All articles by Nikki Thompson

How to optimize efficiencies at site-centric clinical trials

The global clinical trials landscape has transformed significantly over the past five years. The Covid-19 pandemic accelerated the rapid adoption…
Chronic Lymphocytic Leukaemia: the global clinical trials landscape in 2024

Chronic lymphocytic leukaemia is a slow-growing leukaemia characterised by the accumulation of dysfunctional B lymphocytes, primarily affecting older adults. Its…
Understanding ICH Guideline Q14

The latest ICH guideline, Q14, complements Q2(R2) for the validation of analytical procedures. Revision of Q2(R1) into Q2(R2) aligns its…
ePRO vs eCOA: Understanding the nuances in clinical trials

Two such tools – electronic patient-reported outcomes (ePRO) and electronic clinical outcomes assessments (eCOA) – are often mentioned together. However,…
Oncology in 2024: The clinical trial trends reshaping the role of CROs

Oncology is the most active area in clinical trials globally this year, as more resources than ever are being dedicated…

Why data management and decision-making go hand-in-hand in clinical research

The pharmaceutical industry is fuelled by data. Huge amounts of information are available from sources as diverse as patient health…
A preferred destination: what’s driving Asia Pacific’s growth as a clinical trial hotspot

Research from GlobalData shows that the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region was the largest contributor to the global clinical trial landscape from…
Untapped opportunity: the growing potential of clinical trials in Georgia

In the wake of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, sponsors are increasingly evaluating other European countries to conduct their clinical trials.…
Abacus Medicine Pharma Services on their Success with Warm Lead Generation

Abacus Medicine Pharma Services wanted lead generation for their Clinical Trial Solutions (CTS) services. They needed thought leadership content that…
Accelerating transit times and lowering the cost of comparator sourcing for studies in Africa

To understand why sub-Saharan Africa can appear a daunting prospect to a contract research organisation (CRO) or sponsor looking to…