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# The MedTalk Podcast - Open Orphan on Covid-19 and studying the virus
- URL: https://www.pharmamanufacturingiq.com/the-medtalk-podcast-open-orphan-on-covid-19-and-studying-the/
- Published: 2021-06-28T15:20:00.000Z
- Updated: 2026-10-08T08:58:39.000Z
- Description: Reece Armstrong speaks to Cathal Friel, chairman and co-founder of Open Orphan, about the company's involvement in setting up the first human challenge study model for Covid-19 and the importance of studying the virus during the pandemic.
- Author: PharmaManufacturing IQ Staff
- Tags: Insights, Clinical Trials, News

Reece Armstrong speaks to Cathal Friel, chairman and co-founder of Open Orphan, about the company's involvement in setting up the first human challenge study model for Covid-19 and the importance of studying the virus during the pandemic.

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