Newsletter | August 12, 2026

08.12.26 -- Smarter Trials Don't Happen By Accident

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Join Skye Hodson, VP of Clinical Solutions, on Thursday, August 20, 2026, at 11 a.m. ET to learn how trusted data and targeted AI can improve clinical trial design, planning, and execution. The session covers drivers of trial complexity, AI-supported protocol design, data-informed site selection, effective patient recruitment strategies, and alignment with evolving regulatory expectations, including ICH GCP E6(R3). Register today

DECENTRALIZED TRIALS

The Rise — And Stall — Of Retail Pharmacy Clinical Trials

As rumors swirl that Walgreens may be reassessing its clinical trials business, this article explores a broader trend: why major retail pharmacy chains like CVS, Walmart, and Kroger have struggled to make the model work at scale.

The Triple Effect Of Community-Based Clinical Trials

Taking trials into local communities improves access, boosts enrollment, reduces dropouts, and yields more representative data, speeding timelines and strengthening study quality.

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Join us on August 25th to learn how to optimize Parkinson's disease clinical trials. Experts from Dr. Vince Clinical Research and the Davis Phinney Foundation will discuss trial design, endpoint selection, patient-centered research, and operational challenges for symptomatic and disease-modifying therapies. Attendees will gain practical strategies, real-world case studies, and insights to support successful CNS drug development from early-phase studies through NDA submission.

TRIAL MANAGEMENT

Navigating The New EU Pharmaceutical Legislation: Key Implications For Pediatric Drug Development

UCB’s Senior Development Strategy Lead Pediatrics Martine Dehlinger-Kremer, Ph.D., discusses updates to the new EU Pharma legislation and how they impact pediatric drug development, including earlier pediatric investigational plans .

Building The Blueprint: What Psychedelic Trials Need Now

Discover how leading experts are addressing recent regulatory reviews to shape the next phase of psychedelic clinical research.

Ocular Hypertension In Clinical Trials: Protecting IOP Endpoints From Execution Risk

Fluctuations in eye pressure measurements can jeopardize trial results. Learn how standardized execution and equipment calibration protect data integrity and regulatory credibility.

Interpreting Early Inflammation Signals: What Early Human Data Tells Us

Early inflammatory signals can mislead without context. Benchmarked human challenge models reveal true biological activity, guiding decisions on mechanism, dosing, and clinical development.

Building A Scalable Oncology Engine In A Dynamic Market

Learn how a top-10 global pharmaceutical company partnered with Medable to rapidly scale the number of oncology trials it could concurrently conduct.

The Case For Parallel Processing In Clinical Trial Start-Up

Stop letting outdated processes stall your innovation and learn how parallel processing transforms study start-up from a series of hurdles into a synchronized sprint.

Demonstrating IDS Value With Time-Based Metrics

Explore how leading IDS pharmacies are using remote monitoring workflows and digital accountability systems to improve accuracy, reduce site burden, and maintain audit readiness.

Accelerating Enrollment And Upholding Quality In Complex Oncology Trials

Real-world oncology trials reveal how fast physician engagement, hands-on biomarker management, and adaptive enrollment shorten timelines, reach first-patient milestones, and preserve data quality.

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