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Emirates News Agency / Department of Health – Abu Dhabi / Novartis: evidence for “Abu Dhabi and Novartis activate a clinical-trials hub through global Phase 3 programmes”
The Department of Health – Abu Dhabi and Novartis announced Phase 3 programme activation across neuroscience, cardiovascular disease, oncology and immunology. The collaboration will support site readiness, study start-up and eligible-patient pathways, while each study and site remains subject to the applicable approvals.
United Arab Emirates · Life Sciences, Clinical Research & Healthcare
What the source contributes
The Department of Health – Abu Dhabi and Novartis announced Phase 3 programme activation across neuroscience, cardiovascular disease, oncology and immunology. The collaboration will support site readiness, study start-up and eligible-patient pathways, while each study and site remains subject to the applicable approvals.
Horizon synthesis and use
- The announcement strengthens Abu Dhabi’s clinical-research operating base but is not a supplier award or automatic trial placement. Companies need a named protocol, site, approval path, quality requirement and contracting entity before assigning demand.
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