Three Key Themes at the CRO Summit 2024

The upcoming Clinical Outsourcing Group: CRO Summit in Raleigh, North Carolina, brings together CRO industry leaders to discuss the latest trends and challenges in clinical research. Here are three key themes that dominate the conference program:

1. Collaboration and Technology Integration

The importance of effective collaboration between sponsors, sites, vendors and CROs is a recurring theme. Steve Chriscoe from Worldwide Clinical Trials is to share strategies for optimizing these partnerships, emphasizing clear communication and well-defined delivery plans.

Technology's role in facilitating collaboration is presented by AG Mednet, who is to discuss how automation and AI are enhancing data quality and providing real-time visibility into study progress. This integration of technology is crucial for streamlining processes and improving transparency across distributed teams.

2. Artificial Intelligence in Clinical Trials

AI is emerging as a transformative force in the industry. Kirk Wroblewski from Propharma will explore the potential of AI and Large Language Models (LLMs) to streamline internal CRO operations. The discussion extends to the practical implementation of AI, with Tomasz Bartlomiejski from Stiris Research offering a balanced view of AI's potential and challenges in healthcare.

These sessions underscored the growing importance of AI in accelerating studies, reducing costs, and enhancing efficiency across the clinical trial lifecycle.

3. Patient Engagement and Diversity

Improving patient engagement and diversity in clinical trials was another key focus. Hiroki Matsushima from A2 Healthcare shares insights on the high levels of patient engagement in Japan and Taiwan, offering valuable lessons for global recruitment strategies.

Krystyna Kowalczyk from Kapadi challenges traditional site selection methods, advocating for a more flexible, patient-centric approach to expand the clinical research footprint in the US. This shift in strategy aims to reduce recruitment timelines and achieve true diversity in clinical trials.

The inaugural COG:CRO Summit highlights the industry's commitment to leveraging technology, improving collaboration, and focusing on patient-centric approaches to drive innovation in clinical research. These themes reflect the ongoing evolution of the CRO landscape as it adapts to new challenges and opportunities.

Learn more: https://www.thepbcgroup.com/crosummit