Gulf States Chapter: 2026 Clinical Trials Day Event
This is a hybrid event (Zoom and an in-person)
Location:
Tulane University Celia Scott Weatherhead School of Public Health and Tropical Medicin
1440 Canal Street, 12th Floor, Room 1201
New Orleans, LA, 70112
Event Description:
Join us for the Gulf States Chapter's first event for 2026! We're bringing AI to our chapter members in a different light with this special Clinical Trials Day celebration hybrid event in collaboration with Bond Health!
The event will take place in person at the Tulane School of Public Health and Tropical Medicine (members attending will be reimbursed for parking) and will also be virtual via Zoom! Food, refreshments, and free swag will be available for in-person attendees!
This event is open to everyone (current members, other chapter members, ACRP members, and non-ACRP members are welcome to attend!)
Attendance is free for chapter members, so join our chapter today for a chance to not only win a personalized free trial with Bond Health, but also to enjoy all the perks for all of our upcoming events, and there are many coming up!
Speaker:
Sammy Mustafa, BS, MS
Sammy is the co-founder and CIO of Bond Health. Sammy completed his master’s degree in Biomedical Informatics at Harvard Medical School. He was an AI researcher at Mass General Hospital for 3+ years, and has a deep expertise in working with real-world clinical data. He worked as a Biotechnology Regulatory Fellow through the National Academies, where he supports the FDA in developing emerging biotechnology policy.
Learning Objectives:
- Identify common barriers that contribute to under-enrollment in clinical trials.
- Describe how AI-enabled tools can support recruitment workflows through EHR screening, patient pre-screening, scheduling, and informed consent support.
- Evaluate practical strategies for combining AI-supported recruitment workflows with community-based engagement, including partnerships with local clinics, physicians, faith-based organizations, advocacy groups, and community leaders.
Registration Information:
- Chapter Member: $0
- ACRP Member: $10
- Non-Member: $15
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 1.5 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.
