Now more than ever, clinical trial sponsors have options for managing patient related travel, accommodations and expenses. However, the vendors providing these services are very different and come to the table with varying travel experience. Colpitts Clinical began 15 years ago as a division of a global travel management company and was a pioneer in…
DetailsWith its potential to eliminate and prevent hereditary diseases like cystic fibrosis and hemophilia, gene therapy has the potential for never-before-seen medical breakthroughs. Despite this, there has not yet been a single approved human gene therapy product available to the US market. Nonetheless, the amount of gene therapy research and development continues to skyrocket. …
DetailsAs a meeting coordinator at Direct Travel, we are always looking for the best location to host our corporate meetings and incentives. There are many things to consider in choosing a destination for these group events: airfare, transfers, weather, and a more recent concern – Zika Virus. All things considered, Aruba is the perfect destination.…
DetailsMany people know that May is Health Awareness Month, but did you know that May 20 is a day designated specifically to celebrate the advancements made by clinical research professionals? Clinical Trials Day is celebrated on May 20 to mark the first clinical trial conducted by Scottish physician James Lind in 1774. According to ClinicalTrialsDay.org,…
DetailsNORWOOD, MA. – Since 2001, Colpitts Clinical has partnered with GlobalStar Travel Management and over 85 enterprises to create a global network of cohesive, multinational travel solutions available in more than 70 countries worldwide. As one of the founding partners, Colpitts has access to more partners in more countries, which allows Colpitts to book reduced…
DetailsColpitts Clinical is excited to announce that a few members of our team are set to attend several conferences in the United States between March and October 2017. Ever-changing regulations, fast-paced medical advancements, and an increasing focus on patient-centered research are putting pressure on biotechnology and pharmaceutical companies to work faster and more efficiently as…
DetailsGoing on vacation or a business trip? Knowing how to pack a carry-on bag is crucial because it will save you valuable time and money, without sacrificing your wardrobe. Our travel specialists at Direct Travel have packed many a carry-on, and we have learned a lot along the way. Here are five tips and tricks…
DetailsColpitts Clinical Trial Travel has announced that it will manage travel services for its 500th clinical trial this month. The experience of servicing 500 trials has given Colpitts’ clinical team invaluable insight and expertise in common clinical trial travel needs. Norwood, MA. – On the heels of the globally recognized Rare Disease Day, which…
DetailsLooking to join in on a good ole Irish jig this year? Irish or not, St. Patrick’s Day is a day everyone loves to take part in, and I am 100% guilty of pretending that I’m Irish for the day. St. Patrick’s Day has the most celebrated festivals around the world, and I was…
DetailsNORWOOD, MASS. – Patient travel is an often overlooked aspect of successful clinical trials, yet requires extensive coordination and expertise. Colpitts Clinical Trial Travel & Expense, a Direct Travel company, is celebrating 15 years of meeting this unique need within the biotechnology and pharmaceutical industries in the United States, Europe, and around the world with…
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