Updated employee announcements, business news, awards, and recognition in the industry today.
People News
Saama Technologies, Inc., a big data and analytics solutions company, announced that Mehdi Benchoufi, M.D., Assistant Professor in the Clinical Epidemiology Center at Hôtel-Dieu Hospital, University Paris Descartes, has joined its Board of Advisors.
Bio-Optronics, the maker of the Clinical Conductor Clinical Trial Management System, announces the appointment of Sujay Jadhav to its Board of Directors.
LabConnect, LLC, a global provider of central laboratory and support services for biopharmaceutical, medical device, and CROs, announces the promotion of three executives to top-level management positions: Barry Simms, MBA, as Chief Operating Officer, Trenton Harris, MSM/MBA, as Executive Vice President and Elizabeth Koury, MS, as Vice President, scientific affairs.
Clinipace, a global full-service CRO, expands its leadership team by appointing Dawn Sauro as Chief Development Officer and Sharon Moore as Chief Medical Officer.
InClinica, a global clinical CRO, announced that Jeffrey Schwartz has been appointed Assistant Vice President of Business Development and Anthony J. Esposito, Jr. has been appointed Senior Director of Quality Assurance.
Business News
Veeva Systems, a cloud-based solutions provider, announced that 12 adapters including a top 20 pharmaceutical company and CROs are now using Veeva Vault EDC to improve data management in their clinical trials.
Novotech, an Asia-Pacific CRO, announced that it has signed Memorandum of Understandings with five medical institutions in the region.
Clinipace, a global full-service CRO, expands its leadership team and launches a new brand identity, CHALLENGE ACCEPTED, to support its future growth as a midsized CRO.
proinnovera GmbH, a full service CRO, announced the establishment of the Company’s wholly owned subsidiary, proinnovera Inc. in North Carolina.
Recognition
Certara, a drug development consultancy, served as a key member of the MDGH drug development team when they were granted FDA approval for moxidectin for river blindness.
Navitas Life Sciences, a full service Clinical, Regulatory & Safety solutions and services provider, announced that it has been recognized as a ‘Leader’ in the IDC MarketScape: Worldwide Life Science R&D BPO Services 2018 Vendor Assessment.
Driving Diversity with the Integrated Research Model
October 16th 2024Ashley Moultrie, CCRP, senior director, DEI & community engagement, Javara discusses current trends and challenges with achieving greater diversity in clinical trials, how integrated research organizations are bringing care directly to patients, and more.
Vabysmo Shows Significant Vision Improvement for Diabetic Macular Edema in Underrepresented Patients
October 22nd 2024Phase IV ELEVATUM trial results show that one year of treatment with Vabysmo significantly improved vision in underrepresented racial and ethnic groups with diabetic macular edema, supporting the drug's efficacy and safety across diverse populations.
AI in Clinical Trials: A Long, But Promising Road Ahead
May 29th 2024Stephen Pyke, chief clinical data and digital officer, Parexel, discusses how AI can be used in clinical trials to streamline operational processes, the importance of collaboration and data sharing in advancing the use of technology, and more.
Clesrovimab Shows Significant Reduction in RSV Infections, Hospitalizations in Infants
October 18th 2024Merck's investigational monoclonal antibody, clesrovimab, shows significant efficacy in reducing respiratory syncytial virus-related infections and hospitalizations in infants, with a favorable safety profile.