Meet Travis Caudill, Vice President of Feasibility and Clinical Informatics at ICON, a seasoned expert in the world of clinical trial optimization. Discover how Travis and his team are navigating the complexities of trial feasibility—using data to optimize site selection, understanding local patient journeys, and anticipating changes in the standard of care. Follow Maya Zlatanova: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mayazlatanova/Follow Travis Caudill: https://www.linkedin.com/in/feasibility/  (00:00) - Introduction and Background (04:34) - The Access to Data and Tools for Analysis (08:57) - T ..read more

Ilknur Lechthaler is an expert in clinical operations, research, and startup investments. Ilknur discusses how the industry's awareness of the significance of country-specific standard of care has evolved over the past decade. Together with Maya they dive into the practical aspects of country selection and the factors that influence decision-making, such as regulatory requirements, timelines, and budget constraints. Follow Maya Zlatanova: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mayazlatanova/Follow Ilknur Lechthaler: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ilknur-lechthaler ..read more

Meet Todd Georgieff - a veteran in drug development and clinical operations with expertise in optimizing global trials. In this episode, Todd and Maya explore the critical aspects of protocol optimization and patient burden quantification. How does understanding local standard of care impact trial success? What are the ethical implications of providing treatments in different healthcare systems? Todd shares insights on these questions and more. Follow Maya Zlatanova: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mayazlatanova/Follow Todd Georgieff: https://www.linkedin.com/in/toddgeorgieff/ (00:00) - Introduc ..read more

Meet Kasia Harris - an expert in clinical trial feasibility and planning with experience in both CRO and Pharma.  bringing valuable insights into the complexities of global healthcare systems. In this episode, Kasia and Maya delve into the critical role of understanding local standard of care in clinical trial success. They explore feasibility assessments, protocol, country, and site-specific considerations. Kasia highlights how standard of care impacts patient enrollment, country and site selection, and overall trial efficiency. This episode is a must listen for anyone involved in plann ..read more

Meet Annabel de Maria Bosch - the Chief Patient Officer at Alira Health with nearly three decades of experience in patient engagement across the pharmaceutical industry. In this insightful conversation, Annabel shares her unique perspective on the critical importance of understanding the patient journey and its impact on clinical trial success.  Follow Maya Zlatanova: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mayazlatanova/Follow Annabel de Maria Bosch: https://www.linkedin.com/in/annabeldemaria/ Annabel shares some very curious studies in the episode: 1)Stergiopoulos et al., Measuring the Impact of ..read more

Meet Joy Milne, a remarkable woman whose unique sense of smell is revolutionizing the world of Parkinson's research. In this episode, Joy shares her personal story of love, loss, and unwavering determination to make a difference in the lives of those affected by Parkinson's, from her groundbreaking work with researchers at the University of Manchester to her advocacy for greater awareness of the challenges faced by women with the disease.  Follow Maya Zlatanova: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mayazlatanova/ Learn more about Joy Milne and her work: https://www.nytimes.com/2024/06/14/magaz ..read more

Meet Ted Trafford - a seasoned clinical research expert with nearly three decades of experience and a passion for driving innovation in the industry. As the Director of Business Development at Probity Medical Research, Ted brings unique insights into the challenges faced by sites, sponsors, and patients in the clinical trial landscape. Follow Maya Zlatanova: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mayazlatanova/Follow Ted Trafford: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tedtrafford/ Check out Ted's post mentioned in the episode: https://www.linkedin.com/posts/tedtrafford_clinical-trial-marathon-activity-72218411569 ..read more

Meet Angie Schwab - founder of EZ Research Solutions and a passionate expert in clinical research with a focus on improving trial startup processes. In this episode, Angie and Maya dive deep into the challenges and solutions in clinical trial design and execution. Angie shares her insights on the critical importance of thorough planning, understanding local standards of care, and involving all stakeholders - including patients - in study design. They explore how poor initial planning can set trials up for failure and discuss innovative solutions, including the role of automation and AI in stre ..read more

Meet Begonya Nafria - Head of the Patient Engagement  in Research Department at Hospital Sant Juan de Déu Children’s Hospital, championing the cause of paediatric clinical research. In this eye-opening episode, Begonya and Maya delve into the unique challenges of conducting clinical trials for children, especially those with rare diseases. Begonya highlights the startling fact that 95% of rare diseases have no approved treatment, emphasizing the urgent need for increased research investment and improved access to cross-border clinical trials for children and young patients in Europe . Thi ..read more

Dan Sfera really needs no introduction - founder of the Clinical Trials Guru he has been publishing content in the clinical research space since 2010. In this episode, Dan and Maya talk about the challenges of patient recruitment and retention, explore the importance of considering clinical trials as a care option, and the implications of not prioritizing the patient perspective in trial design. Follow Maya Zlatanova: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mayazlatanova/ Follow Dan Sfera: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dansfera ..read more