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by Liam Eves and Ted Trafford
Welcome to Innovating Clinical Trials, the podcast designed for clinical research professionals eager to deepen their understanding of clinical trials through concise, insightful segments. Join your hosts, Liam Eves and Ted Trafford, as they uncover the core issues in clinical research, reflect on the industry, and challenge conventional wisdom.Ted Trafford - https://probitymedical.com/With 30 years of experience in clinical research, Ted serves as the Director of Business Development, driving business growth and leading Feasibility and Site Relationship teams at Probity Medical Research, a clinical trial site administrative support company with a consortium of 75+ sites across four countries. As a writer and speaker, Ted contributes to thought leadership and strategic initiatives in the clinical trials industry, leveraging his extensive experience and creative approach to drive meaningful discussion and progress for Sponsors, CROs, Sites and Technology Vendors.Liam Eves - https://www.theendpointpodcast.com/Liam's held executive roles in SMOs and CROs, and led all major functions of trial delivery. His journey into the field began unexpectedly after an injury ended his career as a professional footballer. Over the years Liam has optimized trial delivery methods / systems for effective enrollment and trial delivery. Currently, he focuses on building and advising companies in the clinical trial space.Opinions expressed are those of the participants and not their employers.
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- 2 weeks ago13 min
Ep 2.23: Jill Fikowski on Why Participants Drop Out and What to Do About It (3/3)
In the final episode of our three-part series with Jill Fikowski, founder and CEO of Changemark Research + Evaluation, we get into one of the most persistent problems in clinical research: retention. Jill unpacks why participants drop out and it's rarely what sponsors assume. From there, we get into the pressure that lands on research coordinators when enrollment is behind, the practices that pressure produces. We also look at what happens after the last visit particularly in psychedel...
- 2 weeks ago21 min
Ep 2.22: Jill Fikowski on Designing Trials That Communities Actually Want to Join (2/3)
In Part 2 of our conversation with Jill Fikowski, founder and CEO of Changemark Research + Evaluation, we get into what good community engagement actually looks like in practice not as a checkbox, but as a core design principle. Jill opens with a clear answer to what good looks like: involve community from the very beginning and not just at the consent stage, not just in an advisory board email, but in protocol design, recruitment strategy, and how findings are shared. Jill walks us through...
- 2 weeks ago13 min
Ep 2.21: Jill Fikowski on on Substance Use, Stigma, and the Research That Actually Changed Policy (1/3)
Jill Fikowski, founder and CEO of Change Mark Research + Evaluation, brings 25+ years of lived and professional experience in substance use and mental health research. In this episode we cover her work on the SALOME trial, one of the rare studies that directly changed policy. But it wasn't just the science. It was how they centered participants from the beginning. We also explore: 1. How to design community engagement and knowledge translation into your trial from day one 2. The gap between...
- 3 weeks ago12 min
ICT Ep 2.20: What Monty Python Can Teach Us About Clinical Trials
Clinical trials don’t become complex overnight, they get there one added process at a time. In this episode, Ted and Liam break down why the industry is so effective at adding new layers, but rarely takes the time to remove what’s no longer needed. Whether it’s protocols, systems, or workflows, each addition is often made with good intent, but the cumulative effect can be significant. They explore how this impacts sites in particular, increasing workload, creating friction, and ultimately m...
- May 6, 202612 min
ICT Ep 2.19: Everyone Has a Plan Until the Trial Starts
A 5 AM wake-up call. A perfectly planned setup. And a moment that never delivered. In this episode, Liam and Ted use a story about a missed “blood moon” to explore a deeper truth in clinical trials: expectations don’t always match reality. They discuss how similar frustrations show up at clinical trial sites, where small issues stack up and slowly erode motivation. They break down how friction at the site level, long trainings, broken systems, and unclear processes, gradually drains momentu...
- Apr 29, 202613 min
ICT Ep 2.18 What Recruitment Is Missing: Time, Trust, and a Cup of Tea
What does it actually mean to put the patient first? In this episode, Liam and Ted explore the role of empathy and human connection in clinical trials. From rushed pre-screening calls to a powerful story of pausing a consent conversation just to connect, they highlight how small moments build lasting trust. They also discuss why trust is rarely factored into budgets, despite being critical to recruitment, retention, and patient experience. A thoughtful conversation on why clinical research...
- Apr 16, 202614 min
ICT Ep 2.17 Borrowing the F1 Playbook: What Formula One Gets Right That Clinical Trials Don't
What makes a truly high-performing team? Inspired by the precision of Formula One pit crews, where the difference between winning and losing is measured in milliseconds, Ted and Liam explore what clinical trial teams can learn from elite performance environments. Ted outlines six principles that drive high-performing teams: clear objectives, defined roles, mapped processes, and a culture of continuous improvement. Liam draws on his experience in professional sport to reflect on why teams tha...
- Apr 13, 202613 min
ICT Ep. 2.16 Leading Teams That Take Risks and Deliver Results With Frank Watanabe (3/3)
In Part 3 of 3, Liam and Ted continue their conversation with Frank Watanabe, CEO of Arcutis Biotherapeutics discussing work-life balance, building social capital, and management vs. leadership. The conversation explores leadership at a practical level, from building trust across remote teams to creating flexibility that allows individuals to balance work and life in a way that works for them. Finally, he outlines his vision for Arcutis and what “meaningful innovation” really means focusing o...
About Innovating Clinical Trials
Welcome to Innovating Clinical Trials, the podcast designed for clinical research professionals eager to deepen their understanding of clinical trials through concise, insightful segments. Join your hosts, Liam Eves and Ted Trafford, as they uncover the core issues in clinical research, reflect on the industry, and challenge conventional wisdom.Ted Trafford - https://probitymedical.com/With 30 years of experience in clinical research, Ted serves as the Director of Business Development, driving business growth and leading Feasibility and Site Relationship teams at Probity Medical Research, a clinical trial site administrative support company with a consortium of 75+ sites across four countries. As a writer and speaker, Ted contributes to thought leadership and strategic initiatives in the clinical trials industry, leveraging his extensive experience and creative approach to drive meaningful discussion and progress for Sponsors, CROs, Sites and Technology Vendors.Liam Eves - https://www.theendpointpodcast.com/Liam's held executive roles in SMOs and CROs, and led all major functions of trial delivery. His journey into the field began unexpectedly after an injury ended his career as a professional footballer. Over the years Liam has optimized trial delivery methods / systems for effective enrollment and trial delivery. Currently, he focuses on building and advising companies in the clinical trial space.Opinions expressed are those of the participants and not their employers.
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