Clinical Trials Administrator Archives – December 1, 2004
December 1, 2004
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Improve public knowledge and trust through communication
In these days of negative headlines about research and the pharmaceutical industry, its essential that clinical trials offices, IRBs, and research institutions join together to improve public education and trust about how research is conducted and the benefits it brings to society, several experts say. -
Strategies for educating public about research
Clinical trials offices shouldnt leave the public education work to IRBs and investigators. Theres room for everyone to get involved, according to leaders of groups that assist in communication between the research community and the public. -
Improving communication between researchers, IRBs
If there was one thing that most people in the research industry can agree upon, its that communication channels between each part of the industry need to be improved. -
Brush up on the IRB submission process
Clinical trials staff and investigators could easily improve the IRB submission process by maintaining a good relationship with the IRB office and members, according to research education specialist. -
Avoid audit trouble by improving processes
Investigators sometimes will rely on the old and less detailed way of handling expenses during a clinical trial, so it might be up to the clinical trials staff to make certain everything is done correctly and documented to avoid audit red marks. -
Budgeting trouble? Try a budget template
One of the more challenging tasks for investigators and clinical trials offices involves developing an accurate budget that captures all that is needed.