Join UPMC for a virtual panel discussion highlighting how UPMC’s new Sponsored Clinical Trials and Partnerships (SCTP) Program is transforming the industry sponsored research experience. This engaging panel will bring together UPMC leaders and experts to share insights into how the SCTP program is enhancing collaboration and accelerating study start up and execution for industry partners.

· What’s Changing at UPMC – An overview of the new SCTP Program and how enhances sponsor engagement.

· Accelerating Prospective Trials – Improving feasibility, site selection, and study start up timelines through standardized processes and UPMC’s integrated health system scale.

· Real‑World Data and Retrospective Insights – Leveraging UPMC Enterprises' real world data platform, Ahavi, to support retrospective studies and protocol optimization.

· A Partnership‑Driven Approach – Moving beyond individual studies toward strategic industry collaborations.

· Nicole Ansani, PharmD, Senior Vice President, New Development Initiatives, UPMC Enterprises

· Matthias Kleinz, DVM, PhD, Executive Vice President, UPMC Enterprises

· Deepan Kamaraj, MD, PhD, Director of Data Analytics and Informatics, UPMC Enterprises

· Soun Khountham, MS, MBA, Senior Director, New Development Initiatives, UPMC Enterprises

· Kristin Bialobok, MSN, RN, Vice President, Clinical Research, UPMC Hillman Cancer Center

· Alexander B. Olawaiye, MD, Professor, Gynecologic Oncology, University of Pittsburgh and UPMC Magee-Womens Hospital (Moderator)

Pharma, biotech, investigators, researchers, and other industry stakeholders involved in clinical research or interested in advancing evidence‑based care through sponsored clinical trials with UPMC.

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Accelerating Industry Sponsored Research at UPMC: How the New UPMC Sponsored Clinical Trials and Partnerships Program is Improving the Sponsor Experience