The Future of Clinical Research: Innovations Ahead

Our latest guest is Sandy Smith, Senior VP of Clinical Solutions and Strategic Partnerships at WCG, a company that connects sponsors, CROs, sites, and participants to deliver efficient, safe and impactful clinical research.

In this conversation, Sandy shares insights into her background as an advanced practice nurse and how she landed 3 years ago at WCG where she leads Clinical Solutions and Strategic Partnership to solve some of the biggest challenges in research. In this talk, Sandy will touch on her role connecting diverse stakeholders (sites, sponsors, CROs), while advocating for the patient’s voice. She will emphasize the convergence of clinical care and research in oncology, while getting us excited about the future of innovation.

Join as we discuss:

• Challenges posed by technology complexity, resourcing issues, and the overall increased complexity of modern trials
• The importance of patient-specific data to reduce trial timelines without compromising quality
• The potential of AI and machine learning in identifying optimal sites, patient identification, and recruitment