Newsletter | May 14, 2026

05.14.26 -- Working (Well) With Patient Advocates: The Sponsor POV

SPONSOR

Rethinking CNS Trials for Faster Breakthroughs

Central nervous system (CNS) disorders remain one of the most complex challenges in medicine, requiring new approaches to clinical research. Discover Southern Star Research’s latest white paper exploring global trends, emerging technologies, and strategies to overcome scientific and operational barriers. Learn how innovative trial design and collaboration can accelerate progress in brain health. Download the white paper.

OUTSOURCING

Working (Well) With Patient Advocates: The Sponsor POV

Aeovian CEO Allison Hulme reflects on Aeovian Pharmaceuticals' partnership with the TSC Alliance and how it’s informed research and development of their first-in-class selective mTORC1 inhibitor. 

De-Risking FIH: Integrated Strategies For Rapid Proof-Of-Concept

Proper planning for first-in-human studies is crucial to successful drug development, which requires innovative trial designs and sound CMC strategies to mitigate risk and expedite proof-of-concept.

The Hidden Cost Of Preferred Vendors

Familiar vendors offer comfort — but at the cost of innovation, fit, and fresh thinking. Ease shouldn’t outweigh excellence when selecting partners for your clinical trial.

CNS Center Of Excellence

Overcome the complexities of CNS clinical trials with patient-centric study designs, global site networks, and expert oversight to ensure faster recruitment and efficient regulatory submissions.

Speed, Precision, Impact: The CRO Revolutionizing Bioanalysis

Move drug development into the modern era with a CRO that offers assay development and validation, bioanalytical testing, sample prep, and more.

SPONSOR

Integrating Clinical Operations and Pharmacovigilance for Safer Trials

Break down silos and strengthen trial outcomes. Join Ergomed experts to explore how integrating clinical operations, medical monitoring, and pharmacovigilance from the start improves oversight, reduces delays, and enhances safety decisions. Gain practical strategies to streamline complex studies, minimize risk, and keep development timelines on track with a more connected, efficient, scalable, and proactive, and future-ready, data-driven approach. Click here to learn more.

REGULATORY COMPLIANCE

With A Clear Focus And Promising Asset, Crystalys Is Skipping Phase 2 Trials For Gout

Crystallis President and CEO James Mackay shares insights from the company’s clinical decision-making for dotinurad, including the inclusion of an open label extension. 

Conducting Early Phase Clinical Trials In Diverse Healthy Populations

Download our guide to learn proven strategies for designing early phase clinical trials that successfully enroll diverse populations and meet FDA diversity guidance.

Why RWD Strategy Can't Wait With Price, Value And Evidence Pressures

Overcome pricing pressures and reimbursement delays by integrating real-world evidence early in development to align clinical outcomes with payer demands and accelerate patient access.

Key Takeaways From ADCs In Oncology Trials Webinar

By aligning cutting-edge design with evolving regulatory expectations, sponsors can unlock the full therapeutic potential of ADCs and deliver transformative cancer treatments to patients worldwide.

Ensure Regulatory Success With Support From Your IRT Partner

In this presentation, you’ll get recommendations to help you stay inspection-ready and learn about the importance of clear roles, audit trails, data integrity, and training.

Driving Safety And Compliance Seamlessly

Whether it’s accelerating market entry with the “FSP Country in a Box” solution or maintaining global compliance through expert oversight, IQVIA empowers organizations with scalable, localized support.

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