Today in the city

Is it worth moving from a site to a CRO for the money?

This is a real question that most of us do not ask about but are always excited to jump before we know what the rules actually require.

A coordinator just resigned mid-study. What are the first three things you do?

Get the source and the drug log under someone's name today. Update the delegation log. Call the CRA before they hear it from someone else and agree a handover visit within two weeks. Everything else can wait a day.

When must a trial be registered and results posted on ClinicalTrials.gov?

ClinicalTrials.gov publishes the registration and results reporting requirements under US law on its policy page.

FDA

Navigating the FDA Bayesian Draft Guidance: Design, Analysis, and Review Considerations - 10/14/2026

FDA

Advancing Generic Drug Development: Leveraging Model-Integrated Evidence (MIE) in the Development & Approval of Generic Drugs - 08/27/2026

FDA

Advancing Generic Drug Development: Modernizing Bioequivalence Approaches for Topical & Transdermal Products - 09/10/2026

New to Canada, trained as a physician. Where does clinical research start for me?

New to the country

What do hiring managers want to see from an internationally trained physician applying for a CRA or CRC role?

Internationally trained physicians

Six years as a CRC. What does the first year as a CRA actually feel like?

Changing functions