Clinical research is evolving, driven by a growing recognition that meaningful community engagement is essential for equitable, efficient trials and strong study outcomes. Today’s leading organizations are shifting from transactional site activation models to relationship‑based approaches rooted in trust, representation and deep local presence. This webinar explores how inclusive research can be advanced through community partnership models that improve access, build trust and support stronger enrollment and retention.
Drawing from real-world implementation of community-rooted research models, the featured speakers will discuss lessons learned from deploying localized engagement strategies, including mobile research units, community-site networks and culturally aligned partnerships. They’ll highlight how these approaches strengthen participation by reducing patient burden, creating pathways for historically underrepresented communities and aligning study designs with the lived realities of the populations they aim to serve.
The conversation will also spotlight emerging frameworks, such as Reflections Collective, that bring together sponsors and partners to drive conversation and change in research around lived patient experiences, ethical community partnerships and sustainable impact. Speakers will examine the tangible outcomes these models produce: improved enrollment, stronger retention and better patient engagement. They will also address the strategic considerations sponsors and research leaders must evaluate when integrating community‑based methodologies across therapeutic areas.
Beyond operational insights, the discussion will explore the broader industry shift toward inclusive innovation: how cross-sector collaboration, patient-informed development practices and intentional engagement can reshape the future of clinical research. Attendees will walk away with both a strategic perspective and actionable guidance for strengthening community trust, expanding access and advancing health equity through locally activated research.
Register for this webinar to learn how inclusive research can be strengthened through community partnership models.
Speakers
Dr. Lovie Negrin, APRN, FPN, AGACNP, CEO, Randomize Now
Dr. Lovie Negrin is the Founder & Chief Executive Officer of Randomize Now Research Centers and a pioneering advocate for increasing medical research participation among underrepresented communities. Her unwavering commitment to research and patient advocacy is evident in her efforts to educate these communities and ensure access to groundbreaking therapies. Under her leadership, Randomize Now has expanded to five integrated research clinics within medical offices, features eight Physicians serving as Principal Investigators across six therapeutic areas, and includes an independent practice in College Park, Georgia.
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Dr. Lovie’s journey began in the biomedical laboratories at Valdosta State University, where she graduated magna cum laude with a Bachelor’s degree in Biology. She received numerous recognitions for her bench research at VSU, where her surgical studies on hamsters helped shape early insights into medications for sleep cycles. In 2009, Dr. Lovie was awarded the Botanical Society Award for her contributions to the botany lab at VSU, where she studied the behaviors of various plant species. These experiences fueled her decision to pursue a second Bachelor’s degree in Nursing at Kennesaw State University, where she aimed to combine her passion for science with patient care, ultimately becoming an Intensive Care Nurse at Grady Hospital. In 2012, she began her career in clinical research at Emory School of Medicine, where she led the Emergency Neurosciences Lab to numerous nationwide patient enrollment successes during her nine-year tenure. In 2021, Dr. Lovie pursued entrepreneurship to make a greater impact in the research industry, launching Randomize Now’s corporate office within a private practice in Peachtree City, Georgia.
Holding dual Master’s degrees as a Family and Acute Care Nurse Practitioner and a Doctor of Nursing Practice from the University of South Alabama, Dr. Lovie is also a proud member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., and the American Nurses Association. She is a 2025 graduate of both the Atlanta Business League’s Bridge and Next Level entrepreneurship programs, a 2025 ABL Businesswoman to Watch honoree and a 2025 ABL Businesswoman of the Year. She is steadfast in her mission to enhance healthcare access for marginalized communities. This commitment solidifies her legacy as a transformative leader in clinical research and the visionary behind one of the most sustainable research networks in the industry.
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Jeff Huntsman, Chief Commercial Officer, EmVenio Clinical Research
Jeff Huntsman is the Chief Commercial Officer, responsible for commercial strategy and revenue. Mr. Huntsman joined EmVenio in 2024 with over 30 years of experience guiding global commercial teams in clinical development and regulatory spaces.
Mr. Huntsman previously led a consulting firm and held Chief Commercial Officer roles at Citeline, ConnectiveRx, Parexel and LIQUENT, in addition to serving in executive leadership positions at several other organizations. Mr. Huntsman earned a BS in Marketing and Political Science from Ball State University in Muncie, Indiana.
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Victoria DiBiaso, Vice President, Global Head Patient Informed Development & Health Value Translation, Sanofi
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Natanya M. Candelario, PharmD, MS, Senior Director, Health Equity Inclusive Research, Global Purpose and Patient Experience, Bristol Myers Squibb
Natanya M. Candelario serves as Senior Director of Inclusive Research at Bristol Myers Squibb, where she leads the strategic integration of inclusive research principles across global functions. Natanya’s work bridges business units, markets and external partners to advance health equity and transform access to innovative medicines through clinical research, including in low- and middle-income countries.
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A champion for capacity building, Natanya spearheads initiatives in sub-Saharan Africa, driving sustainable healthcare solutions and empowering local professionals and communities. Natanya has launched pioneering programs that foster employee volunteerism and inform new models for equitable access, enabling earlier diagnosis, timely treatment and stronger community connectivity.
Since joining Bristol Myers Squibb in 2010, Natanya has built trusted relationships with thought leaders and healthcare professionals, supporting both HIV/viral hepatitis and oncology. Natanya’s commitment to health equity is evident in efforts to identify gaps in care, develop solutions for screening and diagnosis and deliver impactful training in resource-limited settings. Natanya holds a Bachelor of Science in Biology from the University of Texas at Arlington, a Doctor of Pharmacy from Howard University and a Master of Science in Pharmacy (Pharmacoeconomics) from the University of Florida. Natanya completed a two-year postdoctoral fellowship at Roche through Rutgers’ Pharmaceutical Industry Fellowship.
Natanya’s vision is to advance global health equity by fostering collaboration, innovation and sustainable impact, ensuring that all communities have access to quality healthcare and opportunities to achieve better health outcomes.
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Who Should Attend?
This webinar will appeal to:
- Clinical Operations and Development Leaders (Sponsors and CROs)
- Patient Engagement and Patient Experience Teams
- Community Engagement and Diversity Officers
- Site Network Executives and Managers
- Principal Investigators, Sub‑Investigators and Clinical Research Coordinators
- Study Start-Up, Feasibility and Recruitment Strategy Teams
What You Will Learn
Attendees will gain insight into:
- How community‑rooted research models reduce patient burden, improve access and strengthen participation across diverse populations
- Proven strategies for implementing localized engagement approaches, including community‑site networks, mobile visits and culturally aligned partnerships
- Lessons from the Reflections Collective on building ethical community partnerships, elevating lived experience and driving sustainable impact
- Strategic considerations for sponsors and research leaders adopting community‑based methodologies across therapeutic areas
Xtalks Partner
EmVenio
EmVenio Clinical Research, a Professional Case Management subsidiary, operates from U.S. and European headquarters with a team of approximately 5,000 professionals supporting clinical trials across more than 80 countries. Our community-based sites and mobile research services expand access for trial participants, while enabling sponsors and CROs to execute high-quality studies at speed and scale with clean, reliable data and consistent results. By bringing trials directly to patients in their homes, communities or places they gather, we enroll populations others miss, helping create a complete and more inclusive picture of human health. Our approach is grounded in empathy, expertise and close collaboration—bridging the gap between science and the people it serves because true progress only happens when research reflects the real world. For more information, please visit emvenio.com.
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