Category Archives: Clinical Trials

Fifth China Medicinal Biotech Forum – Conference Recap

I recently returned from the Fifth China Medicinal Biotech Forum held in Beijing, China from 07-09 November 2011.  The purpose of this conference was to update graduate students in China on the latest trends in biotechnology.  This forum also allowed … Continue reading

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Free Webinar – Optimal Clinical Study Designs and International Regulatory Strategies

Please join us at a joint webinar between the Netherlands Centre for Human Drug Development (CHDR) and Cato Research that addresses current challenges and provides clinical and regulatory strategies to the most expeditious and cost-effective path towards clinical proof of concept and approval. The webinar will be held on Tuesday, 15 November 2011 from 1:00 to 2:00 PM ET. Continue reading

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Project Management for Biotech Companies

In today’s fast paced, high pressure world of drug development there are multiple factors that can and do affect marketing success.  Large organizations understand the value that project management can contribute to a successful project.  The smaller companies tend to … Continue reading

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FDA Reorganizes Oncology and Hematology Divisions

When we are no longer able to change a situation, we are challenged to change ourselves. Victor Frankl The FDA recently announced that it is reorganizing three divisions (Hematology Products, Drug Oncology Products, and Biologic Oncology Products) from the Office … Continue reading

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August 2011 FDA Guidances

Here’s a (very lengthy) list of the guidances released by FDA in August 2011, compiled by Cato Research Regulatory Scientist Cathy Anderson. Oversight of Clinical Investigations — A Risk-Based Approach to Monitoring (Draft) Postmarket Surveillance Under Section 522 of the … Continue reading

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