Meridian Clinical Research Acquires Regional Clinical Research

As clinical trials become more complex, success depends on early collaboration, thoughtful protocol design, and practical strategies to manage risk, reduce delays, and support patients.

In this pilot episode of the Applied Clinical Trials Brief, we examine the renewed push for placebo-controlled vaccine trials in the US, why experts warn it violates core ethical standards, and how these proposals could jeopardize both participant safety and future innovation.

Based on positive Phase II TRANSCEND FL data showing a 95.5% overall response rate, the FDA has accepted Bristol Myers Squibb’s sBLA for Breyanzi in relapsed or refractory MZL with a PDUFA date set for December 5, 2025.

In this episode of the Applied Clinical Trials Podcast, David Nickerson, head of clinical quality management at EMD Serono; and Arlene Lee, director of product management, data quality & risk management solutions at Medidata, discuss the newest ICH E6(R3) GCP guidelines as well as how TransCelerate and ACRO have partnered to help stakeholders better acclimate to these guidelines.

The Phase I/II trial will evaluate the safety and early efficacy of ABT-301 in combination with tislelizumab and bevacizumab in patients with colorectal cancer.

Clinical trial failure insurance is turning biotech’s most costly risk into a manageable asset, opening new pathways for funding and innovation.