Newsletter | May 4, 2026

05.04.26 -- Research Center Layout Helps Lower Barriers To Cross-Industry Collaboration

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This webinar explores how to move psychiatry trial participants more effectively from initial interest to randomization. It addresses common drop off points caused by strict eligibility criteria, incomplete patient data, and inefficient referral workflows. Speakers will outline methods to strengthen qualification processes, improve screening accuracy, and deliver better matched patients to sites. Attendees will learn strategies to reduce attrition, streamline recruitment, and accelerate enrollment while boosting overall site performance. Click here to learn more.

PATIENT CENTRICITY

First-In-Human Porcine Kidney Transplant Trial Builds On Expanded Access Success

eGenesis CEO Mike Curtis discusses the first-in-human trial of EGEN-2784, which they're studying whether a porcine kidney can restore near-normal quality of life while awaiting a human transplant.

Neurological Gene Therapy Trial's Secret Weapon

In neurological gene therapy trials, the support provided by sponsors to caregivers and legally authorized representatives is essential.

Improve Patient ID And Retention For Your Chronic Disease Trials

Explore the value primary care physicians (PCPs) provide to chronic disease research and how to leverage their services.

Access And Retention In Metastatic Colorectal Cancer Trials

Making it easier for participants in metastatic colorectal cancer trials to reach specialized sites and stay on schedule with managed travel, lodging, and reimbursements

Recruitment Readiness: From The Front Lines To First-In-Patient

Operating within local markets, LES professionals conduct meticulous eligibility assessments, manage referrals, and facilitate patient navigation, ensuring a seamless pre-screening experience.

What Everest Group's RTSM Recognition Means For The Industry

RTSM is transforming from a basic operational tool into a strategic driver of trial efficiency. Learn why industry recognition signals a new era of innovation and competitive advantage.

Running Flexible Trials In The Heart Of Patient Communities

Bringing clinical research closer to patients by running flexible trials in the heart of their own communities increases access to research for both patients and sites.

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Webinar: The Stakeholder Impact of Centralized Trial Services

Discover how a centralized trial services platform is transforming clinical operations. In this Block Clinical webinar, Cogent and Helus Pharma share real-world insights on streamlining patient logistics, site payments, and financial coordination through a single partner. Learn how this approach enhances communication, reduces administrative burden, and elevates site and patient experiences while delivering practical strategies for more efficient, coordinated trial execution. Click here to learn more.

PATIENT RECRUITMENT

Slot Allocation Is A Problem For Patients And PIs In Phase 1 Oncology Trials

Given the shift in the size and scope of oncology Phase 1 trials, cohort management and slot allocation strategies must change, too. Nehal Lakhani, MD, Ph.D. explains why competitive slot allocation is no longer optimal for patients or PIs.

World-Class Cancer Research Participation In Northwest Arkansas

Discover how data automation and integrated screening help community cancer centers offer clinical research as a standard care option, ensuring all patients have access to the latest treatments.

GA Screening: Early Detection For Future Trial Recruitment

Community-based screenings identify undiagnosed eye disease at high rates, creating a scalable, high-trust pathway for early intervention and improved clinical research recruitment.

Removing Barriers To Trial Participation

Adopt a platform that's transforming the participant journey to improve retention for even the most vulnerable populations worldwide.

Unlocking The Power Of Patient Recruitment For Clinical Trials

Accelerate clinical trial timelines and reduce site burden through direct-to-patient digital recruitment and real-time screening insights across 120+ therapeutic areas globally.

CLINICAL SITES

Research Center Layout Helps Lower Barriers To Cross-Industry Collaboration

Discover how one research center, uniquely built for collaboration, enables the collection and analysis of high-quality specimens and data that will fuel both current and future research collaborations.

Harnessing AI for Pre-Award Landscape Analysis And Site Selection

AI-driven insights transform site selection and feasibility, enabling faster decisions and reducing risk. Predictive modeling and real-time data improve pre-award planning and trial outcomes.

Debunking 5 Misconceptions About Community-Based Research Sites

By confronting misconceptions about community-based research, we uncover evidence of how sites effectively manage complex trials while maintaining high standards of care.

Technology Fragmentation: A Hidden Risk In Clinical Trials

Reclaim your research day by reducing manual data entry. Learn how connecting operational and financial workflows eases administrative burdens and supports site sustainability.

Breaking Down Operational And Financial Complexity In Clinical Trials

Consider how factors like hybrid visits, enrollment patterns, and variable procedure volumes shape both the cadence and magnitude of site payments, supplier activity, and patient-related expenses.

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