A global proposal to boost clinical trial quality; Mark Cuban's company builds a 'parallel' drug supply chain

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STAT+: In the wake of Covid, a World Health Assembly proposal would bolster quality of clinical trials By Ed Silverman Molly Ferguson for STAT Ahead of a World Health Assembly meeting, the U.K. is circulating a resolution that outlines goals to improve the quality of clinical trials. Read More STAT+: Mark Cuban's company is building a 'parallel supply chain' for prescription drugs By Rachel Cohrs Adobe Mark Cuban’s generic drug company has had to grapple with which parts of the supply chain to develop themselves. Read More STAT+: Up and down the ladder: The latest comings and goings By Ed Silverman Alex Hogan/STAT From new hires to departures, promotions, and transfers, here are the latest comings and goings in the pharmaceutical industry. Read More Sponsor content by STAT Color Code Podcast "Color Code" Podcast: STAT's podcast raising the alarm on racial inequities in American health care In this eight-episode podcast, award-winning journalist and host Nicholas St. Fleur weaves together stories and experiences of physicians, patients, historians, and other experts to illuminate the history of racism in the health care system and how it has — and continues to — impact people of color and underserved communities. Add "Color Code" to your STAT podcasts listening list and stream each episode on your preferred platform. Listen now. Opinion: Narrowing the vaccine gap as boosters begin for people over 50 By Rebecca Weintraub and Benjy Renton and David C. Grabowski Mario Tama/Getty Images Among those over 50, 15% aren't fully vaccinated and 50% haven't received a booster. Protecting those at greatest risk requires more funding. Read More Friday, April 1, 2022       1 Exchange Pl, Suite 201, Boston, MA 02109 ©2022, All Rights Reserved. I no longer wish to receive STAT emails Update Email Preferences | Contact Us | View In Browser