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Strengthen iPSC stability across the path to GMP with Noud Drummen and Silvia Rosati in this webinar hosted by Nova Biomedical. Early variability in cloning and cell development can compromise genetic integrity, reproducibility and manufacturing readiness. Stronger selection and monitoring strategies can help identify risks before they carry into scale-up and cell banking. Register for this webinar to learn how to reduce clonal variability, monitor genetic integrity and build more reliable workflows for GMP-ready iPSC banking: xtalks.com/webinars/improve-… #NovaBiomedical #LifeSciences #Biopharma #CellTherapy #iPSC #StemCellResearch #CellLineDevelopment #SingleCellCloning #GeneticIntegrity #GMPManufacturing #CellBanking #ProcessDevelopment
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Transform obesity treatment drop-off into sustained engagement with Christian Djurhuus, MD, PhD, Nicholas Alp, MD, PhD and (Moderator) Bob DiLuzio in this webinar hosted by Clinical ink. Effective weight-loss therapies can deliver meaningful results, yet real-world discontinuation remains high. Behavioral drivers, including confidence, beliefs and treatment identity, may influence adherence beyond side effects, cost and access, creating an opportunity for more personalized support. Register for this webinar to learn how behavioral profiles and biometric data can help identify adherence risk, personalize outreach and support sustained, functional weight-loss outcomes: xtalks.com/webinars/how-beha… #Clinicalink #ObesityCare #WeightManagement #GLP1 #DigitalHealth #BehavioralHealth #PatientEngagement #MedicationAdherence #RealWorldEvidence #Biometrics #Pharma #LifeSciences
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Bridge the data gap limiting AI-enabled process optimization with Jakki Mabry and Rudy Zhao, PhD in this webinar hosted by GenScript. AI models are only as useful as the data behind them, yet low-throughput, inconsistent workflows and siloed process data can limit their potential. Discover how automated antibody purification and better data integration can help teams build a stronger foundation for process optimization. Register for this webinar to learn how to streamline purification, generate more consistent data, and connect process insights across organizations to support AI-enabled optimization: xtalks.com/webinars/high-thr… #GenScript #Biopharma #AntibodyProduction #AntibodyPurification #ProcessDevelopment #ProcessOptimization #LabAutomation #HighThroughput #ArtificialIntelligence #AIinBiopharma #Bioprocessing #DataIntegration #LifeSciences
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Transform fragmented safety data into scalable, quality-focused intake with Cyle Connell and Ellen O’Dea in this webinar hosted by Deloitte. Rising volumes across diverse channels can strain manual review, delay case routing and create inconsistency. AI-enabled intake can help teams scale detection and classification while preserving human oversight, traceability and quality controls. Register for this webinar to learn how confidence-based AI can prioritize expert review and support compliant adverse event intake across diverse data sources: xtalks.com/webinars/improve-… #Deloitte #Pharmacovigilance #DrugSafety #PatientSafety #AdverseEvents #AIinLifeSciences #ArtificialIntelligence #SafetyOperations #RegulatoryCompliance #LifeSciences #Biopharma #QualityManagement
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Patient-enrollment issues sometimes become visible only after operational issues have already affected a clinical trial. Allucent’s Almenia Garvey and Christine Khoza discuss site intelligence, early performance signals and how AI could help teams identify risks sooner and reduce repetitive site work. Read the Xtalks Spotlight interview at buff.ly/sB5BqQh by @soumya2390. #ClinicalOperations #SiteIntelligence #AI #ClinicalResearch #PatientRecruitment
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Bridge the gap between launch scale and human connection with Allister Woodman and Kyle Matala in this webinar hosted by The PPD clinical research business of Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc.. As biotech approaches approval, launch, or rapid commercial growth, medical information can shift from a planned function to a critical front line overnight. Scalable tools and launch-ready resources help teams deliver consistent, compliant answers while keeping empathy at the center of every interaction. Register for this webinar to learn how practical technology and prepared resources can strengthen launch readiness and first-contact resolution while preserving empathetic, trusted support: xtalks.com/webinars/the-last… #PPD #MedicalInformation #Biopharma #Biotech #MedicalCommunications #ProductLaunch #PatientSupport #HealthcareProfessionals #Pharma #CommercialExcellence #LifeSciences #PatientExperience #DigitalHealth
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Navigate delayed disruption detection across life sciences supply chains with Shirell James, Rick Freeman, Lauren Brethauer and Wendy McHenry in this webinar hosted by Blue Yonder. Disruptions are constant, but delayed visibility can leave life sciences teams responding after business impact begins. Connected risk signals can help organizations anticipate supplier issues, evaluate response options, and coordinate action across complex networks. Register for this webinar to learn how connected disruption signals can strengthen distribution resilience, surface supplier risk earlier, and coordinate response plans across suppliers, CMOs, distribution networks, and hospitals: xtalks.com/webinars/reduce-l… #BlueYonder #LifeSciences #Biopharma #SupplyChain #SupplyChainResilience #RiskManagement #SupplierRisk #DisruptionManagement #DigitalSupplyChain #ControlTower #Pharma #HealthcareLogistics
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Menopause is still “either taboo or it's a laugh,” says Astellas' Karen Bishop. In an exclusive Xtalks interview, she discusses why menopause support at work deserves serious attention, from manager empathy to retaining experienced women. Catch insights from the exclusive interview: xtalks.com/menopause-support… #MenopauseAwarenessMonth #WomensHealth #EmployeeBenefits #WorkplaceHealth #MenopauseSupport
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Navigate bispecific complexity from molecular assembly to commercial scale with Dave Briggs, PhD in this webinar hosted by Avid Bioservices. Bispecific antibodies offer new therapeutic opportunities, but their structural complexity can complicate product quality, purification, and scale-up. Learn how development teams can manage molecular assembly and product heterogeneity while building processes for consistent manufacturing. Register for this webinar to learn how to optimize product quality, remove mispaired species, and advance robust bispecific processes toward clinical and commercial scale: xtalks.com/webinars/manufact… #AvidBioservices #BispecificAntibodies #AntibodyManufacturing #Biologics #Bioprocessing #ProcessDevelopment #ScaleUp #CellLineDevelopment #ProteinPurification #AnalyticalCharacterization #Oncology #Immunology #Biopharma #LifeSciences
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Navigate event-driven trial delays through smarter accrual with Paul Collins, Peter G. Linde, MD, FASN, Bill Dennis and Rakhi Kilaru, MS, MBA in this webinar hosted by The PPD clinical research business of Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc.. Unlike fixed-duration Phase III studies, CVOT timelines depend on accruing qualifying events, making patient risk mix, retention and event capture critical to performance. Earlier insight into operational risks can support timely recovery strategies while preserving scientific rigor. Register for this webinar to learn how event forecasting and risk-aware enrollment can improve accrual, reduce delays and strengthen program value through integrated, data-driven execution: xtalks.com/webinars/why-cvot… #PPD #Cardiovascular #CVOT #ClinicalTrials #ClinicalResearch #Biopharma #DrugDevelopment #ClinicalOperations #PredictiveAnalytics #StatisticalScience #PatientRetention #TrialDesign #LifeSciences
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Navigate psychedelic trial complexity from protocol to patient with Andreas Schreiner, MD and Rishi Kakar, MD in this webinar hosted by Premier Research. Psychedelic trials bring distinct design and execution challenges, from blinding and the treatment experience to psychotherapy support and prior use. Early collaboration across experienced clinical teams and capable sites can help turn complex protocols into reliable, meaningful study outcomes. Register for this webinar to learn how to translate psychedelic-specific challenges into thoughtful trial designs and strengthen site execution with assessment strategies that support reliable outcomes: xtalks.com/webinars/executin… #PremierResearch #PsychedelicResearch #ClinicalTrials #ClinicalDevelopment #Neuroscience #MentalHealth #Biopharma #DrugDevelopment #ClinicalOperations #TrialDesign #SiteNetwork #PatientCentricity #DataQuality
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Transform pet longevity challenges into differentiated formulations with Sergi Segarra in this webinar hosted by STAUBER. Pet parents expect effective, science-backed products that support mobility, immunity and healthy aging, while brands face pressure to stand out in a crowded market. Explore how emerging ingredient research can inform formulation strategies across supplements, treats and functional nutrition. Register for this webinar to learn how collagen and nucleotides may support healthy aging, and uncover formulation opportunities for differentiated pet wellness products: xtalks.com/webinars/formulat… #PetHealth #PetLongevity #AnimalHealth #HealthyAging #PetMobility #PetImmunity #Collagen #Nucleotides #PetSupplements #FunctionalNutrition #PetTreats #FormulationScience #Bioiberica #STAUBER
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Navigate the balance between trial rigor and patient realities with Dr. Teresa León Colombo, MD, PhD, Valentina Valsecchi, Melanie Falcon, BSc and James Thomas, BSc (Hons), MA in this webinar hosted by Medpace. Disease progression, caregiver responsibilities and visit burden can complicate recruitment, retention and trial participation in neurodegenerative research. Explore how patient and caregiver perspectives can inform feasible, scientifically rigorous study design and execution across phases and regions. Register for this webinar to learn how patient- and caregiver-centered strategies can support ethical trial design and execution while balancing scientific rigor with operational feasibility: xtalks.com/webinars/beyond-t… #Medpace #NeurodegenerativeDisease #ClinicalTrials #ClinicalResearch #PatientCentricity #CaregiverSupport #PatientEngagement #ClinicalOperations #DrugDevelopment #Biopharma #TrialDesign #RecruitmentAndRetention
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Transform patient retention challenges into tailored, high-touch support with Carolyn Mullen, Kyle Renick, Beatriz Oliveira and Igor Paszewski in this webinar hosted by Suvoda. When trial demands exceed standard support, travel complexity, financial strain, and caregiver burden can put enrollment at risk. Discover how tailored services and connected technology can ease patient burden and help clinical teams support retention. Register for this webinar to learn how to identify when concierge-level support is warranted and which services can help patients stay engaged in trials: xtalks.com/webinars/keeping-… #ClinicalTrials #PatientRetention #PatientSupport #ClinicalOperations #PatientEngagement #TrialEnrollment #ClinicalResearch #Biopharma #Oncology #RareDisease #DigitalHealth #DecentralizedClinicalTrials #Suvoda
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Accelerate clarity on participant availability and recruitment with Lucy Mackillop, Emma Russell and Michael Cook in this webinar hosted by Our Future Health. When participant insight arrives too late, feasibility gaps, screening failures and underperforming sites can put study timelines at risk. Precision recruitment brings data-informed insight upstream, helping teams plan with greater confidence as trials and target populations become more complex. Register for this webinar to learn how earlier insight into eligibility, willingness and geography can strengthen feasibility and enable more targeted recruitment of relevant and harder-to-find populations: xtalks.com/webinars/accelera… #OurFutureHealth #PrecisionRecruitment #ClinicalTrials #ClinicalResearch #PatientRecruitment #ClinicalOperations #TrialFeasibility #ParticipantMatching #DataDrivenResearch #Genomics #HealthData #Biopharma #LifeSciences #ResearchInnovation
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Clinical trial feasibility starts with whether a site can realistically run the study as planned. Allucent’s Almenia Garvey and Christine Khoza discuss early site collaboration, “feasibility conversations” and how local site knowledge can support more predictable study execution. Read the Xtalks Spotlight interview at buff.ly/sB5BqQh by @soumya2390.
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Navigate the gap between inflammatory biology and clinical endpoints with Anup Sabharwal, MD, MBA, FACC, FACE, FESC, FAHA, FASPC, FNLA, James Snyder, MD and Tristan Baldwinson in this webinar hosted by Syneos Health. Inflammation may connect disease progression across the heart, kidneys and metabolic system, yet translating that biology into a validated clinical endpoint remains a challenge. Explore how evolving evidence could shape therapeutic strategies, patient selection and trial design in CKM. Register for this webinar to learn how to connect inflammation across CKM disease, assess evidence for biomarkers and endpoints, and anticipate implications for therapeutic strategy and trial design: xtalks.com/webinars/inflamma… #SyneosHealth #Cardiovascular #KidneyHealth #MetabolicHealth #Inflammation #ClinicalTrials #Biomarkers #DrugDevelopment #ClinicalEndpoints #PrecisionMedicine #Biopharma #LifeSciences
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Accelerate cell bank characterization while reducing contamination risk with Angela Waugh and Leyla Diaz, PhD in this webinar hosted by MilliporeSigma. Evolving regulatory expectations and complex testing requirements can add risk and time to biologics development. Closed processing and integrated cell banking and characterization capabilities can help strengthen contamination control and build a scientifically rigorous, regulatory-aligned strategy. Register for this webinar to learn how to apply closed processing, define fit-for-purpose master and working cell bank testing, and ease critical-path pressure with innovative characterization approaches: xtalks.com/webinars/reduce-c… #MilliporeSigma #Biopharmaceuticals #Biologics #CellBanking #CellLineCharacterization #GMP #ContaminationControl #Bioprocessing #RegulatoryAffairs #CellTherapy #Biomanufacturing #LifeSciences
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Transform fragmented lab data into scientific intelligence with Adam Slomko, Shiva Prakash Ganeshan and Yuri de Lugt in this webinar hosted by Sapio Sciences. As research grows more complex, disconnected data and rigid workflows can slow R&D and limit scientific insight. A connected, validated informatics ecosystem can improve data access and governance while giving teams the flexibility to adapt as research needs evolve. Register for this webinar to learn how configurable informatics can improve R&D efficiency, strengthen compliance, and support faster, better-informed scientific decisions: xtalks.com/webinars/inside-r… #SapioSciences #LifeSciences #Biopharma #LabInformatics #ScientificIntelligence #ResearchAndDevelopment #DataGovernance #DigitalTransformation #LaboratoryData #ScientificResearch #RDEfficiency #DrugDiscovery
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Bridge specialized care and broader CGT access with Kim Tedesco, RPh, Elias Zapantis, PharmD, MSPharm, MBA and Seth Ginsberg in this webinar hosted by Walgreens. Cell and gene therapies are reaching more patients, yet delivery models must evolve without compromising specialized expertise, safety, or support. Connected care networks and community integration could help reduce geographic barriers while keeping patient needs at the center. Register for this webinar to learn how evolving care models can expand access while balancing specialized expertise, patient-centered support, and safe delivery. Broadcast 1: xtalks.com/webinars/expandin… Broadcast 2: xtalks.com/webinars/expandin… #Walgreens #CellAndGeneTherapy #GeneTherapy #CellTherapy #AdvancedTherapies #PatientAccess #ConnectedCare #PatientCenteredCare #CareCoordination #Biopharma #LifeSciences #HealthcareInnovation
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