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The 3 Essential Skills Your TMF Team Must Have

September 15, 2022

Skill #2: How to Perform Document Level QC The life sciences industry faces a serious problem—a widespread trial master file (TMF) skills gap. There are simply not enough skilled TMF professionals to support the explosive growth and complexity of clinical research. That’s where LMK Clinical Research Consulting’s TMF University comes in. LMK’s TMF University is…

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The 3 Essential Skills Your TMF Team Must Have

September 7, 2022

Skill #1: How to Complete The Cycle of TMF QC The life sciences industry faces a serious problem—a widespread trial master file (TMF) skills gap. There are simply not enough skilled TMF professionals to support the explosive growth and complexity of clinical research. The result of this skills gap is the rising incidence of TMF-related…

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Stranger Things: 3 Monsters In Your TMF

July 6, 2022

The Netflix series Stranger Things is known for showcasing 80s’ films, pop culture, science fiction, and horror—all with a generous sprinkling of Dungeons and Dragons. Most of all, Stranger Things is known for its monsters: the Demogorgon, a demon with a mouth as its face; the Mind Flayer, a skyscraper-sized, spider-like monster comprised of darkness…

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The 3 Steps to Becoming a TMF Expert

June 14, 2022

On Thursday, June 16th, Ben Rogers, Manager of TMF Education & Employee Development at LMK Clinical Research Consulting, shared LMK’s most powerful tool for aspiring TMF experts. We are, of course, talking about TMF University. Check out the recording here TMF University Town Hall, where Ben will answer your questions about LMK’s TMF University, the…

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‘Stranger Things’: Do These ‘80s Toys Hold the Secret to TMF Health?

June 7, 2022

Stranger Things’ expert-level conjuring of ‘80s nostalgia is undoubtedly a big component of the series’ success. Many viewers who might otherwise turn away from sci-fi and fantasy are hooked on relatable characters grappling with the knots of adolescence in a way that reminds them of their own youth—but in a time and place that is…

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Top 4 Ways TMF Corporate Education Can Revitalize Your TMF

Top 4 Ways TMF Corporate Education Can Revitalize Your TMF

June 1, 2022

On Thursday, June 9th, at 1 PM Eastern Time, Jackie Morrill, Executive Director at LMK Clinical Research Consulting, will share LMK’s most powerful tool for jumpstarting TMF teams. We are, of course, talking about the upcoming TMF Corporate Education Town Hall, where Morill will review LMK’s extensive portfolio of non-accredited corporate education courses. LMK’s Corporate…

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Lessons From the TMF Hotline: Inspection Readiness and The Power of the TMF QC Cycle

May 17, 2022

Thank you to all who attended LMK Clinical Research Consulting’s May 6th Inspection Readiness Day, hosted by LMK’s Founder and TMF trailblazer, Sholeh Ehdaivand! As those of you who attended the livestream event know, the purpose of Inspection Readiness Day is to provide every attendee with the real-world advice and battle-tested best practices necessary to…

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Rethink Your Study Team to Reimagine Your TMF

May 4, 2022

Rethink Your Study Team to Reimagine Your TMF For the last several decades, clinical study teams have been structured according to the Full-Service (FS) and Functional Service Provider (FSP) outsourcing models. [1][2][3]The FS and FSP outsourcing models have grown in tandem with the prevalence of CROs and have been the main catalyst for their growth.…

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The Symbols of Ozark Season 4

May 4, 2022

TMF Secrets Hidden in Plain Sight Up until the day everything changed, Marty thought he lived the perfect life. Marty had the wife, the colonial framed by a white picket fence, and two picture-perfect children. Marty was reserved, logical, and in control. Marty was a top earning financial advisor. Marty was awash in money. Regrettably,…

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