FDA

Compromise is going to play a key role as the clinical trial rules update debate rages on.

Will the clinical trials community assemble their arguments, and will they do it in time?

FDA commissioner Margaret Hamburg has formed a top-level working group to propose strategies for enhancing agency functions and processes, starting with the relationship between FDA Centers and its field force.

Industry organizations weigh in on the transparency debate.

The EMA is committed not just to greater accessibility of data, but proactive publication.

Survey appraises the use of SOPs in clinical research from the sponsors' point of view.

Women should be represented more in studies and greater attention paid to their general health issues.

We are now being encouraged by regulators worldwide to re-think our approach to monitoring and apply risk-based monitoring strategies rather than continue with our more traditional approaches.

The statistics show that fewer and fewer physicians are willing to take part in trials and that around half of those that do so once never do so again.

There are scarce or illdefined national and international regulations on quality control and standardization of biorepositories.

The clinical trial debate in the European Parliament is bogged down by rival schools of thought.

Consistent, effective process improvement can be the key to reducing delays and improving data accuracy.

European Commission's proposed system faces scrutiny from three separate committees.

Researchers from sub-Saharan countries are going to have better chances of upgrading their skills.

Decision makers can increase collaboration, transparency, efficiency, and effectiveness, while reducing development risks.

The EMA's predictions are a measure of optimism against a rather somber background.

Standard operating procedures need to be in place for the handling of suspected research misconduct.

Investigator training should not be a "one-off" session at the start of clinical trial.

Healthcare is seen as one of the most promising sectors to help boost EU employment.

Will ethics committees buy into the radical new approach of latest draft regulation?

A framework is needed to facilitate, promote, and reward basic and applied research for adults and children.

An analysis of warning letters and the findings reported from 1996 to 2010.

The European Union is preparing a report on the lessons learned from its 2006 pediatric regulation.