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- Mar 4, 202623 min
Breaking the Bottleneck: Rethinking Study Start-Up for Faster Trial Activation
Study start-up remains one of the most persistent bottlenecks in clinical trials—slowing site activation, delaying patient enrollment, and adding pressure across already stretched teams. In this episode of WCG Talks Trials, host Jamie Harper, Vice President of Site Solutions & Engagement at WCG, is joined by Stephanie Held, Associate Director of Coverage Analysis, and Jody Ingebritsen‑Howe, Director of Contracts & Budgets, to unpack why start-up timelines continue to stall and w...
- Jan 29, 202627 min
Complexity to Catalyst: Building Site Readiness, Resilience & Innovation
Clinical trial complexity is rising with more procedures, endpoints, and technology, yet sites are turning these pressures into pathways for improvement. In this episode of WCG Talks Trials, host Jenna Goeller sits down with Trevor Cole to unpack practical ways research sites sustain readiness, build resilience, and spark innovation amid frequent protocol amendments and technology overload. Together, they explore what’s changing on the ground and how sites are responding with stronger feasibi...
- Jan 14, 202628 min
AI & Digital Health: Advancing Access & Innovation in Latin American Trials
In this episode of WCG Talks Trials, host Gabriella Tost sits down with Latin America regional experts Mercedes Lopez, Camila Santos, and Sebastian Florez to explore how artificial intelligence, telemedicine, and wearable technologies are reshaping clinical research across Latin America. From expanding access through virtual care to empowering patients with biosensors, the conversation highlights how digital tools are breaking longstanding barriers to participation — especially for rural and ...
- Oct 9, 202527 min
Health Literacy in Action: The Impact of Plain Language Communication in Clinical Research
In this episode of WCG Talks Trials, Sandy Smith, Sylvia Baedorf Kassis, and Dr. Donna Snyder discuss the critical role of health literacy in clinical research. They explore how clear communication can enhance patient understanding and engagement, the importance of a common language in research, and the introduction of the MRCT Center’s Clinical Research Glossary as a tool to facilitate better communication. The conversation emphasizes the need for consistent terminology and the integration o...
- Aug 26, 202522 min
Advancing Access: How SaaS is Transforming Clinical Trials
In this episode of WCG Talks Trials, Cristin MacDonald, Doug Mayer, and Tyler Bye discuss how Software as a Service (SaaS) solutions are democratizing the clinical trial landscape. Learn how SaaS platforms are enabling organizations of all sizes to leverage cutting-edge technology, improving collaboration, standardization, and data security throughout the clinical research process. The team shares the benefits of adopting SaaS, practical insights for successful implementation, and highlights ...
- Aug 6, 202521 min
Advancing Imaging in Clinical Trials Using AI
In this episode of WCG Talks Trials, Silvio Galea, chief data and analytics officer, and Bryan Wayne, vice president of imaging operations, both of WCG, explore the critical role of imaging in clinical trials. Together, they break down industry acronyms, unpack the process of independent image review, and discuss how WCG is contributing to the validation and implementation of AI-driven radiology solutions. Listen in as they share behind-the-scenes insights into core lab operations, the signif...
- Jun 20, 202520 min
Future-Ready Research: Optimizing Sites for Continued Success
In this episode of WCG Talks Trials, Sandy Smith, senior vice president, clinical solutions & strategic partnering, WCG, is joined by Tiffany Pierce, director, clinical trials core, Henry Ford Health System, to discuss resilience in clinical research. As the landscape of clinical trials faces evolving challenges, they explore how organizations and institutions, like Henry Ford Health, are addressing disruptions, uncertainties, and changes at the federal level. Learn about innovative strat...
- May 28, 202523 min
Harnessing Generative AI in Clinical Research
Dive into the world of generative AI with Silvio Galea, chief data analytics officer, WCG, and Kyle Miller, lead data scientist, WCG. In this compelling episode of WCG Talks Trials, we explore how Generative AI can improve clinical research workflows from meticulous data entry to efficient data validation. Uncover the technology behind AI’s ability to assist in document updates, highlight transcription biases, and digitize complex data for predictive analytics. Understand the importance of hu...
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