Unifying Research

In the fifth episode of season 2 of Unifying Research, I speak with a Muscogee Creek Native with Cherokee and Pawnee ancestry, who is working to bring tribal healthcare to the forefront of modern medicine. I also speak with a colleague of mine who shares her incredible story of cancer diagnosis and treatment, which recently led her to a research study opportunity that she explains was a life chang...

In the fourth episode of Unifying Research, I sit down with an executive director of an HRPP at a leading academic medical center and research institution to discuss the difference between a Human Research Protection Program and an IRB. I also talk with a research participant who, after participating in several studies, has spent her career inside the research industry working to improve things ba...

In the latest episode, I speak with a research expert on the administrative side of running a program at a Cancer Clinical Trials Office. I also speak with a caregiver of someone in a research study. My research expert guest is Michelle Marcum, the Senior Director of Clinical Trials at the University of Cincinnati Cancer Center. Michelle discusses what it looks like to run a clinical trials progra...

In season two, episode two of Unifying Research, I had the pleasure of sitting down with a research compliance expert and a wonderful patient willing to share her personal story.  Our research expert this episode is Kate Cohen, a lawyer by training and Chief Compliance Officer at SIU Medicine. With a strong background in research compliance and human subjects protection, Kate helps us break down t...

In season two, episode one of Unifying Research, I had the pleasure of sitting down with a true research innovator and a rare disease patient with a fascinating story.  Our research expert this episode is Kaye Doiron, an innovator and serial entrepreneur, who is helping to redefine how we think about clinical trials. Whether it's her Patient Negative One concept, or her new AI-driven tool for...

In the seventh episode of Unifying Research, I sit down with a clinical research leader to discuss the psychology of decision making in our industry. Then, I had the privilege of speaking with a unique research participant – someone who has participated in over 15 studies and has over 15 years’ experience working in the research industry.  My research expert guest is Mitch Hible, the Founder and C...

In this patient-centered episode of Unifying Research, I sat down with Bryan Soronson, a research administrator and expert for over four decades. After being diagnosed with Multiple Myeloma, Bryan eventually found his way into a clinical trial. Bryan shares his career, diagnosis journey and experience being in a trial, all with the grace and wisdom of someone who has spent their entire career impr...

In this special episode of Unifying Research, host Justin Osborne speaks with multiple attendees and the keynote speaker from the recent PRIM&R research conference to highlight the benefits of attending a conference in-person. Most research professionals don’t or can’t attend conferences, whether it’s due to budget, time or just a lack of awareness. In this episode, we highlight the types of c...

In the fourth episode of Unifying Research, I sit down with a clinical research coordinator to discuss what it means to be a research coordinator. The job of a coordinator is one of the most important in our industry, yet most people don't fully understand or appreciate everything on a coordinator's plate. Then, I had the privilege of speaking with the President of a non-profit that prov...

In the third episode of Unifying Research, I sit down with a research expert to discuss the current state of Women's Health in research. It's a growing area of interest across all communities, and an important conversation. Then, I had the privilege of speaking with a research participant who shares her incredible journey through cancer research and life-saving treatments. My research ex...

In the second episode of Unifying Research, I sit down with a research expert to discuss our current workforce crisis in clinical research. It's a complex and very timely problem that deserves our attention. Then, I had the privilege of speaking with a research patient advocate, who explains what patient advocacy is and why it's so important. My research expert guest is R'Kes Starli...

In the first episode of Unifying Research, we discuss how evidence generation in research is evolving and what that means for the future of healthcare. Then, I have the privilege of speaking with a research participant to hear first-hand experience of someone who has been in a study for 15 years. My research expert guest is Brad Hirsch, the founder of Highlander Health and a driving force in the m...