Where can I listen to this podcast?

This podcast is available on 10 platforms including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and more. You can also use the RSS feed directly.

Does this podcast accept guests?

Yes, this podcast regularly features guests.

Clinical Trial Podcast | Conversations with Clinical Research Experts

Claim This Podcast

by Kunal Sampat | Educator

5.0(3 reviews)

78 episodes

Updated Weekly

Accepts GuestsHas SponsorsLocation 🇺🇸

Podcast Authority

Beta

GoodBased on show quality, social media presence, reviews, charts, and more

Quality70

Social0

YouTube68

Engagement92

Learn more

Podcast Overview

Clinical research and clinical trial management form the backbone of drug and device approvals worldwide. Learn from the leading industry experts to build and advance your clinical research career. You'll hear from sponsors, clinical research organizations, and clinical trial sites around the globe. This show is for all current and aspiring clinical research professionals including clinical research associates (CRA), clinical operations managers, study managers, biostatisticians, medical doctors, safety monitors, clinical scientists and other healthcare professionals. To learn more, visit https://clinicaltrialpodcast.com/

Language

🇺🇲

Publishing Since

8/16/2017

Visit Website View on Apple Podcasts RSS Feed

🇺🇸 Charts #3

Outreach generated

Apple 142

Spotify 827

Instant mention tracking

Perfect fit!

Unlock The Full Podcast Authority Score Report

See how your podcast performs across key metrics

Podcast Authority

Beta

GoodBased on show quality, social media presence, reviews, charts, and more

Quality70

Social0

YouTube68

Engagement92

Learn more

Excellent Areas

Good Performance

Growth Opportunities

excellent

Episode Length

15 minutes

Performing excellently!

good

Show Notes Quality

3.0/5

Recommendations available

Unlock the full report to see detailed tips

poor

Publishing Consistency

Every 43 days

Recommendations available

Unlock the full report to see detailed tips

+16 More Metrics

Unlock comprehensive insights including:

• YouTube presence analysis
• Social media reach metrics
• RSS compliance scoring
• Podcast 2.0 features
• Technical standards

What's Included in Your Full Report

Detailed Analytics

Complete breakdown of all 19 authority metrics
Personalized recommendations for each metric
Industry benchmarks and comparisons
Technical RSS feed analysis and compliance scoring

Growth Strategies

Step-by-step action plans for improvement
Quick wins to boost your score immediately
Pro tips from successful podcasters

Get your free podcast insights report

See how your show performs across every key metric

Instant delivery

No spam

Attract Better Guests

High authority scores make your podcast more attractive to industry leaders and influencers who want to appear on credible shows.

Secure Sponsorships

Sponsors look for podcasts with proven authority and engagement. Your score demonstrates your podcast's value to potential partners.

Grow Your Audience

Understanding your strengths and weaknesses helps you make data-driven decisions to expand your listener base effectively.

1 verified contact email on file for Clinical Trial Podcast | Conversations with Clinical Research Experts

Pitch yourself as a guest, propose sponsorships, or reach out directly to the host.

See contact details

Recent Episodes

July 31, 2026

How Statisticians Really Think About Endpoints, Power, and FDA Review with Roseann White

<p class="PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer" data-start="4229" data-end="4298">Statistics influence almost every major decision in a clinical trial.</p> <p data-start="4300" data-end="4498">In this episode, Roseann White, a retired biostatistician with more than 30 years of experience, joins the Clinical Trial Podcast to make biostatistics practical for clinical research professionals.</p> <p data-start="4500" data-end="4714">Roseann explains what statistical significance really means, why clinical meaning matters, how to think about superiority and non-inferiority, and why sensitivity and specificity can confuse even experienced teams.</p> <p data-start="4716" data-end="4905">We also discuss endpoint selection, statistical analysis plans, financial constraints, FDA disagreements, and the questions non-statisticians should ask earlier in the trial design process.</p> <p data-start="4907" data-end="5029">This is a practical conversation for anyone involved in designing, conducting, analyzing, or interpreting clinical trials.</p>

April 30, 2026

How Clinical Research Hiring Decisions Are Actually Made with Giovanni Lauricella

Kunal Sampat interviews Giovanni Lauricella, Co-Founder and CEO of Lifeblood, revealing how clinical research hiring managers assess risk and recruiters champion candidates to secure roles.

March 30, 2026

Designing and Conducting Observational Studies with Thomas Newman, MD, MPH

<p data-start="404" data-end="472">What separates strong clinical research from misleading conclusions?</p> <p data-start="474" data-end="511">Often, it comes down to study design.</p> <p data-start="513" data-end="759">In this episode of the Clinical Trial Podcast, Kunal Sampat sits down with Dr. Thomas Newman, Professor of Epidemiology and Biostatistics at UCSF and co-author of Designing Clinical Research, to break down how observational studies actually work.</p> <p data-start="761" data-end="1043">While randomized controlled trials are often considered the gold standard, observational studies are essential in many real-world settings. But they come with challenges including bias, confounding, and misinterpretation that can lead to flawed conclusions if not handled correctly.</p> <p data-start="1045" data-end="1208">Dr. Newman shares a practical framework to help you design better studies, interpret results more critically, and build a stronger foundation in clinical research.</p> <h3 data-section-id="1x7e6da" data-start="1215" data-end="1249">In this episode, you'll learn:</h3> <ul data-start="1250" data-end="1619"> <li data-section-id="13w0nmd" data-start="1250" data-end="1324"> When observational studies are more appropriate than randomized trials</li> <li data-section-id="86hj4p" data-start="1325" data-end="1387">A practical framework for designing observational research</li> <li data-section-id="19ryohx" data-start="1388" data-end="1446">Key threats to validity: bias, confounding, and chance</li> <li data-section-id="1xduons" data-start="1447" data-end="1499">How to interpret associations vs. causal effects</li> <li data-section-id="123s351" data-start="1500" data-end="1555"> Strategies for dealing with confounders in analysis</li> <li data-section-id="16dq6wg" data-start="1556" data-end="1619">How to approach statistics with more clarity and confidence</li> </ul> <h3 data-section-id="19wjk48" data-start="1626" data-end="1646"> About the guest:</h3> <p data-start="1647" data-end="1950">Dr. Thomas Newman, MD, MPH, is a Professor of Epidemiology and Biostatistics at the University of California, San Francisco. His work focuses on applying epidemiologic methods to important clinical problems in child health, including neonatal jaundice, infections in newborns, and cholesterol screening.</p> <p data-start="1952" data-end="2110">He is widely recognized for his contributions to clinical research education and is co-author of Designing Clinical Research and Evidence-Based Diagnosis.</p> <h3 data-section-id="1a7tm1h" data-start="2117" data-end="2146">Why this episode matters:</h3> <p data-start="2147" data-end="2308">If you want to grow in clinical research, you need more than surface-level knowledge - you need to understand how studies are designed and where they can go wrong.</p> <p data-start="2310" data-end="2366">This episode helps you think like a clinical researcher.</p>

78 total episodes available with 7 transcripts

Recent guests on Clinical Trial Podcast | Conversations with Clinical Research Experts

Guests from recent episodes — sign up to see every guest that has ever appeared on this show.

Dr Artem Andrianov

Guest

Dr Philip Räth

Guest

Mike Wenger

Guest

Donna Dorozinsky

Guest

Majed Al Jeraisy

Guest

Dr Gregg Stone

Guest

Dan Fuld

Guest

Dr Stayce Beck

Guest

Dr Alison Bateman-House

Guest

Erika Stevens

Guest

Chris Komelasky

Guest

See every guest on Clinical Trial Podcast | Conversations with Clinical Research Experts

Similar Podcasts

Discover related shows you might enjoy

Random Musings From The Clinical Trials Guru

Dan Sfera

Hidden Brain

Hidden Brain, Shankar Vedantam

No Stupid Questions

Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher

Huberman Lab

Scicomm Media

The Daily

The New York Times

State of Digital Clinical Trials Podcast

Veeva Systems

All Ears English Podcast

Lindsay McMahon and Michelle Kaplan

Deep-dive analytics for Clinical Trial Podcast | Conversations with Clinical Research Experts

Frequently asked questions

Have a different question and can't find the answer you're looking for? Reach out to our support team by sending us an email and we'll get back to you as soon as we can.

What is Clinical Trial Podcast | Conversations with Clinical Research Experts?: Clinical research and clinical trial management form the backbone of drug and device approvals worldwide. Learn from the leading industry experts to build and advance your clinical research career.

You'll hear from sponsors, clinical research organizations, and clinical trial sites around the globe. This show is for all current and aspiring clinical research professionals including clinical research associates (CRA), clinical operations managers, study managers, biostatisticians, medical doctors, safety monitors, clinical scientists and other healthcare professionals.

To learn more, visit https://clinicaltrialpodcast.com/
How often does this podcast release new episodes?: This podcast updates weekly.
Where can I listen to this podcast?: This podcast is available on 10 platforms including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and more. You can also use the RSS feed directly.
Does this podcast accept guests?: Yes, this podcast regularly features guests.

Legal Disclaimer

Pod Engine is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or officially connected with any of the podcasts displayed on this platform. We operate independently as a podcast discovery and analytics service.

All podcast artwork, thumbnails, and content displayed on this page are the property of their respective owners and are protected by applicable copyright laws. This includes, but is not limited to, podcast cover art, episode artwork, show descriptions, episode titles, transcripts, audio snippets, and any other content originating from the podcast creators or their licensors.

We display this content under fair use principles and/or implied license for the purpose of podcast discovery, information, and commentary. We make no claim of ownership over any podcast content, artwork, or related materials shown on this platform. All trademarks, service marks, and trade names are the property of their respective owners.

While we strive to ensure all content usage is properly authorized, if you are a rights holder and believe your content is being used inappropriately or without proper authorization, please contact us immediately at hey@podengine.ai for prompt review and appropriate action, which may include content removal or proper attribution.

By accessing and using this platform, you acknowledge and agree to respect all applicable copyright laws and intellectual property rights of content owners. Any unauthorized reproduction, distribution, or commercial use of the content displayed on this platform is strictly prohibited.