Newsletter | February 18, 2026

02.18.26 -- Making Medical Innovation Matter To Patients With Simplified Trial Design

TRIAL MANAGEMENT

Making Medical Innovation Matter To Patients With Simplified Trial Design

To be a leader in today’s environment, Lexicon Pharmaceuticals CMO Craig Granowitz, MD, Ph.D., says companies must embrace simplified clinical trial designs, which can reduce regulatory risks, lower R&D costs, and shorten timelines.

Empowering Patients With Self-Administration Drug Delivery Devices

Discover how these devices offer solutions to the challenges of precise dosing, patient compliance, retention, and safety, uplifting the overall trial experience and providing real world insights.

Global Reach, Biotech Speed: Clinical Packaging, Labeling That Delivers

By integrating scalable operations, reliable supply chains, and deep regulatory expertise, biotech companies can eliminate bottlenecks, improve efficiency, and accelerate trial execution.

Human-Centered RTSM Design Enhances Data, Safety, And Operations

Uncover how this human-centered approach to RTSM prioritizes user experience (UX) and interface design (UI) to reduce complexity, minimize errors, and improve compliance.

10 HEOR Trends

This report outlines ten defining HEOR trends influencing global health decision-making.

Global Advantage With Free Trade Zones In China

Understand how free trade zones work, and explore a flexible and cost efficient way to supply clinical trials in China and around the globe.

DECENTRALIZED TRIALS

Where The FDA And EMA Stand On Digital Endpoints

In part two of this series on digital endpoints, consultant Anita Burrell reviews the extent of their regulatory acceptance and discusses how to ensure data produced from digital technologies satisfies regulators.

Virtual Clinical Trials For Ophthalmic Measures

Remote ophthalmic assessments such as BCVA, OCT, and IOP expand trial access and efficiency, preserving data quality while reducing site burden and boosting patient engagement.

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