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Research Grid raises $6.4M to automate clinical trial admin
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Quick takeaways
- Amber Hill founded Research Grid to automate clinical trial administration, addressing the inefficiencies of outdated software systems in medical research.
- The startup secured $6.48 million in seed funding, reflecting the industry's demand for innovative solutions to enhance recruitment and compliance in clinical trials.
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Revolutionizing Clinical Trials
A new startup, founded by former medical researcher Amber Hill, aims to enhance the efficiency of clinical trials by automating administrative tasks and data management processes. With the company’s products, Inclusive and Trial Engine, routine tasks such as flagging protocol errors and data extraction can be handled more swiftly, reducing the reliance on outdated software systems that often complicate and delay trials. Hill's venture, Research Grid, secured $6.48 million in seed funding, highlighting the interest in innovative approaches to the challenges faced by the clinical research industry. By streamlining these processes, the startup addresses the critical need for timely recruitment and compliance, particularly in light of the FDA's new diversity requirements for clinical trials.