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  • From Lunar Orbit to First in Human: The High Stakes of Bold Science

    Much like the literal moonshots now back on the launch calendar, first in human studies are defined by the tension between danger and possibility. They are where bold ideas either earn the right to move forward or are stopped before they can do more harm than good. As an industry, our challenge is to keep reaching for those transformative rewards while taking the risks - scientific, financial, and human - every bit as seriously as a crew strapping in for a flight around the Moon. read more

  • Should Sponsors Provide Source Document Templates?

    Sponsor-provided templates provide a compelling opportunity to improve upstream trial execution. However, in today’s world of increasingly complex and data-driven trials, the opportunity comes with important caveats. read more

  • Under the Spotlight: Agentic AI

    In an interview with Pharmaceutical Outsourcing, ArisGlobal’s Jason Bryant discusses the premise of AI’s next high-profile incarnation, the technology’s potential in late-stage pharma R&D operations, emerging early use cases, and some of the guardrails that need to be in place to ensure trusted, impactful use. read more

  • Leveraging AI and ML to Optimize Drug Discovery – a CRO Perspective

    CROs supporting early-stage drug discovery projects are establishing their own internal AI platforms to address their clients’ needs in an evolving field. read more