Applied Clinical Trials-10-01-2002

Applied Clinical Trials

IRBs in the Spotlight

October 01, 2002

View from Washington

Federal agencies seek to enhance IRB operations as new policies further expand board responsibilities.

Building a Home Network

October 01, 2002

Technology Viewpoint

Paul Bleicher examines the pros and cons of broadband Internet technology and explains how to build a home network and make it secure.

A Dream Unfulfilled: European Clinical Trials Rules Are Not Working

October 01, 2002

View from Brussels

Leaders in the European regulatory community examine the implications and merits of the EU?s new clinical trials regulations?and find themselves buried in minor details.

Learn Before You Leap

October 01, 2002

Process Improvement

Putting staff training at the bottom of your list of important tasks is a self-defeating attitude in the business world.

A Faithful Subject

October 01, 2002

Both personal health considerations and altruism helped keep this subject in a long-term study.

Using IVRS in Clinical Trial Management

October 01, 2002

Feature Article

Integrating IVRS with in-house clinical trial management solutions can provide a powerful project management tool.

Bert Spilker

October 01, 2002

Meet the EAB

Bert Spilker has been involved in clinical trials for 30 years. He?s written books, founded companies, and helped steer regulatory agencies. Now he wants to change how drugs are developed.

The Virtual Training Process

October 01, 2002

Feature Article

Some companies prefer live training for PIs; some are moving toward virtual training. Two Lilly authors advocate a combination of the two methods.

Adding Centers to Boost Subject Accrual

October 01, 2002

Feature Article

Careful attention to geography can help sites enlarge their catchment areas and increase subject accrual rates without negative consequences.