A strategic memorandum of understanding (MOU) has been signed between Premier Research and the Centre of Innovation in Healthcare (CIH), part of the leading academic institution National University Health System (NUHS) in Singapore. CIH is a one-stop hub that facilitates the clinical adoption of health innovations for maximum benefit to patients and the population. Through test-bedding,Read more

Premier Research is sponsoring the Orphan & Rare Disease session track at this year’s BIO International Convention, June 3-6 in Philadelphia. Our own Angi Robinson, vice president for clinical development services in rare diseases and pediatrics, will participate in the panel discussion Rare Finds: Innovative Clinical Trial Design for Rare and Orphan Diseases on JuneRead more

DURHAM, N.C., May 3, 2019 — Two of our top experts, Joanne Emmett, Vice President of Clinical Development Services for Medical Device and Diagnostics, and Jasmina Jankicevic, MD, MSc, CCRP, Dermatologist, Executive Director, Medical Affairs, will participate in three sessions at the MAGI 2019 East Clinical Research Conference in Boston. Emmett, head of medical devices,Read more

DURHAM, N.C., April 25, 2019 — Premier Research will moderate a panel on cell-based therapies on Tuesday, April 30, at the Clinical Operations in Oncology Trials West Coast meeting in Burlingame, Calif. Colin Hayward, the company’s chief medical officer, will lead a discussion about how researchers are overcoming the challenges inherent in creating cell-based cancerRead more

DURHAM, N.C., March 25, 2019 — Premier Research’s head of patient engagement will discuss a patient-centered look at drug development at the World Orphan Drug Congress (WODC) USA in Oxon Hill, Maryland. Juliet Moritz, Premier Research’s newly appointed vice president of patient and stakeholder engagement (PASE), will present From the End to the Beginning: A Patient-CentricRead more

DURHAM, N.C., March 19, 2019 — Chimeric antigen receptor (CAR) T-cell therapy shows enormous potential for treating many forms of cancer, including lymphoma, acute myeloid leukemia, and myelodysplastic syndromes. Oncology experts Brian Marks, BSc, DC, Senior Director and Ashley Jones, MSc, Project Lead will discuss these emerging therapies and their potential to unleash the body’s defensesRead more

DURHAM, N.C., March 8, 2019 — Premier Research has added key expertise to its global CRO operations by naming three new medical device and diagnostics specialists. Joining Premier Research are Vicki Gashwiler as executive director of clinical development services, medical device and diagnostics; and Sundeep Shrivastava as executive director of clinical development services, medical deviceRead more

DURHAM, N.C., February 28, 2019 — As part of its commitment to supporting the patient advocacy community and as a kickoff to Rare Disease Day on February 28 and March as Rare Disease Month at the company, Premier Research is announcing both a new scholarship for rare disease patient advocates in partnership with Professional PatientRead more

DURHAM, N.C., February 26, 2019 — The European Union’s new Medical Device Regulation will mean a lot of changes for device makers when it takes effect in May 2020. Now’s the time to prepare, and Premier Research will discuss how at a live webinar on Tuesday, March 12. Topics will include: When device makers needRead more

DURHAM, N.C., February 5, 2019 — Premier Research has named contract research organization (CRO) industry and military veteran Dr. Mike Wilkinson as its new Chief Operating Officer. Dr. Wilkinson brings a diverse background of industry and public service to his role of overseeing the company’s day-to-day operations and advancing its mission to support the world’sRead more

DURHAM, N.C., November 2, 2018 — Premier Research’s Chief Medical Officer will discuss bridging the regulatory engagement gap from pre-clinical to first patient in at Outsourcing in Clinical Trials New England, November 6, in Boston. Dr. Colin Hayward will address strategic and practical considerations for engaging with regulatory bodies on the opening day of the annualRead more

DURHAM, N.C., October 30, 2018 — Angi Robinson, Executive Director for Rare Disease and Pediatrics at Premier Research, will discuss clinical development strategies for genetic rare disease research November 7 at the World Orphan Drug Congress in Barcelona. Ms. Robinson’s presentation, starting at 2:20 p.m., will examine management of confirmatory testing and specialty labs, theRead more