Robert Davidson
Robert is Managing Editor of Applied Clinical Trials magazine. He received his B.S. degree in Magazine Journalism from the University of Maryland, College Park. Robert has significant experience in medical/scientific peer-review publishing, including a number of years with the IEEE Journals Department, where he managed 15 titles such as Transactions on Medical Imaging and Transactions on Nuclear Science. Earlier, he was an editorial researcher with National Magazine Award-winning IEEE Spectrum magazine. In 2003, he wrote a CME monograph covering COPD that was sponsored by GlaxoSmithKline. He has been with ACT for the past 3 years. In between his time with trade publications, Robert combined a personal interest and avocation as an editor with Field & Stream magazine, and he later gained public relations experience as a PR manager with Cendant Corporation.
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.
Including Women of Childbearing Age in Clinical Research
March 26th 2024In recognition of International Women's Month, we're featuring this recent talk between Associate Editor Miranda Schmalfuhs and Marie Teil, Global Head of UCB’s Women of Childbearing Age Program. They speak about the specific challenges women with chronic illnesses face when accessing appropriate treatment and participating in clinical trials, UCB's Women of Childbearing Age Program and it’s most successful strategies, and much more.
Novel Agent Shows Superiority Over Placebo in Reducing Monthly Migraine Days
September 5th 2024Lu AG09222 shows promise as first-in-class medication that prevents neurogenic inflammation, vasodilation, and parasympathetic lacrimation, which are considered to be surrogate markers of migraine attacks.