Totally Clinical: Trial Triumphs & Rad Trends

This week, Lexitas Pharma Services' George Magrath joins the podcast to discuss his unique dual perspective on patient care as both a CEO and a physician. George shares how his double role gives him a better understanding of patient needs and helps Lexitas to stand out in a competitive market.

“I love taking care of patients. It's really quite a privilege and quite an honor to be able to do that. I think it keeps me really grounded...

In this episode, freelance medical translator Ana Sofia Correia joins us to discuss the need for translation in clinical trials. She explains the risks if clinical trial material is biased towards English-speaking populations and the need for cultural sensitivity when translating content into local languages. Ana Sofia also reflects on the benefits AI could have on the industry and for translators.

“While AI can be a powerful tool, ...

Frances Reid, program director at the World Ovarian Cancer Coalition is back with an update on the Every Woman Study, the first of its kind to quantify global challenges women face with diagnosis and care access for ovarian cancer. Building on the survey's success, Frances explains how they have pivoted from online to other data capture methods with the help of healthcare providers in some of the most remote settings in the world. ...

This episode we have something a little bit different as we talk with Karl McGrory, director of Europe at One Tree Planted. As an international nonprofit focused on reforestation, One Tree Planted has garnered widespread support from many sectors, including the pharmaceutical industry. Teckro has partnered with One Tree Planted and contributed to a project in Ireland, home to our HQ. Karl talks about Ireland’s significant deforesta...

What risks pose the greatest threats to clinical research? This week, Jeanne Hecht of JTH Consulting joins us to answer this very question. During this episode, Jeanne talks about some of the current risks facing the life sciences industry and her concern about what the workforce shortage means to clinical research. Jeanne puts out a challenge to the industry to adopt a new mindset and think out of the box to attract talent in clin...

Have you ever had a chance encounter that changed the course of your life? That’s what happened to Danielle Mitchell, CEO of Black Women in Clinical Research. She discovered clinical research as a career path during a conversation at a pool party. After landing a clinical research coordinator role, she noticed the stark lack of diversity among staff. Since then, Danielle has been on a mission to educate and empower Black women to s...

This week Dr. Martine Dehlinger-Kremer, vice president, scientific affairs, pediatric subject matter expert at ICON, joins us for a deep dive into the inclusion of adolescents in clinical trials. Martine talks us through the considerations for including adolescents in adult clinical trials and how to overcome potential challenges. She also highlights disease areas where the inclusion of adolescents in adult trials has proved succes...

This week we’re joined by former CRA Maria Milas and site advocate Silvina Baudino to discuss how to make investigator meetings (IMs) more exciting. Attending an IM can mean endless PowerPoint presentations and days of repetitive meetings – but there is a better way. Maria and Silvina explain how by recasting the agenda for greater interaction, attendees will be more engaged and retain more about the study. 

“It was four intense da...

Phase I oncology trials play a crucial role in drug development, yet they are extremely challenging for sites. To discuss this in greater detail, we’re joined by Dan Otap, principal, alliance and partnerships lead at Genentech, and Jenn Weinberg, a veteran in oncology clinical trials. During the podcast, they delve into why early-stage oncology trials are so complex and ways to ease the burden on sites.

“There's a level of safety an...

Ashley Margo, founder of the The Clinical Research Circle, along with Teckro’s Maria Milas, join us to discuss clinical research associate burnout. Earlier this year, they explained how CRA burnout is negatively affecting the industry. In this follow-up episode, they highlight solutions to reduce pressure and increase job satisfaction.

 “If you provide them with a tool that will suit their needs, their pains and their challenges wil...

When Writer Ira Feinstein was diagnosed with the BRCA1 breast cancer gene at just 20 years old, he was determined to learn everything he could about genetic research. Nearly a decade later, a landmark study led Ira to get a mastectomy and hysterectomy. During this podcast, Ira describes his unique patient journey, elaborating on the pitfalls of navigating the medical system as a trans man.

“I looked at my medical records because I w...

This week we welcome Perla Nunes, community outreach director at Greater Gift. Ecuadorian-born Perla is passionate about diversity – with specific focus on the Hispanic community. During this episode, she explains how Greater Gift is encouraging a new generation of leaders from diverse backgrounds through its scholarship program and why bilingual staff are key to build trust among patients.

“I always ask if studies are offered in S...

This week, Ashley Margo, remote site monitor and founder of The Clinical Research Circle along with Teckro’s Maria Milas, a former CRA, join the podcast to explain the impact of burnout on the clinical trial industry. Ashley and Maria talk about the problems presented with high CRA turnover and how this hinders site engagement and relationships.

“If you get new CRAs on a regular basis on a study, it's going to be harder for the spon...

This week on the Totally Clinical podcast we’ve something rather special for the holiday season. But first, are you sitting comfortably? Draw the curtains, light a crackling fire and settle back to enjoy a nostalgic festive story with a Teckro twist – from our very own Chief Medical Officer Brendan Buckley…

"A long grueling day and a tiring shift,  but Teckro was ready – this was our gift. A spring in our step, not a moment to lose...

This week, we’re joined by David Grew, a radiation oncologist and the founder of PRIMR – a platform that creates simple, illustrated videos to educate patients about cancer and clinical trials. During the podcast, David explains why he is transforming his “slapdash sketches” into video content and the power of video to help physicians communicate complex topics. 

“I said, 'Well, maybe I should just start converting these paper drawi...

Diagnosed with a rare form of cancer in their late twenties, Stewart O’Callaghan was determined to make a difference for others. After the complexity of navigating the healthcare system as an LGBTQ+ patient, Stewart set up Live Through This, the UK’s only charity that supports and advocates for LGBTQ+ people affected by cancer. Stewart discusses hopes and ambitions for the future and explains why people shouldn’t fear “getting it w...

This week we host Roman Fishchuk, physician and principal investigator based in western Ukraine. Joining us moments after returning from an air raid shelter, Roman discusses life for the average person in Ukraine right now. He also describes keeping clinical trials going in a country at war and how Teckro becomes of even greater value in times of disruption.

“We are really encouraging companies to come to, to resume their work in Uk...

This week, Craig Lipset, advisor and founder at Clinical Innovation Partners, joins the podcast for a look into the future. Craig explains why he is optimistic for decentralized and hybrid models, considerations for more physicians to participate and the support the broader clinical trial ecosystem will need to ensure compliance and safety of clinical trials.

“If decentralized can let us enable a visit to take place at home or in a...

When we first launched Totally Clinical: Trial Triumphs & Rad Trends as an industry podcast, we weren’t sure what to expect. Now, with a wealth of amazing guests, a catalog of compelling discussions, and a pipeline of big ideas - we can proudly say it's a hit!

To celebrate 50 episodes in less than a year, host Hannah Lippitt and producer Conor Bryce sit down to discuss the journey so far. From pre-launch nerves to favorite episo...