Random Musings From The Clinical Trials Guru

Dan Sfera
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Oct 12, 2026 • 30min

The Real Reason New Clinical Research Sites Struggle Ep. 1090

Getting a physician interested in research is only the beginning. Dan Sfera explains why new clinical research sites struggle to win their first studies and build the infrastructure to deliver reliable data. Drawing on his experience in Yuma, he discusses starting with observational and specimen-collection studies, developing and retaining coordinators, and building study-specific workflows before trying to automate them. He also covers the challenges of finding specialty vendors in underserved communities and why he sees these gaps as opportunities for resourceful site owners.Watch the video version: https://youtu.be/B2E-W5y1cOsMy Free tools for sites and researchers: https://coordinare.co/Free EDC Tool: https://crc-edc-sandbox.netlify.app/My substack FREE: https://substack.com/@dansfera1?r=27gh4e&utm_medium=ios&utm_source=profileInato: https://go.inato.com/3VnSro6CRIO: http://www.clinicalresearch.ioMy PatientACE recruitment company: https://patientace.com/Join me at my conference! http://www.saveoursites.comText Me: (949) 415-6256Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7JF6FNvoLnBpfIrLNCcg7aGET THE BOOK! https://www.amazon.com/Comprehensive-Guide-Clinical-Research-Practical/dp/1090349521/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=Dan+Sfera&qid=1691974540&s=audible&sr=1-1-catcorrText "guru" to 855-942-5288 to join VIP list!My blog: http://www.TheClinicalTrialsGuru.comMy CRC Academy: http://www.TheCRCacademy.comMy TikTok: DanSfera
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Oct 6, 2026 • 58min

Only 7 of 242 Medications Are Proven Safe for Native Americans Ep. 1089

Dan Sfera joins Kelsey Powell for a conversation about Native American representation in clinical research and the evidence behind medication safety for Native communities.Watch the video version: https://youtu.be/cClXMPS5-FUKelsey's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kelsey-powell-tribalaffairs/My Free tools for sites and researchers: https://coordinare.co/Free EDC Tool: https://crc-edc-sandbox.netlify.app/My substack FREE: https://substack.com/@dansfera1?r=27gh4e&utm_medium=ios&utm_source=profileInato: https://go.inato.com/3VnSro6CRIO: http://www.clinicalresearch.ioMy PatientACE recruitment company: https://patientace.com/Join me at my conference! http://www.saveoursites.comText Me: (949) 415-6256Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7JF6FNvoLnBpfIrLNCcg7aGET THE BOOK! https://www.amazon.com/Comprehensive-Guide-Clinical-Research-Practical/dp/1090349521/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=Dan+Sfera&qid=1691974540&s=audible&sr=1-1-catcorrText "guru" to 855-942-5288 to join VIP list!My blog: http://www.TheClinicalTrialsGuru.comMy CRC Academy: http://www.TheCRCacademy.comMy TikTok: DanSfera
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Oct 5, 2026 • 0sec

AI Isn’t Fixing Clinical Research: Here’s the Problem Explained By A Site Owner Ep. 1088

AI can give clinical research teams better dashboards, faster data review, and more patient leads. So why are sites still overloaded? Dan Sfera breaks down the bottlenecks he sees as a site owner, from screening visits and coordinator schedules to on-site monitoring, study startup, and getting PI signatures. He explains where automation helps, why greater visibility does not automatically reduce the workload, and why he believes better technology will increase the need for coordinators and CRAs.Watch the video version: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4tqRN6rLCq0My free tools for sites and researchers: https://coordinare.co/Free EDC Tool: https://crc-edc-sandbox.netlify.app/My Substack (FREE): https://substack.com/@dansfera1?r=27gh4e&utm_medium=ios&utm_source=profileInato: https://go.inato.com/3VnSro6CRIO: http://www.clinicalresearch.ioMy PatientACE recruitment company: https://patientace.com/Join me at my conference! http://www.saveoursites.comText Me: (949) 415-6256Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7JF6FNvoLnBpfIrLNCcg7aGET THE BOOK! https://www.amazon.com/Comprehensive-Guide-Clinical-Research-Practical/dp/1090349521/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=Dan+Sfera&qid=1691974540&s=audible&sr=1-1-catcorrText "guru" to 855-942-5288 to join VIP list!My blog: http://www.TheClinicalTrialsGuru.comMy CRC Academy: http://www.TheCRCacademy.comMy TikTok: DanSfera
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Oct 5, 2026 • 37min

Should You Work for a Small Biotech? The Risk Nobody Talks About in Life Science Careers! Ep. 1087

My Free tools for sites and researchers: https://coordinare.co/ Free EDC Tool: https://crc-edc-sandbox.netlify.app/ My substack FREE: https://substack.com/@dansfera1?r=27gh4e&utm_medium=ios&utm_source=profile Inato: https://go.inato.com/3VnSro6 CRIO: http://www.clinicalresearch.io My PatientACE recruitment company: https://patientace.com/ Join me at my conference! http://www.saveoursites.com Text Me: (949) 415-6256 Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7JF6FNvoLnBpfIrLNCcg7a GET THE BOOK! https://www.amazon.com/Comprehensive-Guide-Clinical-Research-Practical/dp/1090349521/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=Dan+Sfera&qid=1691974540&s=audible&sr=1-1-catcorr Text "guru" to 855-942-5288 to join VIP list! My blog: http://www.TheClinicalTrialsGuru.com My CRC Academy: http://www.TheCRCacademy.com My TikTok: DanSfera
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Sep 21, 2026 • 35min

How To Prepare For Conducting A Clinical Research Randomization Visit Ep. 1086

My Free tools for sites and researchers: https://coordinare.co/ Free EDC Tool: https://crc-edc-sandbox.netlify.app/ My substack FREE: https://substack.com/@dansfera1?r=27gh4e&utm_medium=ios&utm_source=profile Inato: https://go.inato.com/3VnSro6 CRIO: http://www.clinicalresearch.io My PatientACE recruitment company: https://patientace.com/ Join me at my conference! http://www.saveoursites.com Text Me: (949) 415-6256 Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7JF6FNvoLnBpfIrLNCcg7a GET THE BOOK! https://www.amazon.com/Comprehensive-Guide-Clinical-Research-Practical/dp/1090349521/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=Dan+Sfera&qid=1691974540&s=audible&sr=1-1-catcorr Text "guru" to 855-942-5288 to join VIP list! My blog: http://www.TheClinicalTrialsGuru.com My CRC Academy: http://www.TheCRCacademy.com My TikTok: DanSfera
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Sep 21, 2026 • 33min

Owning a Clinical Research Site Is NOT What You Think Ep. 1085

aime's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jaime-valles-2a1728221/ My Free tools for sites and researchers: https://coordinare.co/ Free EDC Tool: https://crc-edc-sandbox.netlify.app/ My substack FREE: https://substack.com/@dansfera1?r=27gh4e&utm_medium=ios&utm_source=profile Inato: https://go.inato.com/3VnSro6 CRIO: http://www.clinicalresearch.io My PatientACE recruitment company: https://patientace.com/ Join me at my conference! http://www.saveoursites.com Text Me: (949) 415-6256 Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7JF6FNvoLnBpfIrLNCcg7a GET THE BOOK! https://www.amazon.com/Comprehensive-Guide-Clinical-Research-Practical/dp/1090349521/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=Dan+Sfera&qid=1691974540&s=audible&sr=1-1-catcorr Text "guru" to 855-942-5288 to join VIP list! My blog: http://www.TheClinicalTrialsGuru.com My CRC Academy: http://www.TheCRCacademy.com My TikTok: DanSfera
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Sep 8, 2026 • 44min

What to do BEFORE your first Clinical Research Screening Visit Ep. 1084

My Free tools for sites and researchers: https://coordinare.co/Free EDC Tool: https://crc-edc-sandbox.netlify.app/My substack FREE: https://substack.com/@dansfera1?r=27gh4e&utm_medium=ios&utm_source=profileInato: https://go.inato.com/3VnSro6CRIO: http://www.clinicalresearch.ioMy PatientACE recruitment company: https://patientace.com/Join me at my conference! http://www.saveoursites.comText Me: (949) 415-6256Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7JF6FNvoLnBpfIrLNCcg7aGET THE BOOK! https://www.amazon.com/Comprehensive-Guide-Clinical-Research-Practical/dp/1090349521/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=Dan+Sfera&qid=1691974540&s=audible&sr=1-1-catcorrText "guru" to 855-942-5288 to join VIP list!My blog: http://www.TheClinicalTrialsGuru.comMy CRC Academy: http://www.TheCRCacademy.comMy TikTok: DanSfera
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Sep 1, 2026 • 37min

The Chaos in Clinical Research Is Actually an Opportunity Ep. 1083

My Free tools for sites and researchers: https://coordinare.co/Free EDC Tool: https://crc-edc-sandbox.netlify.app/My substack FREE: https://substack.com/@dansfera1?r=27gh4e&utm_medium=ios&utm_source=profileInato: https://go.inato.com/3VnSro6CRIO: http://www.clinicalresearch.ioMy PatientACE recruitment company: https://patientace.com/Join me at my conference! http://www.saveoursites.comText Me: (949) 415-6256Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7JF6FNvoLnBpfIrLNCcg7aGET THE BOOK! https://www.amazon.com/Comprehensive-Guide-Clinical-Research-Practical/dp/1090349521/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=Dan+Sfera&qid=1691974540&s=audible&sr=1-1-catcorrText "guru" to 855-942-5288 to join VIP list!My blog: http://www.TheClinicalTrialsGuru.comMy CRC Academy: http://www.TheCRCacademy.comMy TikTok: DanSfera
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Aug 28, 2026 • 51min

Laid Off From His CRO, He Built His Own Site Network Ep. 1082

Kenny's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kenny-carberry-bb228350/ My Free tools for sites and researchers: https://coordinare.co/ Free EDC Tool: https://crc-edc-sandbox.netlify.app/ My substack FREE: https://substack.com/@dansfera1?r=27gh4e&utm_medium=ios&utm_source=profile Inato: https://go.inato.com/3VnSro6 CRIO: http://www.clinicalresearch.io My PatientACE recruitment company: https://patientace.com/ Join me at my conference! http://www.saveoursites.com Text Me: (949) 415-6256 Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7JF6FNvoLnBpfIrLNCcg7a GET THE BOOK! https://www.amazon.com/Comprehensive-Guide-Clinical-Research-Practical/dp/1090349521/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=Dan+Sfera&qid=1691974540&s=audible&sr=1-1-catcorr Text "guru" to 855-942-5288 to join VIP list! My blog: http://www.TheClinicalTrialsGuru.com My CRC Academy: http://www.TheCRCacademy.com My TikTok: DanSfera
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Aug 24, 2026 • 39min

Clinical Research is a Get Rich Slow Industry Ep. 1081

My Free tools for sites and researchers: https://coordinare.co/Free EDC Tool: https://crc-edc-sandbox.netlify.app/My substack FREE: https://substack.com/@dansfera1?r=27gh4e&utm_medium=ios&utm_source=profileInato: https://go.inato.com/3VnSro6CRIO: http://www.clinicalresearch.ioMy PatientACE recruitment company: https://patientace.com/Join me at my conference! http://www.saveoursites.comText Me: (949) 415-6256Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7JF6FNvoLnBpfIrLNCcg7aGET THE BOOK! https://www.amazon.com/Comprehensive-Guide-Clinical-Research-Practical/dp/1090349521/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=Dan+Sfera&qid=1691974540&s=audible&sr=1-1-catcorrText "guru" to 855-942-5288 to join VIP list!My blog: http://www.TheClinicalTrialsGuru.comMy CRC Academy: http://www.TheCRCacademy.comMy TikTok: DanSfera

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