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CRAACO: Clinical Research as a Care Option

Date: Sep 15, 2025

Location: Philadelphia, PA

Day 1: Monday, September 16, 2024
Showing Events in 1 Track from 08:00am to 09:00am
Morning General Session
8:00AM - 8:40AM
Registration
8:40AM - 8:45AM
Co-Chairs Brief Introduction on the Business Case for Clinical Research in Healthcare Communities
Co-Chairs:
Kimberly Barnholt, PhD, MS, Executive Director, Evidence Generation Leader, Genentech
Jeff James, CEO, Wilmington Health System
8:45AM - 9:00AM
A Retrospect on a Case Study Integrating Clinical Research as a Care Option within a Healthcare System
Speakers:
Jennifer Byrne, Founder and CEO, Javara
Jeff James, CEO, Wilmington Health System
Showing Events in 1 Track from 09:00am to 09:30am
Multiple Pharma Perspectives on the Convergence Journey of Clinical Research and Clinical Care
9:00AM - 9:30AM
Pharma Perspective on Planning for the Convergence Journey of Research and Care
Moderated By:
Sean Lynch, Innovative Capabilities Head, Innovative Trial Operations, Novartis
Panelists:
Seema Asthana, MS, Director of Clinical Operations, Genentech Inc.
Kimberly Barnholt, PhD, MS, Executive Director, Evidence Generation Leader, Genentech
Candice Fitzgerald, MMedSc, Head of CD&O Regions, Boehringer Ingelheim
Adam Kinsey, Associate VP, Clinical Operations, Regional Head North America, Merck
Showing Events in 1 Track from 09:30am to 10:05am
What it Really Takes to Offer Clinical Trials to Patients within Health Systems
9:30AM - 10:05AM
Interdepartmental Collaboration within HealthCare Systems: Requirements to Enable and Sustain Patient Access to Clinical Trials
Moderated By:
Christina M. Brennan, MD, MBA, Senior Vice President, Clinical Research, Northwell Health
Panelists:
Chad Adams, MPH, AVP, Chief Operations Officer, HonorHealth Research Institute
David Levitz, MD, Medical Director of the Early Phase Program, Montefiore Einstein Cancer Center
Donna O'Brien, MHA, National Advisor, Manatt Health
Emily Ray Ko, MD, PhD, Assistant Professor, Duke Department of Medicine Hospitalist Medicine, Duke Regional Hospital
Showing Events in 1 Track from 10:05am to 10:35am
Networking Break
10:05AM - 10:35AM
Morning Networking Break and Breakfast
Showing Events in 1 Track from 10:35am to 11:05am
Physician Training and Support in Clinical Research
10:35AM - 11:05AM
Preparing the Next Generation of Physician Researchers
Speakers:
Susan Budinger, Director of Research Operations, Duke Office of Clinical Research, Duke University School of Medicine
Jeff James, CEO, Wilmington Health System
Alexander Saint-Amand, CEO and Co-Founder, Topography Health
Showing Events in 1 Track from 11:05am to 11:30am
Virtual Clinical Trial Model Viewpoints and Options
11:05AM - 11:20AM
Applying Virtual Clinical Trial Models to Support More Diverse Patient Communities
Speaker:
Faith Holmes, MD, Chief Medical Director, Elligo Health Research
11:20AM - 11:30AM
Redefining Research: How Decentralized Trials Drive Diversity and Engagement
Speaker:
Abby Levine, PhD, Senior Director, Product and Portfolio Strategy, Evidation
Showing Events in 1 Track from 11:30am to 12:45pm
Building Relationships with Diverse Communities/ Sites
11:30AM - 11:55AM
How Montefiore Einstein Cancer Center Gets Early Stage Clinical Trials to Underserved Communities
Speaker:
David Levitz, MD, Medical Director of the Early Phase Program, Montefiore Einstein Cancer Center
11:55AM - 12:20PM
How to Build Partnerships with Community Sites
Speaker:
Adam Kinsey, Associate VP, Clinical Operations, Regional Head North America, Merck
Sydnie Reed, Senior Director, Pharma Partnering & Portfolio Management, N-Power
12:20PM - 12:45PM
Brief Presentations on Patient Clinical Trial Matching, Patient Diversity, Data Interoperability and More
Showing Events in 1 Track from 12:45pm to 01:30pm
Lunch and Networking
12:45PM - 1:30PM
Lunch and Networking
Showing Events in 1 Track from 01:30pm to 02:00pm
Building Relationships with Diverse Communities/Sites - Continued
1:30PM - 2:00PM
How Genentech is Helping Underserved and Remote Populations Gain Access to Clinical Research
Speaker:
Shalini Mohan, MD, Executive Director, Head of Health Equity and Inclusive Research, Genentech
Skylar Moore, Director, Business Development, Publicis Health
Showing Events in 1 Track from 02:00pm to 02:40pm
Patient Data Return and Patient View on Choosing a Clinical Trial
2:00PM - 2:20PM
Returning Participant’s Individual Clinical Trial Data
Speaker:
Nadir Ammour, DDS, MBA, Global Lead, Clinical Innovation & External Partnerships, Sanofi
2:20PM - 2:40PM
How a Patient Carefully Chose a Clinical Trial that Saved their Life
Speaker:
Karen Peterson, Founder and Chief Patient Advocate, Karen's Club
Moderator:
Nadir Ammour, DDS, MBA, Global Lead, Clinical Innovation & External Partnerships, Sanofi
Showing Events in 1 Track from 02:40pm to 03:10pm
Financial Barriers for Patients and Regulatory/Legislative Updates
2:40PM - 3:10PM
Financial Barriers: Getting More Coverage for Patients in Clinical Trials
Speakers:
Trevan Locke, Assistant Research Director, Duke-Margolis
Donna O'Brien, MHA, National Advisor, Manatt Health
Denise Snyder, MS, RD, LDN, Associate Dean of Clinical Research, Duke University School of Medicine
Showing Events in 1 Track from 03:10pm to 03:40pm
Afternoon Networking Break
3:10PM - 3:40PM
Afternoon Networking Break
Showing Events in 1 Track from 03:40pm to 04:20pm
Financial Barriers for Patients and Regulatory/Legislative Updates (Continued)
3:40PM - 4:00PM
How the Henry Ford Health System Integrated Clinical Trials into Clinical Care Across their Entire System: An Update
Speakers:
Tiffany Pearce, Director, Clinical Trials, Henry Ford Health
4:00PM - 4:20PM
Legislative and Regulatory Updates on Clinical Trial Diversity Issues
Speaker:
Rachel Sher, Life Sciences and FDA Partner, Manatt, Phelps & Phillips, LLP
Showing Events in 1 Track from 04:20pm to 05:10pm
Evolving Clinical Trial Partnership Models
4:20PM - 4:50PM
Navigating Data Quality and Scalability Challenges when Using Real-World Data from EHRs
Speakers:
Meredith Zozus, PhD, CCDM, Professor and Division Chief Clinical Informatics Research; Director Clinical Research Informatics, UT Health San Antonio
4:50PM - 5:10PM
Insights from Tufts CSDD into Evolving Trial Partnerships Models
Speaker:
Joan Chambers, Senior Consultant, Tufts Center for the Study of Drug Development
Showing Events in 1 Track from 05:10pm to 06:00pm
CRAACO Annual Reception
5:10PM - 6:00PM
CRAACO Annual Reception
Showing Events in 1 Track from 06:00pm to 06:00pm
CRAACO Concludes
6:00PM - 6:00PM
CRAACO Concludes
Showing Events in 1 Track from 08:00am to 09:00am
Morning General Session
8:00AM - 8:40AM
Registration
8:40AM - 8:45AM
Co-Chairs Brief Introduction on the Business Case for Clinical Research in Healthcare Communities
Co-Chairs:
Kimberly Barnholt, PhD, MS, Executive Director, Evidence Generation Leader, Genentech
Jeff James, CEO, Wilmington Health System
8:45AM - 9:00AM
A Retrospect on a Case Study Integrating Clinical Research as a Care Option within a Healthcare System
Speakers:
Jennifer Byrne, Founder and CEO, Javara
Jeff James, CEO, Wilmington Health System
Showing Events in 1 Track from 09:00am to 09:30am
Multiple Pharma Perspectives on the Convergence Journey of Clinical Research and Clinical Care
9:00AM - 9:30AM
Pharma Perspective on Planning for the Convergence Journey of Research and Care
Moderated By:
Sean Lynch, Innovative Capabilities Head, Innovative Trial Operations, Novartis
Panelists:
Seema Asthana, MS, Director of Clinical Operations, Genentech Inc.
Kimberly Barnholt, PhD, MS, Executive Director, Evidence Generation Leader, Genentech
Candice Fitzgerald, MMedSc, Head of CD&O Regions, Boehringer Ingelheim
Adam Kinsey, Associate VP, Clinical Operations, Regional Head North America, Merck
Showing Events in 1 Track from 09:30am to 10:05am
What it Really Takes to Offer Clinical Trials to Patients within Health Systems
9:30AM - 10:05AM
Interdepartmental Collaboration within HealthCare Systems: Requirements to Enable and Sustain Patient Access to Clinical Trials
Moderated By:
Christina M. Brennan, MD, MBA, Senior Vice President, Clinical Research, Northwell Health
Panelists:
Chad Adams, MPH, AVP, Chief Operations Officer, HonorHealth Research Institute
David Levitz, MD, Medical Director of the Early Phase Program, Montefiore Einstein Cancer Center
Donna O'Brien, MHA, National Advisor, Manatt Health
Emily Ray Ko, MD, PhD, Assistant Professor, Duke Department of Medicine Hospitalist Medicine, Duke Regional Hospital
Showing Events in 1 Track from 10:05am to 10:35am
Networking Break
10:05AM - 10:35AM
Morning Networking Break and Breakfast
Showing Events in 1 Track from 10:35am to 11:05am
Physician Training and Support in Clinical Research
10:35AM - 11:05AM
Preparing the Next Generation of Physician Researchers
Speakers:
Susan Budinger, Director of Research Operations, Duke Office of Clinical Research, Duke University School of Medicine
Jeff James, CEO, Wilmington Health System
Alexander Saint-Amand, CEO and Co-Founder, Topography Health
Showing Events in 1 Track from 11:05am to 11:30am
Virtual Clinical Trial Model Viewpoints and Options
11:05AM - 11:20AM
Applying Virtual Clinical Trial Models to Support More Diverse Patient Communities
Speaker:
Faith Holmes, MD, Chief Medical Director, Elligo Health Research
11:20AM - 11:30AM
Redefining Research: How Decentralized Trials Drive Diversity and Engagement
Speaker:
Abby Levine, PhD, Senior Director, Product and Portfolio Strategy, Evidation
Showing Events in 1 Track from 11:30am to 12:45pm
Building Relationships with Diverse Communities/ Sites
11:30AM - 11:55AM
How Montefiore Einstein Cancer Center Gets Early Stage Clinical Trials to Underserved Communities
Speaker:
David Levitz, MD, Medical Director of the Early Phase Program, Montefiore Einstein Cancer Center
11:55AM - 12:20PM
How to Build Partnerships with Community Sites
Speaker:
Adam Kinsey, Associate VP, Clinical Operations, Regional Head North America, Merck
Sydnie Reed, Senior Director, Pharma Partnering & Portfolio Management, N-Power
12:20PM - 12:45PM
Brief Presentations on Patient Clinical Trial Matching, Patient Diversity, Data Interoperability and More
Showing Events in 1 Track from 12:45pm to 01:30pm
Lunch and Networking
12:45PM - 1:30PM
Lunch and Networking
Showing Events in 1 Track from 01:30pm to 02:00pm
Building Relationships with Diverse Communities/Sites - Continued
1:30PM - 2:00PM
How Genentech is Helping Underserved and Remote Populations Gain Access to Clinical Research
Speaker:
Shalini Mohan, MD, Executive Director, Head of Health Equity and Inclusive Research, Genentech
Skylar Moore, Director, Business Development, Publicis Health
Showing Events in 1 Track from 02:00pm to 02:40pm
Patient Data Return and Patient View on Choosing a Clinical Trial
2:00PM - 2:20PM
Returning Participant’s Individual Clinical Trial Data
Speaker:
Nadir Ammour, DDS, MBA, Global Lead, Clinical Innovation & External Partnerships, Sanofi
2:20PM - 2:40PM
How a Patient Carefully Chose a Clinical Trial that Saved their Life
Speaker:
Karen Peterson, Founder and Chief Patient Advocate, Karen's Club
Moderator:
Nadir Ammour, DDS, MBA, Global Lead, Clinical Innovation & External Partnerships, Sanofi
Showing Events in 1 Track from 02:40pm to 03:10pm
Financial Barriers for Patients and Regulatory/Legislative Updates
2:40PM - 3:10PM
Financial Barriers: Getting More Coverage for Patients in Clinical Trials
Speakers:
Trevan Locke, Assistant Research Director, Duke-Margolis
Donna O'Brien, MHA, National Advisor, Manatt Health
Denise Snyder, MS, RD, LDN, Associate Dean of Clinical Research, Duke University School of Medicine
Showing Events in 1 Track from 03:10pm to 03:40pm
Afternoon Networking Break
3:10PM - 3:40PM
Afternoon Networking Break
Showing Events in 1 Track from 03:40pm to 04:20pm
Financial Barriers for Patients and Regulatory/Legislative Updates (Continued)
3:40PM - 4:00PM
How the Henry Ford Health System Integrated Clinical Trials into Clinical Care Across their Entire System: An Update
Speakers:
Tiffany Pearce, Director, Clinical Trials, Henry Ford Health
4:00PM - 4:20PM
Legislative and Regulatory Updates on Clinical Trial Diversity Issues
Speaker:
Rachel Sher, Life Sciences and FDA Partner, Manatt, Phelps & Phillips, LLP
Showing Events in 1 Track from 04:20pm to 05:10pm
Evolving Clinical Trial Partnership Models
4:20PM - 4:50PM
Navigating Data Quality and Scalability Challenges when Using Real-World Data from EHRs
Speakers:
Meredith Zozus, PhD, CCDM, Professor and Division Chief Clinical Informatics Research; Director Clinical Research Informatics, UT Health San Antonio
4:50PM - 5:10PM
Insights from Tufts CSDD into Evolving Trial Partnerships Models
Speaker:
Joan Chambers, Senior Consultant, Tufts Center for the Study of Drug Development
Showing Events in 1 Track from 05:10pm to 06:00pm
CRAACO Annual Reception
5:10PM - 6:00PM
CRAACO Annual Reception
Showing Events in 1 Track from 06:00pm to 06:00pm
CRAACO Concludes
6:00PM - 6:00PM
CRAACO Concludes

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