How to speed up clinical trials (Works in Progress Podcast)
Clinical trials are becoming increasingly expensive despite technological advancements, a trend known as Eroom's law. The podcast explores ways to reform trials to make them more efficient and abundant, including shifting early trials to countries like Australia. Discussions also focus on improving ethics boards to maintain safety while reducing delays.
- ▪Drug development costs are rising despite technological progress.
- ▪Pharma companies are moving early-stage trials to Australia.
- ▪Ethics board processes may be slowing down trials unnecessarily.
- ▪Reforms aim to increase trial efficiency without compromising safety.
- ▪The episode is part of the Works in Progress Podcast, released April 22, 2026.
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APRIL 22EPISODE 3656 MIN How to speed up clinical trials Works in Progress Podcast Play Drug development has never been more expensive, in terms of output per dollar spent. This trend, called Eroom's law, is surprising, considering incredible technological advances.Ben and Saloni talk to Ruxandra Teslo about why this has happened and what can be done about it.How can we reform clinical trials to make them more efficient and abundant? Why are so many pharma companies moving early trials to Australia? What's wrong with ethics boards and how can we fix them without compromising on safety? Episode Webpage Information Show Works in Progress Podcast Channel Works in Progress Published April 22, 2026 at 5:00 AM UTC Length 56 min Episode 36 Rating Clean
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