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In this video interview, Caroline Potts, general manager of sites and patient services at Medical Research Network (MRN), explains why site-enabled approaches such as in-home visits and community-based outreach should be offered from the start of a trial to reduce recruitment delays, support patient needs, and improve trial diversity.

In this video interview, Kate Gallin Heffernan, life sciences attorney at Epstein Becker Green, explains how clinical research teams can accurately report on diversity-related grant work while minimizing exposure to False Claims Act scrutiny, by focusing on precise language and framing.

In this video interview, Kate Gallin Heffernan, life sciences attorney at Epstein Becker Green, outlines how even unenforced executive orders can influence federal funding decisions, prompting sponsors and sites to alter public trial messaging to avoid informal scrutiny.

In this video interview, Ramita Tandon, chief biopharma officer at Walgreens, outlines her five-year vision for community-based research, calling for deeper industry alignment, infrastructure expansion, and patient-first design principles.

In this video interview, Ramita Tandon, chief biopharma officer at Walgreens, offers practical insights for sponsors and CROs exploring partnerships with retail research sites, emphasizing collaboration, innovation, and shared accountability.

In this video interview, Ramita Tandon, chief biopharma officer at Walgreens, shares how the company is driving more inclusive enrollment by engaging diverse communities, developing culturally competent materials, and meeting patients where they are.

In this video interview, Ramita Tandon, chief biopharma officer at Walgreens, discusses the operational investments required to activate pharmacies as clinical trial sites, including staff training, regulatory coordination, and patient-facing technology.

In this video interview, Ramita Tandon, chief biopharma officer at Walgreens, reflects on the company’s three-year evolution as a clinical trials partner, highlighting its pharmacy-led model and community-driven approach to trial access and participation.

In this video interview, Heather Horville, solutions consultant at Greenphire, explains how upfront reimbursement, travel stipends, and flexible support services can empower more patients—especially those from underserved communities—to confidently enroll and stay in clinical trials.

How clinical operations teams can close the gap between controlled trial results and real-world adoption by generating evidence in broader, more representative patient populations.

In this video interview, Kyle McAllister, co-founder, CEO, Trially, discusses how recent federal funding cuts are likely to undermine research focused on underrepresented populations, and why long-term investment in community-based studies is essential to closing persistent health equity gaps.

Advancing more inclusive and representative clinical trials through action and accountability.

In this video interview, Matt Robinson, PhD, senior director, oncology research program, National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN), highlights the importance of equipping site staff and caregivers with tools and best practices to effectively communicate clinical trial opportunities to patients and improve enrollment rates.

In this video interview, Matt Robinson, PhD, senior director, oncology research program, National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN), shares insights on the complex barriers limiting cancer patient participation in clinical trials and explores potential strategies for improving access and diversity.

In this video interview, Matt Robinson, PhD, senior director, oncology research program, National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN), discusses the persistent challenges of low cancer patient enrollment in clinical trials and why broader participation is critical for advancing oncology research.

In this video interview, Michel van Harten, MD, CEO, myTomorrows, highlights how artificial intelligence can be used to address logistical barriers such as access and treatment cost.

Improving access while maintaining a high level of research.

In this video interview, Michael Liu, medical student and researcher at Harvard Medical School, discusses how these cuts are impacting critical areas of clinical research such as staffing and patient access.

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.

Examining the implications of the recent US executive orders concerning diversity, equity, and inclusion pursuits—and the key questions each clinical trial stakeholder must now navigate.

In this video interview, Craig Lipset, co-chair, Decentralized Trials & Research Alliance (DTRA), discusses numerous themes that clin ops can focus on to keep its trials running efficiently and effectively.

Research collaboration between Tufts and the Society for Clinical Research Sites explores the prevalence of this belief in healthcare.

In this video interview, Craig Lipset, co-chair, Decentralized Trials & Research Alliance (DTRA), discusses how companies in the clinical research industry have been responding to recent political headwinds.