3,400 team members. Vial is a tech-first CRO reimagining

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What is the largest CRO in the US?

Introduction Contract research organizations (CROs) are essential in pharmaceutical research and development (R&D). By geographical region, the global CRO services market in 2023 was dominated by North America. Growth factors for this market included the growing size of the pharmaceutical industry, the increasing number of clinical trials, substantial funds dedicated to pharma and biotech R&D,

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What are the Therapeutic Areas of Clinical Research?

Clinical research plays a pivotal role in advancing medical knowledge and improving patient care. Within this landscape, various therapeutic areas focus on distinct medical specialties, each aiming to enhance our understanding of diseases, their treatments, and patient outcomes. The therapeutic areas of preclinical and clinical research include oncology, cardiology, dermatology, gastroenterology, neurology, hematology, and more.

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What Clinical Research Says About The Long-term Safety of Ozempic

The Ozempic injection, one of three FDA-approved semaglutide products, is approved to lower blood sugar levels in adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) and known heart disease. Clinical research findings on the safety of Ozempic (semaglutide) indicate that semaglutide induces primarily mild and transient gastrointestinal (GI) disturbances and increases the risk of cholelithiasis. Researchers

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CROS & BiCROS Hearing Aids in Clinical Research

Hearing loss is a prevalent condition affecting millions of people worldwide. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), one in four individuals is expected to have some degree of hearing loss by 2050. In addition to the physical effects, hearing loss can lead to social isolation, depression, and cognitive decline, resulting in a significant burden

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A Step-By-Step Guide to Starting a Clinical Trial

Clinical trials are an essential aspect of medical research as they allow researchers to evaluate new treatments and procedures before they are made available to the public. However, starting a clinical trial is a complex process that requires careful planning and attention to detail. In this article, we will discuss seven critical steps sponsors must

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Top 5 Clinical Trial Mistakes and How to Avoid Them

A comprehensive review of various clinical trial data showed that the probability of success for a therapy to go from Phase I testing to approval by the Food and Drug Administration was only 13.8%. With the increasing complexity of clinical trial management tools and processes, there is no shortage of pitfalls biotech sponsors must steer clear of

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