Millennials are getting something of a bum rap in the workforce these days. No, they don’t expect constant praise. No, they don’t demand 24/7 handholding. And no, they don’t believe they deserve to be Vice President at age 24. However, managing and working with millennials does present unique challenges, says Cara Silletto, MBA, founder of […]
The problem of diversity in clinical trials won’t significantly improve until industry adapts more creative ways to “bring research to the community,” rather than expecting potential patients to jump through logistical hoops to participate in a trial, says John Potthoff, CEO of Elligo Health Research. Up until now, the “industry default has been to go […]
Efforts by drug developers during the last decade to improve recruitment and retention of patients for clinical trials appear to be paying off, as enrollment timelines are now equal to or shorter than planned timelines in 77% of studies, according to latest findings of the Tufts Center for the Study of Drug Development (CSDD). […]
Learning how to be a good clinical research coordinator (CRC) is important, but understanding the why behind tasks is key to making the job more enjoyable and impactful. “Learning why certain tasks are done a certain way helps put the puzzle together and makes the job even more satisfying,” says Kerry Moore, RN, BS, CCRC, a […]
As ClinicalTrials.gov celebrates its 20th anniversary on February 29, 2020, federal officials are asking for input on how it can improve. “The ClinicalTrials.gov modernization effort is an opportunity to ensure that the technical infrastructure will support users for many years to come as it provides the foundation for delivering the value that you […]
