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Intro to Clinical Research

Debbie and Elyse
Clinical Research
Clinical Trials
Data Management
Covid-19
FDA
Ozempic
Public Health
Personal Protective Equipment
Medical Devices
Patient Safety
Pharmaceutical Industry
Informed Consent
Adverse Events
Fat Phobia
COVID Vaccine
Type 2 Diabetes
Avian Influenza
ICH GCP
Good Manufacturing Practice
Societal Fat Phobia

Welcome to the Introduction to Clinical Research Podcast! Join Debbie, a clinical research professional, as she explains clinical research to her friend Elyse. Curious how the COVID vaccine was developed so quickly? Ever wondered what rules determine when you can get a new drug? Remember that one miracle drug they swore would cure cancer back in 2002 but then you never heard of it again? Let’s tal... more

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Debbie
Host who explains clinical research to Elyse; clinical research professional; frequent contributor to introductory discussions.
Elyse
Co-host who asks questions and participates as a friend learning about clinical research; public health oriented.

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4.6 out of 5 stars from 48 ratings
  • Very Helpful

    As someone that’s in business development for a CRO and a little newer to the industry, this is a great podcast to understand the world of clinical research and allow me to have better conversations with sponsors and biotechs.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    cuse765
    United States6 months ago
  • Informative!!

    Thank you for the pod! I’m studying for the CCRP exam right now and listening to this as a supplement. You guys are awesome

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    robynnds
    United Statesa year ago
  • Great! I highly recommend this. I listened to it while studying for my certification exams. A+++

    Audible
    5
    Ralston Yorrick
    United States2 years ago
  • Very, very informative. Charming hosts.

    Great! I highly recommend this. I listened to it while studying for my certification exams. A+++

    Audible
    5
    Ralston Yorrick
    United States2 years ago
  • Informative

    Enjoying every minute. Very informative.

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    LuluJanee
    United States2 years ago

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Listeners enjoy relatable anecdotes and actionable discussion for real-world research work.
Fans value practical, industry-relevant insights for sponsors and CROs.
Listeners appreciate how clearly complex topics are explained.
Audience comments highlight accessible explanations of safety, trials, and data integrity.

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Episode 52 - Data Management
Q: What happens if like a query can't be resolved?
Usually, a patient's data set is removed from the per protocol data analysis if a query cannot be resolved.
Episode 52 - Data Management
Q: What do you think the job of a data manager looks like?
A data manager oversees the larger scope of all things related to data rather than necessarily doing the analysis.
Episode 48 - Site Monitoring, part 2
Q: What do you do when you spot something that's not right?
The CRA will identify the problems, write them down, and ensure relevant persons are informed to fix them.
Episode 45 - Contracting in Clinical Research
Q: Does the extent to which they contract things out typically vary by company or typically vary by project?
It depends on the company and the scope of the study, particularly for smaller biotech firms that lack the necessary resources.
Episode 45 - Contracting in Clinical Research
Q: What kinds of groups do you think complete contracts between each other and for what kinds of services?
In clinical research, just about everybody gets involved in some kind of contract, particularly between sponsor agencies and the contract research organizations.

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Accessible and practical introduction to clinical research, with hosts breaking down core topics from trial design and data integrity to pharmacovigilance, GMP, and regulatory frameworks. Episodes frequently explore real-world workflows, ethics, patient perspectives, and the interplay between regulators, sponsors, and sites, often through relatable anecdotes and industry examples. The show stands out for its hands-on explanations of complex concepts (e.g., data management, site monitoring, safety reporting) and its knack for connecting technical detail to day-to-day roles in research, making it helpful for those starting in the field or involved in sponsor/CRO communications.

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