COVID-19, the dreaded virus with the more common familiar “Coronavirus,” has taken the world by storm with its spreadability and virulence. Up until the present time, there has been a total of 100 million cases of COVID-19 reported worldwide, with the death toll of 2.16 million, with the first reported case dating back to the 17th of November 2019.
Many have compared the coronavirus with the black plague or also known as the “Black Death” the deathly pandemic plague of the 14th century that has devastated both Europe and Asia as it haunts the world leaving behind a gruesome and tragic history in its wake.
Both pandemics have similar traits, i.e., they both originated from China, both have high spreadability, and they both are lethal. However, the black plague has a death toll of 25 million, which is almost a third of Europe’s population and is the most fatal pandemic ever recorded in history in which COVID-19, thanks to modern medical knowledge and hard-working CROs around the world, is being prevented to ever be on the same comparable level of the black plague.
How CROs are Contributing to The Fight Against COVID-19
Companies are enlisting CROs left and right, e.g., Molecule2Market from Australia. All in an effort to conduct clinical trials and to pursue a viable solution that best combats the virus.
Here are some honorable mentions of their part in trying to quell the disease:
• They do extensive and thorough research to achieve greater clarity of the virus and how best to cure it.
• They help reduce companies from spending too many resources, i.e., money and training time for new hires, as they are already equipped with years of knowledge and experience. This means that the company could allocate the said resources for better use in developing a cure for the pandemic.
• They recruit patients and work closely with them for various trials and testing to better understand the virus and how best to develop a vaccine.
• They keep a close monitor of the vaccine’s efficacy and collect the data for improvement purposes.
What Should You Consider When Choosing CROs
Like marriage, you should carefully select the right CRO that you want to engage with as their work is nothing short of crucial in developing a successful vaccine.
Some notable aspects worth considering are:
1. Their work quality
2. Their professionalism
3. Their credentials and experiences
4. Their provided services
5. Their cost
Always make sure to build a healthy and cordial relationship with the CRO of your choosing, as it is paramount to your staff’s own performance and the results they produce. Make sure that your selected CRO is on the same page as your company. Only when we share the same drive and vision is that our work is able to shine brighter than the sun and moon combined.
