As part of the Decentralized Trials and Research Alliance's (DTRA) TGIF-DCT podcast series, mdgroup will join forces with Q2 Solutions to explain how tearing down barriers between the various vendors and service providers involved in such studies is a simple yet effective starting point.
Hosted by DTRA founder Craig Lipset, mdgroup's Director of Decentralized Clinical Solutions, Tom Brazier, will present with Q2 Solutions' Decentralized Trial Solutions Director, John Corcoran, and Manager, Stephanie Larimer.
This event will take place on Dec. 9, 12-1pm, EST. This podcast discussion forms part of a series of Clubhouse events, organized by the DTRA, of which mdgroup is a founding member, aimed at providing all stakeholders with an informal space to share DCT experiences and best practice.
Read more about the event here.
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