Acurian teams up with Yahoo! To provide clinical trials and medical treatment information
Under the terms of the agreement, Yahoo! has launched a Clinical Trials Center which Acurian will provide with relevant news and information, including an extensive list of private and government clinical trials, as well as the latest information regarding emerging medical therapies from both the biopharmaceutical and government sectors.
"By teaming with a company with the reach and brand recognition of Yahoo!,
we are finally giving clinical trials the attention it deserves as a legitimate option for millions of Americans," said Leslie Michelson, CEO of Acurian. "For patients to benefit from the remarkable developments in genomics, biotechnology, and other life sciences, the level of participation in clinical trials must increase. We believe Acurian's agreement with Yahoo! will help increase awareness of the clinical trials process, make it easier for people to identify trials, and ultimately, drive greater participation."
"As Yahoo! Health launches its new Clinical Trials Center, we are pleased to have teamed with a clinical trials leader such as Acurian to provide our consumers with relevant, timely and expansive information about these important treatment options," said Matt Rightmire, Vice President and General Manager of Yahoo! "The Internet vastly expands the awareness and options of those seeking clinical trials information."