International 07 - Rethinking Clinical Trials: A Global Perspective from Academia, Cooperative Groups and Industry

Moderator(s)

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  Luqman Dad, MD, MBA

  Columbia University Irving Medical Center
  New York , NY, United States

This session explores the acceleration of patient enrollment across various regions, facilitating the rapid assembly of substantial patient cohorts for late-phase trials. This approach is crucial for the timely generation of scientific and clinical data. However, a notable gap exists, as only 5-10% of cancer clinical trials occur in South Asia, Latin America and sub-Saharan Africa. Addressing this disparity is essential, especially as efforts intensify to improve access to standard radiation therapy in low- and middle-income countries. Equally important is the exploration of new methodological innovations. These innovations could enhance our capabilities in research infrastructure and human resource management, thereby broadening access to clinical trials across international borders. Minimizing barriers to clinical trial participation can expedite trial completion and enhance the applicability of results across diverse demographic and ethnic groups.

Presentations:

• 2:30 PM – 2:40 PM ET

  Introductions
  

  Speaker: Luqman Dad, MD, MBA – Columbia University Irving Medical Center
• 2:40 PM – 2:55 PM ET

  Global Frontiers in Radiation Oncology Trials: Pioneering Evidence and Expanding Access
  

  Speaker: Fabio Ynoe Moraes, MD, PhD, MBA – Kingston Health Sciences Centre
• 2:55 PM – 3:05 PM ET

  Database and Clinical Trial Collaborations among Cooperative Groups
  

  Speaker: Sue Yom, MD, PhD, FASTRO – UCSF Bakar Precision Medicine Cancer Center
• 3:05 PM – 3:15 PM ET

  An Industry Perspective on Global Clinical Research
  

  Speaker: Deepak Khuntia, MD, FASTRO – Varian Medical Systems, A Siemens Healthineers Company
• 3:15 PM – 3:30 PM ET

  Rethinking Clinical Trial Eligibility Criteria and Implications for Trial Access and Representation
  

  Speaker: Trevor Royce, MD, MS, MPH – Wake Forest School of Medicine
• 3:30 PM – 3:45 PM ET

  Questions and Answers
  

  Speaker: Luqman Dad, MD, MBA – Columbia University Irving Medical Center