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|Videos|May 3, 2022

From COVID delays to staff shortages: How to face the challenges of clinical research

Author(s)Emily Kaiser Maharjan

Mike Watson, Vice President of OraNet, unpacks some of the most pressing challenges to clinical research in today’s climate.

Mike Watson, vice president of OraNet at Ora inc., discusses the challenges facing clinical sites in 2022 and key considerations to ensure study success. Development partners like Ora with site communities like OraNet that supplement coordinator staff, optimize patient capacity, and streamline protocols are a necessity in today’s over-burdened resource-lean clinics.

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