WCG Talks Trials

Feb 24 2025 80 ep. 24 mins 239
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Insights from leaders in clinical research and trial optimization, hosted by the WCG Clinical.

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Breaking Down Site Complexities and Start-Up Barriers in Clinical Trials

Feb 24 2025 25 mins  
Join us for "Breaking Down Site Complexities and Start-Up Barriers in Clinical Trials" as we uncover the complexities of site management and the barriers to effective study start-ups. Discover the top issues impacting research sites and strategies to overcome them, including trial complexity, start-up hurdles, and long initiation timelines. Learn how effective communication, teamwo

From Patient Care to Discovery: A Clinician's Journey into Research

Dec 10 2024 19 mins  
Join us for a compelling episode of WCG Talks Trials where we take a look into the rewarding world of clinical trials and clinical development. In this episode, George Cokenakes, director of clinical services, review solutions, WCG, speaks with Dr. James Januzzi, a renowned cardiologist at Massachusetts General Hospital, and chief scientific officer at Baim Institute for Clinical R

Inside MAGI: Innovation, Education, and Industry Trends

Nov 25 2024 29 mins  
In this episode of "WCG Talks Trials," host Geoffrey Schick, director of strategic site partnerships, WCG, is joined by fellow MAGI@home 2024 speakers Sandy Smith, Jess Thompson, and Wesley Warren. They share their unique perspectives and key takeaways from this year's virtual conference, including discussions on contract negotiations, the evolving role of advanced practice practit

Revolutionizing Clinical Research Through Collaboration and Innovation

Nov 07 2024 28 mins  
In this episode of WCG Talks Trials, host Sandy Smith, senior vice president of clinical solutions and strategic partnering at WCG, dives into the highlights of the Florence Healthcare Research Revolution event. Sandy is joined by industry experts Andrea Bastek, vice president of innovation at Florence, and Lauren Sobocinski, senior vice president of strategic alliances at WCG, to

Have a Safe Trip: Clinical and Patient Alignment in Research with Psychedelics

Oct 07 2024 23 mins  
In this episode of WCG Talks Trials, host Kelly FitzGerald sits down with Dr. Currien MacDonald, Medical Chair Director at WCG, and Sara Reed, a participant in two psychedelic clinical trials, to explore the evolving landscape of psychedelics research. Dr. MacDonald shares his expertise on the growing acceptance of psychedelics in clinical settings, recent FDA updates, and the inne

Breaking Barriers: Reasons to Expand Site Cancer Trial Portfolios

Sep 18 2024 28 mins  
In this episode of WCG Talks Trials, Geoff Schick, director of strategic site partnerships, joins our host Sandy Smith, senior vice president of clinical solutions and strategic partnering, to discuss the expansion of research site cancer portfolios.

Patient Advocacy Advancing Breakthrough Science and Community Engagement

Sep 16 2024 28 mins  
Join Desiree Underwood-Williams, director of project management organization at WCG and guest Steve Smith, CEO of SteveSmithPlans LLC and facilitator of the WCG Patient Forum, as they recap the latest Patient Forum Focus Session on breakthrough science and community engagement. Discussion highlights include: The impact of medical diagnoses on families with Sickle cell disease and m

Guarding Research Integrity: The IRB's Essential Role

Sep 13 2024 27 mins  
In this episode of WCG Talks Trials, we are joined by host Joanne Thomas, clinical reviewer and patient advocate at WCG, along with our guest Currien MacDonald, medical chair director at WCG. This episode covers the roles of IRB in ethical clinical research, frequently asked questions, and a general overview of the IRB’s role in clinical trials.

Addressing Challenges in Site Feasibility

Aug 30 2024 20 mins  
This episode of WCG Talks Trials addresses site feasibility challenges impacting the clinical trials industry. Join Michelle Yu, associate director of clinical strategy at WCG, and our guest Trevor Cole, director of client delivery, site and strategic operations for WCG, as we discuss approaches to adopt innovative feasibility and site start-up solutions. Here are links to document

Ethical Review and AI in Clinical Trials

Jun 21 2024 39 mins  
Join our Chief Analytics Officer Silvio Galea, along with Dr. Donna Snyder & Dr. Barbara Bierer to discuss opportunities on the ethical and regulatory challenges regarding artificial intelligence in clinical trials. The discussion is focused through the lens of the IRB review, and how a multi-stakeholder task force led by the Multi-Regional Clinical Trials (MRCT) Center of Brig