The Future for Decentralised Clinical Trials
Decentralised clinical trials promise to transform drug development and pharma strategy. The evidence tells a complex story. Here is what’s working and what still needs to be fixed.
Articles, expert interviews, and insights from life sciences leaders
AI in Pharma: Why the Future of Healthcare Starts With Patients, Not Tech
Kate O’Reilly, President & Chair of the Healthcare Businesswomen’s Association (HBA) Dublin-Ireland Chapter & Healthcare Transformation Partner at Roche, discusses AI in pharma, patient engagement, and the future of healthcare innovation.
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First Quarter 2026 State of Digital Health Funding
Digital health funding hit $7.4B in Q1 2026, the highest since Q2 2022. The CB Insights State of Digital Health report reveals where capital is concentrating and why it matters for pharma leaders.
Digital Twins in Clinical Trials: Simulating Success Before Enrolment
Digital twins in clinical trials simulate patient outcomes to reduce risk and accelerate timelines. Learn how sponsors use them for predictive trial design.
Precision Logistics to Speed Up Clinical Trials
Precision logistics in clinical trials is transforming global study execution through real-time tracking, cold-chain management, and advanced operational visibility.
Designing Decentralised Clinical Trials for Patient Diversity
Data shows that most DCT approaches significantly improve patient diversity. This analysis examines what the evidence means for clinical trial design strategy.
Select the Right Data Collection Method for Real-World Evidence
Choosing the wrong RWE data source undermines your regulatory strategy. This framework helps pharma leaders select the right real-world data collection method based on your programme’s research question.
How Cortical Implants Are Opening a New Era of Vision Restoration
By directly stimulating the visual cortex instead of relying on the retina or optic nerve, ReVision's FDA Breakthrough Device-designated implant could make vision restoration possible for millions of patients who have no existing treatment options.
How Clinical Research Shapes Cardiac Device Innovation
Dr David Hayes explains why clinical research should be embedded early in cardiac device development and not treated as a late-stage compliance step.
Decentralised Clinical Trials: Balance Innovation and Integrity
Decentralised clinical trials expand access and reduce patient burden. Learn how sponsors balance innovation in DCT design, data integrity, and regulatory compliance.
What Pharma R&D Tech Investment Committees Actually Fund
What do pharma R&D tech investment committees really fund? Learn how workflow fit, enterprise pull, and strategic relevance drive adoption.
Preclinical vs Clinical Research Strategy for Drug Development
Explore the critical differences between preclinical vs clinical research, and how closing the translation gap can reduce drug development attrition and improve R&D decision-making.
Strategic Pharma Intelligence Drives Better Decisions in Life Sciences
Find out why strategic pharma intelligence is needed to connect insights and to guide confident decision-making across the drug development lifecycle.
