
Clinical Research Management Briefing – April 2, 2018
Top Stories
Funding Bill Gives $3 Billion Boost for NIH Medical Research
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
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Rick Rohrbach
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Leah Guidry
Managing Director
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