Research design

Preclinical randomised controlled trials could tackle high attrition rates in drug development

Researchers have come up with a potential solution to the problem of experimental drugs failing in clinical trials, despite promising results from preclinical, animal studies.…

David Sackett (1934–2015)

Sackett’s tendency to question conventional therapeutic wisdom made him unpopular among some colleagues, but he leaves behind the important legacy of evidence-based medicine.…

How to prepare a proposal for pharmacy research

A research proposal is often necessary to secure the required funding or resources. Cathy Geeson explains what to consider when putting a proposal together.…

Research gets clever with smartphone apps

New technologies to facilitate healthcare research must be embraced, with a healthy dose of scepticism.…

ResearchKit: a clever tool to gather clinical data

New software from Apple makes it easy for iPhone users to contribute to medical research but scientists warn there may be pitfalls.…

Clinical research: Regulatory uncertainty hits drug trials in India

An avalanche of reforms to rules governing the conduct of clinical trials in India has led to an exodus of drug companies and research organisations.…

Learn about dosage form design

‘Design and manufacture of pharmaceutical tablets’, by Reynir Eyjolfsson.…

Stratified medicine is changing our concept of disease

Understanding the different molecular pathways behind a disease will help doctors to manage it.…

Involve the public in service design

Before embarking on the development of new services, pharmacists should be asking patients and the public for their input.…

New NHS research internships open to pharmacists

Pharmacists can apply for government funding to enrol in an internship scheme aimed at developing their research skills from autumn 2014.…