Episodes 89
Avg. Duration 23m
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Apple Rating 5.0 (14)
Since Mar 2019
Latest Episode Mar 2026

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Insights from leaders in clinical research and trial optimization, hosted by the WCG Clinical.

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Breaking the Bottleneck: Rethinking Study Start-Up for Faster Trial Activation

Mar 04, 2026 23m

Study start-up remains one of the most persistent bottlenecks in clinical trials—slowing site activation, delaying patient enrollment, and adding pressure across already stretched teams. In this…

Complexity to Catalyst: Building Site Readiness, Resilience & Innovation

Jan 29, 2026 27m

Clinical trial complexity is rising with more procedures, endpoints, and technology, yet sites are turning these pressures into pathways for improvement. In this episode of WCG Talks Trials, host…

AI & Digital Health: Advancing Access & Innovation in Latin American Trials

Jan 14, 2026 28m

In this episode of WCG Talks Trials, host Gabriella Tost sits down with Latin America regional experts Mercedes Lopez, Camila Santos, and Sebastian Florez to explore how artificial intelligence,…

Health Literacy in Action: The Impact of Plain Language Communication in Clinical Research

Oct 09, 2025 27m

In this episode of WCG Talks Trials, Sandy Smith, Sylvia Baedorf Kassis, and Dr. Donna Snyder discuss the critical role of health literacy in clinical research. They explore how clear communication…

Advancing Access: How SaaS is Transforming Clinical Trials

Aug 26, 2025 22m

In this episode of WCG Talks Trials, Cristin MacDonald, Doug Mayer, and Tyler Bye discuss how Software as a Service (SaaS) solutions are democratizing the clinical trial landscape. Learn how SaaS…

Advancing Imaging in Clinical Trials Using AI

Aug 06, 2025 21m

In this episode of WCG Talks Trials, Silvio Galea, chief data and analytics officer, and Bryan Wayne, vice president of imaging operations, both of WCG, explore the critical role of imaging in…

Future-Ready Research: Optimizing Sites for Continued Success

Jun 20, 2025 20m

In this episode of WCG Talks Trials, Sandy Smith, senior vice president, clinical solutions & strategic partnering, WCG, is joined by Tiffany Pierce, director, clinical trials core, Henry Ford…

Harnessing Generative AI in Clinical Research

May 28, 2025 23m

Dive into the world of generative AI with Silvio Galea, chief data analytics officer, WCG, and Kyle Miller, lead data scientist, WCG. In this compelling episode of WCG Talks Trials, we explore how…

AI in Clinical Trials: Unlocking the Potential

Mar 18, 2025 27m

In this episode of WCG Talks Trials, join Silvio Galea, chief data and analytics officer, WCG, and Melissa Hutchens, vice president of research and benchmarking, WCG, as they discuss the…

Breaking Down Site Complexities and Start-Up Barriers in Clinical Trials

Feb 24, 2025 25m

Join us for "Breaking Down Site Complexities and Start-Up Barriers in Clinical Trials" as we uncover the complexities of site management and the barriers to effective study start-ups. Discover the…

From Patient Care to Discovery: A Clinician's Journey into Research

Dec 10, 2024 19m

Join us for a compelling episode of WCG Talks Trials where we take a look into the rewarding world of clinical trials and clinical development. In this episode, George Cokenakes, director of clinical…

Inside MAGI: Innovation, Education, and Industry Trends

Nov 25, 2024 29m

In this episode of "WCG Talks Trials," host Geoffrey Schick, director of strategic site partnerships, WCG, is joined by fellow MAGI@home 2024 speakers Sandy Smith, Jess Thompson, and Wesley Warren.…

Revolutionizing Clinical Research Through Collaboration and Innovation

Nov 07, 2024 28m

In this episode of WCG Talks Trials, host Sandy Smith, senior vice president of clinical solutions and strategic partnering at WCG, dives into the highlights of the Florence Healthcare Research…

Have a Safe Trip: Clinical and Patient Alignment in Research with Psychedelics

Oct 07, 2024 23m

In this episode of WCG Talks Trials, host Kelly FitzGerald sits down with Dr. Currien MacDonald, Medical Chair Director at WCG, and Sara Reed, a participant in two psychedelic clinical trials, to…

Breaking Barriers: Reasons to Expand Site Cancer Trial Portfolios

Sep 18, 2024 28m

In this episode of WCG Talks Trials, Geoff Schick, director of strategic site partnerships, joins our host Sandy Smith, senior vice president of clinical solutions and strategic partnering, to…

Patient Advocacy Advancing Breakthrough Science and Community Engagement

Sep 16, 2024 28m

Join Desiree Underwood-Williams, director of project management organization at WCG and guest Steve Smith, CEO of SteveSmithPlans LLC and facilitator of the WCG Patient Forum, as they recap the…

Guarding Research Integrity: The IRB's Essential Role

Sep 13, 2024 27m

In this episode of WCG Talks Trials, we are joined by host Joanne Thomas, clinical reviewer and patient advocate at WCG, along with our guest Currien MacDonald, medical chair director at WCG. This…

Addressing Challenges in Site Feasibility

Aug 30, 2024 20m

This episode of WCG Talks Trials addresses site feasibility challenges impacting the clinical trials industry. Join Michelle Yu, associate director of clinical strategy at WCG, and our guest Trevor…

Ethical Review and AI in Clinical Trials

Jun 21, 2024 39m

Join our Chief Analytics Officer Silvio Galea, along with Dr. Donna Snyder & Dr. Barbara Bierer to discuss opportunities on the ethical and regulatory challenges regarding artificial intelligence…

Addressing Measurement Challenges for PTSD Trials with Technology

Jun 11, 2024 21m

In this episode of WCG Talks Trials, we are joined by WCG clinical science experts as they discuss traditional measurement challenges for PTSD trials and how the use of an electronic CAPS-5 scale is…

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How many episodes does WCG Talks Trials have?

WCG Talks Trials has published 89 episodes since March 2019, covering topics in Business, Health & Fitness.

Is WCG Talks Trials still active?

WCG Talks Trials is currently moderate with new episodes monthly. Average episode length is 23m.

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