Newsletter | November 17, 2025

11.17.25 -- Diverse Enrollment Gets Widespread Support At RAPS Convergence

SPONSOR

Spotlight the Best in CRO Partnerships—Share Your Voice!

Help shape the future of CRO excellence! Take part in the 2025 CRO Leadership Awards Survey, conducted by Tufts CSDD and Clinical Leader. Your confidential feedback will determine the top CROs in project management, services, culture, and more. Winners will be celebrated through Clinical Leader events—don’t miss your chance to spotlight outstanding collaboration in our industry!

PATIENT CENTRICITY

Health Equity Isn't A Buzzword — It's A Business Imperative

Dr. Camille (Pope) Campbell of Biogen explains that health equity isn’t just moral — it’s strategic. She details how Biogen integrates equity into community outreach, operations, and commercialization to improve outcomes and business impact.

Dive Into Core Topic Areas Of The HEOR field

HEOR spans a broad range of disciplines that shape how healthcare decisions are made. Discover how each of the core areas of HEOR contributes to smarter policies, innovation, and cost-effective care.

A 2025 Survey Report Uncovers The Top 5 Clinical Trial Cost Insights

In this 2025 survey of over 100 U.S. clinical trial participants and caregivers, we reveal that most individuals join trials seeking life-saving treatment, not financial gain.

PATIENT RECRUITMENT

Diverse Enrollment — Ahem, "Biological Variability" — Gets Widespread Support At RAPS Convergence

DEI, diverse enrollment, biological variability -- whatever you call it, industry leaders at RAPS Convergence discussed their unwavering support of it when it comes to executing clinical trials that align "good science" with "the right thing to do."

Improving The Patient Experience In Clinical Research

To preserve the quality of care and build a more effective approach to trial design, a sponsor must consider their approach to patient recruitment and enrollment early and often.

Why Inclusive Clinical Trials Win On Science, Speed, And Spend

Sponsors who proactively integrate diversity into their trial designs from the earliest phases are finding that it’s not only a matter of fairness but a strategic advantage.

A Patient-Centric Approach To Streamline Pre-Screening Processes

In this presentation from the Patients as Partners conference, Carebox CEO Brian Weiss discussed why it’s time to move past per-study custom pre-screeners.

A 15-Year Legacy Of Pediatric Excellence

By simplifying intricate medical topics and catering to children's specific needs, we make sure young patients and their families receive information that is understandable, relatable, and engaging.

CLINICAL SITES

Trials Without Borders: Australia Logistics And Data

We explore topics such as data compliance for global trials, logistics of shipping biologics to Australia, and how Australia’s regulatory speed and site collaboration make it a strategic launchpad for early-phase studies.

The Site Playbook: Start Smart, Finish Fast

Clinical research sites often face ophthalmic endpoint challenges, causing delays, deviations, dropouts, and burnout. Check out the four-step framework to overcome these issues efficiently.

Podcast: Multi-Site, Multi-Insight

Learn about the benefits of a multi-site approach in early-phase research, key “red and green flags” when working with a CRO, and the importance of the often-overlooked “non-data” factors.

Unify And Simplify Site Operations

Find the only platform offering a seamless single sign-on experience, allowing you to easily manage and prioritize tasks across multiple studies. Gain the tools to streamline your workflow and save time.

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