Moving Medicine Forward

About Moving Medicine Forward

CTI Clinical Trial and Consulting Services presents Moving Medicine Forward, a podcast centered on advancements in healthcare and elevating individual’s stories and expertise. CTI, a global Contract Research organization with associates in 60 countries, has contributed to 10,000+ projects, 200+ drug and device approvals, and 300+ pharmaceutical and emerging biotechnology partners. Our group of innovative thinkers work to change the lives of chronically and critically ill patients.

Publisher

CTI Clinical Trials

Category

science

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

8 Mar 2024

Latest episode

21 Oct 2026

Latest episodes

79 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   21 Oct 2026

   Freedom in Motion: How Chair Force 1 Supports Families Living with ALS

   What if a wheelchair-accessible van could give a family more than transportation? What if it could restore freedom, connection, and hope? In this episode of Moving Medicine Forward, host Jeremy Schrand speaks with Tony Bunce of Chair Force 1 Foundation and renowned neurosurgeon Dr. John Tew about the challenges of living with ALS and the life-changing impact of accessible mobility. Together, they discuss how Chair Force 1 helps families stay connected to the moments that matter most while building a supportive community around those facing an ALS diagnosis. 0:44 - How Chair Force 1 started, grew from one van to a fleet serving dozens of families, and keeps vehicles circulating within the ALS community. 2:09 - Tony Bunce shares his father's ALS journey and how receiving a van inspired his involvement with the organization. 3:14 - Dr. John Tew's connection to Chair Force 1 and why community support is critical for patients and families. 5:56 - Understanding ALS, the progressive loss of mobility, and why accessible transportation can be life-changing. 7:26 - Why mobility means more than transportation. Freedom, hope, and staying connected to loved ones. 10:06 - The emotional impact of van deliveries and why recipients describe them as a "celebration of freedom." 11:21 - The role of volunteers, donors, and community partners in supporting families beyond transportation needs. 13:46 - Future goals for Chair Force 1, including expanding access and helping more families say "yes" to mobility. 15:23 - Closing thoughts on mobility, dignity, connection, and hope

2. 

   14 Oct 2026

   Training Here, Staying Here: Building Northern Kentucky's Future Physician Workforce

   What does it take to build a healthier future for Northern Kentucky? On this episode of Moving Medicine Forward, we sit down with Dr. Holly Danneman, Associate Dean of the University of Kentucky College of Medicine Northern Kentucky Campus, to discuss how expanding medical education opportunities in the region can help address physician shortages, strengthen the local healthcare workforce, and improve access to care for the communities that need it most. Dr. Danneman shares the vision behind the University of Kentucky's growing presence in Northern Kentucky, the importance of training future physicians close to home, and why investing in medical education today can have a lasting impact on patient care for generations to come. 00:00 Meet Dr. Holly Danneman 01:40 Commonwealth Center for Biomedical Excellence 04:15 Addressing physician shortages 05:25 Why physicians stay where they train 08:05 Building a local physician pipeline 09:20 CTI and the regional research ecosystem 12:10 Improving access to clinical research 13:25 Community partnerships and outreach 16:10 The power of collaboration 17:15 Future of healthcare in Northern Kentucky 19:05 Small feel, big opportunity 20:15 Closing thoughts and success stories

3. 

   7 Oct 2026

   Connecting Data, Accelerating Decisions: Inside conneCTIva Lab Insights

   As clinical trials become increasingly complex, sponsors and study teams need faster access to the data that drives critical decisions. In this episode of Moving Medicine Forward, host Jeremy Schrand sits down with Kimberly Uptgraft, Vice President of Global Laboratory Services, and Rob Schumacher, Senior Director of Clinical Data Systems & Data Management at CTI, to discuss conneCTIva Lab Insights, CTI's technology platform designed to bring laboratory data, study information, analytics, and operational visibility into a single centralized experience. Together, they explore how real-time access to critical information helps streamline trial operations, reduce administrative burden, accelerate decision-making, and ultimately help get new therapies to patients faster. 00:00 – Introduction to conneCTIva Lab Insights and the need for faster access to clinical trial data. 1:24 – The inspiration behind the platform and the challenge of working across multiple systems. 2:57 – How real-time, self-service access replaces manual reports and email requests. 4:04 – The vision behind conneCTIva and CTI's connected technology roadmap. 5:05 – Key features including lab results, study documents, reporting, and analytics. 5:29 – Turning data into insights that help sponsors and study teams make faster, more informed decisions. 6:24 – Streamlining operations through centralized access to critical study information. 8:26 – Future enhancements including greater visibility, analytics, and faster issue resolution. 9:41 – How faster access to the right information can help accelerate clinical trials and ultimately get treatments to patients sooner. 10:37 – Closing thoughts on creating a more connected, efficient clinical research experience.

Who has been a guest on Moving Medicine Forward

Names identified in recent episode analyses. Showing up to five guests.

• Andrew Pytlik
• Patti Hahn
• Jill Brink
• Meisam Nami
• Ezgi Elmas

Reach and audience

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YouTube views

3,550

Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025

Apple Podcasts (US)

4.8 / 5

17 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

20 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 65 / 100

A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.

Quality

72

Social presence

0

YouTube

68

Engagement

77

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