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The Need for Speed

  • By

  • Jeanne Hecht

  • David R.P. Almeida

  • August 3, 2026

  • 8 min

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    Ford Motor Company's vertical integration at its River Rouge Plant enabled unprecedented car production without outside help.

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    The retinal drug-development industry can learn from Ford's example to streamline clinical trials and overcome fragmentation.

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    Good sites and efficient processes, rather than the number of sites, are crucial for speeding enrollment in retinal trials.

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    Vertical integration can enhance trial efficiency by reducing barriers and improving collaboration among stakeholders.

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    Sponsors should adopt flexible protocols and integrate technology to adapt to evolving trial designs in retinal research.

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