Pearls of Wisdom
Snowball Sampling: Is it ethical to pay your study subjects to recruit participants on your behalf?
When new participants are recruited by current participants to become part of a study sample, it is called “snowball sampling.” This is a non-probability sampling technique that can be a practical way to identify and recruit individuals with certain characteristics to...
Versiti Acquires Indianapolis-based Pearl Pathways
Versiti, a national leader in blood health innovation, today announced the acquisition of Pearl Pathways, a recognized, trusted advisor and preferred partner for enabling innovative and expedited life science product development. Based in Indianapolis, Pearl Pathways...
Regulatory Hurdles: Understanding the Guidelines Governing Radiopharmaceuticals
Radiopharmaceuticals (RPs) are at the forefront of many diagnostic and therapeutic advancements, but the regulations surrounding their development and approval are extensive. Because RPs are appreciably different from standard pharmaceuticals, their regulatory process...
Key Challenges Impacting Radiopharmaceutical Development
Traditionally used in diagnostics, innovative radiopharmaceutical (RP) technology is now increasingly used for therapeutic applications. RPs make for easier and more effective study of various body systems and organs—offering insight into conditions as well as...
Digital Therapeutics and FDA Regulations
The use of digital therapeutics (DTx) is on the rise. Fueled by shifting models of care as a result of the coronavirus pandemic, the DTx market is expected to reach $10.62 billion by 2025. While DTx offer unique opportunities within the life science product industry,...