Conversations in Clinical Trial Readiness
What We Learned from the Clin Ops Nightmares of 2020 with Kunal Sampat of Ceribell
Episode Summary
In this episode, Kelly Ritch, EVP of Product and Clinical Research Solutions at ArcheMedX, speaks with Kunal Sampat of Ceribell, and discusses the changing landscape of clinical trial operations. An experienced Clinical Operations Director, Kunal shares his key learnings from 2020 and elaborates on some of the successes and challenges he’s seen this year. Industry stakeholders from CROs to site managers to sponsors will benefit from Kunal’s thoughtful advice and informed take on the current and future state of clinical operations.
Episode Notes
Episode Highlights:
- Why it’s vital to adapt—during the pandemic and always.
- Why clarity around workflow is critical to adaptation.
- What sponsors and CROs can do to reduce the burden on their sites, and why it’s their responsibility.
- How “making the sites our heroes” can help with patient recruitment.
- The importance of creating ways for your sites to exchange information with each other.
- How the CRA role is evolving.
- How tech vendors can address the biggest obstacle to adoption.
- Why video is the best tool for training and communication, and how to leverage it.
- What the future of effective clinical operations will look like.
- Kunal’s favorite resources for staying up-to-date.
Resources you need to check out:
www.archemedx.com
Free FDA learning activity
www.linkedin.com/in/klritch/
www.fda.gov/industry/fda-basics-industry/guidances
www.acrpnet.org
www.ceribell.com
www.linkedin.com/in/kunalsampat
clinicaltrialpodcast.com
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