COVID-19 saw companies target vaccines and therapies to tackle the disease, but the focus is back on non-COVID-19 drugs, particularly on cell and gene therapies and immuno-oncology, says Sanjay Vyas, Parexel's executive vice president, managing director India & global SBU head-clinical trial supplies & logistics.
Parexel Exec Says Non-COVID-19 Drug Discovery Back With A Bang
Block Chain Use Could Aid Trials
Clinical trial initiations in cell and gene therapies and immuno-oncology are seeing a spike as the COVID-19 experience has shown the benefits of beginning research early, Parexel’s executive vice president says. In an interview with Scrip, Sanjay Vyas discusses a range of topics from diversity to the advantages of block chain and growth in China
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