The role of the principal investigator in cancer clinical trials.
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In summary, cancer clinical trials are not easy to run. Every PI should be well prepared to meet the complex challenges inherent in conducting clinical trials and be proud to be engaged in the search for a "cure" for cancer patients.
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عنوان ژورنال:
- Cancer treatment and research
دوره 132 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2007