Note to File: A Clinical Research Podcast

Note to File: A Clinical Research Podcast

Brad Hightower

Episodes 100
Avg. Duration 41m
Activity Dormant
Apple Rating 4.9 (29)
Since Jun 2022
Latest Episode Jan 2026

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Every Few Days
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Episodic
Consistency
10%
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notetofilepodcast.libsyn.com

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About This Podcast

Note to File is a podcast for clinical research sites - interviews, best practices, and candid commentary from Brad Hightower, founder of Hightower Clinical and clinical research professional.

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Recent Episodes

JPM, AI, & Cheese Lore

Jan 21, 2026 30m

Get ready for a flavorful kickoff to 2026 with the latest Note to File podcast! 🎙️ In this episode, Denali and Brad serve up laughter and insight—from opening with comedic banter and cheese puns (did…

Dr. Les Enterline on CRO Partnerships, FSP Models, and Industry Innovation

Jan 19, 2026 51m

Denali and Brad welcome Dr. Les Enterline, a seasoned physician assistant and industry leader, to discuss the evolving landscape of CRO models—Full Service Outsourcing (FSO) vs. Functional Service…

Bacon, Band Names, and Big Bets on AI

Jan 19, 2026 39m

In this New Year's special, we kick things off with gym woes, bacon vs. sausage debates, and a little dose of existential career crisis. Then it's on to the real meat: wild AI spin-outs, the hard…

Socks, Sites, and the Trouble with FDA Guidance

Jan 19, 2026 33m

Join Denali and Brad as we mix a little fun with some real industry insight. We kick things off with light commentary on oddball holidays before diving into the big issues in clinical research—recent…

Bop It, Buy It, Bet on AI: Trials, Toys & Turmoil

Jan 19, 2026 33m

In this episode of Note to File, Denali and Brad go deep on National Stupid Toy Day: from Tamagotchis and Furbys to pet rocks and that one toy guaranteed to make your parents question their life…

Deadlines, Data, and Debacles: Year-End Reflections in Research

Jan 19, 2026 28m

In this episode of Note to File, Denali and Brad navigate the strange limbo between holiday distractions and end-of-year clinical trial deadlines, sharing the whiplash of a research life in December.…

Patient-Led Revolution: Susannah Fox on Rare Disease, Peer Networks & Rethinking Clinical Trials

Jan 19, 2026 42m

Join Denali and Brad for another episode of the Note to File podcast—where clinical research meets candid conversation, friendly banter, and the occasional deep-dive into paper towel dispensers. In…

50k, Fake "Landmarks," R&D Cuts & Can You Teach Common Sense?

Dec 05, 2025 28m

Welcome to another "Sticky Notes" live session of Note to File – the only clinical research podcast that's part insightful conversation, part general nonsense. Today, we're braving the December…

Site Centricity, Private Equity, and Circling Back After the New Year

Dec 02, 2025 32m

This week, we dive headfirst into the holiday madness: the fine art of pretending things can wait till January, how stuffing a week's worth of chaos into three days is our new normal, and why…

Abbott's $20B Buy, CRO Controversies & the Changing Face of Clinical Trials

Nov 24, 2025 30m

In this episode, we discuss the Abbott-Exact Sciences mega-acquisition, the nuanced world of CROs, challenges and opportunities in decentralized clinical trials (DCT), the explosive growth of…

Communication Fails, (more) AI Hype & Job Market Truths

Nov 17, 2025 27m

In this episode: does AI really want your job, or is it just here for the snacks? Why does "communication" mean "good luck finding my phone number," and can the job market get any weirder (spoiler:…

AI, Ads & Awkward Phone Calls with Steve Wimmer

Nov 14, 2025 56m

In this episode, Denali and Brad are joined by the ever-chill Steve Wimmer of 1nHealth for a wide-ranging, caffeine-fueled chat about everything from AI-powered patient recruitment to why running…

Del Smith, Acclinate, on Representation & the Future of Clinical Research

Nov 10, 2025 47m

In this episode, Denali and Brad sit down with Del Smith, founder of Acclinate, to explore the challenges and opportunities in increasing representation in clinical research. They discuss the…

Walt Bogdanich, New York Times, Exposes Private Equity's Influence on IRBs

Nov 07, 2025 42m

Join us for an insightful conversation with Walt Bogdanich, three-time Pulitzer Prize-winning investigative reporter from The New York Times, as we dive deep into the world of clinical research…

Coordinators, Carbon, and Crime

Oct 27, 2025 29m

Denali and Brad talk about horror movies, take a deep dive into the real experiences of clinical research coordinators, and discuss whether degrees or work experience matter more. We also explore the…

CRA Burnout, Global R&D Shifts, and Clinical Trial Patient Realities

Oct 23, 2025 26m

Denali and Brad tackle a wide range of critical topics in clinical research. We dive deep into the realities of CRA burnout, the shifting landscape of global clinical trials, and the implications of…

Passwords on Sticky Notes, Silos & Why EDC Still Sucks with Doug Bain

Oct 21, 2025 56m

In this episode, Denali and Brad welcome Doug Bain (ClinFlo) for a no-holds-barred chat about why site tech still stinks, EDC headaches, AI hype (and hope), platform silos, and why so many research…

IRB Transparency & Data Overload

Oct 20, 2025 36m

In this episode, we dive deep into the growing influence of private equity on Institutional Review Boards (IRBs), the challenges of maintaining transparency and avoiding conflicts of interest, and…

Live from Innovation Network Gathering

Oct 17, 2025 20m

Join us for a special episode recorded live at the ING conference in Westchester! Denali and Brad dive into the unique format of this innovative clinical research event, from TEDx-style main stage…

FMLA, ACRP & Lobster Lunches

Sep 26, 2025 25m

Join us for "Sticky Notes" edition of the Note to File podcast! In this episode, we celebrate National Research Administrator Day, dive into the growing complexity of data collection in clinical…

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