The fields of rare diseases research and orphan products development continue to expand with more products in research and development status. In recent years, the role of the patient advocacy groups has evolved into a research partner with the academic research community and the bio-pharmaceutical industry. Unique approaches to research and development require epidemiological data not previously available to assist in protocol study design and patient recruitment for clinical trials required by regulatory agencies prior to approval for access by patents and practicing physicians.

Product Details Series: Advances in Experimental Medicine and Biology (Book 1031) Digital eBook: 667 pages Publisher: Springer; 2nd ed. 2017 edition (December 7, 2017) Language: English