Learning from Principles of Evidence-Based Medicine to Optimize Nonclinical Research Practices

Isabel A Lefevre1, Rita J Balice-Gordon2

  • 1Rare and Neurologic Diseases Research, Sanofi, Chilly-Mazarin, France. Isabel.Lefevre@sanofi.com.

Summary

Improving scientific rigor in neuroscience research is crucial for reliable drug discovery. Implementing evidence-based practices and enhancing data sharing can boost research quality and innovation.

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