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Expanding diagnostic and biomarker options to improve MASH clinical trials
The absence of sufficient and accessible diagnostics for metabolic dysfunction-associated steatohepatitis (MASH) studies can complicate trials and impair clinical study conduct, as diagnostics are essential for disease detection, confirmation, and monitoring.
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Advances in imaging biomarkers: Estimating efficacy with tumour growth rate modelling
Imaging biomarkers are an essential part of oncology trials, tracking the efficacy of the new treatment and comparing it to the existing gold standard therapies. The insights gleaned from imaging biomarkers steer the course of oncology clinical trials, informing decision-making and endpoints. This article discusses the benefits of tumour growth rate modelling.
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Oncology R&D: emerging therapies and new challenges
Worldwide demand for cancer therapies is set to soar – and biomanufacturers are in the spotlight. Explore emerging industry data to distinguish trends and prepare for the future of oncology.
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Understanding EU regulatory requirements for studies with medical devices and in vitro diagnostic devices
Treatments are being developed that use medical devices, combination products and in vitro diagnostic medical devices. However, before patients benefit from these new treatments, use of these devices within clinical trials is subjected to scrutiny by different regulatory agencies.
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Blended outsourcing models: Driving strategic flexibility and operational excellence
The clinical research industry is at a turning point. As trials grow more complex and development costs continue to rise, biopharma sponsors are reevaluating how they partner more efficiently with contract research organisations.
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AI’s transformative role in drug discovery and development
In the Irish Times Life Sciences and Stem supplement, ICON’s CIO Tom O’Leary discussed AI is transforming drug development across a range of specific use cases, from discovery to clinical trials and post-marketing.
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Girls see gender inequality as biggest barrier to pursuing Stem careers
Rose Kidd, President, Operations Delivery, provides an overview on how ICON is working to meet its gender balance ambitions in the Irish Times Life Sciences and Stem supplement.
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To advance in life sciences we must be more ambitious and prioritise public investment in research
In this article from the Irish Times Life Sciences and Stem supplement, Barry Balfe, President, ICON Pharma Solutions, outlines his views on how Ireland’s life sciences sector can continue to grow and attract investment.
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The move to greener clinical development
Sustainability requires a layered approach that balances operational feasibility and with greener practices. Sean Morgan, Director of Clinical Supplies Management, discusses how ICON is tackling issues like kit waste, carbon emissions and ethical supply chains.
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To be precise: How oncology therapies can stand out in a diverse, uncertain landscape
Targeted product profiles and biomarkers for patient screening are essential elements of success for oncology treatment developers, according to our recent survey. This article explores why both prove challenging for drug developers.
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