2020 Vision: Fulfilling the Future of Clinical Research
February 19th 2015IntroductionAfter decades of promise, we have begun to realize the fruit of “-omics” technology. Recent advances in proteomics, genomics and metabolomics have enabled us to understand the molecular basis of disease at both the diagnostic and treatment levels. Equally important, a growing suite of biomarkers now provides predictive value for diagnosis, disease progression and cure/remission.
New Financial Strategies Needed to Support Biomedical Innovation
February 11th 2015The ongoing battle over drug reimbursement and pricing has raised questions about whether the pharmaceutical industry can continue to rely on high U.S. revenues to fund biopharmaceutical R&D. Payers and insurers have become more aggressive in demanding clear evidence of value for high-priced medicines and are rejecting old models for coverage and reimbursement.
The Use of mHealth in Clinical Trials
February 11th 2015In early January, Novartis selected Qualcomm Life as a global digital health collaborator for its Trials of The Future program. That program is designed to leverage healthcare technology to improve the experience of clinical trial participants and patients using Novartis products.