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The article outlines the significance of the Award for Excellence in Human Research Protection in the U.S. It was launched in 2001 with the aim of encouraging, recognizing and rewarding excellence and innovation in human research protection on individual investigators, institutions and research sponsors. The recognition is also intended to facilitate improvements and openness in human research. INSET: Blueprint for Excellence.

The article focuses on performance metrics for biopharmaceutical companies that work with clinical research organizations (CROs) in conducting studies in the U.S. According to the study by Health Industry Insights and sponsored by Paraxel, the metrics help project accurate finishing times and assist in keeping within a budget. The study found that CROs are developing stronger relationships with their outsourcing partners to provide expertise on a global scale.