23 Dec2013

University opens city’s first clinical trial centre

Chinese University’s clinical trial centre at the Prince of Wales Hospital in Sha Tin has 36 beds, 24-hour monitoring, a staff of 17, and a recreation room. Photo: Sam Tsang

The city’s first dedicated drug trial centre opened yesterday to help bring new medicine to market quicker and turn Hong Kong into a regional pharmaceutical hub.

Chinese University has set up the Phase 1 Clinical Trial Centre at the Prince of Wales Hospital in Sha Tin to develop drugs for diseases which are prevalent in Asia, such as diabetes, viral hepatitis and certain cancers.

20 Dec2013

What Lies Ahead for 2013?

Posted in Articles, News, World

DIA’s first annual What Lies Ahead? report, provides expert insight into the year ahead for pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, and the product development of medical devices.

With thought leaders from industry and academia asked to choose the trends they foresee shaping the world of medical product development in 2013 most agreed that the number one trend for this year will be “new models of innovation.” Based on the report, it is highly anticipated that industry will focus on collaboration and partnerships which are becoming the new norm for therapeutic research and development as companies look to capitalize on innovations outside their own walls. The report points to shrinking industry R&D budgets as being a motivator for such partnerships. The desire to reduce the time to market for urgently needed medicines and to avoid needlessly exposing patients to previously failed approaches were highlighted as strong motivators as well.

University opens city’s first clinical trial centre

What Lies Ahead for 2013?

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