• Multiomics Used To Stratify Multiple Myeloma Patients Into Affinity Groups

    Clinical Research News | All new multiple myeloma patients being treated at the Tisch Cancer Institute at Mount Sinai are now being assigned to one of 12 subgroups based on shared genetic and molecular features of their disease. The multiple myeloma patient similarity network (MM-PSN) is one of the latest computational modeling tools being used here to translate clinical data into better treatment decision-making in the clinic, and the first to apply multiomics to the stratification of patients with the blood cancer.

    Jan 6, 2022

  • Balancing Convenience And Engagement In Decentralized Clinical Trials

    Clinical Research News | Decentralized clinical trials (DCTs) are a valued option for many would-be study participants as well as a chance to customize the research experience and cater to their needs, according to Ken Getz, founder and chair of the Center for Information & Study on Clinical Research Participation (CISCRP). Findings of CISCRP’s 2021 Perceptions and Insights study indicate interest in DCT approaches is quite high provided they don’t interfere with the quality of patients’ personal relationship with study staff.

    Jan 4, 2022