18th Annual AACI CRI Meeting Abstracts & Posters

First Place

Optimizing Data Collection in Investigator-Initiated Trials: Assessing Alignment Between Collected Data and Study Endpoints at UF Health Cancer Institute [Abstract] [Poster]
N. McGrew, L. Napier, T. George, P. Crispen, A. Ivey, E. Monari, A. Anderson, K. Barker, C. Cline, A. Kukulka, J. Walsh, S. Alford
UF Health Cancer Institute

Second Place

My Opción: Enhancing Access to Cancer Clinical Trials and Education in the Hispanic/Latino Community Through Community Engagement [Abstract] [Poster]
L. Will, E. Nemecek
OHSU Knight Cancer Institute

Third Place (tie)

NYU Prostate Cancer Automated Database (NYU Pro AD Pilot Project): Leverage AI in Operational Workflow [Abstract]
A. Bhatt, V. Lam, J. Sommer, N. Chowdhury, R. Belenkaya, D.R. Wise
Laura and Isaac Perlmutter Cancer Center at NYU Langone Health

Enhancing Scientific Review and Progress Monitoring to Improve Committee Management and Portfolio Oversight [Abstract] [Poster]
M. Brelsford, K. McCaffrey, K. Moffett
Moffitt Cancer Center


Abstracts are organized by category and completion status, then in alphabetical order by cancer center. Titles in light blue text indicate abstracts without accompanying posters. Winning abstract titles are indicated in dark blue, red, and green text.


Abstracts & Posters

Clinical Trial Access (Network, Satellite, and Other Multisite Accrual Enhancement Efforts)
1. Clinical Trial Education for Community Cancer Center Sites [Abstract] [Poster]
C. Poggio
UC Davis Comprehensive Cancer Center

2. Optimizing Trial Access Through Structured Molecular Review and Nurse Navigation [Abstract] [Poster]
E. Bentlyewski, J. Hutchinson, T. Stockton, S. Santos La Paz, A. Pissey Keo, F. Brogan
Herbert Irving Comprehensive Cancer Center, Columbia University Irving Medical Center

3. Improving Clinical Trial Participation: a Transportation Support Initiative [Abstract] [Poster]
S. McCoy, Z. Swainson, C. Abouzeid, D. Alerte, A. McCormack, A. McKnight, G. Gargano,
B. Bodin, A. Joshi, J. Mehnert, B. Pothuri
Laura and Isaac Perlmutter Cancer Center at NYU Langone Health

Clinical Trial Operations (Trial Start-up, Regulatory, Finance, Data Management, IITs)


4. Leveraging OnCore CTMS and SmartSheet for Accelerating Start-up [Abstract] [Poster]
G. Subramanian, I. Isaac, M. Atteberry
Fred Hutch Cancer Center

5. The Diagnostic Audit: Scanning for Errors Before the FDA Does [Abstract] [Poster]
V. LaBush, C. Zuccaro, H. Cressman, K. Schneider, R. Gorney
Karmanos Cancer Institute, Wayne State University

6. Integration of Clinical Trials Wth Nuclear Medicine for Radiopharmaceutical Treatments [Abstract] [Poster]
N. Yang, C. Ordonez Ferri, B. Bodin, A. Joshi, J. Mehnert, B. Pothuri
Laura and Isaac Perlmutter Cancer Center at NYU Langone Health

7. Centralizing Weekly Admissions Communication to Reduce Email Burden and Enhance Coordination for Inpatient Clinical Research [Abstract] [Poster]
C. Ordonez Ferri, B. Bodin, E. Ernest, A. Joshi, J. Mehnert, B. Pothuri
Laura and Isaac Perlmutter Cancer Center at NYU Langone Health

8. Enhancing Clinical Trial Operations Through Strategic Team Restructuring: Disease Group-Focused Specialization at Mayo Clinic Comprehensive Cancer Center [Abstract] [Poster]
S. Voitik, A. Van Hyfte, V. Nguyen, M. Perrizo, A. Tavlarides, S. Brunson, A. Handlogten,
T. Kiley-Ram, M. Warner, M. Ali, T. DiPina, N. Plouffe, T. Scales, L. Alfieri, J. McManus, R. Hagerty
Mayo Clinic Comprehensive Cancer Center

9. Implementation of Electronic Protocol Training and Response System Using Florence eBinders [Abstract] [Poster]
A. Murphy, C. Collazo, M. Johnson, J. Jorski, K. McCaffrey
Moffitt Cancer Center

10. Streamlining Amendment Process Through Development of a Standardized Process and Centralized Amendment Support Team [Abstract] [Poster]
N. Ugrenovic, C. Lavender, A. Dean, J. Guerrero, M. Davis  
Moffitt Cancer Center

11. Loss to Follow-up: Policy Development and Formal Guidelines [Abstract] [Poster]
M. Wakefield 
OHSU Knight Cancer Institute 

12. Shifting Data Management Upstream: a Scalable Framework to Optimize Capacity, Quality, and Efficiency in Bone Marrow Transplant and Cell Therapy Trials [Abstract]
R. Atoum 
OHSU Knight Cancer Institute 

13. From Static Scores to Strategic Staffing: Evolution of the ASCO Framework Into the PACT Near-Real-Time Workload Model [Abstract] [Poster]
J. Shaub, X. Liu, C. Sowers, J. Liao, D. Shank, M. Joshi
Penn State Cancer Institute 

14. Sponsor-Proxy Infrastructure for Investigator-Initiated Trials: Enabling Translation of Natural Product Research in a Resource-Limited Cancer Center [Abstract] [Poster]
X. Liu, D. Shank, J. Lü, M. Joshi 
Penn State Cancer Institute 

15. Leveraging Artificial Intelligence and Workflow Automation to Streamline Cancer Committee Operations [Abstract] [Poster]
C. Moussouris 
Sandra and Edward Meyer Cancer Center at Weill Cornell Medicine 

16. Enhancing Visualization Into Study Start-up Using a Homegrown Time to Activation Dashboard [Abstract] [Poster]
A. Ou, J. Reilly 
Sandra and Edward Meyer Cancer Center at Weill Cornell Medicine 

17. Reducing NCTN Data Delinquency Through Structured Accountability and Centralized Monitoring [Abstract]
S. Ghandi 
Stanford Cancer Institute 

18. Development and Implementation of a Cancer Center Acuity Model [Abstract] [Poster]
A. Krone, S. Paton 
The University of Arizona Cancer Center 

19. Decreasing Patient Financial Burden by Increasing Stipends and Travel Reimbursement [Abstract] [Poster]
H. Coleman, R. Hayes, B. Scanlan, M. Kovak 
UAMS Winthrop P. Rockefeller Cancer Institute 

20. “Out of Sight, Never Out of Mind”: Managing a Team You Can’t See But Fully Depend on [Abstract
M. Gosky, W. Cunningham, T. Roberts 
UK Markey Cancer Center 

21. Implementing a Team-Based Approach to Phase I Data Entry for Improvement of Data Timelines [Abstract] [Poster]
L. Gordillo, S. Puz 
University of Illinois Cancer Center 

22. Transforming Regulatory Operations: Driving Efficiency and Quality Through Advarra eReg at a Large Cancer Center [Abstract] [Poster]
A. Barkman1, V. Chernyshev1, S. Karahukayo1, R. Villanueva1, J. Mead2, K. Wright2
University of Maryland Marlene and Stewart Greenebaum Comprehensive Cancer Center1; Advarra2

23. Building a Scalable DSMC Program for a Dynamic Research Enterprise [Abstract]
A. Peña 
Winship Cancer Institute of Emory University 
 
24. Clinical Trial Project Managers: the Air Traffic Controllers of Study Activation [Abstract]
S. Raboin1, E. Stanley2, A. Gateman
Yale Cancer Center, Yale School of Medicine1; Huron Consulting Group

25. Enhancing the Pathway to Treatment: a Structured Approach to Slot Management in Competitive Phase I Oncology Trials [Abstract] [Poster]
J. Sobecks, C. Chukri, J. Tomer 
Cleveland Clinic Cancer Center 

26. The Implementation of Central Data Tracking at the IUSCCC CTO [Abstract] [Poster]
A. Stevens, S. Beeler, B. Hicks, L. Rohn, M. Contreraz 
Indiana University Melvin and Bren Simon Comprehensive Cancer Center  

27. Enhancing Efficiency in Beacon Treatment Planning Through AI-Based Layout Generation [Abstract] [Poster]
V. Ty, E. Love 
Northwell Health Cancer Institute 

28. Establishing an IIT Committee to Streamline Oncology Investigator-Initiated Trials [Abstract] [Poster]
M. Fortune 
The Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center – The James 

29. Streamlining Expanded Access: Implementation of a Centralized Management Model [Abstract] [Poster]
A. Yost, V. Monga 
UCSF Helen Diller Family Comprehensive Cancer Center 

30. Beyond the Project Manager: Developing a Prioritization Decision Framework to Optimize Protocol Amendment Processing [Abstract] [Poster]
K. Barker, L. Brown, W. Brown-Porter, A. Kukulka, D. Veal, A. Anderson, E. Monari, C. Cline, P. Crispen
UF Health Cancer Institute

31. Smartsheet in Action: Boosting Visibility and Improving Transparency Identifies Barriers to Reduce Study Activation Timelines [Abstract] [Poster]
K. Nguyen, T. VandenBosch 
Winship Cancer Institute of Emory University 

32. Not All Studies Are Created Equal: a Method to Track Regulatory Service Staffing [Abstract]
S. Faulkner, N. Cassim, A. Hammond, D. Tait, D. Keir, L. Thomas
City of Hope Comprehensive Cancer Center

33. Building a Dedicated Non-Therapeutic Trials Unit to Strengthen Non-Therapeutic Research in a Comprehensive Cancer Center [Abstract] [Poster]
G. Nkogbu, L. Fortin, A. Wagh, B. Kemp
Fox Chase Cancer Center, Temple Health

34. The Financial and Operational Challenges of CAR T Therapy Expansion [Abstract] [Poster]
S. Sands, K. B. Bouker, N. Hiltbrand, M. Mavredes
Georgetown Lombardi Comprehensive Cancer Center

35. Novel Study Start-up Agreement: Guarantee Compensation for Start-up Work Performed Prior to Clinical Trial Agreement While Reducing Study Start-up Timelines [Abstract] [Poster]
N. Hiltbrand, M. Caffet, M. Mavredes
Georgetown Lombardi Comprehensive Cancer Center

36. Evaluating Different Large Language Model/AI Agents for the Ability to Summarize SUSAR Reports [Abstract]
R. Lush, A. Barnett, A. Putur, A. Lucas, B. Sebsebie, L. Obara 
GW Cancer Center 

37. Building Institutional Infrastructure for Investigator-Initiated Treatment Trials [Abstract] [Poster]
C. Charlton 
Hollings Cancer Center, Medical University of South Carolina 

38. Fast Track: Fine-Tuning an Accelerated Activation Program [Abstract] [Poster]
K. Kallas, N. Catti, M. Huber, A. Joshi, J. Mehnert, B. Pothuri 
Laura and Isaac Perlmutter Cancer Center at NYU Langone Health 

39. Optimizing Oncology Trial Data Management Through Vendor Support [Abstract] [Poster]
B. McGough1, A. Joshi1, L. Drake2, J. Mehnert1, B. Pothuri
1Laura and Isaac Perlmutter Cancer Center at NYU Langone Health; 2Omega Healthcare Management Services 

40. Customizing Enterprise Biobanking Software for Clinical Trial Management to Improve Efficiency [Abstract] [Poster]
K. Weren, J. Salcedo, S. Ghosh, A. Joshi, B. Pothuri 
Laura and Isaac Perlmutter Cancer Center at NYU Langone Health 

41. A Phased, Disease-Aligned Staffing Model Incorporating Protocol Complexity in a Multisite Cancer Center [Abstract] [Poster]
E. Mederos1, D. Brackman1, M. Redzic
1LSU LCMC Health Cancer Center; 2Huron Consulting Group 

42. Global Expansion: Activation of a Multicenter Phase II Immunotherapy Clinical Trial in Nigeria [Abstract] [Poster] 
C. Friedman1, J. Walkley1, M. Warren1, F. Balogun1, P. Kingham1, O. Alatise2, F. Abdulkareem3
T. Adewole4, Z. Yunusa-Kaltungo4, C. Olcese1, H. Pham1, C. Houston
1Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center; 2Obafemi Awolowo University Teaching Hospital; 3College of Medicine, University of Lagos & Lagos University Teaching Hospital; 4MedServe LUTH Cancer Centre 

43. Implementation of a Non-Therapeutic Research Office at an NCI-Designated Cancer Center [Abstract] [Poster]
T. Hoffert, N. Naas 
Moffitt Cancer Center 

44. Utilization of Dual PI Model for Non-Oncology CAR T Clinical Trials at Standalone and Matrix Cancer Centers: Best Practices From Moffitt Cancer Center and Meyer Cancer Center at Weill Cornell [Abstract] [Poster]
A. Shrewsbury1, A. Voorhees1, L. Pettiford1, H. Anderson1, L. Kelaher1, F. Oladapo1, M. Ugrenovic-Petrovic1, J. Lebsack1, A. Cutler2, R. Mitto2, L. Orvieto2, N. Santos2, D. Guarneri2, J. McConnell
1Moffitt Cancer Center; 2Sandra and Edward Meyer Cancer Center at Weill Cornell Medicine 

45. Rapid Activation Pathway: Speeding Through Study Start-up [Abstract] [Poster]
L. Rohn, M. Contreraz, L. Sego, G. Lander, T. Lautenschlaeger, A. Turk 
Indiana University Melvin and Bren Simon Comprehensive Cancer Center 

46. Building Capacity and Operationalizing Hybrid and Fully Decentralized Clinical Trials in Community Oncology: a Thematic Analysis of Expert Roundtable Discussions [Abstract] [Poster]
A. Benson III1, C. Trachtenbroit2, N. Colwell2, L. Black3, S. Beg4, D. Friedman5, K. Kipping-Johnsson6, R. Kottschade7, B. McKelvey8, J. Moehle9, J. Myles10, E. Pierce11, A. Sah12, N. Stout13, W. Vogel14, E. Plotkin
1Robert H. Lurie Comprehensive Cancer Center of Northwestern University; 2Association of Cancer Care Centers; 3Sanford Health; 4Simmons Comprehensive Cancer Center, UT Southwestern Medical Center; 5Durham VA Medical Center; 6The University of Chicago Medicine Comprehensive Cancer Center; 7Mayo Clinic Comprehensive Cancer Center; 8LUNGevity Foundation; 9Huntsman Cancer Institute at the University of Utah; 10Decentralized Trials & Research Alliance; 11HonorHealth Research Institute; 12AS Pharma Advisors; 13American Cancer Society; 14Advanced Practitioner Society for Hematology and Oncology 

47. A New Enrollment Barrier: Data Entry [Abstract] [Poster]
M. DiMeglio, K. Senter 
Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center at Jefferson 

48. Expediting Start-up Timelines by Dedicating a Start-up Specific Project Manager for Early-Phase Research [Abstract] [Poster]
L. Farnon, B. Scruggs, T. Newhall, K. Herman 
Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center at Jefferson 

49. Supporting IIT Research Through the Lens of ClinicalTrials.gov Registration and Results Reporting Requirements [Abstract] [Poster]
H. Derr, Z. Delgado, J. Frazier 
Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center at Jefferson

50. People, Not Just Processes: Reimagining the Study Start-up Lifecycle [Abstract] [Poster]
B. Scruggs, N. Khadke, L. Farnon, J. Gallagher, K. Herman 
Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center at Jefferson 

51. Developing a Standardized Data Management Framework to Improve Query Lifecyle Efficiency in a Newly-Established Site Disease Group [Abstract] [Poster]
B. Soni 
Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center, University of Miami 

52. Standardizing EDC Case Report Form Development in a 21CFR P.11 Compliant EDC [Abstract] [Poster]
R. Stillman, C. Schweitzer, K. Linsenmeyer 
The Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center – The James 

53. Elevating Trial Operations: Implementing EHR to EDC Interoperability to Reduce Site Burnout and Data Entry Burden [Abstract] [Poster]
S. Annis 
The University of Kansas Cancer Center 

54. The Evolution of IRB Submissions: Streamlining IRB Amendment Submission Workflows for Local Implementation Utilizing Oncore [Abstract] [Poster]
R. Perry, B. Scanlan, M. Kovak, A. Holley 
UAMS Winthrop P. Rockefeller Cancer Institute 

55. Development and Implementation of Patient Education and Coordinator Training to Optimize Microbiome Specimen Collection and Tracking [Abstract] [Poster]
M. Lunin, P. Gurjar, A. Gunnett, A. Kukulka, E. Monari, P. Crispen, T. George  
UF Health Cancer Institute

56. Optimizing Data Collection in Investigator-Initiated Trials: Assessing Alignment Between Collected Data and Study Endpoints at UF Health Cancer Institute [Abstract] [Poster]
N. McGrew, L. Napier, T. George, P. Crispen, A. Ivey, E. Monari, A. Anderson, K. Barker, C. Cline, 
A. Kukulka, J. Walsh, S. Alford 
UF Health Cancer Institute 

57. Oncology Clinical Trial Incentivized Reward Program: Driving Precision Accrual, Faster Activation, and High-Quality Execution [Abstract]
T. Roberts, G. Duvall, M. Gosky, W. Cunningham 
UK Markey Cancer Center

58. From Idea to Award: Embedding Funding Strategy Into Clinical Development Workflows [Abstract] [Poster]
A. Camp, K. Quinn, K. Ashcraft, E. Zewdie, V. Lippuner, E. Bowie, L. Kiefer 
UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill 

59. Operationalizing the Hybrid Trial: UNC LCCC’s Multi-System Compliance and Analytics Framework [Abstract] [Poster] 
S. Rachuri, L. Barry, S. Balu, C. Lee, J. Morrison, E. Crecelius 
UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill  

60. From Fragmentation to Flow: Implementing a Comprehensive Smartsheet® Framework for IIT Management [Abstract] [Poster]
T. Cull, T. Drumm, J. Figura, S. Hill, A. Martin 
University of Colorado Cancer Center 

61. From 216 to 88 Days: Optimizing Clinical Trial Activation Through an Operations-Driven Approach [Abstract] [Poster]
C. Garza, D. Kitterman 
University of Illinois Cancer Center 

62. From Repository to Lifecycle Management: Transforming Regulatory Oversight Through eReg Implementation [Abstract] [Poster]
E. Cebula 
Wilmot Cancer Institute, UR Medicine 

63. Accelerating Consent to Enrollment: Initiatives and Escalation Plans to Reduce Time to Initiation of Treatment [Abstract] [Poster] 
L. Schilling, E. Barton-Judson, B. Burton, M. Holmes, N. Meer, M. Stoddart, T. Whitfield, P. Newlands 
Winship Cancer Institute of Emory University 

64. Fixing the Funnel: Strategies to Minimize Screen Failure Rates [Abstract
M. Zerdan1, J. Faraj 1, T. McPherson2, A. Nooka1,3, P. Newlands1,3, T. Leal1,3 
1Emory University School of Medicine; 2Emory University School of Public Health; 3Winship Cancer Institute of Emory University 

65. Accelerating Activation by Overcoming Roadblocks [Abstract] [Poster]
J. Murphy1, A. Gateman1, A. Roshka1, J. Thurmond
1Yale Cancer Center, Yale School of Medicine; 2WCG 


Community Outreach and Engagement, and Community Representation and Inclusion

66. My Opción: Enhancing Access to Cancer Clinical Trials and Education in the Hispanic/Latino Community Through Community Engagement [Abstract] [Poster]
L. Will, E. Nemecek 
OHSU Knight Cancer Institute 

67. Inclusion by Design: Protocol Development Strategies for Inclusion of Non-English-Speaking Participants in Investigator-Initiated Trials [Abstract] [Poster]
M. Esplin, C. Moynier 
Huntsman Cancer Institute at the University of Utah 

68. A Dual Prospective–Retrospective Review Framework Enhancing Representation and Accessibility in Cancer Clinical Trials [Abstract] [Poster]
T. Allen, W. Wray, V. Worthy, C. Riggan, J. Randall, M. Morse, A. Armstrong, C. Fornier, S. Belanger, S. Crankshaw, S. Patierno, K. Pollak, J.  Freedman, T. Watts  
Duke Cancer Institute 

69. Nurse Navigators: Navigating the Path Towards Better Patient Compliance in Clinical Trials [Abstract] [Poster]
E. Ernest, O. Vigran, C. Ferri, B. Bodin, A. Joshi, J. Mehnert, B. Pothuri 
Laura and Isaac Perlmutter Cancer Center at NYU Langone Health 

70. Decentralizing Clinical Trials for a Rural Population [Abstract] [Poster]
S. Connelly, K. Remmel, L. Black, E. Gibbons, S. Berry, T. Johnson  
Sanford Burnham Prebys Medical Discovery Institute 

71. Design and Execution of Community Trial Network: the Jefferson Enterprise SKCCC Experience [Abstract] [Poster]
M. Brose, K. Herman, C. Degen, A. Scarpaci, J. Leighton, S. Patel, M. Walicki, J. Anderson, K. Kurowski, M. Kasner, C. Hubert 
Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center at Jefferson 


Cross-Cutting Innovation and Collaboration


72. Coordination of Care: Developing a Framework for Successful Admission and Treatment of Inpatient Clinical Trial Patients – Oncology Setting [Abstract] [Poster]
E. Williams, E. Siglinsky,S. Meletath, S. Garcia, Z. Jiang, S. Gonzales, S. Conley, RPh, C. Riley, 
S. Tatlock, N. Helton, T. Bear, C. Hong, S. Rashdan  
Simmons Comprehensive Cancer Center, UT Southwestern Medical Center 

73. Measuring the Impact of Academic-Industry Partnership [Abstract
L. Wall, S. Moellering, A. Spratt, M. Cooper, A. Nielsen, T. Tennant, M. Bowden, B. Stanford, M. Hightower, Z. Shelal, E. Mills  
The University of Chicago Medicine Comprehensive Cancer Center 

74. The Door is Always Open: Sustaining Staff Engagement Through Continuous Feedback [Abstract] [Poster]
L. Sego, A. Stevens, A. Turk  
Indiana University Melvin and Bren Simon Comprehensive Cancer Center 

75. The Clinical Research Innovation Consortium: a Multi-Stakeholder Model for Scalable Innovation in Clinical Research [Abstract]
A. Shah1, R. Panchal1, S. Terzulli1, C. Houston1, M. Warren1, J. Moehle2, M. Ugrenovic-Petrovic3, E. Herrscher4, C. Strouse5, P. Sabbatini1 
1Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center; 2Huntsman Cancer Institute at the University of Utah; 3Moffitt Cancer Center; 4Mount Sinai Tisch Cancer Center; 5Holden Comprehensive Cancer Center, University of Iowa 

76. Implementing a Health Literacy Assessment to Customize Patient Education and Improve Protocol Adherence [Abstract] [Poster]
C. Schaefer, D. Thomas, D. Centofanti 
Rutgers Cancer Institute

77. Improving Clinical Trial Recruitment Through Systematic Screening and Multidisciplinary Huddles [Abstract
D. McBride, J. Bang, E. Biroc, C. Gepty, E. Anderson, B. Averion, M. Volpe, R. Roddy 
Abramson Cancer Center of the University of Pennsylvania 

78. National Clinical Trials Network Team Creation, Imagination, and Innovation [Abstract] [Poster]
A. Mazur1, S. Atty1, K. Kleiber2, C. Muzyk
1Karmanos Cancer Institute, Wayne State University; 2Wayne State University 

79. Scaling Cellular Therapy Research: Implementing a Dedicated Transplant and Cellular Therapy Program for Non-Oncology Studies [Abstract] [Poster]
A. Yakubov, K.A. Mangalindan, K. Pickens, M. Zimmermann, Z. Alvarez, B. Bodin, M. Abdul-Hay, J. Hsu, A. Joshi, J. Holahan, M. Bredella, B. Pothuri 
Laura and Isaac Perlmutter Cancer Center at NYU Langone Health 

80. NYU Prostate Cancer Automated Database (NYU Pro AD Pilot Project): Leverage AI in Operational Workflow [Abstract]
A. Bhatt, V. Lam, J. Sommer, N. Chowdhury, R. Belenkaya, D.R. Wise 
Laura and Isaac Perlmutter Cancer Center at NYU Langone Health  

81. A Structured Sponsor–Cancer Center Partnership Model to Improve Trial Operational Excellence (Visibility, Responsiveness, Activation Readiness) and Enable Innovation [Abstract] [Poster]
A. Almazar1, T. Nghiem
1Mayo Clinic Comprehensive Cancer Center, 2AstraZeneca

82. The Clinical Trial Matching and Prescreening Task Force: A Work in Progress to Standardize and Enhance Prescreening and Referrals [Abstract] [Poster]
M. Ugrenovic-Petrovic, J. Edelman, B. Tomas, A. Sansil, P. Olaore, S. Interrante, S. Fazilova, 
V. Sifontes, K. Sprenger, F. Bustamante, V. Ortega, A. Aminpour, L. Nardelli, J. Lebsack 
Moffitt Cancer Center

83. Evaluating Program Metrics Through Dashboard Utilization [Abstract] [Poster]
E. Nurminen, A. Lalanne 
UCSF Helen Diller Family Comprehensive Cancer Center 

84. Bridging the Resource Gap: Implementing EHR-to-EDC Integration in Investigator-Initiated Oncology Trials [Abstract] [Poster]
A. Martin1, L. Snodgrass1, M. Lieber2, M. Boyd2, K. Moore2, D. Raine2, D. Binder1, T. Drumm
1University of Colorado Cancer Center; 2Paradigm Health 

85. Unraveling Biospecimen Complexity in Clinical Trials: Benchmarking the Approach [Abstract] [Poster]
K. Pavlik1; J. Voyten2, K. Bienfait3, E. Stoddard4, A. Ripston
1Yale Cancer Center, Yale School of Medicine; 2UPMC Hillman Cancer Center; 3Bristol Myers Squibb; 4Eli Lilly and Company; 5Biospecimen Management Consortium 


Emerging Technology


86. Embedding AI Assisted Review of Unstructured Clinical Data Into Oncology Trial Operations [Abstract] [Poster]
N. Bouvier, L. Yuravlivker, R. Singh, B. Young Kim, B. Liebe, M. Buckley, R. Panchal 
Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center 

87. Improving Adverse Event Reporting With EHR-To-EDC: a Pilot Study [Abstract] [Poster]
A. Patruno1, D. Cho1, M.O. Panzarella1, M. Buckley1, R. Panchal1, J. Lengfellner2, S. Terzulli1
P. Sabbatini 
1Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center; 2IgniteData

88. Real-World Evaluation of AI-Assisted Versus Manual Prescreening for Clinical Trial Eligibility [Abstract] [Poster]
B. Grones, A. Truxon, M. Dohopolski, A. Rowell 
Simmons Comprehensive Cancer Center, UT Southwestern Medical Center 

89. Optimizing Clinical Research Workforce Efficiency Through Technology-Driven Workload Assessment: an NCI-Designated Comprehensive Cancer Center TRIALNAV OASIS™ Pilot  [Abstract] [Poster]
W. Paez1, B. Muriera2, C. Mogul2, A. Bonafede1, D. Brown1, A. Gerchman1, M. Noroozi1
T. Kochukoshy
1Fox Chase Cancer Center, Temple Health; 2Temple Health

90. The Road to Paperless: a Look Inside Our Journey to Full Implementation of Advarra’s Suite of Research Systems [Abstract] [Poster]
F. Kerr, L. Rohn, V. Williams 
Indiana University Melvin and Bren Simon Comprehensive Cancer Center 

91. Modernizing Regulatory Strategy for Next-Generation Oncology Technologies [Abstract] [Poster]
A. Austin, R. Ellis, S. Grigsby, C. Kaur, L. Meeks, H. Pham, A. Yadav 
Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center 

92. Leveraging ICD-10 Patient Volume Data to Improve Clinical Trial Feasibility and Portfolio Management [Abstract] [Poster]
J. Edelman, B. Jones-Lombard, D. Jewett, E. Basic, M. Ugrenovic-Petrovic, J. Lebsack 
Moffitt Cancer Center 

93. Artificial Intelligence-Assisted Processing of Clinical Trial Safety Reports: a Pilot Implementation Study [Abstract] [Poster]
A. Williams, B. Neter, K. Lauzier, S. Han 
Northwell Health Cancer Institute 

94. Leveraging Artificial Intelligence Based and EHR-Integrated Tool to Optimize Real-World Clinical Trial Matching in Oncology at an Academic Medical Center [Abstract] [Poster]
C. Passaglia1, J. Lorch1, K. Opfer1, M.J. Gurley1, A. Zafirovski1, F. Lin1, A. Brikha1, J. Sugay1, T. Kumar2, S. Mahatma2, C. Nienhaus2, A. Folkers2, M. Hagen2, D. Mahalingam1, W. Gradishar1, S. Bagchi2, L. Bezler1, L. Schulte1, C. Yarbrough1, A. Gogunskaya1, P. Kartcheske1 
1Robert H. Lurie Comprehensive Cancer Center of Northwestern University; 2Vizlitics

95. Streamlining Clinical Trial Matching by Developing a Trial Navigation Tool [Abstract]
B. Saraiya, N. Guan 
Rutgers Cancer Institute 

96. Leveraging the Electronic Medical Record for Clinical Research Documentation: Concomitant Medication Log [Abstract] [Poster]
C. Carrigan, A. Rowell, R. David, A. Truxon, V. Barrera 
Simmons Comprehensive Cancer Center, UT Southwestern Medical Center 


Prioritization and Scientific Review


97. Enhancing Scientific Review and Progress Monitoring to Improve Committee Management and Portfolio Oversight 
[Abstract] [Poster]
M. Brelsford, K. McCaffrey, K. Moffett 
Moffitt Cancer Center 

98. Operationalizing the Strategic Plan: a Predictive Framework for PRMS Protocol Prioritization [Abstract] [Poster]
N. Mahaffey, D. Helms, A. Tydon, E. Kim  
UC Davis Comprehensive Cancer Center  

99. Maximizing Efficiency in Managing the Trial Activation Pipeline: Two-Year Follow-up [Abstract] [Poster]
A. Skafel, N. Butowski, R. Aggarwal 
UCSF Helen Diller Family Comprehensive Cancer Center  

100. Enacting Stricter Accrual Monitoring Guidelines and Streamlining Automated Review Processes [Abstract] [Poster]
L. Cox 
Winship Cancer Institute of Emory University 


Quality Assurance


101. From Backlog to Zero: a Governance Redesign That Eliminated Year-End Monitoring Deferrals and Strengthened Institutional Oversight [Abstract] [Poster]
A. Khan, L. O'Neil 
Stanford Cancer Institute 

102. Reframing Clinical Research Deviation Reporting: From Compliance Burden to Continuous Improvement [Abstract] [Poster]
E. Dawkins, N. Surana, J. Brown 
Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center, University of Miami 

103. Use of REDCap Data Resolution Workflow to Facilitate and Track Internal Quality Assurance Queries at an Academic Site [Abstract] [Poster]
S. Hotchkiss, K. Hensley, K. McNutt 
The University of Kansas Cancer Center 

104. Improving Audit Readiness at a Community Hospital Network Site Through a Structured Project Management and Quality Management Partnership [Abstract]
T. Mallock, L. Gammalo 
Winship Cancer Institute of Emory University

105. Improving Medication Adherence and Decreasing Deviations and Audit Findings by Using a Standardized Health Literacy Screening [Abstract] [Poster]
G. Watkins-Keller, T. Saunders 
Rutgers Cancer Institute 

106. Enhancing Quality Oversight in Cancer Clinical Trials: Real-Time Source Documentation Review [Abstract] [Poster]
H. Martirosyan, N. Cassim, A. Hammond 
City of Hope Comprehensive Cancer Center 

107. Improving Rapid Event Reporting Compliance Through a Real-Time Monitoring Dashboard [Abstract]
M. Costa, N. Cassim, A. Hammond 
City of Hope Comprehensive Cancer Center 

108. Improving System-Wide Deviation Identification and Targeted Reduction Through a Live Monitoring Dashboard [Abstract] [Poster]
W. Huang, N. Cassim, A. Hammond  
City of Hope Comprehensive Cancer Center 

109. Quality Assurance Internship Program: a Model to Improve Compliance in an Academic Clinical Trials Office [Abstract] [Poster]
K. Stephens, L. Lujan, J. Moehle  
Huntsman Cancer Institute at the University of Utah 

110. Standardizing Monitoring Closure Decisions Within a Risk-Based Monitoring Framework [Abstract] [Poster]
A. Granobles, C. Houston, K. Yataghene  
Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center 

111. IDS-Led Medication Review at Screening to Support Eligibility Determination and Ensure Protocol Compliance and Subject Safety [Abstract] [Poster]
A. Pradhan, J. Weeks, B. Mallinder, B. Valdes, M. Driggs, S.P. Ramirez, E. Herrera, P. Patel, R. Nair  
Moffitt Cancer Center 

112. Using an Improvement Rounds Workgroup to Maintain a Toolkit Library for Knight Clinical Research Management [Abstract] [Poster]
J. Friedel, M. Thomas, D. Kreitner 
OHSU Knight Cancer Institute 


Training, Career Development, and Staff Retention


113. Creating Career Progression Within CTO Regulatory Department Despite Organization Structural Restraints: the Senior Regulatory Compliance Coordinator Role [Abstract] [Poster]
V. Williams, M. Mullen, A. Vandiver  
Indiana University Melvin and Bren Simon Comprehensive Cancer Center

114. Integrated Utilization of Monitoring and Quality Assurance Teams to Strengthen Oversight of Investigator-Initiated Trials [Abstract] [Poster]
V. Krines, J. Germain  
Moffitt Cancer Center

115. Building Comprehensive Blended Learning Models to Strengthen Clinical Trials Onboarding [Abstract] [Poster] 
S. Riad, S. Ahmed, V. Ortega, C. Madden, M. Mitchell, L. Olson, J. Germain 
Moffitt Cancer Center 

116. Facilitating Mentorships for Oncology Clinical Research Staff Through Mentorship Academy [Abstract] [Poster]
D. Kreitner, J. Friedel, T. Havnaer, K. Todd, P. Yates 
OHSU Knight Cancer Institute 

117. Large Group Format Seminars for Clinical Research Staff Support, Engagement, and Continuing Education at OHSU Knight Cancer Institute [Abstract] [Poster]
D. Kreitner, J. Friedel, R. Lewis, C. Burgin 
OHSU Knight Cancer Institute 

118. Designing a Scalable Oncology Clinical Research Workforce Infrastructure: a Competency-Integrated Model for Standardized Onboarding [Abstract] [Poster]
S. Baboun, E.A. Dawkins, J. Sanchez, M.M. Aulov, N.R. Bestard, C. Habaue, S. Bhukan, Y.D.L. Fuente, I. Marino, S.K. Chehal 
Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center, University of Miami 

119. A Structured Study Coordinator Pipeline Model for Workforce Development and Operational Continuity [Abstract] [Poster]
L. Sego, L. Rohn  
Indiana University Melvin and Bren Simon Comprehensive Cancer Center 

120. Creating and Implementing an Introduction to Clinic Module for New Clinical Research Staff [Abstract] [Poster]
D. Kreitner, J. Friedel, M. Thomas, C. D'Andrea, C. Engbretson, C. Long, V. Abtin, M. Walton, 
R. Mahoney 
OHSU Knight Cancer Institute 

121. Simulation-Based Training to Enhance Clinical Research Skilling: a Practice-Based Exploratory Pilot Study [Abstract] [Poster]
B. Snyder, J. Cabbagestalk, T. Brosche, N. Ellis, M. Joshi, M. Machtay, D. Shank 
Penn State Cancer Institute

122. Bridging the Gap Between Training and Practice: a Competency Checklist for Clinical Research Staff [Abstract] [Poster]
A. Moore 
Winship Cancer Institute of Emory University 

123. Clinical Research Onboarding Program: Cultivating Competent and Confident Research Professionals [Abstract]
J. Tugwell  
City of Hope Comprehensive Cancer Center 

124. The Accountability Reset: a Tactical Framework for Empowering Clinical Research Leaders [Abstract] [Poster]
S. Belanger, A. Rice-Warren 
Duke Cancer Institute

125. A Continued Investment: Growth and Expansion of the Academic Committee Mentorship Program for Oncology Trainees at the Duke Cancer Institute [Abstract] [Poster]
C. Riggan, T. Allen, L.F. Diehl, N. DeVito, C. Hoimes, M. Horwitz, M.A. Morse, N.E. Ready, R.F. Riedel,
G. Samsa, D.S. Van Mater, A. Armstrong 
Duke Cancer Institute 

126. Implementing a Novel Centralized Education Leadership Model to Strengthen Clinical Research Workforce Development and Training Infrastructure [Abstract] [Poster]
A. Pissey Keo, E. Bentlyewski, F. Brogan 
Herbert Irving Comprehensive Cancer Center, Columbia University Irving Medical Center 

127. Learning Evaluation & Advancement Plan (LEAP) [Abstract] [Poster]
H. Willis, S. Asche, F. Kerr 
Indiana University Melvin and Bren Simon Comprehensive Cancer Center 

128. Informed Consent Rubrics: Combining Policy, Procedure, and Education [Abstract] [Poster]
S. Roby, F. Kerr 
Indiana University Melvin and Bren Simon Comprehensive Cancer Center  

129. The Power of Support: Improving Clinical Trial Efficiency and Compliance Through a Clinical Research Assistant Role [Abstract] [Poster]
S. McCoy, E. Ernest, A. McCormack, O. Vigran, E. White, Z. Swainson, B. Bodin, A. Joshi, J. Mehnert, 
B. Pothuri 
Laura and Isaac Perlmutter Cancer Center at NYU Langone Health 

130. Implementing Developmental Roles to Strengthen Workforce Engagement and Research Operations [Abstract] [Poster]
M. Huber, B. McGough, F. Hsu, A. Joshi, N. Catti, J. Mehnert, B. Pothuri 
Laura and Isaac Perlmutter Cancer Center at NYU Langone Health 

131. Development and Implementation of Cellular Immunotherapy-Specific Clinical Research Coordinator Training and Education Program [Abstract] [Poster]
A. Shrewsbury, M. Folsom, T. Swartzlander, K. Hildreth, E. Royster, M. Ugrenovic-Petrovic, J. Lebsack 
Moffitt Cancer Center

132. Turning Complexity Into Competency: Implementing a Structured Onboarding Framework for Clinical Trial Activation [Abstract] [Poster]
T. Lannon, A. Voorhees 
Moffitt Cancer Center 

133. Structured Training and Staff Retention: a Three-Year Review [Abstract] [Poster]
A. Anderson, H. Avery, D. Hablitz, P. DeBlasio 
O'Neal Comprehensive Cancer Center at the University of Alabama at Birmingham 

134. Investigator Orientation: an Educational Psychology Approach [Abstract]
A. Macias 
Stanford Cancer Institute 

135. A Structured, AI-Enabled Clinical Research Coordinator Certification Exam Preparation Program to Enhance Clinical Research Workforce Competency and Career Advancement: aPilot in an Academic Cancer Center [Abstract] [Poster]
N. Hernandez Ortega 
Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center, University of Miami 

136. The idea2Concept Workshop: an NIH R25-Supported Curriculum to Develop and Implement Investigator-Initiated Clinical Cancer Trial Concepts in Collaboration With AACI [Abstract] [Poster]
R. Wesolowski, D. Owen, A. McMahon, L. Wei, E. Klein, J. Hays, C. Verschraegen 
The Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center – The James 

137. Workload Assessments: Balancing Capacity, Performance, and Staff Satisfaction With Fiscal Responsibility [Abstract]
J. Aguilar, T. Dooling, R. Javier, R. Gopalakrishnan, S. Moellering, J. Robertson 
The University of Chicago Comprehensive Cancer Center 

138. Measuring Effectiveness of the Clinical Research Competency Training Program for Clinical Research Professionals [Abstract] [Poster]
S. Kang, A. Stungis, D. Lantero, G. Bromley, H. Williams, H. Patel, J. Aguilar, K. Hearn, L. Mathews 
The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center 

139. ONCO-GATOR: Oncology Networking, Coaching, and Opportunities – Guiding Advancement, Training, and Onboarding for Researchers [Abstract] [Poster]  
J. Thomas, K. Hitchcock, A. Ivey, T. George, E. Monari, P. Crispen, L. Dixon 
UF Health Cancer Institute

140. Improving Clinical Research Coordinator Performance Through Structured Skills-Based Training and Assessment [Abstract] [Poster]
A. Kukulka, C. Cline, E. Monari, P. Crispen 
UF Health Cancer Institute

141. From Exposure to Retention: a Competency-Based Clinical Research Internship to Support Career Development and Workforce Stability [Abstract] [Poster]
A. Anderson, A. Kukulka, C. Cline, E. Monari, P. Crispen 
UF Health Cancer Institute 

142. The Buddy System: No Employee Left Behind [Abstract]
W. Cunningham, M. Gosky, K. Oram, T. Roberts 
UK Markey Cancer Center 

143. Uniting Cancer Research Teams: the Impact of a Collaborative Education Series [Abstract] [Poster]
C. Wiess1, W. Paez2, T. Nghiem3, S. Edwards3  
1Yale Cancer Center, Yale School of Medicine; 2Fox Chase Cancer Center, Temple Health; 3AstraZeneca  


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