MedSource Archives for Jancarlo Durand

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August 15, 2019

MedSource Is Recognized as a Member of the 2019 Inc. 5000 List for the Fourth Consecutive Year and Seven-Time Honoree

HOUSTON (August 15, 2019) – Houston-based MedSource, an award-winning full-service clinical research organization, has been ranked on Inc. magazine’s annual Inc. 5000 list for the fourth consecutive year. This adds to the company’s hall of fame status as a seven-time honoree. The ranking comes shortly after MedSource receives the 2019 CRO Leadership Awards for outstanding quality […]

July 2, 2019

Idea to Market – delivering clinical trial success in record time

Pregnancy modifies the body and brain in ways scientists are still working to comprehend. Affecting approximately 10 to 20 percent of new mothers in the U.S., Postpartum Depression (PPD) is amental health illness that affects women either in the third trimester or within four weeks of giving birth and can last for months after giving […]

June 18, 2019

MedSource Announces New Leadership Appointments to Biometrics Department

HOUSTON, June 18, 2019 — Houston-based MedSource, an award winning full-service clinical research organization, announced the appointment of Zoran Antonijevic as Head of Biometrics and Susan Hale as Director, Data Management to lead the efforts across biostatistics, statistical programming, data sciences, and data management. The pair will focus on providing strategic input, support, and coordination of data […]

May 31, 2019

At The Source with Lee Adkins for National Cancer Survivors Day 2019

National Cancer Survivors Day is an annual Celebration of Life held in hundreds of communities worldwide, on the first Sunday in June. This day is marked as a celebration for cancer survivors, an inspiration for those recently diagnosed, a means of support for friends and families, and an outreach and awareness effort for the community. On […]

May 28, 2019

MedSource Announces New Vice President, Operations, Accelerating Its Growth and Service Offerings

HOUSTON, May 28, 2019 — Houston-based MedSource, an award winning, full-service clinical research organization, announced the appointment of Scott Hannas as the company’s Vice President, Operations. Hannas will be responsible for continuity in the onsite execution and delivery of work while being a key member of the executive team, building on the Company’s strategic plan. Established to […]

May 21, 2019

MedSource Receives 2019 CRO Leadership Awards for Outstanding Quality and Reliability

HOUSTON, May 21, 2019 /PRNewswire/ — Houston-based MedSource, continues to retain its position as an award winning, full-service clinical research organization (CRO), with the achievement of two 2019 CRO Leadership Awards presented by Life Science Leader and Industry Standard Research (ISR). This marks the second year MedSource has been recognized as a top performer in the categories of quality and reliability. “We are […]

April 11, 2019

World Parkinson’s Day: Keeping the spotlight on past and future drug development, and the importance of Patient and Caregiver Engagement

By: Sondra Simpson, Project Manager, MedSource April 11th is World Parkinson’s Day. This is a day set aside to center public attention on the more than 10 million worldwide who are living with this disease. Each year approximately 60,000 Americans are diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease (PD), and it is estimated that by the year 2020, […]

March 11, 2019

MedSource Launches Staffing Solutions Division Providing Clinical, Technical, and Executive Professionals to Life Science Organizations

HOUSTON (March 11, 2019) – Houston-based MedSource continues to expand with the offering of a new business unit; MedSource Staffing Solutions. With a track record of success spanning over 20 years, the complimentary sourcing division of MedSource will continue the dedication to drug development by providing clinical, technical, and executive professionals to Life Science organizations. MedSource’s […]

February 28, 2019

Rare Disease Day 2019

Did you know that there are more than 7,000 rare diseases known to date? Defined by Congress under the Orphan Drug Act of 1983, the definition of rare disease in the United States is a condition that affects fewer than 200,000 people. In Europe, rare disease is defined as affecting fewer than 1 in 2000 […]

February 4, 2019

World Cancer Day 2019

Cancer may have started the fight, but it’s time we finish it. Every one of us knows of a family member, friend, or colleague who has been affected, or we may have been personally affected by cancer. Our goal at MedSource is bigger than one person, or one even company. Our goal is to help save […]

January 24, 2019

An Overview of Cervical Cancer History for Cervical Cancer Awareness Month

In 2019, approximately 13,170 new cases of invasive cervical cancer will be diagnosed. From these cases, nearly 4,300 women will die from the disease. Once the most common cause of cancer death for American women, cervical cancer now ranks 14th in frequency due to the increased use of the Pap test. Most cases of cervical […]

November 8, 2018

A Personalized Approach: unique strategies and data mining for small biotech companies

Within the highly competitive climate of drug development, a creative, strategic and data-driven clinical development plan is essential for navigating the clinical trial landscape. When attempting to deliver a program quickly and effectively, it can be easy to miss opportunities with limited resources, infrastructure, and technological challenges. It is imperative that a clinical research partner […]

October 25, 2018

MedSource Recognized in Top 15 Private Life Science Companies

Solid growth and expansion for Houston-based CRO furthers drug development for small & mid-sized biotech HOUSTON (October 25, 2018) – The accelerating growth track of Houston-based MedSource was recognized again recently when Biospace named the company as the # 4 fastest growing private life science company in the United States. The Biospace ranking was determined […]

September 26, 2018

5 Facts to Know about Childhood Cancer For Childhood Cancer Awareness Month

Each year, approximately 300,000 new cases of cancer affect children under the age of 19 worldwide. More than 15,000 of these children are located in the United States alone. Despite the statistics, pediatric cancer researchers and doctors continue to face challenges. Only three new drugs have been approved by the FDA specifically developed to treat […]

September 24, 2018

Sophisticated Clinical Trials for Challenging Therapeutic Areas

Clinical trials are a cornerstone in the goal of curing, managing, or even eradicating the illnesses and conditions that millions of people face every day. In this particular trial, outlined in our latest case study, we worked with a very rare and complicated patient population. Due to the complexity and potential complications that patients with […]