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SUNDAY, OCTOBER 1, 2023
CLOSING PLENARY
Time: 8:40 to 9:25
Track: Closing Plenary
Clinical Research – A New Call to Action
Recent public health concerns, court rulings, and international trade and commerce discussions have
made clinical research more visible than ever before. As a result, the clinical trial enterprise is
rethinking everything from trial design to technology to enrollment to finance. However, has the
reimagining of the clinical trial enterprise resulted in improved public health? This talk will look at
the future of clinical research and the concrete steps that must be taken in order for clinical
research to have the powerful impact it was always intended to have. 901
Presenter: Quincy Byrdsong, EdD, CCRP, CIP, Vice Provost for Health Affairs, Lipscomb University
Time: 9:25 to 10:10
Track: Closing Plenary
Generations in the Workplace: Now and Looking Forward
The current American workplace includes five generations. i.e., Traditionalists, Boomers, Gen Xers,
Gen Y and Gen Z with a sixth to join in the foreseeable future, i.e., Gen Alpha. This presentation will
include an update on the interactions of the current generations, including diverse perspectives on
each's impact on the workplace and views on each other, as well as a look ahead to the introduction
to the next generation to arrive. 903
Presenter: Barbara van der Schalie, MS, Senior Clinical Training Manager, Leidos Biomedical
Research Inc.
Time: 10:30 to 11:30
Track: Closing Plenary
Leading a Successful Research Program: Perspectives on Success and Innovation
"Leading a successful research program is the same as running a business. Both depend on innovation,
collaboration, and reputation for success, yet few young investigators are prepared to lead research
teams as they launch independent careers."1 Yet, often hidden from manuscript publications,
university press releases, and media interviews are experienced research professionals. Hard-working
clinical research professionals rise to leadership roles every day to ensure successful and high-quality
patient engagement, site management, and data collection. In this talk, three seasoned industry
professionals will describe strategies for convening effective research teams, building collaborative
relationships with research sites, and embracing passion to drive a legacy for the clinical research
profession.
1. Una E. Makris, MD, MSc1 Leadership Lessons: Building and Leading a High-Performing Clinical Research
Team. J Am Geriatr Soc. 2018 July ; 66(7): 1258–1261. 904
Presenters: Bradley Hightower, BA, CCRC, CEO, Hightower Clinical
Danielle Mitchell, BS, Owner and CEO, Black Women in Clinical Research
Laura Holtz, MS, PMP, CCRP, Clinical Research Associate, Yale School of Medicine - YCCI
Time: 11:30 to 12:00
Track: Closing Plenary
Incorporating Lessons Learned from the Pandemic into your Everyday Informed Consenting Process
While guidance documents issued by the FDA and many IRBs during the pandemic were intended to
remain in effect only for the duration of the COVID-19 public health emergency, the flexibility and
technological advances adopted by many sponsors and research sites could enhance and facilitate
the consenting process for participants and staff beyond the pandemic. We will reflect on our
experiences during the past three years as we were conducting research studies throughout the
pandemic. We will discuss how to incorporate lessons and techniques learned during that time that
meet regulatory requirements and that improve consenting during adverse conditions. 906
Presenters: Lisa Harewood, CCRP, Clinical Trials Regulatory Specialist II, Hope Clinic of Emory
Vaccine Center
Ellie Butler, MS, JM, CCRP, Clinical Trials Regulatory Specialist, Emory University
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