Clinical Research Management Briefing – April 2, 2018

Increases in funding for the National Institutes of Health (NIH) could lead to medical advancements in Alzheimer’s research, the flu vaccine and brain research.

The Hill, March 21

What Happens When the Patient Becomes the Boss?

Better access to medical data and technology enables patients to take a more active role in their health and treatment.

Time, March 20

Financial and Operations

Can A New Partnership Solve the CRA Shortage?

A new talent training and recruitment program hopes to connect qualified Clinical Research Associates (CRAs) with employers.

Clinical Leader, March 26

Final 2018 Budget Bill Eases Biomedical Researchers’ Policy Worries

Bipartisan spending bill removes proposed policy changes and boosts NIH budget to $37 billion.

Science, March 22

Technology

Massive Cyberhack by Iran Allegedly Stole Research From 320 Universities, Governments, and Companies

Over the past five years, 31.5 terabytes of research data and documents have been stolen on behalf of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps.

Science, March 23

Pharma/Bio-Tech

GSK Buys Novartis Stake in Consumer Health Care Venture for $13 Billion

GlaxoSmithKline’s (GSK) purchase of Novartis’ consumer healthcare business comes one week after GSK pulled its bid for Pfizer’s consumer health business.

CNBC, March 27