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Month: June 2020

IVD Clinical Trials in the Era of COVID-19: Time to go Virtual?

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With the number of COVID-19 cases on the rise, and no definite end date to nationwide travel restrictions, various Contract Research Organizations (CROs) and Biotech/Pharma companies are hard at work trying to figure out how to efficiently conduct ongoing clinical trials while employees work remotely and subjects are restricted to their homes. Virtual options for clinical trials are gaining more clinical industry leader and regulator attention at this unique time in history. With the current technological resources available, Sponsors are able to conduct certain IVD clinical trials virtually with full regulatory compliance to FDA guidelines, and with several advantages.

PharmTech Outlook: Cover Story Featuring NAMSA President & CEO, John Gorski

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Over the last decade, the pharmaceutical and medical device industries have undergone significant transformative trends and innovations. These shifts have rapidly improved efficiency and lowered costs while bringing an increased focus to personalized patient care. According to a 2019 study by Research and Markets, sales in the pharmaceutical industry are expected to rise to $900 billion in 2019 to $1.2 trillion by 2024, while the global medical device market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 5.33 percent to $521.64 billion by 2022.