clinical trial – n. a kind of research study in which human subjects are assigned to one or more treatments in order for researchers to study the effects of those treatments.

task force – n. a group of people who deal with a specific problem

application – n. an official request for something, usually made in writing

update – v. give someone the most recent information

transparent – adj. open an honest, without secrets

sabotage – v. to destroy or damage (something) so that it does not work correctly

sponsor – n. a person or organization that pays the cost of an activity or event