Newsletter | September 8, 2025

09.08.25 -- What Life Sciences Companies Can Learn From BMW And Volkswagen

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At the Festival of Opportunity, we’re asking bold questions. Matthew Griffin, Futurist in Chief at the 311 Institute, opens with a look at how AI, IoT, and synthetic data are reshaping trials. Our largest-ever Regulatory Townhall welcomes regulators from six countries to explore global data governance. We close with Dr. Sara Brenner, Principal Deputy Commissioner at the US FDA, reflecting on COVID-19-era innovation and its lasting impact. Explore the #SCDM25 program.

FEATURED ARTICLE

What Life Sciences Companies Can Learn From BMW And Volkswagen

Life sciences companies can look to the automotive industry for ideas about collaborating with patients to co-create new products, write Noël Theodosiou and Patrick O. Gee.

INDUSTRY INSIGHTS

Navigating Global Health Policy In A Time Of Disruption

The healthcare industries in the U.S. and EU are undergoing significant regulatory and legislative changes. Learn how to better position yourself to navigate this complex environment.

The Tax Reporting Threshold Just Went From $600 To $2K — What To Know

Explore the implications of the newly enacted "One Big Beautiful Bill" and how it will alleviate the administrative burdens faced by clinical research stakeholders and benefit low-income patients.

Key Criteria For Choosing The Right Phase 1 CRO

Phase 1 clinical trials are a pivotal step in developing new therapies. These early-stage studies are crucial for assessing the safety, tolerability, pharmacokinetics, and pharmacodynamics of new drugs.

The Transformative Power Of Visualization In Clinical Science

Review the critical role of data visualization in clinical research and address the challenges of interpreting fragmented raw data to derive actionable insights that enhance patient outcomes.

Navigating The Confluence Of AI And Community-Based Trials

While artificial intelligence (AI) offers flexible and tailored options for trial participation in a hybrid trial, it is also important to consider whether its use can create barriers.

A Holistic Approach To Process Scale-Up

See a concept designed to optimize both upstream and downstream processes. Find impressive scale-up results achieved from bench-top bioreactor systems to the 200L mammalian single-use stirred tank reactor.

Coriolis Pharma Launches At Spark Life Sciences In Morrisville

Coriolis Pharma is investing $10.8M in Morrisville, NC, to create 50 jobs and launch U.S. operations at Spark Life Sciences with advanced lab space for biologics development and manufacturing.