Unifying Research - Research Compliance And Patient Stephanie

Research compliance is often seen as a set of rules, but its real value shows up when privacy, IRB oversight and human subjects protection work together to support ethical, patient-centered research. In this episode of Unifying Research, Kate Cohen, Chief Compliance Officer at SIU Medicine, brings a practical perspective to the connections between compliance teams, privacy functions and IRBs—and why breaking down silos matters for both institutions and participants. Stephanie Gabriel adds the patient voice, sharing her experience with PMDD, a frequently misunderstood and misdiagnosed disorder. Her search for answers eventually led to a research opportunity that changed the course of her life.

Listen in for a grounded conversation about trust, advocacy, and the systems that help move research forward responsibly.