Chronic disease research is being transformed by digital and decentralized clinical trial solutions that improve patient access, engagement and study efficiency. This webinar will explore how patient-centric recruitment strategies, remote monitoring technologies, hybrid trial models and digital tools are helping advance more flexible, efficient and data-driven chronic disease studies.
The featured speakers will discuss how wearable devices, remote data capture and decentralized approaches can help reduce patient burden, improve participant retention and diversity and enhance operational efficiency and data quality across long-term studies.
Key topics include:
- Improving patient recruitment, retention and diversity through decentralized trial models
- Leveraging remote monitoring, wearables and digital endpoints in chronic disease research
- Implementing hybrid trial approaches that balance technology, sites and patient experience
- Enhancing trial efficiency, oversight and data quality with digital clinical solutions
Register for this webinar to learn how digital and decentralized clinical trial solutions are helping transform chronic disease research into a more patient-centred, efficient and data-driven future.
Speakers
Rose Blackburne, MD, MBA, Vice President, Head of Population Science Strategies and Women’s Health, PPD clinical research business, Thermo Fisher Scientific
Rose Blackburne, MD, MBA is an experienced Healthcare and Global Life Science Executive. She currently serves as Vice President, Head of Population Science Strategies and Women’s Health at Thermo Fisher Scientific. She is passionate about Women’s Health, Health Equity and developing platforms to improve access to real-world patient representation in clinical trials and optimal health outcomes.
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She is a globally recognized leader in Medical Product Development and has been instrumental in numerous approvals for pharmaceuticals, vaccines, medical devices and diagnostic tests. She leverages her medical, scientific and regulatory strategic insights to drive approvals for small, midsize and large biotechnology and pharmaceutical companies. She has three decades of clinical leadership expertise in large health care systems and global clinical development in biotechnology and pharmaceutical sectors.
Dr. Blackburne is a board-certified Physician with over 25 years of experience in Health Care. She was a practicing Physician and Principal Investigator for clinical trials prior to her career in the Contract Research Organization (CRO) industry. Dr. Blackburne has over 20 years of Clinical Research & Development experience and has held numerous Global leadership positions across therapeutic areas in Phase I-IV programs.
Dr. Blackburne has been widely recognized for her medical and scientific expertise and contributions to advancing health equity, thought leadership and organizational excellence.
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Richie Pfeiffer, Senior Director, Strategy and Insights, Patient First Digital solutions, PPD clinical research business, Thermo Fisher Scientific
Richie Pfeiffer is a healthcare and digital innovation executive with more than 30 years of experience leading transformative initiatives across healthcare, biopharma, CRO, and technology. As Senior Director of Patient First Digital solutions at the PPD clinical research business of Thermo Fisher Scientific, he leads global decentralized clinical trial strategies focused on advancing patient-centric research through innovative digital solutions.
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Drawing on deep expertise in clinical operations, AI-enabled technologies, real-world data, wearables, enterprise imaging, and health data interoperability, Richie helps bridge the gap between clinical research and digital innovation. He is recognized for shaping strategic partnerships, scaling global platforms, and driving technology adoption that improves patient experiences, accelerates research, and delivers measurable business and clinical outcomes.
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Yvette Perjes, Associate Director, DCT Operations, Patient First Digital Solutions, PPD clinical research business, Thermo Fisher Scientific
Yvette Perjes is the Associate Director of DCT Operations within the Patient First Digital Solutions team at the PPD clinical research business of Thermo Fisher Scientific. She is responsible for supporting the operational delivery of decentralized clinical trial (DCT) solutions, helping integrate patient-centric digital strategies into clinical studies to enhance participant experience and improve trial efficiency.
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In her role, Yvette collaborates with cross-functional teams, sponsors and technology partners to implement fit-for-purpose decentralized solutions that align with study objectives, operational requirements and regulatory expectations. She also contributes to developing operational standards and best practices that support the successful execution of hybrid and fully decentralized clinical trials.
Yvette is committed to advancing modern, patient-focused clinical research by leveraging digital innovation to improve study delivery, accessibility and data quality.
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Who Should Attend?
This webinar will appeal to:
- Clinical Operations professionals involved in decentralized and hybrid clinical trial execution
- Clinical Research leaders and Clinical Trial Managers overseeing chronic disease studies
- Biopharmaceutical and biotech professionals responsible for Clinical Development and Study Strategy
- Digital Health, Data Science and Innovation leaders evaluating digital clinical trial technologies
What You Will Learn
Attendees will learn:
- How digital and decentralized solutions are transforming chronic disease clinical trials by improving patient access, engagement and operational efficiency
- Strategies for implementing patient-centric recruitment, remote monitoring, wearable technologies and hybrid trial models to reduce patient burden and enhance participant retention and diversity
- Best practices for leveraging digital tools and decentralized approaches to improve trial oversight, data quality and long-term study success
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The PPD clinical research business of Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc.
The PPD clinical research business of Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., the world leader in serving science, enables customers to accelerate innovation and increase drug development productivity. Utilizing patient-centered strategies and data analytics, their capabilities cover multiple therapeutic areas and include early development, all phases of clinical development, peri- and post-approval, novel approaches to patient recruitment and investigator sites, and comprehensive laboratory services. Recognized as a global industry leader in accelerating promising medicines from early development through regulatory approval and market access, they serve pharma, biotech, medical device and government organizations with custom-tailored solutions, including full-service partnerships and functional service partnerships. As a strategic partner in clinical development and analytical services, they apply cutting edge technologies, therapeutic expertise and a firm commitment to quality to help customers deliver life-changing therapies.
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