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Insights into Clinical Trials and Research Practices

This article explores various aspects of clinical trials, including the importance of well-designed lab manuals, the expansion of oncology trials into Brazil, and best practices for inclusive clinical research.

How Laboratory Manuals Fail Sites And Sponsors

Elena Sinclair, Founder and CEO of FlexPoint Bio, highlights the risks associated with poorly designed clinical trial lab manuals in the first part of a series. She emphasizes the need for careful consideration in their creation and adherence to ensure data integrity.

Lab Manual Gaps: Sabotaging Data One Sample At A Time

In the continuation of the series, Sinclair discusses the critical importance of sample and process quality in clinical trials, pointing out how gaps in lab manuals can compromise data reliability.

Feels Like Home: Designing Sites For Patient Comfort

The article also touches on the transformation of clinical trial sites to enhance patient comfort, moving away from cold, functional settings to more welcoming environments that resemble the comfort of home, inspired by the science of hope.

BeiGene's Approach to Expanding Oncology Trials Into Brazil

Lígia Campos from BeiGene shares insights into the company's strategy for expanding oncology trials into Brazil, detailing the initial steps, study start-up processes, and approaches to patient recruitment and enrollment.

The Landscape of Oncology Trials in Brazil

In a two-part series, Campos provides an overview of Brazil's cancer treatment landscape and discusses the advantages of conducting oncology trials in the region, highlighting the potential benefits for research and patient care.

Best Practices for Inclusive Clinical Trials

The article concludes with a focus on inclusivity in clinical trials, presenting eight best practices for conducting more inclusive research. These practices aim to address the barriers faced by underserved populations and enhance their participation in clinical studies.
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