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On June 16, 2021 and June 24, 2021, we hosted a 2-part meeting, “Reimagining Clinical Trials: Learning from COVID-19“, to create a vision for new ways of conducting clinical research by building upon experiences from clinical trials during the COVID-19 pandemic. View webinar recordings and slides. VIEW NOW
NOW AVAILABLE: Webinar recording and slides from our latest webinar — Driving Inclusion in Clinical Research: Simplifying the Complexity of Translation in Clinical Research. Find past webinar recordings and slides from previous sessions. MORE
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Jul 14, 2021
MRCT Center Delivers Virtual Training in Algeria
In May and early June 2021, the MRCT Center delivered nine modules as part of a 2-month clinical research virtual training to pharmacy and biotechnology engineering students attending the University of Algiers, and The School of Engineering & Biotechnology in Constantine, Algeria. The curriculum was designed to introduce students to the process of drug development […]
Jul 08, 2021
“Navigating the ethics of remote research data collection” in Sage Journals: Clinical Trials by MRCT Center colleagues
MRCT Center Senior Advisor Luke Gelinas, Project Manager Walker Morrell, Executive Director Sarah White and Faculty Director Barbara Bierer authored an article in Sage Journals: Clinical Trials on “Navigating the ethics of remote research data collection.” Link to article.
Jul 02, 2021
Dr. Barbara Bierer in ASH Clinical News “Breaking Down Barriers, Building Up Trust”
ASH Clinical News spoke with MRCT Center Faculty Director, Dr. Bierer about the lack of inclusivity in clinical trials, its implications, and efforts to strengthen the applicability of clinical trial results. Link to article
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Sep 22, 2021
Meeting of the Research, Development, and Regulatory Roundtable (R3)Discussion topics: 1) Legal and Regulatory Challenges with Diagnostic Tests, including Laboratory Developed Tests (LDTs), and 2) Update on the Application of General Data Protection Regulations to Research
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Oct 05, 2021
MRCT Center Bioethics CollaborativeDiscussion topic: Evaluating the scientific value of research at initiation and continuing review
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Nov 09, 2021
Meeting of the Research, Development, and Regulatory Roundtable (R3)Discussion topic: Regulation of Digital Therapeutics and Software as a Medical Device
Our efforts have resulted in the implementation of best practices, greater transparency, and improved safety for research participants in clinical trials.