ARTICLES BY KAMILA NOVAK

• A Firsthand Experience In Africa — Sub-Sahara Has A Lot To Offer

  12/6/2022

  In “Better Than Expected — A Firsthand Experience In Africa,” Kamila Novak shared her positive impressions from visiting medical research centers in sub-Saharan Africa. However, the picture would not be complete without talking about the continent’s personal safety and professional security, regulatory landscape, and ongoing socioeconomic challenges.

• Should We Pay Patients In Clinical Trials For Their Time?

  9/29/2022

  Many countries don't reimburse clinical trial patients for their time and inconvenience. Is it ethical to pay them or not? This article looks at the perspectives of some of the major regulatory authorities. Can we find common ground? What actions can we take as members of industry?

• A 4-Step Strategy For Small Sponsors To Select The Right CRO

  8/31/2022

  Selecting the right CRO to conduct our clinical study is not a difficult task, right? It's a bit more complicated than choosing a one-stop shop. You need to ask yourself questions such as: "What are our needs and requirements?", "How many providers and vendors do we want to engage?", and more.

• Should We Build Or Break Skill Silos In Clinical Trials?

  1/25/2022

  We tend to forget to talk about the knowledge and skill silos in clinical trials that we have built over the years. This article describes how the industry got to where we are with narrow specialization and recommends 5 strategies to break skill silos.