Industry Blog

Liz Moench

Feb 1, 2009
by Liz Moench

Survival of the Fittest: Patient Recruitment and Retention for Clinical Trials Article Published In Journal for Clinical Studies January 2009 Issue

Biopharmaceutical companies must consider three critical steps: how to manage their clinical trials wisely, preserve cash reserves as long as possible, and mitigate risk. These are issues of increasing ramification in today’s economic environment. more...

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Kathryn Martin

Jan 12, 2009
by Kathryn Martin

Senator Pell and Parkinson’s Disease

Former Rhode Island Senator Clairborne Pell passed away this month after a 15 year battle with Parkinson's disease. Such news is a sobering reminder of the scary reality that is Parkinson’s disease, but it also inspires us to take a closer look at the disease, and the lesser know side of it. more...

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Liz Moench

Dec 29, 2008
by Liz Moench

Patient Recruitment in Tough Economic Times

There is a silver lining; economic downturns push companies into improving efficiency and productivity; Ten strategies for saving time and cost for patient recruitment and retention. more...

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Liz Moench

Nov 12, 2008
by Liz Moench

Pharmaceutical and Biotech Companies Going It Alone?

Even with a highly experienced and effective clinical team, communicating consistent messages can become difficult when numerous stake-holders are involved. Particularly in the area of patient recruitment and retention, maintaining close ties with study sites is critical. more...

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Liz Moench

Apr 10, 2008
by Liz Moench

Top Patient Retention Tips Used by Successful Study Coordinators:

14 Tips for study coordinators to guarantee a successful study. more...

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