Newsletter | February 27, 2026

02.27.26 -- Site Management And Oversight Become Must-Haves For Successful Sites

TRIAL MONITORING

Site Management And Oversight Become Must-Haves For Successful Sites

Site management and site oversight are often used interchangeably in clinical research, but they mean different things. Explore their roles and importance in ensuring successful sites and trials.

Predictions For 2026 In Life Sciences

Experts predict 2026 trends: more pragmatic trial design, expanded use of data and AI for patient matching, and registration and reporting of results for all human trials.

GLP-1 Ocular Safety Monitoring At Point-Of-Need

Regulators are sharpening their focus on ocular safety in GLP-1 receptor agonist trials following emerging evidence linking semaglutide to non-arteritic anterior ischemic optic neuropathy (NAION).

PPD Monitoring Application (MApp): A Flexible Technical Solution

This dynamic, system-agnostic approach to modernizing clinical trial monitoring supports targeted oversight, as well as sampling at the subject, visit, and form levels.

CLINICAL DATA MANAGEMENT & ANALYTICS

Adaptive Trial Design Is Changing Oncology And Hematology Clinical Trials

Pfizer Global Development Lead, Clinical Development Oncology & Hematology, Shreya Badhrinarayanan, MD, explains how adaptive trials, enriched by AI and better data integration, are transforming clinical research.

Clinical Research Trends And IRB Expectations For 2026

Oversight in 2026 requires adaptability as AI, consent standards, and regulatory uncertainty challenge sponsors and IRBs to balance ethics with innovation through proactive planning and collaboration.

Clinical Trials Are The Global Biopharma Industry's Biggest Headache

Explore how technology-driven, patient-centered innovation is transforming clinical trials to reduce risk, improve efficiency, and deliver smarter development outcomes.

Unlocking The Value Of AI In IRT: Practical Perspectives From Vendors

AI can enhance IRT with predictive modeling and automation, but true success relies on high-quality data, compliance, and user trust. Learn practical strategies to boost efficiency.

Accelerating Clinical Data Review With Traceable Workflows

Clinical data review needs centralized access and traceable workflows. Leveraging AI-automation and real-time collaboration drives faster, better-informed decisions and reduced compliance risk.

Gain Instant Access To HEOR Education With On-Demand Programs

Gain instant access to Health Economics and Outcomes Research (HEOR) education with on-demand programs on a flexible learning platform.

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