Clinical research is a critical topic, one that should be based on facts and scientific data. Otherwise, there would be consequences that could endanger the life of patients.
Keeping that in mind, medical professionals, patients, and trial sponsors should be keen in choosing who to follow online.
Here’s a selection of the 25 top clinical research blogs that will help you stay up-to-date with the latest industry trends, topics and research breakthroughs this 2016.
Clinpage
Daily and definitive coverage that captures the complexity of 21st-century trials.
Founded by Mark Uehling in 2006, Clinpage claims to be the top news website for clinical technology and service providers. And who can argue with them? Their blog page is filled with credible updates on topics such as CRO, EDC, drug safety, and a lot more.
Placebo Control
Improving patient recruitment methods through interpretation of actual clinical trial data.
What else can we expect from clinical trial consulting expert Paul Ivsin? As you continue to read the posts in Placebo Control, you’re enlightened by Paul’s ideas, insights, and possibilities that could potentially reshape the industry.
Eye for Pharma
Get your information straight from the executives.
I think the main thing that makes this blog unique is receiving direct insights from industry executives themselves. You’ll also see a lot of commentaries, reports, and arguments from experts.
The Clinical Trials Guru
A blog that’s strictly professional.
Dan Sfera originally started this blog to attract study participants for his research. What happened instead was totally unexpected. Surprisingly, Dan received a lot of comments and inquiries from clinical professionals instead of patients. Today, the blog caters to clinical professionals, and tips on how to survive the industry.
The ClinOps Toolkit
Larger coverage. Bigger ideas. Better blogging.
The ClinOps Toolkit is Nadia’s second blog – next to Lead CRO. It encourages you to share ideas and connect with other clinical research professionals. It also documents the events Nadia participates in (ones we aren’t invited to), as well as some fresh tips on how to expand our industry network. If you’re looking for valuable content but in a fresh, non-nerdy kind of vibe, then you might want to give their site a visit.
Partnerships In Clinical Trials
A roundup of experts, writers and professionals.
The blog is known for showcasing informative guests posts written by clinical experts from top research companies. It focuses on regulatory trends and global trial strategies. They also cover tips on industry practices and career development.
Forte Research Systems®, Inc.
Forte Research Systems, Inc. has been developing specialized software for clinical research since 2000. The product family includes OnCore® Enterprise Research, Allegro® CTMS, and Overture®EDC. Forte provides complimentary blog articles, eBooks, webinars and more to support continuous learning on industry topics. With a strong belief in community and standards-based development, Forte also facilitates the Onsemble® community, the Allegro Community, and Research Resonance® Network, a technology-enabled community of sites pursuing data-driven excellence in clinical research operations.
Molecules to Medicine
25 years of knowledge and experience.
The author of Conducting Clinical Research and the voice of Molecules to Magazine, Dr. Judy Stone is clearly an important woman in the clinical profession. Surviving 25 years of independent practice, she shares her expertise in this blog managed by Scientific American. I especially admire her courage in tackling some of the industry’s most controversial ethical issues, supplemented with thought provoking ideas that promote her advocacy for social justice.
Clinical Informatics News
Medical Solutions + Clinical Research
You should really follow this news site if you want unbiased reporting about innovative technologies in the clinical trial practice. They also have a Twitter account if you want to get quick updates.
Applied Clinical Trials
The authoritative thought leader that designs, manages and monitors the clinical trial landscape.
This is the online counterpart of the Applied Clinical Trialsmagazine, a peer-reviewed journal that features the development of the clinical research process – from the creation of new pharmaceutical products to the experimentation by strict medical researchers with the goal of ensuring drug safety.
Geeks Talk Clinical
Using technology to shape the future of life science.
The blog is supported by Medidata Solutions. It was created to take on the challenges that many research organizations face. I particularly like how they consistently introduce new technology and how it could positively address problems related to managing clinical trial data.
PharmTech
Derived from its name, Pharmtech is a rich, informative resource to pharmaceutical manufacturing professionals. The blog delivers updates and technical details on drug processing, research, testing, delivery, packaging, etc. They also discuss business trends and analysis related to drug development.
Clinical Trials Transformation Initiative
CTTI currently encompasses 60 organizations across the clinical trial business.
In their blog, they share updates on their work, progress and other projects that seek to positively promote the enterprise.
Journal for Clinical Studies
The journal provides you with articles that will help navigate through emerging global markets in the pharmaceutical industry. They discuss procedures on how to conduct global clinical trials taking into consideration the different regulatory guidelines, ethical and cultural practices, and expectations from foreign partners.
On Biostatistics and Clinical Trials
Dr. CQ Deng started this blog way back in 2005. Today, he still continues to write about the issues in Biostatistics and Clinical Trials. I sincerely commend him for his effort and consistency, and although he isn’t exactly the best graphic designer in the world, his passion for improving the process of conducting clinical trials is outstanding.
Research Ethics Blog
You could tell from the name itself what this blog is all about. Written by Dr. Nancy Walton, Ph.D., this blog discusses some of the industry’s most controversial ethical issues and their posed threats to the future of clinical research. Read on as Nancy connects the dots between practitioners, media, and the general public.
National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health
The NCCIH website lets you access the scientific research and reports of the Federal Government’s lead agency. These articles mainly focus on medical and healthcare phenomena that are not covered by conventional medicine. You can see this page for press releases, alerts, and events.
Gray Connections
Useful and inspiring information to help you battle lung cancer.
This blog was created by Janet Freeman-Daily to share her personal story in the fight against lung cancer. Although Gray Connections isn’t mainly centered on the subject of clinical research, I included it here because Janet often talks about the details of participating in clinical trials.
The Digital Health Corner
Using technology to improve healthcare practices.
David Lee Scher, MD shares how mobile technology could be used as a tool to shape the future of clinical trials. He carefully discusses the evolution of Digital Health and the changes that it would bring to the medical and pharmaceutical settings.
Nutrasource
The Nutrasource blog focuses on discussing more natural methods in conducting clinical trials. They also discuss other relevant topics such as dietary supplements and natural product formulation. If you are interested in attending natural health events, then I suggest you subscribe to their weekly newsletter.
Veristat
This contract research organization (CRO) blogs about useful online tips and resources to help clinical professionals grow in their careers. The company also publishes their achievements and events attended, including webinars. You may even discover stuff like which key influencers should you follow on Twitter.
Quorum Review
The company emphasizes their high regard for ethical standards in conducting clinical research. You’ll understand their mission better once you read their blog posts. They discuss accepted clinical trial practices, procedures, and regulations.
eClinical Viewpoint Blog
eClinical Viewpoint Blog is managed by MedNet Solutions, a top healthcare technology company that has established itself as a trusted partner for effective clinical trial management – over 1,000 studies. They recently introduced iMedNet eClinical, a single solution platform that would provide non-technical clinical professionals with fast and cost-effective solutions in managing their own clinical trials. Learn more about this technology and other valuable industry information through their blog.
Biopharma-Reporter
News source on the Biopharmaceutical Development and Manufacturing.
The Biopharma-Reporter is composed of medical experts that scan through technical, scientific, industry-related journals to bring you daily and weekly updates in biopharmaceutics.
JAMA Blog
Learn from top industry experts and members of the JAMA Network journals. Read their takes on critical healthcare issues and medical controversies. These contributors will share everything from book reviews to political inquiries.
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