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Why is Site-Based Research Broken in the United States?
Hosted by Christopher O’Connor, MD, this episode dives into why site-based research is “broken” — fragmented, inefficient, and weighed down by administrative and regulatory burdens.
Many clinical research sites — especially community hospitals and smaller practices — face inconsistent funding, delayed contract approvals, and limited infrastructure for study coordination and data management.
Join Dr. O’Connor and expert guests Melvin Echols, MD; Anu Lala-Trindade, MD; Maria Rosa Costanzo, MD; Dalane Kitzman, MD, Marat Fudim, MD; and Sumeet Mitter, MD as they unpack the systemic challenges and…
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