Running first-in-human clinical trials in Malaysia

Early-phase clinical trials play a crucial role not only in drug development, but also in expanding the clinical trial ecosystem, bringing in scientific knowledge and novel medical technologies and treatments to the country. (This image is human-created, AI-aided. Source: 123rf)

Developing a new drug is an incredibly long, complex and costly process.

While breakthrough therapies can sometimes move faster, the rigorous testing required to ensure effectiveness and patient safety means it can take almost a decade before a new medicine is available on the market.