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Enabling Innovation: How China-based biotechs are shaping global drug development
Yao Zhong, ICON China Mainland and Hong Kong, is sharing some of the findings from the 2025 China biotech sector survey report. Read more on how a strategic partnership fuels global ambition.
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Next-generation modalities, precision trials, and AI-driven breakthroughs in oncology
The panelists discussed promising scientific and strategic pathways in oncology, including next-generation therapeutic modalities, precision trial strategies, AI applications with demonstrated and measurable impact, regulatory and market readiness, and collaborative models for accelerating early-phase oncology programs.
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Bring In The Biotechs: ICON’s new biotech President, Deepali Suri, shares her vision for 2026 and beyond
When Deepali Suri stepped into her new role as president of ICON’s biotech division in September 2025, she brought with her more than two decades of experience across big pharma, biotech, and CROs. She also brought a clear vision for the industry’s future. Read to learn more.
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The next generation of pharmacological treatments for chronic disease
Despite their central role in glucose metabolism, native GLP-1 and GIP make poor therapies. Now, long-lasting, potent nutrient-stimulated hormone receptor agonists are prompting a shift to multi-indication metabolic therapies. Explore why.
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Beyond the Drug: How Human Factors Shape CVOT Success
ICON experts, Dr Emad Basta and Dr. Jack L Martin discuss how cardiovascular outcomes trials (CVOTs) are essential to ensuring drug safety, regulatory compliance, and clinical impact in this new article. Please find ICON's piece on page 24-25.
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New ICON survey shows sites face growing delays and communication gaps during study startup
ICON’s survey of more than 100 investigators and site leaders reveals persistent bottlenecks in study startup driven by contract and budget delays, slow activation timelines, and insufficient collaboration from sponsors and CROs.
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Research paints China as ‘global innovation powerhouse’
ICON’s global biotech sector survey, capturing insights from more than 260 biotech professionals and venture capital executives, found that China is cementing its dominance in the sector and Western biotechs must adapt to maintain competitiveness.
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China becoming dominant force in biotech sector, survey says
Chinese biotech dominance and opportunities for Western companies to stay competitive have been highlighted in surveys released by clinical research organization ICON.
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The CRA role’s co-evolution with clinical trial technology
As clinical trials become more complex, the role of the CRA is evolving from site monitor to strategic, digitally fluent partner, requiring expertise in hybrid oversight, risk-based monitoring, and multi-system data management.
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Accelerating timelines and reducing cost in early clinical drug development
Innovation is accelerating progress in early phase drug development. ICON’s Accelerated Pharmaceutical Solutions bring together advanced formulation design, real-time dose flexibility, and world-class CMC expertise to simplify complexity and speed timelines. This article discusses how the integration of science, technology and strategic insight can transform challenges into opportunities for breakthrough success.
