Partnering & Outsourcing Editorial

  1. It's Time To Change How We Engage Research Sites 6/25/2025

    Site operations expert Maria Ladd argues for a major change in how sponsors and CROs communicate and work with clinical research sites.

  2. Why CRA Proficiency Needs A Boost From Better Assessment And Training 6/20/2025

    CRAs intend to fulfill clinical research’s commitment to patient safety. Yet, some fall short of true proficiency, and Gerald DeWolfe contends better evaluations and training can help.

  3. 5 Ways To Make Your Investigator Meetings Fun And Functional 6/17/2025

    Discover five ways CROs and sponsors can better engage and communicate with site staff for better relationships and better trials.

  4. Hidden Compliance Risks In Start-Up That Could Derail Your Clinical Trial 6/13/2025

    Kulkarni Law Firm Senior Attorney Edye T. Edens explores the risks embedded in clinical trial start-up activities, such as site activation, contract execution, delegation of responsibilities, and cross-border data flows.

  5. U.S. Tariffs And Their Tenuous Impact On Clinical Trials 6/10/2025

    RSM US LLP Life Sciences Senior Analyst Amanda Laskey discusses Trump administration tariffs and how they're expected to impact the pharma world, specifically clinical research.

  6. When CRO Selection Went Sideways, Ashvattha Therapeutics Did This To Recover 6/6/2025

    Ashvattha Therapeutics CEO Jeff Cleland, Ph.D. shares a near-catastrophic CRO experience and explains how his team rebounded just in time.

  7. Celebrating Clinical Trials Day, Part 2: Trial Optimization In Action 5/20/2025

    Celebrate Clinical Trials Day 2025 with these industry experts as they share experiences and advice related to trial design, regulatory and compliance, and outsourcing challenges.

  8. Celebrating Clinical Trials Day, Part 3: Making The Most Of Resources 5/20/2025

    Celebrate Clinical Trials Day 2025 with these industry experts, who share their experiences in and advice for establishing partnerships and finding the best talent.

  9. Refresh Your CTA Strategy With Cybersecurity And EHRs In Mind, Part One 5/19/2025

    Leibowitz Law experts examine how tech developments affect key CTA provisions and provide practical, technology-inspired updates for your clinical trial agreements. Part one of this two-part series explores cybersecurity and EHR standards. 

  10. How AI And Secondary Data Use Are Changing The Way We Do CTAs, Part Two 5/19/2025

    Leibowitz Law experts examine how tech developments affect key CTA provisions and provide practical, technology-inspired updates for your clinical trial agreements. Part two covers the secondary use of study data and AI.