Category: Life Sciences

2 Decades of Innovation I recently had the pleasure of joining Adam Walker on the Pharma Prescribed Podcast for a conversation that was as much about people as it was about technology. Together we explored the evolution of clinical software (particularly in phase one), the challenges and rewards of leading teams, and my own journey…

6 Types of Electronic Source Data This article describes 6 types of electronic source data originators in clinical trials. It also discuses what information should be attributed to data elements from electronic sources and ends with a view of where the industry might go next. The clinical trials industry has collected data electronically for many…

Unpacking the Complexities of Clinical Data Submission Standards There is a storm brewing in the world of CDM (Clinical Data Management) and regulatory submissions. Since I came across the news that the FDA are considering Dataset-JSON as a new standard for submission I have conducted a lot of research to distil the wealth of information…

Efficient Extraction of Clinical Data from Old Systems This article explores the challenge keeping clinical data in an old system and suggests various methods of extraction. Challenges of Old Systems Managing data in an old system presents several challenges that impact the efficiency and effectiveness of managing a clinical trial. Some of the key issues…

People, Processes, & Disciplines of Clinical Data Management Last week I had the pleasure of attending the ACDM conference in Copenhagen, Denmark. On my return to the UK I started to wonder if the term Clinical Data Management (CDM) is clearly understood. In my opinion it does not only refer to the people and processes…