Fail-Proofing Clinical Trials: Lessons in Smart Planning with Angie Schwab

Meet Angie Schwab - founder of EZ Research Solutions and a passionate expert in clinical research with a focus on improving trial startup processes. In this episode, Angie and Maya dive deep into the challenges and solutions in clinical trial design and execution. Angie shares her insights on the critical importance of thorough planning, understanding local standards of care, and involving all stakeholders - including patients - in study design. They explore how poor initial planning can set trials up for failure and discuss innovative solutions, including the role of automation and AI in streamlining processes and reducing errors. Angie's vision for the future of clinical trials, emphasizing digitalization, standardization, and intelligent study design from the ground up, offers a compelling look at the evolving landscape of clinical research.

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  • (00:00) - Introduction and Background
  • (02:42) - The Importance of Thorough Planning
  • (07:26) - Understanding the Local Standard of Care
  • (12:38) - Passion for Startup and Problem Solving
  • (17:44) - The Role of Automation and AI
  • (22:41) - The Future of Clinical Trial Startup
  • (25:53) - Moving Towards Digitalization and Standardization

Creators and Guests

Angie Schwab
Guest
Angie Schwab
Founder and CEO of EZ Research Solutions
Fail-Proofing Clinical Trials: Lessons in Smart Planning with Angie Schwab
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