How real-world ovarian cancer data will improve outcomes for women
As we recognize Women’s Health Month and approach Mother’s Day, this is a chance to lead differently. We can ask better questions. We can design smarter trials. We can act on data that reflects real life, not just ideal scenarios. One in eight women will develop breast cancer during their lifetime. This year alone in […]
Minimizing “missingness” in cancer mortality statistics with real-world data
When it comes to analyzing patterns in clinical oncology care, sometimes what’s missing is just as important as what’s present. Researchers need complete and comprehensive datasets to generate an accurate portrait of how patients interact with different therapies and treatment options, especially when trying to use real-world data (RWD) to compare the impact of new […]
How real-world data can tell the story of breast, ovarian and uterine cancers at a pivotal moment in women’s health
Nearly 4 million women worldwide are diagnosed with breast or gynecological cancers each year. Yet too many factors around these diseases are still poorly understood, including why there are so many disparities and variances in treatment and outcomes. Clinical trials have been helpful in illuminating some of these issues. And early approaches to leveraging real-world […]
Expanding insights into cancer with real-world data on solid tumors
Cancer comes in many forms, including hematologic malignancies that originate in blood-forming tissues or in the cells of the immune system, and solid tumors that form as abnormal masses of tissue and are named for the type of cells and classified by the organ or biologic structure from which they originate. Hematologic cancers, such as […]
Sustainability spotlight: How COTA is approaching corporate ecological responsibility
Since the turn of the century, there’s been a growing recognition that the health of our friends, families, & communities is intimately tied to the health of our physical environment. Safe water, clean air, & a diverse, balanced ecosystem are essential conditions for life to thrive & innovation to flourish.As a company focused on healthcare […]
COTA and PHI, a subsidiary of Texas Oncology, partner to deliver precision medicine for cancer patients
For over a decade, COTA has been tackling the most complicated cancer data to produce real-world data that can power research that will improve care and expand treatment options for patients. And now, with the integration of AI into our data curation process, we have the potential to do data-assisted clinical research with more speed […]
Research from COTA and leading global cancer center demonstrate how Real-World Data can fill cancer care gaps for older patients
COTA and Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center will present the findings from their research collaboration on Diffuse Large B-Cell Lymphoma (DLBCL) studies in older patients at the upcoming American Society of Hematology Annual Meeting (ASH) next month.
The power of platforms: How data companies can accelerate the use of quality RWD for clinical research
Not all data platforms are created equal, and not all data companies are employing the same techniques to produce reliable and consistent results, notes a recent white paper from the Clinical Research Data Sharing Alliance (CRDSA).
Intern Spotlight: Marketing mavens in the making prepare for a bright professional future
Internships are one of the most important tools for young people preparing to transition from academia to a full-time career. COTA has a long history of welcoming students from all different backgrounds with widely varied interests over the summer months, giving them the opportunity to work on actual projects right alongside their mentors. These hands-on […]
Breaking through the barriers to expand real-world data use across pharma
Pharma companies are engaged in a never-ending quest to get more effective, safer therapies to patients in a faster and more accessible manner. They are constantly looking for ways to innovate, whether that’s exploring new drug classes for rare diseases or creatively connecting with audiences to enhance equity across communities in need. But there are […]
