Embark on a comprehensive exploration into the dynamic landscape of ethical standards in clinical research, charting its evolution from lessons learned through historical breaches to the complex frontiers of artificial intelligence and imperative for inclusivity. This detailed overview underscores how foundational principles forged in response to past ethical violations are now critically applied to modern challenges, ensuring "smart science is smart business" while prioritizing patient safety and trust.

Learn how global crises, from Brexit and COVID-19 to cybersecurity threats and natural disasters, are challenging clinical trial teams. Discover how proactivity, flexibility, collaboration, and IRT technology are key to minimizing participant disruption and ensuring study continuity in turbulent times.

Explore the critical topic of minority engagement in US clinical research on the Glassbury Cares Podcast. We discuss the persistent challenges of lower participation rates among racial and ethnic minorities in clinical trials, including HIV research. Understand how distrust of the medical community and research, significantly influenced by historical events like the Tuskegee study, acts as a barrier. Learn about other impediments, such as accessibility issues, time commitments, language barriers, stigma, and limited knowledge. Discover facilitators that encourage participation, including altruism, perceived personal and community benefits, trust, culturally relevant services, and monetary compensation. We examine ethical considerations, the importance of justice, and strategies like community-based participatory research to build trust and address structural barriers