CMAJ article describes “positive results” with streamlined ethics review process in Ontario
A Canadian Medical Association Journal (CMAJ) article says the new streamlined research ethics review process in Ontario is “already showing positive results.” The news article posted online on Nov. 30, says both Ontario and Quebec “have made strides this year to increase the efficiency of multisite clinical trials” by streamlining research ethics review. “Clinical Trials […]
CTO’s work highlighted in Biotechnology Focus Magazine
The latest issue of Biotechnology Focus provides a detailed update on the work that Clinical Trials Ontario (CTO) is doing to enhance the clinical trial environment in Ontario and Canada. CTO figures prominently in the article, “The Evolving Clinical Trial Landscape in Canada-An Update,” written by Diane Gajewczyk. “A quick pulse check of the Canadian […]
New CTO Board member brings patient perspective
Clinical Trials Ontario (CTO) is pleased to announce the appointment of Tina Ceroni to its Board of Directors, where she will represent the patient perspective. “Ms. Ceroni brings extensive first-hand experience, both as a patient and clinical trial participant, to this new and important Board position,” said Susan Marlin, President and CEO, CTO. “Her insights […]
Take a look at CTO’s latest Annual Report, released today
It’s been a landmark year for the clinical trials community and Clinical Trials Ontario (CTO) with the launch of a new ‘streamlined’ approach to research ethics review for multi-centre research in Ontario.
CTO’s 2014-15 Annual Report describes the roll out of the CTO Streamlined Research Ethics Review System and the benefits it brings to everyone involved in clinical trials.
Cross-border partnership launched to support conduct of global clinical research
Clinical Trials Ontario (CTO) and the U.S.-based Alliance for Clinical Research Excellence and Safety (ACRES) have launched a strategic alliance focused on the efficient, safe and ethical conduct of global clinical trials. The signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the two organizations was announced yesterday at the 15th Pharma & Clinical Trials in […]
CTO Streamlined System featured in Ontario’s 2015 Burden Reduction Report
A streamlined system for research ethics review, launched by Clinical Trials Ontario (CTO) in 2015, is one of the initiatives highlighted in a new report on the Government of Ontario’s burden reduction activities. The Building a Better Business Climate for Ontario: 2015 Burden Reduction Report features 28 initiatives across government that are “modernizing services and making it […]