The Role of the Study Director in Nonclinical Studies : Pharmaceuticals, Chemicals, Medical Devices, and Pesticides

A single-source reference with a broad and holistic overview of nonclinical studies, this book offers critical training material and describes regulations of nonclinical testing through guidelines, models, case studies, practical examples, and worldwide perspectives.

The book: Provides a complete overview of nonclinical study organization, conduct, and reporting and describes the roles and responsibilities of a Study Director to manage an effective studyCovers regulatory and scientific concepts, including international testing and Good Laboratory Practice (GLP), compliance with guidelines, and animal modelsFeatures a concluding chapter that compiles case studies / lessons learned from those that have served as a Study Director for many yearsAddresses the entire spectrum of nonclinical testing, making it applicable to those in the government, laboratories and those actively involved in in all sectors of industry