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 program in an academic medical center and cancer center. She also shares how her program is managed through the lens of a mission-driven patient-first model.

My patient guest this episode is unique. I speak with Brian Blackmon, a caregiver for a research participant. Better understanding the role of a caregiver in a research participant's experience is so important, yet there aren't many of these conversations taking place. Brian does a great job of explaining the challenges and opportunities for improvement for this vital role.

Additional resources:

• Connect with Michelle Marcum on LinkedIn
• Connect with Brian Blackmon on LinkedIn
• Learn more about the University of Cincinnati Cancer Center Clinical Trials
• The Caregiver Action - a resource for caregivers of research participants
• Connect with Univo to learn more about our mission and services
  
  
• Learn more about Univo's partners working together to bring the patient's voice to research:
• Clinical Trials For All
• Savvy Cooperative
• Inspire
• Children's Flight of Hope
• The Patient View
• AAHRPP

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 the silos between compliance, privacy and the role of the IRB.

Our patient guest this episode is Stephanie Gabriel. Stephanie shares her incredible journey dealing with PMDD, a misunderstood and often misdiagnosed disorder. Struggling from an early age, Stephanie never stopped looking for answers, which led to a research opportunity that ultimately changed the course of her life.

Additional resources:

• Connect with Kate Cohen on LinkedIn
• The Seven Elements of Compliance Program
• Learn more about HIPAA and Research
• Connect with Univo to learn more about our mission and services
  
  
• Learn more about Univo's partners working together to bring the patient's voice to research:
• Clinical Trials For All
• Savvy Cooperative
• Inspire
• Children's Flight of Hope
• The Patient View
• AAHRPP

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 research sites, Kaye understands how to take novel ideas and make them reality.

Our patient guest this episode is Christine Von Raesfeld. Christine is a rare disease patient who has used her lived experience, along with other advocates, as the foundation for the Patient AI Rights Initiative, which offers a clear framework to help individuals understand what the rise of AI means for autonomy, ethics, and trust.

Additional resources:

• Connect with Kaye Doiron on LinkedIn
• Connect with Christine Von Raesfeld on LinkedIn
• Learn more about Patient Negative One
• Learn more about Research Works Inc.
• Learn more about the Light Collective
• Check out the AI Rights for Patients Initiative
• Connect with Univo to learn more about our mission and services
  
  
• Learn more about Univo's partners working together to bring the patient's voice to research:
• Clinical Trials For All
• Savvy Cooperative
• Inspire
• Children's Flight of Hope
• The Patient View
• AAHRPP