Advarra Innovation Summit
Cambridge, MA
June 11, 2025 | 8:30 am – 5:00 pm ET
Le Méridien Boston Cambridge
Explore the future of clinical trials at Advarra Innovation Summits with industry leaders, sponsors, CROs, and AI innovators. Stay informed on regulatory trends, operational strategies, and AI-driven study startup technology advancements.
Featured Speakers
Ravi Ramachandran
Co-Founder and Chief Science Officer, PeerAI
Ashlee Lang
Director of the Office of Clinical Research,
University of Rochester CTSI
Ariel E. Aguilo, MD
Senior Medical Director, Oncology R&D, Daiichi Sankyo, Inc.
Bonnie Zammit
Associate Director, Study Start-up, Vertex Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Jacob Aptekar
Vice President of AI and Data Science,
Medidata Solutions
Kathleen Gavin, PhD
Principal, Scientific Solutions, Datavant
Mohammed Ali
R&D Head of Business Performance & Analytics CRDO Office, Astellas Pharma
Susan Johnson
VP of Clinical Operations, Syneos
Christine Senn, PhD
SVP, Site-Sponsor Innovation, Advarra
Mike Eckrote
SVP, Strategic Solutions, Advarra
Conor Flynn
Solutions Consultant, Advarra
Laura Russell
SVP, Head of Data & AI Product Development, Advarra
Agenda & Registration
At this special event, we will have two exciting tracks tailored to suit your interests. Join us for Session 1 (AM): AI in Clinical Research, Session 2 (PM): Site/Sponsor/CRO Collaboration on Study Startup, and stay for our happy hour from 4:00 – 5:00 pm. Breakfast and lunch will be provided.
SESSION 1:
8:30 AM – 12:00 PM
AI in Clinical Research
– Explore current AI use cases covered by FDA guidance.
– Insights into how AI is reshaping predictive analytics.
– Evaluate the value and implications of using Real-World Data (RWD) alongside Real-Trial Data.
SESSION 2:
1:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Stakeholder Collaboration on Study Startup
– Panel discussion on current challenges impacting collaboration between sites, sponsors, and CROs.
– Best practices for improving operational efficiency from an IRB and study startup perspective.
– Clarity on next steps for sponsors and CROs for the upcoming FDA sIRB mandate.
– How to leverage technology to achieve study startup milestones in a timely and compliant manner.
Request Your Spot
“What a valuable morning, spent discussing collaboration between sites, sponsors, and CROs. I’ve been working in the clinical trials arena for a number of years, and it always astounds me how much I can still learn from other perspectives. Thank you for hosting this event.”
“The Advarra representatives that presented and were present at the workshop were AMAZING. At one point, I forgot I was at a workshop as it was not a stuffy professional atmosphere. Every Advarra representative felt like a long lost friend!”
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