There Is Need To Increase Awareness About Clinical Research That Has Done Good For Patients
The Indian Society for Clinical Research (ISCR), an association of clinical research professionals, has announced the appointment of Dr Chirag Trivedi as its President for the term 2017-19. Dr Trivedi takes over the reins from Suneela Thatte who was President for two terms from 2013-217. He, who holds a doctorate in Pharmacology and has worked across the biopharma industry for over 14 years, brings rich and varied clinical research experience to his role as President of ISCR. As President, he is responsible for spearheading ISCR’s efforts to build awareness of clinical research as a specialty in India and to facilitate its growth in the country, while helping to evolve the highest standards of quality and ethics. He was earlier the co-chair of the Investigator Council of ISCR. In an interaction with BioSpectrum he has shared his views about the future of clinical research in India. Excerpts of the interview
How do you see the future of Indian clinical research?
We have had a lot of changes in the regulation which is making the regulations more robust, transparent and predictable. These changes have helped us to make a more vigorous framework from where we can lead India further for more efficient clinical research. As I said earlier obviously we need to have drugs that will be developed in India and for that we will need to be ready with all statements of the ethic committee, investigators, CROs, Pharma companies and the Regulators. Everybody needs to work together towards this common goal.
How has the change in norms affected clinical trials in India? Has the scenario improved?
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