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
Sandeep Burugupalli
Former VP, Data Science External Affairs, Novo Nordisk
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
Laura Russell
SVP, Head of Data and AI Product Development, Advarra
Christine Senn, PhD
SVP, Site-Sponsor Innovation, Advarra
Mike Eckrote
SVP, Strategic Solutions, Advarra
Conor Flynn
Solutions Consultant, 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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