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Innovating Clinical Trials

Liam Eves and Ted Trafford

Welcome to Innovating Clinical Trials, the podcast designed for clinical research professionals eager to deepen their understanding of clinical trials through concise, insightful segments. Join your hosts, Liam Eves and Ted Trafford, as they uncover the core issues in clinical research, reflect on the industry, and challenge conventional wisdom.Ted Trafford - https://probitymedical.com/With 30 years of experience in clinical research, Ted serves as the Director of Business Development, driving

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ICT Ep29: Feasibility is Broken: Maya Zlatanova on...

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2025/04/16

Welcome to Innovating Clinical Trials, the podcast where Liam and Ted explore the evolving landscape of clinical research and challenge the assumptions holding it back. In this episode, we sit down with Maya Zlatanova — CEO of TrialHub and FindMeCure, and host of Trials with Maya Z — for a no-nonsense look at one of the most misunderstood concepts in research: feasibility. Episode Overview: Maya takes us deep into the hidden layers of clinical trial feasibility, arguing that what most of the ...

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ICT Ep28: Recruitment Solutions with Jill Pellegrino

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2025/03/03

Welcome to the Innovating Clinical Trials podcast, where we explore the evolving landscape of clinical research. In this episode, hosts Liam Eves and Ted Trafford sit down with Jill Pellegrino, CEO of AutoCruitment, to explore the future of patient enrollment in clinical trials. With a background spanning leadership roles at CVS Health, PPD, and Accelerated Enrollment Solutions, Jill brings deep expertise in leveraging technology and data-driven strategies to improve recruitment efficiency. J...

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ICT Ep27: Expanding the Scope of Feasibility in...

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2025/02/20

Welcome to the Innovating Clinical Trials podcast, where we explore the evolving landscape of clinical research. In this episode, hosts Liam Eves and Ted Trafford continue the conversation with clinical trial feasibility expert Nick Palumbo to examine why feasibility is much more than just site selection—and how rethinking the process can drive better enrollment and study success. Nick shares his insights on the broader role of feasibility, from protocol optimization to enrollment modeling, a...

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11:38

ICT Ep26: Balancing Data, Technology, and Human...

Innovating Clinical Trials ·

2025/02/20

Welcome to the Innovating Clinical Trials podcast, where we explore the evolving landscape of clinical research. In this episode, hosts Liam Eves and Ted Trafford continue the conversation with clinical research expert Nick Palumbo, diving into the role of data, digital tools, and human expertise in clinical trial feasibility and patient recruitment. Nick shares his insights on the increasing reliance on data-driven approaches for enrollment forecasting and site selection, while also highligh...

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ICT Ep25: A deep dive into Feasibility with Nick...

Innovating Clinical Trials ·

2025/02/20

Welcome to the Innovating Clinical Trials podcast, where we explore the evolving landscape of clinical research. In this episode, hosts Liam Eves and Ted Trafford sit down with clinical research expert Nick Palumbo to unpack the challenges and opportunities in the feasibility process. Nick brings over two decades of experience in clinical operations, offering deep insights into sponsors, CROs, and research sites when it comes to feasibility assessments. From the burden of feasibility question...

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ICT Ep24: Q3 Results with Joel White (Part 3)

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2024/12/13

Innovating Clinical Trials Podcast Series: Part 3 - Opportunities in Patient Recruitment and Industry TransformationWelcome to Innovating Clinical Trials podcast, where we explore the cutting-edge shifts in clinical research. In this episode, hosts Liam Eves and Ted Trafford wrap up the series with industry analyst Joel White, diving into opportunities in patient recruitment, site network growth, and the evolving role of technology.Joel shares his insights on breaking down the root causes of ...

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ICT Ep23: Q3 Results with Joel White (Part 2)

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2024/12/13

Innovating Clinical Trials Podcast Series: Part 2 - Pricing Strategies and Emerging DynamicsWelcome to Innovating Clinical Trials podcast, where we continue to explore the rapidly evolving landscape of clinical research. In part 2, hosts Liam Eves and Ted Trafford are joined once again by industry analyst Joel White to dive into the complexities of pricing strategies and the shifting dynamics in the CRO and biotech sectors.This episode unpacks the implications of pricing pressures, the role o...

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16:42

ICT Ep22: Q3 Results with Joel White (Part 1)

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2024/12/13

Part 1 - Navigating Trends in a Shifting LandscapeWelcome to Innovating Clinical Trials podcast, where we explore the dynamic forces shaping the clinical research industry. In this episode, hosts Liam Eves and Ted Trafford are joined by industry analyst Joel White to unpack the key trends defining Q3.From cancellations and funding challenges to site network innovations and advancements in technology, Joel provides a compelling analysis of the current CRO and biotech landscape—and what the fut...

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ICT Ep19: The World of Site Startup in Clinical Trials

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2024/11/19

In this episode of Innovating Clinical Trials, hosts Liam Eves and Ted Trafford dive into the complex and often chaotic world of site startup in clinical trials. Using a creative metaphor of a horse race, they vividly illustrate the hurdles and unpredictable challenges faced during site activation, from regulatory documentation delays to contract negotiations stumbling out of the gate.Liam and Ted explore the critical impact of poor planning, misaligned communication, and unreliable vendors o...

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ICT Ep20: New ways of thinking about trial delivery

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2024/11/19

In this episode of Innovating Clinical Trials, hosts Liam Eves and Ted Trafford delve into the nuanced frameworks behind effective clinical trial delivery. Liam introduces a proprietary system he has been refining for over 17 years, which leverages four critical lenses: medical/scientific/regulatory, operational/logistics, behavioral science, and leadership. These frameworks aim to streamline trial delivery, reduce costs, and optimize outcomes.The conversation highlights how simplifying proto...

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ICT Ep21: Everything but the Kitchen Sink!

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2024/11/19

In this episode of Innovating Clinical Trials, Liam Eves and Ted Trafford explore the challenges of recruitment and enrollment in clinical trials, comparing the current approach to "packing everything but the kitchen sink." They critique the overreliance on central advertising campaigns and highlight missed opportunities to address foundational issues like protocol design, site relationships, and storytelling.Ted advocates for simplifying protocols and creating a dedicated VP of Enrollment ro...

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ICT Ep16: Revolutionizing Cancer Trial Enrollment...

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2024/10/09

In this episode of Innovating Clinical Trials, hosts Liam Eves and Ted Trafford are joined by Selin Kurnaz, CEO and founder of Massive Bio, an AI-driven platform designed to connect cancer patients with clinical trials. Our conversation dives deep into the challenges of patient awareness, access, and logistical hurdles in trial enrollment. Selin shares how her personal experience with her uncle’s cancer diagnosis led to the creation of Massive Bio and her mission to streamline trial enro...

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ICT Ep18: Advice for Startups in the Clinical Trial...

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2024/10/09

In this episode of Innovating Clinical Trials, hosts Liam Eves and Ted Trafford are joined by Selin, CEO and founder of Massive Bio, to discuss the challenges and opportunities for startups in the clinical trial space. Selin shares her expertise on what it takes to succeed in this highly complex and regulated industry. We provide some valuable advice for startup CEOs, emphasizing the importance of understanding the true pain points within pharma, focusing on solving critical problems, and kno...

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16:53

ICT Ep17: Exploring Enrollment Gaps in Oncology...

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2024/10/09

In this episode of Innovating Clinical Trials, hosts Liam Eves and Ted Trafford continue their discussion with Selin, CEO and founder of Massive Bio, an AI-powered platform that connects cancer patients with clinical trials. The conversation centers around the critical challenges in oncology trial enrollment, from recruitment failures to the operational difficulties encountered in the "Last Mile." We discuss the need for transparency, education, and a rethinking of traditional clinical trial ...

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ICT Ep13: Q2'24 The quarterly recap with Joel White...

Innovating Clinical Trials ·

2024/09/08

Welcome to Innovating Clinical Trials, the podcast designed for clinical research professionals eager to deepen their understanding of clinical trials through concise, insightful segments. Join your hosts, Liam Eves and Ted Trafford, as they uncover the core issues in clinical research, reflect on the industry, and challenge conventional wisdom.In this session we continue our discussion with Joel White from Marketcap Consulting about the financial performance of the clinical development space...

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ICT Ep13: Q2'24 The quarterly recap with Joel White...

Innovating Clinical Trials ·

2024/09/08

Welcome to Innovating Clinical Trials, the podcast designed for clinical research professionals eager to deepen their understanding of clinical trials through concise, insightful segments. Join your hosts, Liam Eves and Ted Trafford, as they uncover the core issues in clinical research, reflect on the industry, and challenge conventional wisdom.In today's session we chat with Joel White from Marketcap Consulting about the financial performance of the clinical development space. We discuss Joe...

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18:21

ICT Ep13: Q2'24 The quarterly recap with Joel White...

Innovating Clinical Trials ·

2024/09/08

Welcome to Innovating Clinical Trials, the podcast designed for clinical research professionals eager to deepen their understanding of clinical trials through concise, insightful segments. Join your hosts, Liam Eves and Ted Trafford, as they uncover the core issues in clinical research, reflect on the industry, and challenge conventional wisdom.In today's session we chat with Joel White from Marketcap Consulting about the financial performance of the clinical development space. In the final p...

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ICT Ep10: Don't mistake the map for the territory

Innovating Clinical Trials ·

2024/08/27

Welcome to Innovating Clinical Trials, the podcast designed for clinical research professionals eager to deepen their understanding of clinical trials through concise, insightful segments. Join your hosts, Liam Eves and Ted Trafford, as they uncover the core issues in clinical research, reflect on the industry, and challenge conventional wisdom.Liam delves into the critical concept of "Don’t Mistake the Map for the Territory" in the realm of clinical trial delivery. This metaphor highlights t...

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ICT Ep12: How to Spot a Great Clinical Trial Site?

Innovating Clinical Trials ·

2024/08/27

Welcome to Innovating Clinical Trials, the podcast designed for clinical research professionals eager to deepen their understanding of clinical trials through concise, insightful segments. Join your hosts, Liam Eves and Ted Trafford, as they uncover the core issues in clinical research, reflect on the industry, and challenge conventional wisdom.In today's episode Ted and Liam discuss how do you spot a great clinical trial site? The question is much more complex than it first appears. Tun...

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ICT Ep11: Effective Leadership in Clinical Trial...

Innovating Clinical Trials ·

2024/08/27

Welcome to Innovating Clinical Trials, the podcast designed for clinical research professionals eager to deepen their understanding of clinical trials through concise, insightful segments. Join your hosts, Liam Eves and Ted Trafford, as they uncover the core issues in clinical research, reflect on the industry, and challenge conventional wisdom.In today's episode Liam and Ted discuss effective leadership in delivering clinical trials. What strategies and tactics have worked in the past?Tune i...

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