PAREXEL and Osaka International Cancer Institute Form Alliance to Advance Clinical Research in Japan
21 August 2017 - 11:00PM
Business Wire
Alliance to drive greater efficiencies across
clinical trials in oncology and hematology
PAREXEL International Corporation (NASDAQ: PRXL), a leading
global biopharmaceutical services provider, and Osaka International
Cancer Institute today announced that they have formed an alliance
to advance clinical development in Japan. The partnership will aim
to drive greater efficiencies in support of patient recruitment for
clinical trials in oncology and hematology, accelerating the
development of innovative and effective new cancer treatments for
patients.
“Oncology continues to be the largest therapeutic area in
clinical trials today, and is a priority for PAREXEL as we partner
with clients to deliver new therapies to patients in need,” said
Shogo Nakamori, Corporate Vice President, Clinical Research
Services, Asia Pacific, PAREXEL. “Osaka International Cancer
Institute is a center of excellence for clinical trials in the
Kansai region of Japan. Through this alliance, PAREXEL and the
Osaka International Cancer Institute will work to drive greater
efficiencies for local and global biopharmaceutical companies,
helping them accelerate the clinical development of innovative and
effective new treatments in this difficult disease area.”
“The advancement of clinical trials in oncology is imperative in
the development of promising new therapies for patients in Japan
and around the world,” said Dr. Nariaki Matsuura, President of
Osaka International Cancer Institute. “We are pleased to be working
with PAREXEL, an innovative partner with a large presence in Japan,
and globally, with leading clinical and scientific expertise in
oncology. Through this collaboration, Osaka International Cancer
Institute will gain access to novel treatments sooner, providing a
wider range of potential treatment options for our patients and
allowing us to make a strong contribution to the further
advancement of cancer treatments.”
PAREXEL established operations in Japan in 1995 and has more
than 1,300 employees based in Tokyo, Kobe, and Osaka. PAREXEL is a
leading provider of biopharmaceutical services in the Asia-Pacific
region, helping clients design drug development programs and
conduct studies regionally and internationally. Over the last five
years alone, PAREXEL has led more than 2,300 oncology projects in
over 1.2 million patients across nearly 78,000 sites worldwide.
About Osaka International Cancer Institute
The Osaka International Cancer Institute was established in
September 1959 as the Osaka Prefectural Lifestyle Related Disease
Center. In March 2017 it was renamed the Osaka International Cancer
Institute and relocated to its current location. The Center
consists of the hospital division, the research division, and the
cancer control center. The hospital was the first public hospital
in Japan to be certified as an advanced treatment hospital and
retains this honor to date. Among the top hospitals in the country,
the Osaka International Cancer Institute provides various treatment
options, including surgery, chemotherapy, radiotherapy, and
immunotherapy treatments. The hospital has a high level of
technical expertise and experience in treating cancer, specializing
in refractory cancers, such as pancreatic cancer. The research
division has its own cancer cell processing/culture method,
CTOS/iCC, for the development of new cancer treatments, and the
cancer control center serves as an advisor on public policies for
cancer control to Osaka Prefecture, leveraging cancer registry
data. Together the three divisions provide education and treatment
for patients with cancer.
About PAREXEL International
PAREXEL International Corporation is a leading global
biopharmaceutical services company, providing a broad range of
expertise-based clinical research, consulting, medical
communications, and technology solutions and services to the
worldwide pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and medical device
industries. Committed to providing solutions that expedite
time-to-market and peak-market penetration, PAREXEL has developed
significant expertise across the development and commercialization
continuum, from drug development and regulatory consulting to
clinical pharmacology, clinical trials management, and
reimbursement. PAREXEL Informatics provides advanced technology
solutions, including medical imaging, to facilitate the integrated
clinical development and regulatory information management process.
Headquartered near Boston, Massachusetts, PAREXEL has offices in 86
locations in 51 countries around the world, and had approximately
19,370 employees in the third quarter. For more information about
PAREXEL International visit www.PAREXEL.com.
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