Build relationships early on. Don’t wait to get industry involved or to garner interest in your databank. Do research on industry releasing new drugs and contact them. DCRI can help – talk to Eric Peterson. It’s important to understand what type of data industry is interested in. Characterize your patient population in a way that is novel to industry.
Your Virtual Mentor is a service of the Vice Chair for Faculty Development and Diversity. This tip resulted from the Research Retreat 2013.
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