Results for 'Oncology collaboration'
New Book Unites Oncology’s Brightest Minds To Innovate Cancer Cures
Voices of Oncology, Cancer cures, Oncology Voice Network, Kirk V. Shepard, Ramin Farhood, Forbes Books, Cancer treatment innovation, Oncology collaboration, Patient engagement in oncology, Precision medicine cancer
Voices of Oncology: Fostering a Collaborative Community of Experts to Accelerate Cancer Cures is a book by Kirk V. Shepard, M.D., and Ramin Farhood, PharmD, M.B.A., featuring insights from 33 contributors in the oncology field. It is available on platforms like Amazon and Barne…
Sep 9th • 5 mins read
Pediatric Oncology Clinical Trials and Collaborative Research in Africa: Current Landscape and Future Perspectives
pediatric oncology, clinical trials, research, Africa, collaborative research
Current childhood cancer survival rates in African countries range from 8.1% to 30.3%. The review focuses on pediatric oncology trials in Africa, highlighting challenges and suggesting research collaboration opportunities. Data were collected from the SIOP global mapping survey, ClinicalT…
Aug 7th • 10 mins read
The Oncology Data Network (ODN): Methodology, Challenges, and Achievements
The oncology data network, ODN
The Oncology Data Network (ODN) aims to create a collaborative infrastructure for precision medicine, established in over seven European countries with 124 cancer centers. The ODN collects concise data on cancer medicine use, adhering to EU GDPR regulations, and has a central European Data Wareho…
May 21st • 8 mins read
The Value of Pharmaceutical Industry-Sponsored Patient Registries in Oncology Clinical Research
registry, oncology, observational study, prospective cohort study, real-world evidence
Oncology patient registries are valuable for generating Real-World Evidence (RWE) due to: Prospective, primary data collection Characterizing smaller patient populations not typically included in clinical trials Providing insights into the rapidly changing disease course Allowing for longitudi…
Jun 7th • 8 mins read
AI-powered real-world evidence: Strategically enhancing value and access
Oncology, Clinical Development, Targeted Therapy, Immunotherapy, Genomic Profiling, CAR-T Cell Therapy, Precision Medicine
Real-world evidence (RWE) complements traditional randomized controlled trials by providing insights from diverse data sources, helping healthcare decision-makers with coverage, reimbursement, and treatment guidelines. Artificial intelligence (AI) and natural language processing (NLP) are pivotal…
Aug 22nd • 5 mins read
Past, Current, and Future Cancer Clinical Research Collaborations: The Case of the European Organisation for Research and Treatment of Cancer
European organisation for Research and Treatment of Cancer, EORTC, clinical research
Collaborations between academic institutions and industry have led to significant scientific breakthroughs in pharmaceutical research, particularly in the discovery phase. The role of multi-stakeholder partnerships in the clinical development of anticancer medicines requires further clarification…
Aug 16th • 8 mins read
Developing a framework to incorporate real-world evidence in cancer drug funding decisions: the Canadian Real-world Evidence for Value of Cancer Drugs (CanREValue) collaboration
RWD, Canadian Real World Evidence, cancer drug, funding, framework
Oncology therapy is becoming more expensive, challenging the affordability and sustainability of drug programs globally. Health technology assessment organizations use clinical trials for drug funding decisions, which may not reflect real-world outcomes. The Canadian Real-world Evidence for Valu…
Jan 7th • 8 mins read
Early-drug development in the era of immuno-oncology: are we ready to face the challenges?
immunotherapy, early-drug development, toxicology studies, dose determination
The classical development of drugs is being replaced by a seamless drug-development process. First-in-human trials now often include large expansion cohorts to quickly identify early signs of activity and achieve rapid regulatory approval. Intense competition among pharmaceutical companies and t…
Jun 26th • 26 mins read
Use of real-world evidence for oncology clinical decision making in emerging economies
Asia-Pacific, effectiveness, electronic database, health policy, Latin America, Middle East, randomized clinical trials, real-world data, real-world evidence, safety
Despite RWE being a relatively nascent concept in emerging economies, we have seen evidence of increasing use over the past 5 years growing at 11% per year. That said, barriers specific to emerging economies need to be overcome through collaborative efforts, with regulatory agencies at the forefront…
May 5th • 12 mins read