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Health Care Professional – A general term for physicians, nurses, pharmacists, and other licensed clinical practitioners.
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- Expanded Access & Managed Access Programs
- Fellowships & Memberships
- Medical Education
- Research Programs
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Therapeutic Area – A defined medical domain or disease category (e.g., oncology, neurology) often used to organize Medical Affairs teams.
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- Expanded Access & Managed Access Programs
- Fellowships & Memberships
- Medical Education
- Research Programs
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Institutional Review Board – A committee that reviews and monitors research involving human subjects to ensure it is ethical and safeguards participants’ rights and welfare.
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- Expanded Access & Managed Access Programs
- Research Programs
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A Contract Research Organization CRO is a company that provides clinical trial management services for the pharmaceutical, biotech, and medical device industries.
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- Expanded Access & Managed Access Programs
- Research Programs
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Early Access Program/Expanded Access Program – A program that allows patients to access investigational therapies prior to full regulatory approval.
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Managed Access Program – Similar to EAP, typically referring to region-specific or structured access frameworks.
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Nonprofit Organization – An external entity eligible to apply for grants or sponsorships, often involved in education or advocacy.
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- Fellowships & Memberships
- Medical Education
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Academic Research Organizations are used broadly within the clinical and drug development industries, primarily referring to an academic and/or nonprofit institution that performs one or more functions in the conduct of clinical trials
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- Fellowships & Memberships
- Research Programs
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Request for Proposal – A formal document used to invite applications or submissions for funding or collaboration.
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- Medical Education
- Research Programs
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Medical Education – A broad term encompassing both CME and IME programs.
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Continuing Medical Education – Accredited education programs provided to healthcare professionals to support lifelong learning.
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Independent Medical Education – Educational programs funded by industry but developed independently of commercial influence.
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Letter of Inquiry/Letter of Intent – A preliminary submission often used to express interest in submitting a full proposal.
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Principal Investigator – The lead researcher responsible for the conduct and oversight of a clinical or scientific study.
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Investigator-Sponsored Research – Research initiated and conducted by an external investigator, often supported by funding or product.
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Investigator-Sponsored Study – Another term used interchangeably with ISR.
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Investigator-Initiated Trials – A variation of ISR, often used in clinical research contexts.
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Investigator-Initiated Study – Another variation of IIT, referring to externally led research that is supported—but not controlled.
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Investigator-Initiated Research – Research studies initiated and managed by external investigators (usually physicians or academics), not by the pharmaceutical or biotech company providing support.
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