Moving Medicine Forward

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CTI Clinical Trial and Consulting Services presents Moving Medicine Forward, a podcast centered on advancements in healthcare and elevating individual’s stories and expertise. CTI, a global Contract Research organization with associates in 60 countries, has contributed to 10,000+ projects, 200+ drug and device approvals, and 300+ pharmaceutical and emerging biotechnology partners. Our group of innovative thinkers work to change the lives of chronically and critically ill patients.

  1. From Entry Point to Impact: CTI’s Research Associate Program

    -4 ДН.

    From Entry Point to Impact: CTI’s Research Associate Program

    Halle Raicevich, Research Associates Manager; Rick Renko, Project Manager, Regulatory & Scientific Affairs; and Alexa Kehoe, Senior Clinical Project Coordinator, are featured on this episode of the Moving Medicine Forward podcast to discuss CTI’s Research Associate (RA) Program. This pathway is designed to help emerging talent gain real‑world experience while exploring opportunities across the industry. Tune in to explore the value of mentorship and early exposure for professionals beginning their careers and learn how CTI’s people‑first culture supports growth at every stage. 00:51 Meet the guests: Halle Raicevich, Ricky Renko, and Alexa Kehoe01:23 Overview of the RA program and its role as an entry point into clinical research03:00 Why CTI invests in early‑career development and hands‑on learning04:08 How cross‑department exposure builds confidence and strengthens collaboration04:49 A typical day for a Research Associate05:57 Skills gained through the RA role07:06 The importance of flexibility and mentorship08:20 How the RA program supports long‑term career growth across functions09:18 Expanding the RA program internationally and lessons learned from global implementation10:56 Developing future leaders through mentorship12:23 Advice for those considering the RA program or a career in clinical research14:27 Community involvement and CTI’s people‑first culture16:37 Why the program is a powerful career foundation

    19 мин.
  2. Central Labs in Focus: Supporting Strategy, Growth, & Innovation Across Clinical Research

    22 АПР.

    Central Labs in Focus: Supporting Strategy, Growth, & Innovation Across Clinical Research

    Vincent Drouillon, Vice President of Global Central Lab Strategy and Growth at CTI, discusses how central laboratory services support clinical trials. He shares his path into laboratory medicine, explains why early collaboration and partnership are key to trial success, and outlines how global alignment and integrated lab solutions help sponsors move medicine forward.   00:36 Overview of Vincent’s role and background in laboratory medicine and clinical research. 01:18 Vincent’s career path and what drew him to central laboratory services. 02:37 The global impact of central labs and their role in developing new medicines. 03:44 Why global collaboration and diverse perspectives matter in central lab work. 04:28 Recognizing laboratory professionals and the importance of Lab Week. 05:26 Leading growth, scalability, and strategy for CTI’s central lab services. 06:55 How CTI’s quality-focused, flexible, and holistic approach differentiates its lab services. 07:54 Supporting complex and integrated clinical trials across specialized therapeutic areas. 09:29 Why lab planning and logistics are often underestimated in trial design. 11:19 The value of early engagement to reduce risk and prevent downstream delays. 14:39 Emerging capabilities shaping the future of laboratory services, including AI, analytics, and personalized medicine. 17:12 Closing reflections on partnership, patient impact, and the role of laboratories in moving medicine forward.

    18 мин.
  3. Improving Clinical Trial Execution with Strategic Vendor Partnerships

    16 АПР.

    Improving Clinical Trial Execution with Strategic Vendor Partnerships

    Shakirah Bradford, Senior Director of Vendor Management and Sourcing at CTI, discusses the key relationships that support clinical research. She also shares her unconventional path into sourcing and highlights why vendor management is uniquely complex within regulated environments. Since joining CTI, Shakirah has helped shift vendor relationships from transactional to strategic, equipping teams with the partnerships and tools needed to move medicine forward.    00:33 Overview of Shakirah’s role and cross industry background in vendor management.  01:25 How relationship building led Shakirah into sourcing and vendor management.  03:09 Selecting, contracting, and overseeing third-party vendors across the organization.  04:00 A housebuilding analogy to explain the role in everyday terms.  04:42 The impact of global regulations and quality requirements on vendor oversight.  05:31 How trust and long-term relationships improve execution and efficiency.  06:47 What defines true partnerships in clinical research.  07:52 Shakirah’s evolving approach to collaboration and stakeholder needs.  08:37 Why creativity, curiosity, listening, and asking questions matter.  09:32 Choosing an industry you’re passionate about and staying connected to patient impact.  11:17 Final reflections on passion and partnership.

    12 мин.
  4. Life After Transplant, Reimagined: Enduring Hearts & Pediatric Research

    8 АПР.

    Life After Transplant, Reimagined: Enduring Hearts & Pediatric Research

    Lynda Lee Smith, CEO of Enduring Hearts, is featured on the Moving Medicine Forward Podcast to discuss the mission and impact of the nation’s only nonprofit dedicated to funding pediatric heart transplant research. In this conversation, Lynda addresses the challenges transplant families face and how research is improving outcomes and quality of life. Listen now and consider donating to Enduring Hearts here. 00:00:55 The mission behind the only organization dedicated exclusively to pediatric heart transplant research. 01:19 How Lynda found Enduring Hearts and its mission-driven work. 02:45 The personal story that exposed a major research gap in pediatric heart transplantation. 03:50 Why heart transplants are lifesaving, but not a cure. 04:22 More on home blood tests and their role in reducing invasive biopsies and improving quality of life. 05:39 Why Enduring Hearts focuses on making one transplant last a lifetime. 07:06 How Enduring Hearts supports bold research ideas before larger funders step in. 09:40 The unique challenges teenagers face after transplant and how research helps. 12:05 Addressing the financial, emotional, and logistical burdens families face. 15:21 Programs that connect families navigating life after pediatric transplant. 15:49 Enduring Hearts’ innovative approach to engaging a new generation through gaming. 18:04 The move toward DNA informed, individualized treatment plans. 19:19 What real success looks like for pediatric heart transplant patients. 21:08 Stories of resilience, progress, and hope for the future.

    22 мин.
  5. Inside CTI’s Clinical Research Center: A Site‑Level Look at Trial Operations

    2 АПР.

    Inside CTI’s Clinical Research Center: A Site‑Level Look at Trial Operations

    What drives success at a clinical research site? Adam Roth, VP of Research Site Services, and Nick Finan, Director of Business Development and Client Management, share insights on site operations at CTI’s Clinical Research Center. They discuss feasibility, patient experience, trust based partnerships, and why operational realism is key to delivering high-quality clinical trials. Throughout the conversation, Adam and Nick also explain how strong collaboration among sites, sponsors, and CROs ultimately drives better outcomes for patients.     01:00 Adam Roth and Nick Finan share their roles supporting site operations and sponsor partnerships at CTI. 02:30 An overview of day-to-day site operations and resourcing throughout all phases of clinical trials. 04:00 How feasibility, therapeutic expertise, and operational readiness guide trial selection. 06:00 Why understanding patient and staff realities leads to better‑designed, better‑executed studies. 09:30 Building long‑term relationships through honest conversations about consistency and delivery. 11:00 How CTI preserves ethical boundaries while supporting productive collaboration. 13:00 Using site experience to improve CRA training and organizational best practices. 16:00 Why the strongest sponsor, CRO, and site relationships are built on shared goals. 20:45 Reflections on teamwork, trust, and moving medicine forward together.

    22 мин.
  6. Targeting Cancer With Precision: Inside Antibody Drug Conjugates

    26 МАР.

    Targeting Cancer With Precision: Inside Antibody Drug Conjugates

    Antibody drug conjugates (ADCs) are transforming cancer research — but how do they actually work, and what does it take to bring them safely to patients? In this episode of Moving Medicine Forward, we speak with scientist Lidia Blasco about the science and promise of antibody drug conjugates (ADCs) in cancer research. Lidia shares her journey from pharmacy and forensic analysis to oncology research, explaining in clear terms how ADCs work, why they’re transforming treatment, and what it means to develop them responsibly. The conversation also highlights the human side of clinical trials and the patients who make medical progress possible. 01:18 – Lidia Blasco’s background and path into ADC research02:30 – Balancing PhD work with hands‑on industry lab experience03:40 – Antibody drug conjugates explained simply04:45 – Why ADCs are a promising cancer treatment approach06:26 – The goal and impact of Lidia’s PhD research platform07:30 – Improving dosing decisions and patient safety in clinical trials08:06 – Emerging trends and innovations in ADC development09:27 – Advice for those considering a career in oncology research10:43 – Honoring the patients behind the research samples12:53 – Closing reflections and final takeaways

    13 мин.
  7. Rarity PBC: Where Mission Meets Gene Therapy

    19 МАР.

    Rarity PBC: Where Mission Meets Gene Therapy

    Paul Ayoub, co‑founder of Rarity PBC, joins this episode of Moving Medicine Forward to take us behind the scenes of developing sustainable, patient‑first gene therapies for rare genetic diseases. Paul explains how the guidance of influential mentors, combined with his experience in cell and gene therapy, shaped who he is and ultimately guided Rarity’s mission. This episode explores ADA‑SCID, the realities of protective isolation for families, and the potential for a one‑time gene therapy to transform children’s lives, while highlighting why resilience drives innovation in rare disease care. Rarity PBC is a mission-driven public benefit corporation focused on developing accessible and affordable gene therapies for rare diseases. Learn more by visiting their website: Rarity PBC | gene therapy   1:00 Paul introduces Rarity PBC and its mission to deliver gene therapies for rare diseases. 3:00 Challenging the misconception that rare disease therapies can’t be sustainable. 4:00 The scientific promise of gene therapy and the personal motivation behind the work. 6:30 Why rare disease innovation can (and must) balance purpose and viability. 8:00 What ADA-SCID is, why it’s urgent, and how early intervention saves lives. 9:40 The isolation, vigilance, and emotional toll of living in a protective bubble. 10:45 A story that highlights what “normal life” truly means for families. 12:00 A one-time, autologous gene therapy that addresses the root genetic cause. 13:45 Why gene therapy represents a shift toward curative, value-based care. 14:00 How Rarity’s structure embeds patient-first decision-making. 17:00 Why expertise, continuity, and culture matter in gene therapy development. 18:20 Long-term outcomes, manufacturing scale-up, and the path to FDA approval.

    21 мин.
  8. MMF Rewind | Inside the World's Busiest Kidney Transplant Center

    12 МАР.

    MMF Rewind | Inside the World's Busiest Kidney Transplant Center

    In honor of World Kidney Day, we’re rereleasing this timely and insightful episode of Moving Medicine Forward. In this conversation, we sit down with Dr. Helio Tedesco, a globally recognized transplant nephrologist from São Paulo, Brazil, who leads one of the world’s largest kidney transplant programs and is now part of the CTI team. Joined by Dr. Christopher Boshkos, Senior Medical Director at CTI, and clinical scientist Erika Aldag, the discussion explores the challenges and innovations behind managing more than 15,000 transplant patients—from telehealth expansion and donor matching to cutting-edge immunosuppressive strategies and the future of surveillance tools such as cell-free DNA and the iBox model. This episode offers a rare look into the science, systems, and human dedication driving transplant care forward.   00:35 Dr. Helio Tedesco (São Paulo), Dr. Christopher Boshkos, and Clinical Scientist Erika Aldag join to discuss global kidney transplant practices.   01:13 Dr. Tedesco shares his background, highlighting nearly 40 years in nephrology, performing over 1,000 kidney transplants annually, and a strong foundation in research.   03:17 Managing large transplant populations involves strategic follow-up care, decentralized nephrology networks, and an expanding role for telehealth.   06:30 How patients are matched to regimens, minimizing rejection and addressing regional challenges.   11:49 Dr. Tedesco explains their one-dose thymoglobulin approach and its benefits over traditional multi-dose methods.   18:34 New tools for monitoring graft health include donor-derived cell-free DNA, advanced biopsy techniques, and an examination of barriers to widespread adoption.   24:25 Discussion on the potential of the iBox model as a predictive tool for clinical trials and long-term graft survival.   28:15 Transplant science is headed toward improved long-term therapies, innovative biologics, and more patient-friendly immunosuppression options.   32:15 Successes and learnings from scaling telehealth to support a large patient base.   37:41 Appreciation for the collaboration between CTI and global transplant centers.

    38 мин.
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CTI Clinical Trial and Consulting Services presents Moving Medicine Forward, a podcast centered on advancements in healthcare and elevating individual’s stories and expertise. CTI, a global Contract Research organization with associates in 60 countries, has contributed to 10,000+ projects, 200+ drug and device approvals, and 300+ pharmaceutical and emerging biotechnology partners. Our group of innovative thinkers work to change the lives of chronically and critically ill patients.

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    CTI Clinical Trials
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    2024 - 2026
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