Newsletter | August 6, 2025

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TRIAL MANAGEMENT

Why Is Hep C Still On The Rise? And What Atea Is Doing About It

Atea Pharmaceuticals Chief Development Officer Janet Hammond, MD, Ph.D., discusses why current DAAs aren't adequately addressing the rise in hepatitis C and how Atea is hoping to curb the increase.

5 Tips To Put The Right Systems In Place For Successful Clinical Trials

Before you dive into clinical trials, ask yourself: Is my company operationally ready to handle the complexity that’s coming?

Designing "Seamless Phase 1/2" Oncology Trials

Selecting a CRO with deep oncology expertise and seamless trial experience is vital to navigate these complexities and deliver transformative therapies to patients faster.

The Flexibility Of Reconsent In Clinical Trials

Explore the common misconceptions surrounding reconsent, as well as the reality of its ability to be a flexible, ethics-driven communication practice grounded in respect for participant autonomy.

Adaptive By Nature: Modern Tools For Modern Trial Designs

Adaptive platform trials (APTs) are reshaping clinical research by enabling multiple therapies to be tested simultaneously under a single, flexible protocol.

A Framework For Improving Maternity Healthcare In The US And Beyond

The U.S. has the highest maternal mortality rate among industrialized nations. For Black women, the odds are even worse. Here's why — and what can be done.

A Strategic Approach To CAGT Study Conduct And Operations

Cell and gene therapy clinical trials require adaptive regulatory and operational strategies to address complex challenges, streamline patient engagement, and support successful development and delivery.

Use Case: How Consulting & Analytics Can Guide Clinical Strategy

A large European pharmaceutical company sought to benchmark a CRO’s suggestions involving a Phase III trial for a newly acquired asset.

DECENTRALIZED TRIALS

DCT Benefits Are Proven, Yet Progress Is Slow

Despite the clear benefits of decentralized trials—broader reach, better retention, and higher diversity—adoption has been slow. In this interview, Sunny Kumar of Informed Ventures explains how AI is lowering costs, speeding up study builds, and pushing DCTs from fringe to future.

The Transformative Role Of Digital Health Technologies

Digital health technologies are transforming clinical trials through decentralization, improved data, and patient-centric approaches, driving efficiency and accessibility.

10 Reasons To Use Mobile Research Nurses In Your Next Study

When considering the clinical trial criteria, take the time to review how a fully decentralized approach using mobile research nurses could help advance your next drug development study.

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