RTP Chapter: OneVoice Symposium - The Patient Perspective

When:  Thu, Sep 17, 2026 from 08:00 AM to 02:00 PM (ET)

RTP Chapter: OneVoice Symposium - The Patient Perspective 

 
This is a in-person event
Due to the high level of interest for the OneVoice Symposium we have expanded our registration cap to allow additional attendees.  However, due to space constraints in the area designated for lunch we will only be able to offer a catered lunch to the first 80 attendees. 
If you register after Sept 9 we will not be able to provide you with lunch but we would love to have you attend the speaker sessions and visit our mobile research units!
Location:
NC Biotech Center 
15 TW Alexander Drive 
Durham NC 
 
Event Description:
ACRP RTP and Univo IRB are excited to co-host the OneVoice Symposium: The Patient Perspective. This half-day event will include presentations and panels from industry experts, patient advocates, industry and academic research centers. Topics will include patient perspectives on research and best practices for patient centric research designs. 
 
Speakers:
  • Julie Blasingim | CEO Univo IRB
  • T.J. Sharpe | Patient Engagement Expert, Sharpe Patient Insights
  • Brian Blackmon | Co-Founder of Clear Trials
  • Tyler Allen, PhD | Program Leader, Clinical Research Representation, Duke Cancer Institute
  • Kelsey Powell | Founder/CEO PARTNER BioResearch
  • Kelly Franchetti, RN | CEO & Founder of the Patient View and Rare Mom
  • Lani Hashimoto | Leader in Patient Engagement, Hashimoto Consulting Services
Mobile Units:
  • Lightship
  • 20/20 Onsite
 
Learning Objectives:
  1. Understand patient perspectives on clinical research including barriers and challenges
  2. Identify best practices for designing patient centric clinical research
  3. Gain insight into how patients, caregivers, research sites, sponsors, CROs and IRBs can collaborate to implement patient centric approaches 
 
Registration Information:
This event is free to attend. Click here to register by 9/15/26. Each attendee is required to have their own registration – only one registration per transaction.
 
After registering, please visit the event's community page to find the login information or any additional event updates, and to communicate with the event organizer.
 
The educational portion of this event may be self-reported as 2 points 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.

Location

NC Biotech Center
15 TW Alexander Drive
Durham, NC 27713
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Contact

Linda Shostak

vicepresident@acrprtp.org