The globalization of clinical trials no longer is a matter of speculation; it is a fact. The question that industry professionals, scientists, and regulators now must contend with is not whether globalization will continue, but rather how it will affect both the art and science of clinical research and the world at large. Each stage of a drug’s life cycle is touched by language, culture, and national infrastructure needs. Inna Kassatkina (Global Language Solutions), Stacy Liechti (ProPhase), and Mark Opler (ProPhase) contributed “Impact of Culture and Language on Global Clinical Trials” to the August 2010 issue of the Drug Information Association’s magazine, Global Forum, addressing culture and language, key aspects of clinical research that have gained new prominence in the context of multi-national trials, and their impact on global trials. Read the full article.
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Impact of Culture and Language on Global Clinical Trials
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