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    HIV Market: Stability in Motion

    By Denise Myshko In response to several challenges, the focus of biotech and pharmaceutical development in HIV has shifted to novel classes. HIV is a retrovirus that is constantly adapting and evolving. Rates of drug-related resistance are on the rise and not all antiretroviral agents work for al...

    By Denise Myshko • Jan. 2, 2008
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    On the Calendar

    Industry Events September 2007 On the Calendar September 16-18 3rd Annual Growth Innovation and Leadership 2007 Hyatt Regency Monterey, Monterey, Calif. For more information, contact Melina Trevino, Frost & Sullivan, at 210-247-2440, e-mail [email protected], or visit frost.com. Septem...

    By PharmaVoice Team • Jan. 2, 2008
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    Artificial intelligence & machine learning

    After years of excited buzz around the potential of artificial intelligence and machine learning, pharma has begun to realize the true implications and potential value of these technologies.

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    E-Media

    PharmaLinx Launches Industry Web Portal Professionals who operate in the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and medical-device sectors, as well as those who provide services and tools to the industry, now have a single source to find targeted information related to their fields. The new portal, Acces...

    By PharmaVoice Team • Jan. 2, 2008
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    DIA 2007 -- Annual Conference

    DIA Addresses extreme topics The 43rd Annual Meeting of the Drug Information Association DIA 2007 — Annual Conference The Drug Information Association’s 43rd annual meeting featured 450 sessions and more than 1,000 speakers. Industry Thought Leaders Raise their VOICE at DIA Podcasts BBK Worldwide...

    By PharmaVoice Team • Jan. 2, 2008
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    7 Rules for New War Games

    Stan Bernard of Bernard Associates says practicing competitive simulations is a better approach than war games because simulations address more of the challenges that companies face. Traditionally, businesses have engaged in war games, in which marketing groups or brand teams compete by dividing ...

    By PharmaVoice Team • Jan. 2, 2008
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    A Born Leader -- Ethan Leder

    By Kim Ribbink Ethan Leder has made a career out of establishing companies in niche markets. Now he is applying the skills he’s learned to evidence-based solutions specialist United BioSource Corp. With an entrepreneurial spirit and intense work ethic, Ethan D. Leder has made a career out of esta...

    By Kim Ribbink • Jan. 2, 2008
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    Letter from the Editor

    The pharmaceutical industry can no longer afford to be off-message — not even just once — in an exceedingly competitive marketplace. Silo busting continues to be a resounding theme in all areas of the industry, it’s a way to improve business processes, increase efficiencies, and stay on message. ...

    By Taren Grom • Jan. 2, 2008
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    Last Word

    Throughout his career, Joseph Bolen, Ph.D., has been involved in unraveling the mysteries of drug discovery. Now in his positions as Senior VP of Research and Drug Discovery, a role in which he heads all biological research and related functions as well as all drug-discovery functions, and as Chi...

    By PharmaVoice Team • Jan. 2, 2008
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    Strengthening the Value of Live CME: Cutting-Edge Strategies to Engage Learners and Extend Reach

    VIEW on Medical Education August 2007 Strengthening the Value of Live CME: Cutting-Edge Strategies to Engage Learners and Extend Reach Sarah Mooney, Director, Strategic Planning & Development Innovia Education Institute LLC In 2006, more than 2 million physicians and healthcare pr...

    By PharmaVoice Team • Jan. 2, 2008
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    Cover

    PharmaVOICE 100 of the Most Inspiring People July/August 2007 Download PDF

    By PharmaVoice Team • Jan. 2, 2008
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    No Crystal Ball Required: The Future of CME Is Already Here

    No Crystal Ball Required: The Future of CME Is Already Here August 2007 VIEW on Medical Education E-CME Niki Oquist, M.D., FAAP, Senior VP, Medical Affairs Advances in technology are changing the way groups and individuals communicate with and amongst one another, and CME providers must embr...

    By PharmaVoice Team • Jan. 2, 2008
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    Making Partnerships Work for Your Educational Programs

    Making Partnerships Work for Your Educational Programs VIEW on Medical Education August 2007 Susan Grady, Chief Medical Director Haleh Kadkhoda, VP of Educational Programs Making the decision to collaborate on an educational initiative is not an easy one. Broach the subject with your team...

    By PharmaVoice Team • Jan. 2, 2008
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    Letter from the Editor

    Old School, New School Taren Grom We look forward to discussing the latest industry trends at the Annual Conference on CME Provider/Industry Collaboration, Oct. 17-19. Please stop by to say hello. Letter from the Editor VIEW on Medical Education August 2007 In September 2006, ...

    By PharmaVoice Team • Jan. 2, 2008
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    Table of Contents

    Letter from the Editor The Forum Medical Education: The State of CME — Continuing medical education could be argued to be one of the most ever-changing fundamentals in the healthcare industry today. Ensuring that CME remains in compliance with the latest guidelines and technologies is an ongoing ...

    By PharmaVoice Team • Jan. 2, 2008
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    Emerging Psychographic Segmentation Strategies for Developing Customized Professional Education

    Emerging Psychographic Segmentation Strategies for Developing Customized Professional Education David St. Peter, M.D. President VIEW on Medical Education August 2007 Why Customization Is Important Physicians are people too, and just like everyone else, they have innate differences th...

    By PharmaVoice Team • Jan. 2, 2008
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    A Process Map for Maximizing the Impact of Promotional Medical Education

    A Process Map for Maximizing the Impact of Promotional Medical Education Neil Matheson CEO Axis Healthcare Communications LLC CME Planning The goal of all medical education programs is to improve patient care. This goal can be achieved if the participants in the program recognize and...

    By PharmaVoice Team • Jan. 2, 2008
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    The True Value of Educational Outcomes Measurement

    VIEW on Medical Education August 2007 The True Value of Educational Outcomes Measurement Sherri Foster, Senior VP and General Manager Outcomes measurement has become the buzzword in continuing medical education (CME) over the past few years. It comes amid growing recognition among stak...

    By PharmaVoice Team • Jan. 2, 2008
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    Talent Pool

    Pharma POOL Dr. Zhi Hong GSK Appoints Head, Infectious-Diseases Research Center Healthcare company GlaxoSmithKline, Philadelphia, has appointed Zhi Hong, Ph.D., to lead a newly organized research unit dedicated to discovering therapies for infectious diseases. Dr. Hong heads the Infectious Diseas...

    By PharmaVoice Team • Jan. 2, 2008
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    The Commanders & Chiefs

    These champions of industry demonstrate their commitment to their employees, their companies, and their communities by setting high personal and corporate standards. Mehmood Khan, M.D. Mehmood Khan, M.D.’s favorite quote is from Michelangelo: Ancora Imparo, which translates into “I am still learn...

    By PharmaVoice Team • Jan. 2, 2008
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    What's New

    New Healthcare-related Products, Services, and Companies TGaS Advisors Offers Collaborative Benchmarking Services for Pharmaceutical Companies Pharmastance operational resource lets companies learn where they stand. TGaS Advisors has launched the Pharmastance family of benchmarks. These collabora...

    By PharmaVoice Team • Jan. 2, 2008
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    Strategic Patient Adherence Awards

    The SPA Awards cosponsored by CBI and PharmaVOICE were presented at the 6th Annual Forum on Patient Compliance, Adherence and Persistency. 6th annual Forum on patient compliance, adherence and persistency Informative presentations, executive thought leadership, and a prestigious awards ceremony p...

    By PharmaVoice Team • Jan. 2, 2008
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    On the Calendar

    On the Calendar June 2007 June 17-21 DIA 43rd Annual Meeting Georgia World Congress Center, Atlanta PharmaVOICE is exhibiting at this event. For more information, contact Drug Information Association at 215-442-6100, e-mail [email protected], or visit diahome.org. June 18-19 3rd Annual Medical Devi...

    By PharmaVoice Team • Jan. 2, 2008
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    Raise Your Voice -- Letters

    Project Teams Can Benefit from Better Data The one thing we see more than anything else, regardless of company size, is a lack of trustworthy data. — Karen Briegs, Director, 3C Company Embracing Business Intelligence It was so interesting to read the thoughts of the various project managers on th...

    By PharmaVoice Team • Jan. 2, 2008
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    E-Media

    New Electronic and Web-based Applications, Sites, and Technologies HealthCentral Introduces Online Network The HealthCentral Network (THCN) has relaunched its network of sites to better meet the needs of today’s patients. Each Website offers interactive medical information targeted to a specific ...

    By PharmaVoice Team • Jan. 2, 2008
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    Managed Markets: Pharmacists

    Playing a Pivotal Role Experts believe that pharmacists are ideally positioned to help patients better manage their drug therapies, as such they play a pivotal role helping seniors navigate the new Medicare Part D prescription drug plan. By Denise Myshko Pharmacists across the United States conti...

    By Denise Myshko • Jan. 2, 2008