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DTRA Download: The Digital Trials & Research Podcast

DTRA Download: The Digital Trials & Research Podcast

Digital Trials & Research Alliance (DTRA) 120 episodes Sep 21, 2026

DTRA Download is a podcast from the Digital Trials & Research Alliance (DTRA). Each episode features leaders from the innovative trials and clinical research community. Guests share their insights and vision for the future of research. Listeners can connect with DTRA on LinkedIn to learn more about the organization.

Episodes

Clinical Trials Beyond Walls: Building Choice Into Clinical Research
Clinical Trials Beyond Walls: Building Choice Into Clinical Research Sep 21, 2026 51:50 2026-09-11 Hosts Craig Lipset and Jane Myles were joined by Becky Kottschade and Dr. Tufia Haddad from the Mayo Clinic to share the evolution of Clinical Trials Beyond Walls, Mayo Clinic’s program for bringing digital and decentralized capabilities into clinical research.Building on Mayo’s experience with remote patient monitoring, the team started by centralizing capabilities, establishing best p
Reflections from the Life Science Technology Forum in China: Scale, Speed, and Ambition
Reflections from the Life Science Technology Forum in China: Scale, Speed, and Ambition Aug 31, 2026 53:41 Our hosts, Dr. Amir Kalali, Craig Lipset, and Jane Myles were joined by Owen Muir (Radial) to share insights from Beijing from the Life Sciences Technology Forum earlier this year. Notes on what they saw, heard, and learned about the rapidly evolving life sciences landscape in China were shared.The conversation explores the speed and scale of technology adoption, China's growing sophistication in
Project Loom: Can AI Orchestrate the Future of Clinical Trials?
Project Loom: Can AI Orchestrate the Future of Clinical Trials? Jul 28, 2026 58:27 2026-07-24 In this episode of TGIF-DTRA, hosts Jane Myles, Craig Lipset, and Dr. Amir Kalali are joined by Donna Parker and Christoph Hornick from Duke University's iCubed to explore Project Loom, an initiative testing how agentic AI can support clinical trial operations.The conversation covers where AI excelled, drafting protocols, informed consent forms, IRB submissions, and case report forms, a
TGIF-DTRA: Protocol Simulations
TGIF-DTRA: Protocol Simulations Jun 15, 2026 59:26 2026-06-12 Hosts Jane Myles and Jean Sposaro were joined by Rachel McGovern (Boehringer Ingelheim) who shared how a simple but powerful “mock trial walkthrough” helped uncover protocol and operational challenges before a clinical trial ever enrolled a patient. By simulating key study visits from both patient and site perspectives, Rachel and her team identified opportunities to reduce burden, impr
The Digital Evolution of DTRA
The Digital Evolution of DTRA Jun 8, 2026 12:10 2026-05-29 DTRA is entering a new chapter. In this special episode, Craig Lipset, Amir Kalali, and Jane Myles discuss the evolution of DTRA from the Decentralized Trials & Research Alliance to the Digital Trials & Research Alliance. Hear why the change reflects the needs of DTRA's membership, how decentralized research remains a cornerstone of the organization's mission, and what's ahead a
Recruitment: The more things change, the more they stay the same?
Recruitment: The more things change, the more they stay the same? Apr 13, 2026 57:57 2026-04-10 Hosts Amir Kalali, Craig Lipset, and Jane Myles were joined by Paul Ivsin (First Patient In) for a discussion about the realities of clinical trial patient recruitment.The conversation explored the disconnect between centralized recruitment success and site-level performance, challenged common industry myths, and highlighted the gap between enrollment projections and real-world results.
Building Bridges: How One Team Is Connecting Innovation to Practice
Building Bridges: How One Team Is Connecting Innovation to Practice Mar 23, 2026 01:00:14 2026-03-20 Hosts Dr. Amir Kalali, Jane Myles, and Jean Stimola-Sposaro were joined by Patrick Lee and Dr. Suna Avcil from Amgen’s Digital Medicine team. They shared how they are bridging innovation and real-world practice across their organization. They discuss launching decentralized clinical trials (DCTs), including a hands-on workshop with 50+ medical colleagues, and their approach to change m
Selective Safety Data Collection: When "Less" Is Better
Selective Safety Data Collection: When "Less" Is Better Feb 23, 2026 57:51 2026-02-20 Hosts Craig Lipset, Dr. Amir Kalali, and Jane Myles were joined my Meghana Chalaseni, Mary Thanh-Hai, and Mitch Psotka from the FDA.Today’s session focused on Selective Safety Data Collection (SSDC) and how it can streamline clinical trials when a drug’s safety profile is already well-established. Mary Thanh Hai and Mitch Psotka explained that SSDC, formalized through FDA guidance and I
Pioneering DCTs - A Community Approach
Pioneering DCTs - A Community Approach Dec 8, 2025 58:00 2025-12-05 Hosts Dr. Amir Kalali, Craig Lipset, and Jane Myles were joined by Noelle Gaskill and Karla Polk from Tempus AI to unpack how DCTs are expanding access and accelerating research, especially in oncology. They explored how Tempus’ data-connected site network, genomics capabilities, and operational model help match patients faster, streamline startup timelines, and support community practi
Why People Stay (Or Don't)/ Rethinking Participation in Modern Trials
Why People Stay (Or Don't)/ Rethinking Participation in Modern Trials Nov 17, 2025 56:53 2025-11-14 - Hosts Amir Kalali and Jane Myles were joined by Alex Charge (ISPEP) and Stacey Davidson (Cuttsy+Cuttsy) on what today’s clinical trial participants experience from start to finish. Drawing on new research conducted by their organizations, the conversation unpacks how patients discover trials, why they join, and what drives both positive experiences and early dropout. Key themes includ
AI, Apps and Audits: The new Compliance Chaos in Clinical Research
AI, Apps and Audits: The new Compliance Chaos in Clinical Research Oct 27, 2025 52:07 2025-10-24 Hosts Amir Kalali, Craig Lipset, and Jane Myles were joined by Darshan Kulkarni, a pharmacist, lawyer, and educator, for a fantastic conversation around the intersection of healthcare innovation, regulatory law, and emerging technologies. Listeners will learn more on:Challenges in AI protocol protection and data privacy under HIPAA, GDPR, and global lawsThe tension between innovation an
Transcelerate's Sponsor Considerations for Obtaining Site Feedback
Transcelerate's Sponsor Considerations for Obtaining Site Feedback Oct 6, 2025 56:44 2025-10-03 Hosts Amir Kalali, Craig Lipset, and Jane Myles were joined by representatives from TransCelerate BioPharma Inc.’s Modernizing Clinical Trial Conduct initiative for our discussion. This initiative is helping the industry move beyond pandemic-era adaptations toward lasting transformation. In this session, we highlighted a newly released tool designed to help sponsors collect meaningful s

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