Newsletter | October 14, 2026

10.14.26 -- Earlier Decisions, Fewer Delays: From Site Readiness To Patient Language Support

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Webinar: What’s Working in AI-Enabled Respiratory Trials: From Recruitment to Site Readiness

Respiratory clinical trials face growing challenges, from shrinking patient populations and complex protocols to competition for patients and sites. How can AI and digital solutions help? This webinar explores practical approaches to optimize study design, predict enrollment, reduce participant burden and detect emerging risks earlier. Discover how technology can support efficient, patient-centric trials while strengthening quality and execution. Click here to learn more.

Packaging Decisions Start At Clinical Trial Protocol Design

Video | Korio

A must-watch for anyone optimizing clinical trial IRT workflows, this video explores why clinical supplies should be involved from day one.

Ensuring Compliance In Gene Therapy Trials: IRB And IBC Views

Webinar | BRANY

Explore ethical and regulatory challenges in neurological gene therapy trials, with expert insights on IRB/IBC collaboration, consent protocols, and oversight for vulnerable populations.

Obesity Clinical Trials: Beyond BMI

Webinar | PPD Clinical Research Business of Thermo Fisher Scientific

 Discover how new approaches can improve patient assessment, enable precision medicine, and help address key challenges in developing effective obesity therapies.

Local-Language Support For Clinical Trial Participants

Video | Scout

Participants and sites need support that matches their language, local hours, and regional expectations. and Global Patient Liaison teams help to create a more human trial experience.

Multi-Site Capabilities For Your Phase I-II Trials

Video | Dr. Vince Clinical Research

Master the complexities of renal and hepatic trials by leveraging site expertise and PK modeling to navigate recruitment challenges and ensure precise dosing for impaired patient populations.

AI Reality Check In Drug Development: What's Real And What's Missing

Webinar | TruTechnologies

Where does AI actually add value in drug development—and where does human expertise still matter? Explore practical answers for trial teams navigating the hype.

Improve Trial Readiness With Tech-Enabled FSP Delivery Models

Webinar | Worldwide Flex

Struggling with slow study starts or operational strain? See how tech-enabled FSP models help trials launch faster and run more smoothly.

Transform Your Clinical Trials With Central eSource

Video | CRIO

Accelerate your trial startup and reduce site burden with a central eSource that allows sponsors to develop and publish central source templates to sites.

Can The FDA Easily Replace The Experience It Has Lost?

Video | Clinical Leader

Elizabeth Jungman describes how early retirement programs and workforce reductions led to the loss of highly experienced FDA leaders, creating gaps in institutional knowledge that affect complex regulatory decisions.

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