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Successful Clinical Operations In Oncology Trials Europe

Cancer is a leading cause of death globally, but the more we understand about this complex group of diseases, the more opportunities we have to target it with new therapies. Running an oncology clinical trial can be challenging; here are three tips to help you succeed.

Orphan Indications: Exploring Siron Clinical’s Specialized Therapeutic Expertise

According to the European Medicines Agency (EMA), about 30 million people in the EU suffer from a rare disease. Since Siron Clinical was founded over 20 years ago, we have been involved in clinical studies with rare diseases.

How to Maintain Quality and Compliance with FSPs – 3 Top Tips from Siron Clinical

The increasingly popular Functional Service Provider (FSP) model in clinical research can offer sponsors like biotech and pharma companies flexibility at a lower cost compared to full-service. But what does this mean for compliance? And how can you use FSP to boost quality? We address these questions in this blog post.

Clinical Trial Support – 5 Reasons Why You Don’t Have To Do Everything Yourself

Clinical trials are complex, which means they involve a lot of work and require a range of skills and experience. It can be daunting when you start planning a clinical trial – how will you manage everything that’s needed, especially if you have a small team?

Medical devices in clinical trials can be challenging – here’s what to expect

Medical devices are vital for diagnosing, treating and monitoring diseases, saving lives and keeping us alive. There are about 2 million medical devices on the market today, in more than 7,000 categories. Each of them underwent a journey from innovation through clinical trials to the market. Here we look at medical devices, the challenges you can face with a trial and how to overcome them.

Five Factors to Consider for Your Cardiovascular Clinical Trial

Cardiovascular clinical trials are essential in developing interventions like treatments and medical devices for a wide range of cardiovascular diseases. The sheer size and complexity of cardiovascular clinical trials is just one of the factors that make this...

Clinical Trial Quality Assurance – Why It’s Important and How to Do It

Quality assurance is a critical element of a clinical trial, as it ensures the safety of the participants, as well as the reliability and integrity of the documentation and data, and therefore the validity of your results. But what does it entail, when should it happen, and how can you get it right? We share our insights.

3 Ways to Maximize the Benefits of FSP in Biotech

Functional Service Provider (FSP) models can offer biotech and pharma companies more flexibility in the support they get from a CRO while putting them in control. But is it the right choice for your trial? And how can you get the most out of this approach? This blog post explores FSP and its benefits for clinical research.

Siron Clinical Attends SCOPE Europe 2024: Shaping the Future of Clinical Operations

SCOPE Europe offers an unparalleled opportunity to engage with thought leaders, explore cutting-edge technologies, and network with industry experts. Over the course of two days, attendees will participate in keynote sessions, interactive breakouts, and panel discussions, all while gaining insights into the latest trends in digital and hybrid trials.

How Artificial Intelligence Can Support Your Clinical Trial

Artificial intelligence (AI) promises efficiency, accuracy, and cost savings, but what can it actually deliver when it comes to clinical trials? Whether you’re in the design process of your clinical trial, working on regulatory submissions, recruiting participants, or collecting and analyzing data, there may be AI tools to help.

What Is a CRO And How Can They Help You?

A clinical trial involves complex overlapping processes, many of which require specialized expertise and experience. So how can you run a clinical trial successfully if you don’t have the expertise in-house? That’s where a CRO comes in.

Behind The Scenes At Siron Clinical

Behind The Scenes At Siron Clinical

When Jan Balemans, Founder and CEO of Siron Clinical, started the company in 2000, he was the first member of an expert team that would grow steadily over the next two decades. Today, 12 people work in various roles, all contributing to our goal: guiding the medical breakthroughs that better the lives of tomorrow.

5 Clinical Trial Whitepapers (and Other Things) You Should Read

There is a plethora of information available online about clinical trials, from the basics and fundamentals to glimpses of the future. When you’re overwhelmed by whitepapers, where do you begin? Here are five things we recommend you read – whitepapers, reports, articles and books – to give you new perspectives of the clinical research you work on.

Preparing for Better Times

The pandemic has had a big impact on businesses everywhere, and economies will take time to recover. With a positive outlook for the coming year, we are getting ready for trials to restart and business to accelerate; that includes making sure the Siron Clinical team is complete.

Why Run a Clinical Trial?

The clinical trial process is arduous, strict and highly regulated. This is a result of hundreds of years of improvement and evolution. It’s also the reason clinical trials are so valuable in the world of medical research today.

What Spells Success for Clinical Trials in Europe?

Clinical trials are unique, each with their own protocol, parameters, participants and therapeutic areas. They can differ greatly, covering a range of treatment and study types, and subject to different local regulations and cultural factors. So how do you know what defines success?

After the Pandemic: How to Start Preparing Your Clinical Trials for What Comes Next

As the COVID-19 pandemic continues, day after day we are inundated with information. For the CRO industry, the message is that measures are in place and everything is under control; remote meeting and monitoring capabilities are keeping trials ticking over. This is true, but it’s only part of the story. In reality, remote monitoring is limited, as CRAs do not have access to source documents.

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As an international contract research organization (CRO), we offer unparalleled knowledge, support, guidance, and experienced clinical research professionals to the biotechnology, life science, and medical device industries. We are committed to leading the development of new and advanced treatments by offering a range of CRO clinical trial services, from Customizable FSP to full-service.

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