COTA, Inc. Expands Oncology Real-World Data Research & Consulting Services to Accelerate Safe, Effective Drug Development

COTA’s expanded services will provide even more support to organizations conducting research, like Bristol Myers Squibb, the US Food and Drug Administration, and Miami Cancer Institute. From protocol advisory and development to analytic and algorithmic support and publications, COTA’s expert guidance is a valuable asset for those looking to make advances in oncology research.
Building a better ECA: 5 steps for submitting an ECA to regulators

In this post we look at the future of RWD in action and explore the world of external control arms (ECAs). Experts outline 5 steps to building and submitting an ECA to regulators.
Sandy Leonard Joins COTA’s as Chief Commercial Officer to Lead Business Expansion Efforts

With over 20 years of pharmaceutical and real-world data experience, Sandy Leonard joins COTA as Chief Commercial Officer. Sandy will lead COTA’s business expansion efforts, focusing on life sciences’ growth strategy and prioritizing customer success and experience.
Real-world data control arm provides new look into effectiveness of lymphoma therapies

Real-world data can uncover vital efficacy info for new treatments. In the development of an external control arm for lisocabtagene maraleucel in patients with R/R large B-cell lymphoma, Bristol Myers Squibb used COTA’s RWD.
What to know about FDA draft guidance on accelerated approval of oncology drugs

Are you up to date with the latest FDA guidance on accelerated approvals for oncology therapeutics? The FDA has just released draft guidance on the use of randomized controlled trials (RCTs) versus single-arm trials for the accelerated approval of oncology therapies. We’ve broken down what you need to know.
Baptist Health Miami Cancer Institute expands partnership with COTA.

Miami Cancer Institute has recently utilized COTA’s analysis of RWE to change its testing policy for breast cancer gene mutations. With the new technology, the institute has decided to test every patient diagnosed with the condition. Not only will this help with early detection, but it will also allow for more personalized treatment plans.
NCCN: Enabling real-world cancer research with real-world data from COTA

Real-world data assets are becoming increasingly vital in cancer research. And at NCCN 2023, COTA’s data sets are recognized in 2 studies, one focusing on HR+, HER2- metastatic breast cancer, and the other analyzing early-stage non-small cell lung cancer.
In Move to Power Precision Oncology for Patients, COTA and Genomic Testing Cooperative Form New Data Partnership

The two companies are joining forces to integrate COTA’s deep clinical oncology real-world data with GTC’s comprehensive genomics testing data.
COTA, Inc. Forms Strategic Real-World Data Research Partnership with the Clinical Research Data Sharing Alliance

COTA, Inc. is now a proud member of the Clinical Research Data Sharing Alliance (CRDSA). This cross-industry alliance is dedicated to accelerating the discovery and delivery of life-saving therapies through the use of high-quality clinical trials and real-world data.
What Makes a Fit-for-Purpose Database for Clinical Oncology Research?

A fit-for-purpose database includes key variables, reliable and accurate data, and representative samples that can be used to draw meaningful conclusions. RWD can be highly valuable in supporting clinical oncology research, but choosing the right data is essential. The keys to finding the right fit-for-purpose database include relevance, reliability, integrity, and bias.