Recruitment And Diversity

  1. How Did You End Up In Clinical Research? 5/20/2026

    To commemorate Clinical Trials Day, we asked clinical researchers to share their story, answering, "How did you get into clinical research?"

  2. When AI Agents Start Researching Trials On Behalf Of Patients, What Happens? 5/13/2026

    Right now, patients are using AI agents to find clinical trials. But soon enough, these AI tools will be doing it on their own and feeding patients the results. Recruitment expert Ross Jackson discusses this shift and what it will mean for sponsors.

  3. The U.S. Clinical Trial Recruiting Pipeline Report – May 2026 5/12/2026

    This WhichTrial report breaks down which drug trials are growing the most and the least, drugs that are no longer being studied, and new drugs to the clinic from March 7 to May 1, 2026. 

  4. Static Reimbursement Structures Aren't Enough. Patients Need Whole-Person Support 4/27/2026

    Fixed patient reimbursement isn't enough, says Donna Libretti Cooke, Erin Miller, and Jeanne M. Regnante. To truly care for patients and support their participation in a clinical trial, they need whole-person support.

  5. Justice In Human Participant Research: Reinterpreting Belmont For Contemporary Clinical Trials 4/23/2026

    Experienced IRB professional Stephanie Pyle revisits the Belmont Report to consider what its principle of “justice” means for research studies developed and conducted today. 

  6. Assigned Slot Allocation Offers A Fair Solution For Oncology Phase 1 Trials (Part 2) 4/10/2026

    In part two of this series on slot allocation, Nehal Lakhani, MD, Ph.D. proposes assigned slot allocation as an alternative to competitive placement and discusses how the approach might benefit patients and sites.

  7. Slot Allocation Is A Problem For Patients And PIs In Phase 1 Oncology Trials (Part 1) 4/10/2026

    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.

  8. Bridging Language And Medicine: Best Practices In French Regulatory Medical Writing 3/27/2026

    Poor translations are not just clunky. They can be risky. Medical-linguistic consultant Farah Ayadi, PharmD, explains its implications for safety, regulatory submissions, and downstream operational or financial outcomes.

  9. The Art Of Finding And Keeping The Right KOL 3/18/2026

    Learn from Incyclix CEO Patrick Roberts how the company identifies its KOLs, tailors engagement to their expertise, measures collaboration success, and sustains successful long-term partnerships.

  10. PolarityBio Loosens I/E And Taps Many Provider Types To Reach More Patients 3/13/2026

    Discover how PolarityBio widened enrollment criteria and even developed improved delivery model to better serve investigators and patients in its Phase 3 trial for diabetic foot ulcers.