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  Mobile technology has gained a tremendous role in many different industries. But somehow its deeper presence has yet to be incorporated into clinical trials, as they have lagged a little bit behind. Even though mobile devices have been used as effective instruments that bring a variety of benefits to different areas, to some extent, research companies still remain reserved when it comes to relying on entirely technology-oriented practices. There are concerns related to the legal or regulatory-compliant settings coupled with...MORE >

  Companies that operate within the Pharmaceutical and Pharmacovigilance field and experts involved in the storage of drugs and/or other medicinal products are legally required to be fully aware of the requirements that accompany relevant practices. All professionals engaged in clinical studies of an investigational drug and its efficient preservation are expected to carry out the necessary set of actions and tasks in accordance with Good Storage Practice (GSP) formal guideline. Because of the seriousness of the matter and the importance of well-performed...MORE >

Conducting clinical trials could be very challenging nowadays. Planning, organising, defining objectives, employing the right personnel, dealing with contemporary digital methodologies and more. And although technologies are said to facilitate every research process, they change and as they change researchers need to get used to what comes next in the technological world in order to keep everything operating the way they want. But it isn’t just technology. Enough trial participants are hard to find, unexpected costs can easily increase, protocols...MORE >

Research professionals may sometimes be short on time and are unable to sign up for a Good Laboratory Practice (GLP) training course even if it’s compulsory to them. Other times it’s about the additional and unplanned costs which are out of their pre-set budget. Quite often, then, that urges people to seek alternative ways for learning and gaining industry-related skills. But finding accurate information presented in an adequately synthesized manner may be challenging. We at Astra Nova realize that no...MORE >

A company is truly alive and functional not only when it has qualified personnel that triggers productivity but when it has returning clients as well. Yet, a company truly survives and grows when it offers satisfying services. Undoubtedly, having smart corporate services transforms into a respected business trademark, acknowledged by customers and partners not simply on a local level but also all around the world. This is the key to success in terms of revenue, practices, goals, and, last but...MORE >

The clinical research industry we know today is experiencing significant facelift. That’s not just something natural but also something that has long been expected, taking into consideration the fact that clients’ needs, researchers’ demands, as well as the methodologies, tools, systems and techniques used are also undergoing major changes. New trends are emerging along the way. Boundaries are falling down and more trial procedures are conducted in countries such as Israel, India, Mexico, South Korea, China and others. On top...MORE >

The FDA’s regulation on electronic records and electronic signatures represents an equal approach that eases the management of paperless systems. Such systems are said to bring a great variety of advantages like: reduced cost when it comes to data storage; much better ability to merge, exchange and search data; speeded up process of information exchange; decreased percentage of variability and errors.  Electronic records and electronic signatures have the same meaning and importance as paper records and hand-written signatures. In essence, Electronic...MORE >

Proper education and sufficient training in the field of clinical research both have gained and continue to gain bigger importance during the last years. While 10 years ago, for instance, it might have been enough for a person to be given a specific job description with the expectation that he/she would be able to fit in the position one way or another. With the help of qualified mentors, jumping into a completely new role proved to be much easier even...MORE >

The following couple of years are expected to construct a truly proliferating timeframe for the clinical trial sector. We often hear how joining the field is one of the wisest decisions to make when it comes to one’s professional development. And now is just the right time to finally do it.  There are noted improvements in the knowledge and treatments of a number of serious diseases. But this knowledge is also combined with the use of innovative technologies, adoption of...MORE >

It is true that industry after industry embark on new practices which are highly dependent on technology. That’s become something natural even when it comes to the Pharmaceutical, Clinical and Medical sector as well. Whether it is to perform a task, to conduct a regular check-up routine, carry out a trial, implement quality control and assurance procedures, recruit patients, publish information and so on, clinical research widely relies on various devices and technological developments. However, when we talk about learning,...MORE >