Toto, I don’t think we’re just in North Carolina anymore
Written by Alex on November 29, 2008 – 10:20 am
The research triangle in North Carolina and several regions in Pennsylvania have a lot of clinical research organizations. Now a new area is looking to become a player in the enormous and growing clinical trials industry. A trade group is aggressively promoting Kansas as the next hot spot for companies conducting clinical trials. There are already 2,000 trials going on in and around Kansas City. The industry employs 10,000 people and contributes $1 billion to the economy, according to a story in the Wichita Eagle.
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Believe me, North Carolina is still a hotbed of clinical trials! The radio stations broadcast ads for them all the time. I just heard one yesterday about “Do you think you’re drinking too much?” and it is about a UNC study and an experimental treatment. It’s weird to be here where we’ve got great hospitals, but also you have to wonder how much of what they’re doing is experimental. Anyway, hang on tight Kansas City!