Newsletter | August 17, 2026

08.17.26 -- From Immunotherapy Breakthroughs To AI-Powered Enrollment

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Step into the future of clinical operations excellence at CHI’s 9th Annual SCOPE Europe: Powering Clinical Research event. Held at InterContinental Barcelona, 13–14 October 2026, this three-day program features case studies, strategic insights, networking, workshops, seven conferences, and Capital & Innovation programming for senior clinical professionals globally attended. Join 800+ senior executives from 300 organizations across 30 countries to explore clinical trial innovation, planning, and operations excellence leaders worldwide community.

CLINICAL SITES

Reduce Friction And Save Time: Value Over Volume In Site Training

Guest Column | By Ashlin Dunne, Anne Marie Inglis, Ann Katrine Miranda, and Novo Nordisk

TransCelerate BioPharma members Ashlin Dunne, Anne Marie Inglis, and Ann Katrine Miranda assess the state of site training, examine how training affects trial execution, and discuss a better path forward.

Finding The Solution(s) That Meet Patient, Site, And Sponsor Needs

Article | MRN - Medical Research Network

Poor enrollment and retention often stem from patient burden and limited site access. Learn how leveraging diverse site networks and remote support can transform the clinical trial experience.

PATIENT CENTRICITY

The Art And Skill Of Caring For Terminally Ill Patients In Clinical Research And Beyond

Guest Column | By Kamila Novak, KAN Consulting

When designing and conducting trials for terminally ill patients, Kamila Novak reminds researchers to act and speak with respect, warmth, and thoughtfulness.

Dive Into Core Topic Areas Of The HEOR field

Video | ISPOR—The Professional Society for Health Economics and Outcomes Research

This video breaks down the core areas of HEOR, from RWE and patient-centered research to health technology assessments, and shows how each contributes to smarter policies and cost-effective care.

Paying Trial Participants With Prepaid Cards? You Need To Hear This

Article | By Sam Whitaker and Kelly FitzGerald, Mural Health

Examine the complexities of participant payments in clinical trials with a focus on prepaid cards and other payment methods.

Building Patient-Centric Cardiovascular Endpoints

Webinar | Ametris

Digital measures can complement traditional endpoints in cardiovascular trials, offering a more efficient, lower-burden path to higher-quality clinical evidence.

Patient Travel Services That Go The Distance

Product | Scout

Getting to and from a clinical trial site shouldn’t be a hurdle. Explore the patient travel services making participation easier for patients and research teams from start to finish.

PATIENT RECRUITMENT

The Promise Of Bispecifics In The Quest For Outpatient Immunotherapy

Guest Column | A conversation between Drew Rasco, MD, and Clinical Leader Executive Editor Abby Proch

START San Antonio's Drew Rasco, MD, reflects on the evolution of immunotherapy and highlights how novel therapies such as bispecifics are both challenging and intriguing for principal investigators (PIs).

An Experienced Endocrinology And Metabolic Partner

Brochure | PPD Clinical Research Business of Thermo Fisher Scientific

Accelerate endocrinology and metabolic trials. Discover global regulatory strategies, decentralized models, and patient-centric recruitment data to optimize your clinical development.

From Weeks To Days: An Innovative Approach To Patient Recruitment

Video | CSS

Discover how AI-driven, personalized communication can break linguistic and literacy barriers to make patient recruitment faster, more inclusive, and 30% more effective.

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