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A leader in recruiting patients and running clinical trials in a number of therapeutic areas at its own clinical trial sites.

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Speeding up clinical trials can save billions
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UK: becoming a beacon destination for clinical trials

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Why Panthera?

Experts in recruiting patients and running clinical trials - an exemplar SMO model

"We are a team of experienced clinical trial specialists who have held very senior roles in organisations which have pioneered the recruitment and running of clincial trials across the world."

Dr. Ian Smith

Founder of Synexus & Co-Founder of Panthera Biopartners

Our dedicated Panthera clinical trial sites located across the UK.

We have a huge reach in Britain's highest populated cities:

Glasgow | London | Manchester | Preston | Sheffield

Patient testimonials

My experience during a COVID-19 vaccine clinical trial with Panthera has been superb. I have never participated in a clinical trial before, so was quite apprehensive, but the staff and medical team at Panthera explained everything thoroughly to me and I felt at ease. The trial itself was easy to participate in and I felt comfortable throughout. I would definitely participate in another clinical trial at Panthera if I was eligible.

Excellent study into cardovascular problems excellent clinical facilities and doctors and nurses. patient waiting area has free coffee machine which offers everything from americano, hot chocolate, hot milk, bottled water and assorted biscuits. Clinics have restroom facility and parking. With clinics located in Preston, Rochdale and several other places in the midlands and elsewhere.

Visited the Rochdale Clinic to assess my suitability to join the Cardiovascular study. Unfortunately on this occasion I didn't meet the eligibility crieria. However, the advice and assistance I received whilst I was there was was fantastic and so I decided to complete this review. If you're thinking of volunteering for any clinical trials then you can't go far wrong than volunteering with Panthera.

Panthera contributes to Lord O’Shaughnessy’s independent review into UK clinical trials

Lord James O’Shaughnessy, former Health Minister, has been appointed by the UK government to conduct an independent review of the country’s commercial clinical trials landscape. The review will advise on how to resolve key challenges in conducting commercial clinical trials and ensure that the UK remains a global leader in the field. Lord O’Shaughnessy’s advice is expected to be published this spring.

March 27, 2023

Responsible Growth Priorities And The Hybridized Trial Of The Future.

Dr Ian Smith (Co-founder, Director and Chief Medical Officer) and Chris Dodd (Chief Commercial Officer) recently spoke to Jo Shorthouse at In Vivo to discuss the practicalities and reality of running clinical trial sites as a business, the efficiencies found with the SMO model, the challenge of patient recruitment as well as the decentralized and hybridized trial model. To listen to the

February 20, 2023

UK independent clinical trial sites running research on new medicines continue to prosper despite the decline at NHS sites

The independent Site Management Organisations (SMOs) which run clinical trials on behalf of the pharmaceutical industry continue to expand not only the number of trials being brought to the UK but also the number of patients enrolled.

January 17, 2023