Name
Faster to First Dose: Accelerating Start-Up in Oncology Clinical Trials
Date & Time
Tuesday, October 21, 2025, 2:30 PM - 3:30 PM
Track
Clinical Operations
Description
Oncology trials are among the most complex and time-sensitive in clinical research, making efficient start-up critical to patient impact and program success. This session explores proven strategies and real-world innovations for accelerating trial activation in oncology—from protocol finalization to first patient dosed. Attendees will learn how to navigate regulatory requirements, streamline site selection and contracting, and align cross-functional teams to reduce delays without compromising quality or compliance.
Learning Objectives:
- Identify common bottlenecks in oncology trial start-up and strategies to overcome them.
- Apply process improvements and technology solutions to accelerate site activation and patient enrollment.
- Develop collaborative approaches to align sponsors, CROs, and sites for faster trial launch in oncology.
Speakers
Raid Faddah - Research Operation Manager - Henry Ford health
Liza Micioni - Sr. Director, Head of Clinical Operations - Tris Pharma, Inc.
ReShocki Furnace - Remote Project Delivery Manager, Oncology Project Management Office (PMO) - LabCorp
Liza Micioni - Sr. Director, Head of Clinical Operations - Tris Pharma, Inc.
ReShocki Furnace - Remote Project Delivery Manager, Oncology Project Management Office (PMO) - LabCorp


