
WCG Talks Trials
Insights from leaders in clinical research and trial optimization, hosted by the WCG Clinical.
Episodes
83 episodes
Future-Ready Research: Optimizing Sites for Continued Success
In this episode of WCG Talks Trials, Sandy Smith, senior vice president, clinical solutions & strategic partnering, WCG, is joined by Tiffany Pierce, director, clinical trials core, Henry Ford Health System, to discuss resilience in clinica...
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20:42

Harnessing Generative AI in Clinical Research
Dive into the world of generative AI with Silvio Galea, chief data analytics officer, WCG, and Kyle Miller, lead data scientist, WCG. In this compelling episode of WCG Talks Trials, we explore how Generative AI can improve clinical research wor...
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Episode 24
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23:42

AI in Clinical Trials: Unlocking the Potential
In this episode of WCG Talks Trials, join Silvio Galea, chief data and analytics officer, WCG, and Melissa Hutchens, vice president of research and benchmarking, WCG, as they discuss the transformative role of AI in clinical trials. Discover ho...
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Episode 23
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27:54

Breaking Down Site Complexities and Start-Up Barriers in Clinical Trials
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 strateg...
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Episode 22
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25:44

From Patient Care to Discovery: A Clinician's Journey into Research
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...
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Episode 21
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19:45

Inside MAGI: Innovation, Education, and Industry Trends
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 t...
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Episode 20
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29:19

Revolutionizing Clinical Research Through Collaboration and Innovation
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 expe...
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Episode 19
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28:54

Have a Safe Trip: Clinical and Patient Alignment in Research with Psychedelics
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 psych...
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Episode 18
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23:27

Breaking Barriers: Reasons to Expand Site Cancer Trial Portfolios
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 portf...
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Episode 17
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28:53

Patient Advocacy Advancing Breakthrough Science and Community Engagement
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...
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Episode 16
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28:54

Guarding Research Integrity: The IRB's Essential Role
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 ethica...
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Episode 15
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27:27

Addressing Challenges in Site Feasibility
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 st...
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Episode 14
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20:14

Ethical Review and AI in Clinical Trials
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 focuse...
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Episode 13
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39:43

Addressing Measurement Challenges for PTSD Trials with Technology
In this episode of WCG Talks Trials, we are joined by WCG clinical science experts as they discuss traditional measurement challenges for PTSD trials and how the use of an electronic CAPS-5 scale is improving administration and scoring errors.&...
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Episode 13
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21:40

Creating Partnerships: Aligning Vendor Support for Success in Clinical Research
In the most recent episode of WCG Talks Trials, we are joined by three industry experts, Amy Thue and Shelby Ward from WCG, and Russell Lampman from Merck to discuss the topic of optimizing vendor support, and ultimately the success, of clinica...
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Episode 10
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20:56

WCG's IRB Policy Change: Harmonizing Consent (Part 2)
In Part 2 of this discussion, Currien MacDonald, MD, CIP Medical Chair Director for WCG's IRB, discusses new FDA regulations for waiver of consent with Kelly Fitzgerald, PhD, WCG's IRB Executive Chair and VP IBC Affairs.
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Episode 13
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8:06

WCG's IRB Policy Change: Harmonizing Consent (Part 1)
In Part 1 of this discussion, Currien MacDonald, MD, CIP Medical Chair Director for WCG's IRB, discusses a policy change that is going into effect for WCG IRB with Lindsay Abrahams, Regulatory Chair Director. Lindsay and Currien di...
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Episode 12
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6:06

The Ethical and Safety Considerations of Accelerating Oncology Trials
In this episode of WCG Talks Trials, our expert panel discusses various ethical, safety, and logistical challenges in accelerating clinical trials for gene and cell therapies in oncology. The conversation explores the role of Institutional Revi...
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Embarking on a Research Revolution – A Conversation with Florence Healthcare
In episode 10 of WCG Talks Trials, we are joined by Catherine Gregor, the Chief Clinical Trial Officer at Florence Healthcare, to discuss Florence’s recent Research Revolution event and the importance of site enablement in clinical research. Li...
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30:37

The CRA’s Evolving Role in a Postpandemic Industry
In this episode of WCG Talks Trials, we are joined by Elizabeth Weeks-Rowe, CCRA, author of The CRA’s Guide to Monitoring Clinical Research, 6th Edition.Led by WCG Director of Publications and Content, Leslie R...
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Episode 9
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36:47

MAGI@home: Practical Intelligence, Real-life Examples, Actionable Information
In this episode of WCG Talks Trials, we are joined by MAGI@home Steering Committee members, Jennifer Peterson, Director, Head of Clinical Quality at M3 Wake Research, and Geoffrey Schick, Director, Strategic Site Partnerships at WCG. <...
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29:26

Diversity & Inclusion with Technology in Decentralized Trials
This episode of WCG Talks Trials, hosted by Kelly Fitzgerald, Executive IRB Chair and Vice President of IBC Affairs at WCG, dives into the topic of diversity and inclusion with technology in decentralized clinical trials (DCTs). The episode exp...
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Amplifying Patient Voices to Advance Clinical Research: The Importance of Patient Advocacy
Listen to the latest episode of WCG Talks Trials to hear from experts on the importance of patient advocacy in clinical research and key takeaways from WCG's 2023 Patient Foru...
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29:38

The Importance of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Intersectionality in Clinical Research
Listen to the latest episode of WCG Talks Trials to hear from experts on the importance of diversity, equity, and inclusion in clinical research and how intersectionality plays a role in promoting DE&I. We'll discuss why diversity is pivota...
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