News By: Lisa Townsend

When managing clinical trials, one key question remains: is it better to rely on best-in-breed systems that focus on individual functions, or should you adopt a single, integrated system that integrates and centralizes everything? For sites juggling CTMS, eSource, eRegulatory, eConsent, payments, participant engagement, and more, the burden of disconnected systems can slow down everything. 

The power of clinical research lies not just in individual trials, but in the collective knowledge we build together. From learning from every setback to celebrating every success, the determination and effort of both patients and researchers fuels a powerful cycle of discovery.

As we celebrate Clinical Trials Day 2025 under the theme "Powered by Purpose," I want to focus on supporting PIs, which can help fulfill our collective purpose of advancing medical science and improving patient lives. After all, even the most groundbreaking molecule won’t reach patients without PIs there to shepherd it through clinical development.