Clinical Trials Administrator Archives – February 1, 2009
February 1, 2009
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Scientists, others hold out hope that Obama will fix the "broken pipeline"
America's scientific and research future has looked grim because of under-funding for the past five years, but it could turn around again under President Barack Obama's new administration. -
Research grants can lead to incredible discoveries
Biomedical researchers, whether MDs or PhDs, share a love of the excitement of discovery, and they work the long hours at limiting wages out of dedication toward finding something in their research that will help medical patients, a research expert says. -
Research morale low among young researchers
Young, bright science and medical students who once knew that their purpose in life was to try to make the world a better place through study and investigation now question whether they should be following the research career track at all. -
Sift through ethical issues of subject recruitment
Clinical research sites and principal investigators should not wait for an IRB to weigh the ethical considerations of their subject recruitment practices. Everyone involved in human subjects research needs to consider whether a particular practice is appropriate or not, an expert suggests. -
One from the many: Honing multicenter clinical trials
At least one research institution has found that a departmental research infrastructure is needed to make clinical trial (CT) research more efficient and feasible when multicenter CTs are involved. -
Research network relies on shoe-leather recruiting
When clinical research sites need to recruit pregnant women, it can be a time-consuming and challenging task. -
Software Solutions: Electronic system shows potential for CR site
Washington University School of Medicine (WUSM) in St. Louis, MO, is in pursuit of an efficient, integrated, and comprehensive electronic communication and information system for every step of the research process. -
Protecting suicidal teens in research a daunting task
Research with adolescents who are at risk for suicide can create daunting ethical and practical challenges for investigators.