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 21^st • 8 mins read

Audit of Data Sharing by Pharmaceutical Companies for Anticancer Medicines Approved by the US Food and Drug Administration

IPD sharing, clinical trial transparency, FDA anticancer approvals, oncology trials, data accessibility, pharmaceutical industry

The study examines the eligibility for individual participant data (IPD) sharing from clinical trials that supported the FDA approval of anticancer medicines over the past 10 years. Of the 304 trials analyzed, 136 (45%) were eligible for IPD sharing, while 168 (55%) were not. IPD sharing rates v…

Jul 28^th • 20 mins read

The Great Resignation is Now The Great Hesitation

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Over the last few years, the employment market has moved through dramatic swings. In 2021 and 2022, millions of professionals left their roles in what became known as The Great Resignation. Jobs were abundant, companies were aggressively hiring, and the perceived level of risk was low. If a new role…

Nov 19^th • 5 mins read

MSL Hiring and Recruitment: 5 Ways to Support Diversity and Inclusion

Medical Science Liaison hiring, diversity and inclusion recruitment, diverse interview panel, employee referral program, diversity sourcing strategies

While the COVID-19 pandemic wreaked havoc on many industries, Medical Science Liaison hiring was steady throughout 2020 and continues to remain strong in 2021. The one change in hiring that has become evident is the increase in recruitment practices that support diversity and inclusion. While we may…

May 19^th • 2 mins read