Oncology: Beyond Biomarkers – The New Frontier in Cancer Trials
Oncology remains the most dynamic and fastest-growing therapeutic area in clinical research. Nearly 40% of all clinical trials initiated in recent years have targeted oncology, and the global oncology drug pipeline now exceeds 5,000 compounds under investigation[1]. According to GMI, the global oncology market was estimated at US $320.3 billion in 2024 and is expected […]
The Role of Patient Organizations in Rare Disease Trials
In rare disease studies, enrollment is not simply a logistical hurdle — it’s a human endeavor. Behind every data point is a patient who has often spent years searching for answers, navigating misdiagnoses, or managing life with limited treatment options. In this context, successful recruitment and retention requires more than protocol alignment — it demands […]
Rescue Studies: CRO Changeovers That Work
Too often, sponsors facing enrollment challenges in specific regions are forced into a false choice: accept the delay or close the country. But there’s a better path. Confidence Pharmaceutical Research helps sponsors preserve their global footprint by replacing underperforming CROs or site networks with focused, region-specific solutions—reviving enrollment without sacrificing time or geography. Switching to […]
Emerging Biotech Hubs: What They Mean for Service Providers and Clinical Research Operations
The landscape of biotech innovation is no longer confined to traditional strongholds like Boston, San Diego, or Basel. While these regions continue to lead in research and investment, a wave of emerging biotech hubs is reshaping the geography of life sciences. Powered by government incentives, academic partnerships, and regional development goals, new biotech ecosystems are […]
Scarcity Breeds Strategy: How Biotech Companies Are Navigating the 2024–2025 Funding Crunch
The past two years have been a sobering period for the biotechnology industry. After the record-breaking highs of 2020 and 2021, the market has shifted dramatically. Investor sentiment has cooled, initial public offering (IPO) windows remain narrow, and early-stage fundraising has become markedly more difficult. In this new landscape, survival often depends not on who […]