CWWeekly March 3rd 2008 Issue

Top News

Aris Global Boosts CTMS Offerings

Aris Global has made another big move into the clinical trials management system (CTMS) space with the launch of two new products, agClinical and agClinical NW. The products were unveiled at the 2008 Clinical Trials Congress last week in Orlando, Fla. Aris has a well-known suite of adverse drug event reporting and regulatory software.

PharmaNet 2008 Outlook Cut Amid Strong CRO Growth

Contract research organizations (CROs) had a great run in the past year, but PharmaNet Development Group’s weak guidance for 2008, issued on Feb. 28, sent its shares tumbling more than 30%. That raises concerns about a possible pullback for the clinical trials industry following a strong year.

Other breaking news... 

• D. Anderson opens new UK office...
• SCRI adds The Frist Clinic to partner network...

Company Profile: An interview with Scott Singer, president and chief executive officer, Effective Research

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