Updated employee announcements, business news, awards, and recognition in the industry today.
People News
InClinica, a global clinical CRO, announced that Shirley L. Steiner has been appointed Senior Global Clinical Operations Director.
Rho, a full-service CRO, announced that Principal Programmer/Analyst and Statistical Programming Operational Service Lead, Kristen Harrington has been appointed to Vice President of SESUG, a Regional Users Group for users of SAS Software.
ERT, a global data and technology company, announced that Karin Beckstrom has been named a Top 20 Innovator by CenterWatch which recognizes industry representatives that develop products to improve drug development.
Business News
New RHO Headquarters
Rho, a full-service CRO, has announced the news of their new headquarters which will expand their workforce and prioritize wellness.
CRF Health, a global provider of patient-centered eSource technology solutions, announced that it has been recognized as a HealthTech Innovator in the 2017 Global Digital Health 100 Awards. CRF Health was selected for its TrialMax and TrialConsent solutions.
FDA Approves Nipocalimab for the Treatment of Generalized Myasthenia Gravis
April 30th 2025Approval is based on results from the pivotal Vivacity-MG3 trial in which IMAAVY (nipocalimab-aahu) demonstrated superior disease control throughout 24 weeks when compared to placebo plus standard of care.
Improving Relationships and Diversifying the Site Selection Process
April 17th 2025In this episode of the Applied Clinical Trials Podcast, Liz Beatty, co-founder and chief strategy officer, Inato, discusses a number of topics around site engagement including community-based sites, the role of technology in improving site/sponsor relationships, how increased operational costs are impacting the industry, and more.
Behind the Buzz: Why Clinical Research Leaders Flock to SCOPE Summit
February 7th 2025In this episode, we meet with Micah Lieberman, Executive Conference Director for SCOPE Summit (Summit for Clinical Ops Executives) at Cambridge Innovation Institute. We will dive deep into the critical role of collaboration within the clinical research ecosystem. How do we bring together diverse stakeholders—sponsors, CROs, clinical trial tech innovators, suppliers, patients, sites, advocacy organizations, investors, and non-profits—to share best practices in trial design, program planning, innovation, and clinical operations? We’ll explore why it’s vital for thought leaders to step beyond their own organizations and learn from others, exchanging ideas that drive advancements in clinical research. Additionally, we’ll discuss the pivotal role of scientific conferences like SCOPE Summit in fostering these essential connections and collaborations, helping shape the future of clinical trials. Join us as we uncover how collective wisdom and cross-industry partnerships are transforming the landscape of clinical research.