March 12, 2009

the threat to clinical trials

Speakers:
Professor Rory Collins, Professor of Medicine and Epidemiology, University of Oxford
Professor Richard Sullivan, Professor, London School of Economics
Professor John Bell, Professor, President of the Academy of Medical Sciences
Professor Kent Woods, Chief Executive, MHRA

Four of the UK’s leading scientists briefed journalists about their concerns of the implementation of the European directive on clinical trials that has led to serious delays and added millions of pounds to the costs, crippling many trials and forcing industry to conduct trials overseas.