Editorial Podcasts

Last week’s top stories explored the push for digital-first clinical data systems, why cybersecurity must be central in CRO qualification, and how AI-driven contracting tools are helping sponsors cut delays and accelerate trial timelines.

This episode of the Applied Clinical Trials Brief highlights a new global collaboration between two industry leaders, explores how site networks can address enrollment and retention challenges, and examines how generative AI is transforming clinical study reporting.

In this episode of the ACT Brief, we spotlight an earlier interview with Ron Lanton, partner at Lanton Law, in which he discussed how rising drug costs, reduced FDA inspections, and potential tariffs on active pharmaceutical ingredients could increase costs and slow progress across the clinical research landscape.

In this week’s Applied Clinical Trials Brief, we recap three top stories: Novo Nordisk’s stepwise approach to AI adoption, new perspectives on eClinical technology as a growth driver, and expert insights on how recent policy changes could impact research funding and future therapies.

In this episode of the Applied Clinical Trials Brief, Shipra Patel, global therapeutic area section head for endocrinology and global head of pediatrics at Parexel, shares insights on what makes a standout research partner, how cross-functional teams support GLP-1 studies, the role of real-world evidence, and why patient retention will be critical to shaping the future of obesity drug development.

In this episode of the Applied Clinical Trials Brief, we recap our three most-viewed articles of the week—spotlighting Veeva and Merck’s push for platform-driven trial efficiency, Sunny Kumar’s perspective on barriers slowing decentralized adoption, and the evolving role of blood glucose meters and continuous glucose monitors in clinical research.

In this episode of the Applied Clinical Trials Brief, we recap our three most-viewed stories of the week—covering the Supreme Court’s decision to uphold NIH funding cuts tied to DEI, Phase II data showing oral VK2735 achieved over 12% weight loss, and Phase III results where Padcev plus Keytruda improved survival in muscle-invasive bladder cancer.

In this episode of the Applied Clinical Trials Brief, we spotlight a recent video interview in which Jon Walsh, founder and chief scientific officer of Unlearn.AI, shared how digital twins can improve trial efficiency, enhance patient-centric designs, align with regulatory expectations, and accelerate access to new therapies.

In this episode of the Applied Clinical Trials Brief, we spotlight a recent video interview in which Jon Walsh, founder and chief scientific officer of Unlearn.AI, shared how digital twins can improve trial efficiency, enhance patient-centric designs, align with regulatory expectations, and accelerate access to new therapies.

In this episode of the Applied Clinical Trials Brief, we spotlight a recent video interview with Luke Wilson of Thermo Fisher Scientific in which he shared insights on how data visibility, remote monitoring, and integrated systems can streamline inspections, improve patient safety, and keep decentralized trials compliant and on track.

In this episode of the Applied Clinical Trials Brief, we recap our three most-viewed stories of the previous week with a look into the FDA’s heightened scrutiny of trial design, the wind-down of federal mRNA vaccine programs, and how digital innovation is reshaping the clinical research landscape.

In this pilot episode of the Applied Clinical Trials Brief, we examine the renewed push for placebo-controlled vaccine trials in the US, why experts warn it violates core ethical standards, and how these proposals could jeopardize both participant safety and future innovation.

In this episode of the Applied Clinical Trials Podcast, David Nickerson, head of clinical quality management at EMD Serono; and Arlene Lee, director of product management, data quality & risk management solutions at Medidata, discuss the newest ICH E6(R3) GCP guidelines as well as how TransCelerate and ACRO have partnered to help stakeholders better acclimate to these guidelines.

In this episode of the Applied Clinical Trials Podcast, Liz Beatty, co-founder and chief strategy officer, Inato, discusses a number of topics around site engagement including community-based sites, the role of technology in improving site/sponsor relationships, how increased operational costs are impacting the industry, and more.

Daejin Abidoye, head of solid tumors, oncology development, AbbVie, discusses a number of topics around diversity in clinical research including industry’s greatest challenges in reaching diverse patient populations, personalized treatment methods, recruitment strategies, and more.

The top five episodes of our podcast in the year 2024, highlighted.

Ashley Moultrie, CCRP, senior director, DEI & community engagement, Javara discusses current trends and challenges with achieving greater diversity in clinical trials, how integrated research organizations are bringing care directly to patients, and more.

Stephen Pyke, chief clinical data and digital officer, Parexel, discusses how AI can be used in clinical trials to streamline operational processes, the importance of collaboration and data sharing in advancing the use of technology, and more.

In recognition of International Women's Month, we're featuring this recent talk between Associate Editor Miranda Schmalfuhs and Marie Teil, Global Head of UCB’s Women of Childbearing Age Program. They speak about the specific challenges women with chronic illnesses face when accessing appropriate treatment and participating in clinical trials, UCB's Women of Childbearing Age Program and it’s most successful strategies, and much more.

In recognition of Women's Health Month, we're featuring this recent talk between Associate Editor Miranda Schmalfuhs and uMotif's Chief Product Officer, Julia Lakeland, discuss new technologies improving patient engagement and reducing the emotional and logistical burdens of participation, ethical considerations that should be addressed when implementing those technologies, while ensuring patient privacy, and much more.

Gadi Saarony, CEO of Advarra discusses the current state of diversity in clinical trials and how industry needs to be more proactive in addressing it.

Micah Lieberman, Executive Director, Conferences (CHI) & Co-Founder, VP, Community and Business Development (ClinEco) discusses what ClinEco is and what attendees can expect at SCOPE.

Flo Mowlem, VP of Science at ObvioHealth discusses digital study design—touching on how to best manage data and medical devices.

Throughout 2023, guests of the Applied Clinical Trials podcast spoke on a number of topics including clinical research in rare disease areas, data, and artificial intelligence.

Jared Baeten, Vice President, Clinical Development, HIV Franchise Head at Gilead Sciences highlights how awareness and clinical innovation have transformed research in the HIV space.

Insightful sound bytes from KOLs attending SCOPE EUROPE 2023.

With so many new solutions and other technologies appearing in the clinical trials space, how are stakeholders choosing which ones are best for them and how are these advancements translating to the actual clinic?

While clinical research in rare diseases has many unique operational challenges, there is plenty of work being done to advance it and bring effective therapies to patients.