2025-12-05 Hosts Dr. Amir Kalali, Craig Lipset, and Jane Myles were joined by Noelle Gaskill and Karla Polk from Tempus AI to unpack how DCTs are expanding access and accelerating research, especially in oncology. They explored how Tempus’ data-connected site network, genomics capabilities, and operational model help match patients faster, streamline startup timelines, and support community practices in running complex trials.

The conversation covers real-world strategies for patient activation, managing variability across sites, partnering with CROs, and enabling rural and community-based providers to participate in research. They also touched on the future: global expansion plans and how DCT approaches could extend beyond oncology into other therapeutic areas.

You can join TGIF-DTRA Sessions live on LinkedIn Live on Friday's at 12:00 PM ET by checking out our LinkedIn. Follow the Decentralized Trials & Research Alliance (DTRA) on LinkedIn and X. Learn more about Membership options and our work at www.dtra.org.

2025-11-14 - Hosts Amir Kalali and Jane Myles were joined by Alex Charge (ISPEP) and Stacey Davidson (Cutsy & Cutsy) on what today’s clinical trial participants experience from start to finish. Drawing on new research conducted by their organizations, the conversation unpacks how patients discover trials, why they join, and what drives both positive experiences and early dropout. Key themes include the importance of strong site support, clearer communication, caregiver involvement, and the operational challenges that trial sites face.

The group also explores broader issues in patient engagement—from protocol design and long-term communication gaps to the role AI could play in improving support and retention.

The Participation Equation: a webinar from Cuttsy+Cuttsy and ISPEP

• Link to sign up for the webinar on 11/19 at 9:00 AM ET

The participation equation: Understanding what drives participant engagement in clinical trials

• Link to access the report here

You can join TGIF-DTRA Sessions live on LinkedIn Live on Friday's at 12:00 PM ET by checking out our LinkedIn. Follow the Decentralized Trials & Research Alliance (DTRA) on LinkedIn and X. Learn more about Membership options and our work at www.dtra.org.

2025-10-24 Hosts Amir Kalali, Craig Lipset, and Jane Myles were joined by Darshan Kulkarni, a pharmacist, lawyer, and educator, for a fantastic conversation around the intersection of healthcare innovation, regulatory law, and emerging technologies.

Listeners will learn more on:

• Challenges in AI protocol protection and data privacy under HIPAA, GDPR, and global laws
• The tension between innovation and compliance in decentralized trials
• The importance of clear regulatory guidance in the evolving AI landscape
• How contractual and ethical frameworks can safeguard both sponsors and sites

You can join TGIF-DTRA Sessions live on LinkedIn Live on Friday's at 12:00 PM ET by checking out our LinkedIn. Follow the Decentralized Trials & Research Alliance (DTRA) on LinkedIn and X. Learn more about Membership options and our work at www.dtra.org.