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The Scope of Things

Clinical Research News
Clinical Trials
Real-World Data
Digital Twins
Clinical Trial Simulations
AI Platform For Clinical Trials
Patient Care In Oncology
Wearables
Micro Sampling
Machine Learning
Personalized Medicine
Health Technology
Patient Recruitment
Artificial Intelligence
AI In Clinical Trials
Cancer Research
Rare Disease Clinical Trials
Health Inequities In Trials
Cancer Treatment
Pharmaceutical Development
Neurodegenerative Diseases

The Scope of Things podcast explores clinical research and its possibilities, promise, and pitfalls. Clinical Research News Senior Writer welcomes guests who are visionaries closest to the topics, but who can still see past their piece of the puzzle. Focusing on game-changing trends and out-of-the-box operational approaches in the clinical research field, the Scope of Things podcast is your no-non... more

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Are medical advancements closing or widening medical disparities? Eugene Manley, Jr., Ph.D., founder and CEO of the STEMM & Cancer Health Equity Foundation, breaks down why equity is still not completely measurable in clinical trials, what proper rep... more

Health equity is being reorganized, renamed, or quietly deprioritized. Ramona Burress, co-founder of Onyx Health Collective, and Cassandra O’Neal, founder of Illuminated Arc Consulting, join the Scope of Things podcast for a direct, practical convers... more

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What will AI and clinical trials look like in the year 2030? Mike Sullivan, head of IT globally for development operations at Bristol Myers Squibb, joins The Scope of Things to discuss how creating value with AI depends on redesigning how clinical op... more

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How can electronic capture of clinical outcome assessments (eCOA) help with the unique challenges of pediatric rare disease trials? Florence Mowlem, chief scientific officer of uMotif, joins The Scope of Things to offer her expertise on eCOA, share a... more

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Recent Guests

Ramona Burress
Co-founder of Onyx Health Collective
Onyx Health Collective
Episode: Episode: 50 - Ramona Burress and Cassandra O’Neal on Health Equity That Works
Cassandra O'Neal
Founder of Illuminated Arc Consulting
Illuminated Arc Consulting
Episode: Episode: 50 - Ramona Burress and Cassandra O’Neal on Health Equity That Works
Mike Sullivan
Head of IT globally for Development Operations at Bristol Myers Squibb
Bristol Myers Squibb
Episode: Episode: 49 - Mike Sullivan on AI and Clinical Operations in the Year 2030
Florence Mowlem
Chief Scientific Officer at UMOTIF
UMOTIF
Episode: Episode: 48 - Florence Mowlem on the Challenges and Solutions of Pediatric Rare Disease Trials
Joseph Kim
Chief Strategy Officer at ProofPilot
ProofPilot
Episode: Episode: 47 - Joseph Kim on Pragmatic Solutions to Age-Old Problems
Dan Drozd
Chief Medical Officer at PicnicHealth
PicnicHealth
Episode: Episode: 46 - Dan Drozd on How Noninterventional Studies Can Change the Clinical Research Game
Doug Bain
Clinical trial data innovation veteran, founder and consulting partner of ClinFlo
ClinFlo
Episode: Episode: 45 - Doug Bain on Streamlining Clinical Trials
Jim Weatherall
Executive from AstraZeneca
AstraZeneca
Episode: Episode 44 - SCOPE Europe 2025 on AI Literacy Training, Reducing Excess Data Collection, Combating Superbugs
Janie Hansen
Executive from Daiichi Sankyo
Daiichi Sankyo
Episode: Episode 44 - SCOPE Europe 2025 on AI Literacy Training, Reducing Excess Data Collection, Combating Superbugs

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Deborah Borfitz
Senior Science Writer for Clinical Research News.

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 35 ratings
  • Excellent Podcast

    Well thought out, informational, and entertaining. If you work within clinic research, don’t miss this podcast!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    StanK3434
    United States3 years ago
  • Very informative!

    Great Great podcast!!!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    caymangirl921
    United States3 years ago
  • Great topics and leaders from clinical research

    It is likely unfair of me to write a review, as I have been a guest. However, this is a great podcast. I say this is a person who listens to a lot of odcasts, both for entertainment and professional purposes. This is a very curated set of topics. I have enjoyed every single one for different reasons.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    ML-OR
    United States3 years ago
  • Great conversations

    Love the first conversation! Lipset has a great perspective.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Deep810660
    United States4 years ago

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Many find the perspectives of the guests to be thought-provoking and relevant to current trends in clinical research.
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The quality of the research and insights shared is consistently praised, making it a recommended resource for professionals in the field.

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Episode: 50 - Ramona Burress and Cassandra O’Neal on Health Equity That Works
Q: Can you share more about applying marketing segmentation to health equity and what that looks like in practice?
They suggest treating patients and communities as customers to identify who to reach, tailor communication, and align research design with patient needs, ultimately informing site selection and engagement strategies.
Episode: 41 - How Non-Profits Are Filling Unique Roles in Clinical Research
Q: What makes the centralized drug vault idea compelling, and how would it work in practice?
A vault would consolidate shelved assets, data, and related paperwork, reducing duplication and delays; it would be underpinned by policy work and a business model to sustain ROI while enabling faster re-entry of assets into development with collaboration from pharma, academia, and foundations.
Episode: 41 - How Non-Profits Are Filling Unique Roles in Clinical Research
Q: Can you explain how a nonprofit like the Children's Tumor Foundation can step in to partner with pharma on shelved assets?
CTF acts as a nexus between patients and older stakeholders, performing target and drug scouting, building an NF therapeutic accelerator with a preclinical hub, and running platform trials to de-risk and revalidate shelved assets quickly so they can reach the clinic.
Episode: 46 - Dan Drozd on How Noninterventional Studies Can Change the Clinical Research Game
Q: You pointed to this a little bit already, but I'm going to ask more specifically, what would be your recommendations or your recommended tactics for sort of raising the bar for evidence generation on non-interventional studies, so clinicians can be fully confident of the safety and effectiveness of treatments they might consider prescribing to their patients?
The approach should be pragmatic and creative, using technology and AI where appropriate, but with careful study design that minimizes participant burden and clearly documents data sources, limitations, and endpoints to ensure rigor.
Episode: 42 - Myeloma Research on a Global Scale with Joseph Mikhael
Q: Could you elaborate on what sets multiple myeloma apart from other cancers?
It's rare, originates in the bone marrow with plasma cells, and often presents with vague symptoms, leading to delayed diagnosis; however, progress over 25 years has significantly extended life expectancy.

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Focuses on innovative approaches and emerging trends within clinical research, bringing together expert guests who offer insights into complex topics such as artificial intelligence in trials, patient advocacy, and the integration of real-world data. The discussions often tackle challenges within traditional clinical trial designs and emphasize diversity, inclusion, and the necessity for improved patient engagement. This podcast is a valuable resource for professionals in the life sciences field seeking to navigate the rapidly evolving landscape of clinical research with clarity and authority.

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7. Doug Bain
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