RTP Chapter: From Patient to Partner - Transforming Clinical Trials Through Authentic Engagement
This is a hybrid event
Location:
IQVIA
2400 Ellis Rd
Durham, NC 27703
Event Description:
Clinical trials are at a crossroads. While decentralized approaches and digital innovations offer new opportunities, none can replace the fundamental need for trust and authentic human engagement. This talk will explore the shift from viewing patients as mere subjects to recognizing them as essential partners in research. Drawing from personal experiences as both a participant and an advocate, Allison Kalloo will highlight the missteps that drive people away, and the strategies that foster inclusion, respect, and long-term community buy-in. Attendees will gain insights into the systemic changes needed to make clinical trials more equitable, effective, and patient-centered.
Biosketch:
Allison Kalloo, MPH
Allison Kalloo is a highly sought-after expert in patient and community engagement, specializing in diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in clinical research. As the founder of a pioneering firm dedicated to reimagining participant outreach, she has spent over two decades bridging the gap between industry and underrepresented communities. With a background in public health, strategic communication, and patient advocacy, Allison leverages her lived experience as both a leading recruitment specialist and a clinical trial participant to challenge conventional approaches. She is a dynamic speaker, trusted cultural consultant, and passionate advocate for reshaping research with authenticity and respect at its core.
Event Agenda:
5:30 – 6:30 PM | Networking Reception
6:30 – 6:40 PM | Welcome & Opening Remarks
6:40 – 7:20 PM | Key Presentation: The Shift from Patient to Partner
7:20 – 7:50 PM | Interactive Discussion & Q&A
7:50 – 8:00 PM | Closing Remarks
Registration Information:
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The educational portion of this event may be self-reported as 1 point toward an attendee’s Maintenance of Certification. These points are subject to review and acceptance by the Academy of Clinical Research Professionals in accordance with the criteria established. Attendees should keep a record of event participation in case they are randomly selected to participate in the maintenance verification process. The Chapter can provide a certificate of attendance upon request.