Pharma R&D Today
Ideas and Insight supporting all stages of Drug Discovery & Development
A New Innovative Approach: Application of Digital Healthcare
Posted on August 4th, 2017 by Dr. Makarand Jawadekar, Ph.D in Pharma R&D
Just last week, US FDA Commissioner Dr. Scott Gottlieb published a blog on the FDA web site that talks about new policies the FDA is going to be acting upon. These new policies are designed to empower the consumer to act on his own and allow ‘digital healthcare’ technologies to help promote better health. Continue reading “A New Innovative Approach: Application of Digital Healthcare” »
Wearables in Clinical Trials: Many Benefits, and One Big Challenge
Posted on July 19th, 2017 by Tim Hoctor in Pharma R&D
The rapid development of wearable technology has the power to be a game-changer in many areas, including pharmaceutical R&D. Its most obvious use for pharma is in clinical trials, where recruiting is a frequent challenge, as is getting study participants to adhere to their therapeutic regime. Continue reading “Wearables in Clinical Trials: Many Benefits, and One Big Challenge” »
Humans: What we say and think does not always predict what we do
Posted on March 22nd, 2017 by Dr Andrew A. Parsons in Pharma R&D
Actions speak louder than words. This is a useful adage and was a family mantra. It has been useful to keep this in mind in so many situations, in both my personal and professional life. Continue reading “Humans: What we say and think does not always predict what we do” »
How We Measure Success and Impact
Posted on February 20th, 2017 by Dr Andrew A. Parsons in Pharma R&D
The start of the year is usually a period of reflection on what I achieved last year and what to focus on in the months ahead. It is also a time when we can receive feedback from our peers and stakeholders. Continue reading “How We Measure Success and Impact” »
