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The Pennsylvania Convention Center

Jun 14, 2026 7:00 AM - Jun 18, 2026 3:00 PM

1101 Arch Street, Philadelphia, PA 19107, USA

DIA 2026 Global Annual Meeting

Clinical Research Training for Community Cancer Centers: A Pilot to Extend Clinical Trials into Diverse Catchment Areas

Session Chair(s)

Susan  Landis

Susan Landis

CEO

Association of Clinical Research Professionals (ACRP), United States

This pilot project aimed to upskill community cancer centers to carry out clinical trials. ACCC and ACRP identified needs and provided self-study and instructor-led training that improved learner knowledge and confidence.

Learning Objective : Describe the challenges faced by research-naïve and low trial capacity programs at community cancer centers in conducting clinical research; Recognize the role of professional training in preparing community cancer centers to implement clinical trials; Integrate learnings from a training pilot that helped advance foundational knowledge and confidence among clinic healthcare staff.

Speaker(s)

Ruma  Bhagat, MPH

Panelist

Ruma Bhagat, MPH

Genentech, A Member of the Roche Group, United States

Process Excellence Leader

Pete  Fronte, MBA

Panelist

Pete Fronte, MBA

Altura, United States

Founder and Chief Executive Officer

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