Recent discussions around diversity and inclusion have highlighted the limited participation of Americans in clinical research, with only 10 to 20 million out of 320 million involved. Many solutions, like decentralized clinical trials, focus on making participation easier for those already involved rather than reaching new participants. In my presentation, I will showcase initiatives and technologies aimed at recruiting those not yet participating in clinical studies, stressing that inspiration and education are key to growing the pool of engaged populations.

CEU: 1.00 ACRP

Speaker:

• James Morton, PharmD, Adjunct Professor, UC San Diego Extended Studies

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Signature Series Session

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is on the loose, but don't panic – instead, join us for a panel discussion that offers a scenic tour of the work of AI. We will start the journey with an introduction to the basics of what AI is and how it is being implemented into clinical research. Our panelists will then steer us toward critical talking points regarding the responsible use of AI and how we can navigate this journey together as we move to embrace its many applications in clinical research. ​

Objectives:

• Describe the components of AI ​

• Explain the current role of AI in clinical research ​

• Discuss responsible use of AI ​

• Discuss how the clinical research industry (including patients) can benefit from AI now and in the future​.

CEU: 1.00 ACRP

Speakers:

• Noelle Gaskill, MBA, ACRP-CP, VP, GM of Time Network, Tempus

• Lisa Moneymaker, Head of Strategic Customer Engagement, Medidata Solutions

• Pamela Tenaerts, MD, Chief Scientific Officer, Medable

• David Vulcano, LCSW, MBA, CIP, RAC, FACRP, VP Clinical Research Compliance & Integrity, HCA Healthcare

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• Ready or Not, it’s Time to Take AI in Clinical Research Seriously

Is the crowded daily work routine at your study site reaching overwhelming proportions? Does it feel as if you have too many things to do and not enough hours in the day? You're not alone. We will discuss how to find support in one another in the workplace when our caseloads can seem overwhelming, share some valuable tools we have used to help us stay organized when we are responsible for multiple studies, and offer some tips and tricks to make onboarding new coordinators a breeze, especially when you feel like you don’t have the time! Teamwork makes the dream work. Join us for a great look at how an academic medical center handles a variety of studies and what we have found helps make us successful.

CEU: 1.00 ACRP

Speakers:

• Hannah Culpepper, CCRC, Clinical Research Coordinator, Medical University of South Carolina

• Stephanie Schorr, CCRC, Clinical Research Coordinator, Medical University of South Carolina

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Clinical research professional shortages, high turnover rates, and an increasingly competitive job market contribute to negatively impact the conduct and success of clinical research studies. Employing individual retention conversations to improve and foster retention is one strategy in addressing this issue. These conversations empower managers/leaders in addressing areas of concern impacting an organization’s workforce while building transparency and trust. Attendees will learn the benefits and gain practical skills in preparing for, participating in, and conducting individual retention conversations, focusing on creating a positive atmosphere, asking probing questions, actively listening, and developing action plans based on conversation outcomes. Participants will leave with strategies for continuous follow-up and ongoing professional development, ensuring a sustained positive impact on employee satisfaction and retention. Results from pilot study will be discussed.

CEU: 1.00 ACRP

Speaker:

• Stephanie Freel, PhD, PMP, Director, Clinical Research Operations, Education & Outreach, Duke University

• Lindsay Hanes, BS, CCRC, Clinical Research Manager, The Ohio State University Medical Center

• Shirley Helm, MS, CCRP, Senior Administrator for Network Capacity and Workforce Strategies, Virginia Commonwealth University

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