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Forum on Drug Discovery, Development, and Translation

The Forum on Drug Discovery, Development, and Translation provides a neutral platform for dialogue and collaboration among thought leaders in government, industry, academia, consortia, foundations, journals, and patient groups. It serves as a hub and a catalyst for new ideas and partnerships, helping participants explore innovative solutions, find common ground, and turn ideas into meaningful action on biopharmaceutical innovation nationally and globally.

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Pharmacy plays a critical role in improving patient outcomes and strengthening health systems. In May 2025, the National Academies convened leaders in pharmacy education, practice, policy, and industry for a two-day workshop to examine how the profession has evolved to meet changing health care dema...

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Publications

Perspectives

It's Time to Harmonize Clinical Trial Site Standards

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Real-World Evidence to Guide the Approval and Use of New Treatments

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Disruptive Innovation and Transformation of the Drug Discovery and Development Enterprise

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FDA and the Media: Lessons from Tysabri about Communication Uncertainty

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Canadian Strategy on Patient-Oriented Research

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Health Research as a Public Good

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Novel Ways to Get Good Trial Data - The UK Experience

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Developing a Clinical Trials Infrastructure in the United States

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Transforming the Economics of Clinical Trials

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Developing a Robust Clinical Trials Workforce

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The Clinical Trials Enterprise in the United States - A Call for Disruptive Innovation

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Aligning Cultural and Financial Incentives for Clinical Trials

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Educating the Workforce for a Transformed Clinical Research Enterprise

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