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Dr. Ramalingam answers questions on the changing landscape of cancer clinical trials and how new studies are being designed in the new era of molecular oncology.

Dr. Ramalingam, from Winship Cancer Center at Emory University in Atlanta, dispels several myths that have created barriers to patient participation in clinical trials and highlights the rights of a patient interested in enrolling on a study.

Dr. Ramalingam, from Winship Cancer Center at Emory University in Atlanta, explains the process of developing a clinical trial, from identifying the most important questions to navigating it through the design and implementation process and enrolling patients.

Dr. Ramalingam, from Winship Cancer Center at Emory University in Atlanta, reviews what constitutes a clinical trial and discusses the phases of studies in the process of clinical research.

Dr. Dara Aisner, Pathologist at the University of Colorado, describes emerging technological changes that will advance how molecular marker testing is done, to make it faster and more complete over time.

Dr. Dara Aisner, Pathologist at the University of Colorado, reviews several practical challenges about having enough tissue for molecular testing, as well as the accuracy of the tests in different labs.