In this episode, we’re talking about Site Selection, which means how it is decided which clinical locations should conduct a clinical study. If you haven’t already, before we get into this episode I really recommend you check out Ep 16 (End to end of a study for a rapid paced overview of a study from beginning to end), Ep 21 (Site start up) and Ep 36 (A day in the life of a research site) to get the idea of what we’re talking about in the wider context.

Remember, you can get in touch with us via clinical.research.intro@gmail.com. Please feel free to send questions, comments and compliments for Elyse to read out on the pod. It’s fun to make Debbie squirm!

Credit to our friend Sam Winnie for their awesome and cute music. Check out their work at https://www.samwinnie.com/

In this episode, we’re talking about generic medicines. We’re going to outline what they are, how they end up on the market and perhaps in your medicine cabinet and the advantages/ disadvantages of them.

Remember, you can get in touch with us via clinical.research.intro@gmail.com. Please feel free to send questions, comments and compliments for Elyse to read out on the pod. It’s fun to make Debbie squirm!

Credit to our friend Sam Winnie for their awesome and cute music. Check out their work at https://www.samwinnie.com/

References -

https://www.thebureauinvestigates.com/stories/2025-06-25/what-are-generic-drugs-and-are-they-safe

https://www.ummhealth.org/simply-well/the-pros-and-cons-of-using-generic-drugs

https://www.moneysavingexpert.com/news/2016/06/revealed-huge-price-differences-between-branded-and-own-brand-medicines-and-generic-equivalents/

It is finally time for another long awaited Q&A episode! Elyse is the questioner and Debbie does her best with the pre-researched and prepared answers. Huge thanks to everyone who submitted a question - don’t hesitate to send any more you may have to our email address!

Remember, you can get in touch with us via clinical.research.intro@gmail.com. Please feel free to send questions, comments and suggestions into us!

Credit to our friend Sam Winnie for their awesome and cute music. Check out their work at https://www.samwinnie.com/

References -

https://casp-uk.net/casp-tools-checklists/

http://www.understandinghealthresearch.org/#

https://sites.google.com/nihr.ac.uk/pi-standards/home

https://www.cochranelibrary.com/

https://www.fda.gov/medical-devices/premarket-submissions-selecting-and-preparing-correct-submission/humanitarian-device-exemption

https://www.fda.gov/emergency-preparedness-and-response/preparedness-research/animal-rule-information