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Medical and Regulatory Affairs

Premier Research Survey Finds Many Sponsors Ignore Pediatric Requirements for Clinical Trials

The Pediatric Research Equity Act (PREA)—requiring drug makers to test all drugs for safety and efficacy in pediatric populations as well as in adults—was passed in 2003 and updated in 2007. And in Europe, a similar requirement has been in effect since 2007.

Premier Research Helps Fight Childhood Cancer One Cup at a Time

Premier Research’s staff across the United States took part in National Lemonade Days on Friday June 8, 2012. Employees in Austin, Phoenix, Philadelphia, Quincy and Salt Lake City set up lemonade stands at their office locations to raise funds for Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation (ALSF).

Medical and Regulatory Affairs

New Survey Reveals Companies’ Concerns About Too Few Pediatric Patients for Clinical Trials Premier Research’s Survey Also Reveals Confusion About PREA and Its EU Counterpart

A new biopharma survey of 55 biotech and pharmaceutical firms in both the North America and European markets by Premier Research reveals that the biggest problem those companies are facing in complying with pediatric regulations is that there may not be enough children who are both accessible and can meet often stringent study criteria to participate in the required clinical trials.

Consulting

Premier Research Experts Led Pediatric Session at ACRP 2012

Premier Research participated at the ACRP 2012 Global Conference, April 16-18 in Houston, Texas. Dr. Charlene Sanders, M.D., Vice President, Global Regulatory Affairs & Pediatric Strategic Consulting and Angi Robinson, Executive Director, Clinical Trials Management led a session entitled “Successful Pediatric Studies: Key Study Design and Site Selection Considerations.”

Other

Premier Research Names Sean Russell Vice President, Marketing

Premier Research Group announces the appointment of Sean Russell to the position of Vice President, Marketing. In this position, Mr. Russell will have global responsibility for leading and developing global marketing at Premier Research.

Clinical Research: Phase 1 - Phase 4

Premier Research Names Etienne Drouet Executive Director, Oncology Europe

Premier Research Group announces the appointment of Etienne Drouet to the position of Executive Director, Oncology Europe. In this position, Mr. Drouet will play a leading role in the operations, strategic planning and corporate development of Premier Research’s growing portfolio of oncology business.