Brian S. McGowan, PhD, FACEHP

Recommending two enlightening books to introduce the science of thinking, learning, and doing for clinical research professionals.

What learning science has taught us about the drivers and predictors of change—and applying those to clinical research practice.

Overcoming this bias—which affects everything from trial design to data collection—is a critical obligation of clinical research stakeholders.

By embracing this leadership approach, clinical research stakeholders can prioritize more effective staff training and readiness.

Four strategies for implementing this approach in clinical trial staff and site training.

Highlighting the inherent risks associated with subtle biases in clinical research practice, as well as the most proven strategy for mitigating each risk.

Sharing an entertaining dive into the origins, milestones, and future of behavioral economics—where lessons can be applied to clinical practice.

The concept of sludge provides an invaluable lens for clinical research professionals in identifying and mitigating unnecessary friction and bottlenecks.

Leveraging an essential, new set of behaviorally informed best practices to break free from the constraints of the Iron Triangle of Clinical Trial Complexity.

Embracing behavioral changes can lead clinical operations professionals toward driving meaningful outcomes.

How can we combat the sense of urgency our professional lives bring?

Applying elements from the Fogg Behavioral Model to ease trial complexity.

Use the five stages of change model to solve this common paradigm in clinical trials.

Researchers face various challenges that cause their clinical trials to fail to meet enrollment timelines, among other issues.