A podcast about bridging the gap between the business side and patient side of the research industry.
Each episode will feature two conversations - one with a research professional sharing their expertise, and the other with a patient or patient advocate diving into the patient's experience in research.
Our hope is that these conversations will spark further discussion and be an encouraging voice as we work to better connect patients with research.
Unifying Research S2E6 - Principal Investigator & Patient Andrea
In the sixth episode of season 2 of Unifying Research, I speak with Dr. Ann Kuo, MD. Dr. Kuo is a specialist in the field of Cancer Survivorship. She recently designed and ran a research study as the Principal Investigator (PI) at Scripps Health. We discuss the role of PI and what it means to be accountable for a study. Dr. Kuo walks us through the challenges and the joys of starting your own study and serving as a PI. My research participant guest this episode is Andrea Dragan. A research ex...
24 Jun 2026
Unifying Research S2E5 - Tribal Health & Research and Patient Michele
In the fifth episode of season 2 of Unifying Research, I speak with a Muscogee Creek Native with Cherokee and Pawnee ancestry, who is working to bring tribal healthcare to the forefront of modern medicine. I also speak with a colleague of mine who shares her incredible story of cancer diagnosis and treatment, which recently led her to a research study opportunity that she explains was a life changer. My research expert guest this episode is Kelsey Powell. Kelsey is the CEO and Founder of PART...
30 Apr 2026
Unifying Research S2E4 - HRPP vs IRB and Participant Christine
In the fourth episode of Unifying Research, I sit down with an executive director of an HRPP at a leading academic medical center and research institution to discuss the difference between a Human Research Protection Program and an IRB. I also talk with a research participant who, after participating in several studies, has spent her career inside the research industry working to improve things based on her own experiences. My research expert guest is Adam McClintock, the Executive Director o...
26 Mar 2026
Unifying Research S2E3 - Research Administration and Participant Caregiver
In the latest episode, I speak with a research expert on the administrative side of running a program at a Cancer Clinical Trials Office. I also speak with a caregiver of someone in a research study. My research expert guest is Michelle Marcum, the Senior Director of Clinical Trials at the University of Cincinnati Cancer Center. Michelle discusses what it looks like to run a clinical trials program in an academic medical center and cancer center. She also shares how her program is managed thr...
26 Feb 2026
Unifying Research S2E2 - Research Compliance and Patient Stephanie
In season two, episode two of Unifying Research, I had the pleasure of sitting down with a research compliance expert and a wonderful patient willing to share her personal story. Our research expert this episode is Kate Cohen, a lawyer by training and Chief Compliance Officer at SIU Medicine. With a strong background in research compliance and human subjects protection, Kate helps us break down the silos between compliance, privacy and the role of the IRB. Our patient guest this ...
27 Jan 2026
Unifying Research S2E1 - Patient Negative One and Christine Von Raesfeld
In season two, episode one of Unifying Research, I had the pleasure of sitting down with a true research innovator and a rare disease patient with a fascinating story. Our research expert this episode is Kaye Doiron, an innovator and serial entrepreneur, who is helping to redefine how we think about clinical trials. Whether it's her Patient Negative One concept, or her new AI-driven tool for research sites, Kaye understands how to take novel ideas and make them reality. Our patien...
22 Dec 2025
Unifying Research - Decision Making in Research and Patient Jess
In the seventh episode of Unifying Research, I sit down with a clinical research leader to discuss the psychology of decision making in our industry. Then, I had the privilege of speaking with a unique research participant – someone who has participated in over 15 studies and has over 15 years’ experience working in the research industry. My research expert guest is Mitch Hible, the Founder and CEO of Diversitrials and Chief Strategy Officer at Clinical Research Pro. Mitch has two decad...
24 Nov 2025
Unifying Research - Patient Experience by Research Expert
In this patient-centered episode of Unifying Research, I sat down with Bryan Soronson, a research administrator and expert for over four decades. After being diagnosed with Multiple Myeloma, Bryan eventually found his way into a clinical trial. Bryan shares his career, diagnosis journey and experience being in a trial, all with the grace and wisdom of someone who has spent their entire career improving the industry he ended up relying on. From talking about taking accountability for your own ...
19 Nov 2025
Unifying Research - Research Conference Special Episode
In this special episode of Unifying Research, host Justin Osborne speaks with multiple attendees and the keynote speaker from the recent PRIM&R research conference to highlight the benefits of attending a conference in-person. Most research professionals don’t or can’t attend conferences, whether it’s due to budget, time or just a lack of awareness. In this episode, we highlight the types of conversations and themes that come from attending conferences in person. Justin also sat down afte...
21 Oct 2025
Unifying Research - Research Coordinator and Pat with Children's Flight of Hope
In the fourth episode of Unifying Research, I sit down with a clinical research coordinator to discuss what it means to be a research coordinator. The job of a coordinator is one of the most important in our industry, yet most people don't fully understand or appreciate everything on a coordinator's plate. Then, I had the privilege of speaking with the President of a non-profit that provides flights to children in need of care. My research expert guest is Jen Powers, a research coordina...
16 Sept 2025
Unifying Research - Women's Health and Patient Mary Elizabeth
In the third episode of Unifying Research, I sit down with a research expert to discuss the current state of Women's Health in research. It's a growing area of interest across all communities, and an important conversation. Then, I had the privilege of speaking with a research participant who shares her incredible journey through cancer research and life-saving treatments. My research expert guest is Yasmeen Long, a nationally recognized expert in biomedical research, health outcomes and pati...
18 Aug 2025
Unifying Research - Workforce Crisis and Patient Advocacy
In the second episode of Unifying Research, I sit down with a research expert to discuss our current workforce crisis in clinical research. It's a complex and very timely problem that deserves our attention. Then, I had the privilege of speaking with a research patient advocate, who explains what patient advocacy is and why it's so important. My research expert guest is R'Kes Starling, an executive and entrepreneur with over 20 years of experience in the field. Not only does R'Kes shine a lig...
22 Jul 2025
Unifying Research - Evidence Generation and Patient Mike
In the first episode of Unifying Research, we discuss how evidence generation in research is evolving and what that means for the future of healthcare. Then, I have the privilege of speaking with a research participant to hear first-hand experience of someone who has been in a study for 15 years. My research expert guest is Brad Hirsch, the founder of Highlander Health and a driving force in the movement to reimagine evidence generation in research. The second conversation is with M...
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