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Tech Gold Webinar (Zoom Meeting Format) | One Platform, Every Study
Featuring Advarra, Lilly, and The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center on running sponsored trials, investigator-initiated trials, and multisite consortium studies through one Archer integration, plus a first look at Archer AI
Wednesday, October 14, 2:00 pm ET New format! Please see updated registration details.
The IgniteData Archer platform connects electronic health record data to any electronic data capture (EDC) platform, whether a study is industry-sponsored on Veeva or Medidata, or an investigator-initiated or multisite trial running on Advarra EDC. In this AACI Tech Gold webinar, hosted in a Zoom meeting format in partnership with IgniteData, participants will hear directly from the partners making that possible. Speakers will share how IgniteData's EDC-agnostic approach gives institutions one workflow for every study, along with the current state of Archer's site network across National Cancer Institute (NCI)-Designated Cancer Centers and beyond. Advarra will discuss its broader partnership with IgniteData, followed by a case study from The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center on a multisite study on Advarra EDC, activated on Archer with a fellow Kidney Cancer Research Consortium member institution. The webinar will also feature a sponsor perspective from Lilly on its partnership with IgniteData, including results seen to date and the vision ahead, such as expanding the data domains sent through Archer. The webinar will close with a first look at Archer AI, which will expand Archer's reach to unstructured source data. Anderson Cancer Center and a fellow Kidney Cancer Research Consortium member institution.
Speakers (in order of appearance): Laura Hilty, IgniteData; Katy Wile, Advarra; Albert Renteria, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center; Christopher Thompson, MSN, RN, Lilly; Heather Clark, IgniteData
To register, please email AACI Director of Education Kate Shaw.
Tech Gold Webinar | Pioneering a Modern Regulatory Framework: a Discussion With the Leaders Behind FDA’s Real-Time Clinical Trials
Monday, September 28, 11:00 am ET
In April 2026, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced Real-Time Clinical Trials, a landmark initiative to automate data collection and analysis and streamline safety and efficacy reporting to trial sponsors and the FDA in near-real time. This AACI Tech Gold webinar, hosted in partnership with Paradigm Health, brought together the pioneers at the center of the FDA’s proof-of-concept trials to discuss how the collaboration formed, what the initiative means for researchers and clinical development, and why health systems and patients stand to benefit most.
Moderator: Ivy Altomare, MD, Paradigm Health
Presenters: Mallika L. Mundkur, MD, MPH, former U.S. FDA; Emma Meagher, MD, Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania; and Kent Thoelke, Paradigm Health
Recording
PCLI Webinar | Innovating Cancer Genetics Programs: From Pharmacogenomics to Longitudinal Prevention
Tuesday, September 15, 1:00 pm ET
As precision oncology evolves beyond genomic testing, cancer centers face both opportunities and challenges in coordinating genetic counselors, physicians, pharmacists, and clinical operations teams to ensure patients receive the full benefit of genomic information. Leaders from Simmons Comprehensive Cancer Center, UT Southwestern Medical Center, shared how they built a comprehensive cancer genetics and pharmacogenomics program spanning hereditary cancer risk assessment, pharmacogenomic-guided prescribing, tumor-based genetic testing follow-up, and longitudinal prevention. Speakers discussed the development of standardized clinical workflows, lessons learned from implementing these initiatives, and early program outcomes, offering attendees practical insights for developing sustainable programs at their own institutions.
Moderator: Jason Fleming, MD
Speakers: Sara Pirzadeh-Miller, MS, CGC; Rachel Wooldridge, MD; and Christine Hong, PharmD, MBA, BCOP
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Monday, August 10, 1:00 pm ET
Every year in the United States, $11 billion worth of perfectly good, unopened medicine goes to waste. A surplus of $2 billion comes directly from oncology, yet the majority of cancer patients struggle with their high prescription costs. There are programs across the country that work to facilitate the donation and reuse of this surplus through repositories and charitable pharmacies. SIRUM—a national drug donation expert—works with policymakers, drug repository programs, and cancer centers to help facilitate this redistribution. To date, SIRUM has redistributed more than $350 million worth of prescription medications.
Presenters: George Wang, PhD, SIRUM, and Jennifer Booth, PharmD, MS, BCPS, The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center
Slides | Recording Coming Soon
PCLI Webinar | Medical-Legal Partnerships: Breaking Barriers in Cancer Care
Tuesday, June 9, 2:00 pm ET
Medical-legal partnerships (MLPs) are a proven, data-supported model of care that integrates legal services into health care settings to address the social, economic, and environmental factors that impact patient health. This webinar explored the role of MLPs in cancer care through a patient-centered story, an overview of the history and evolution of the model, and real-world examples of hospital-based implementation. Attendees gained practical insights into how MLPs can be integrated into their cancer centers to better support patients and advance more equitable, patient-centered care.
Moderator: Paula M. Fracasso, MD, PhD, FACP, VCU Massey Comprehensive Cancer Center
Panelists: Randye Retkin, JD, LegalHealth, New York Legal Assistance Group; Allison Held, JD, Virginia Commonwealth University Health; and Orrin Pail, MD, MPH, Laura and Isaac Perlmutter Cancer Center at NYU Langone Health
Slides (Allison Held, JD) | Slides (Randye Retkin, JD) | Recording | Resources
PCLI Webinar | Improving Clinical Trial Accruals Through Data, Collaboration, and Targeted Interventions
Tuesday, March 24, 1:00 pm ET
Drawing on the work of a multidisciplinary task force at Emory University, this webinar explored a data-driven approach to understanding and addressing barriers to clinical trial enrollment. Speakers shared findings from their "Just Ask" initiative, including insights from a center-wide white paper and a comprehensive effort to collect and analyze clinical trial accrual data across the institution. Speakers also discussed the logistics and lessons learned from patients that received consents and decided not to enroll on a clinical trial. This webinar was Part 1 of a two-part series, setting the foundation for a follow-up session in 2027 to assess the impact of these interventions, share lessons learned, and discuss ongoing challenges and successes.
Moderator: Ajay K. Nooka, MD MPH, Winship Cancer Institute of Emory University
Panelists: Theresa Wicklin Gillespie, PhD, MA, FAAN, Winship Cancer Institute of Emory University, and Amy M. Overby, BSs, Fred & Pamela Buffett Cancer Center
Recording
CARDS Webinar | REDCap Fundamentals for Cancer Centers
Wednesday, February 11, 3:00 pm ET
This interactive virtual workshop provided a practical introduction to REDCap for professionals working in cancer centers. Designed for new and intermediate users, the session covered REDCap concepts including project setup, basic instrument design, data entry and exports, development versus production status, and user rights management. Participants received a practice project they can import and use to learn interactively alongside the presenters.
Moderators: Todd Burus, PhD, UK Markey Cancer Center, and Namoonga Mantina, PhD, The University of Arizona Cancer Center
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PCLI Webinar | Partners in Progress: Engaging Patient Advocates in Research and Clinical Trials
Thursday, December 18, 12:00 pm ET
Patient advocates (also known as patient partners) can meaningfully shape cancer research by bringing lived experience, diverse perspectives, and community insight to the table. A panel of trained patient partners shared practical strategies for involvement in grant applications and clinical trial development, while a principal investigator highlighted the value of these collaborations in advancing successful research. Together, they discussed best practices, lessons learned, and actionable steps for researchers and institutions seeking to strengthen partnerships and improve outcomes for patients.
Moderator: Lee Wilke, MD, University of Wisconsin Carbone Cancer Center
Presenters: Mary Pat Berry, BA, MA, University of Wisconsin Carbone Cancer Center; Jane Perlmutter, PhD, MBA, Gemini Group; and Patty Spears, BS, FASCO, UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Slides (Mary Pat Berry, BA, MA) | Slides (Jane Perlmutter, PhD, MBA) | Slides (Patty Spears, BS, FASCO | Recording (Please note: If you didn't previously register or attend the webinar, you will be directed to a Medlive registration page before being able to access the recording. If you previously registered, you will be prompted to sign in before being directed to the recording.)
CARDS Webinar |Exploring U.S. Neighborhood-Level Cancer Risk Factor Datasets
Wednesday, December 4, 1:00 pm ET
This webinar was divided into three parts: PLACES: Local Data for Better Health; The Environmental Justice Index: Advancing Environmental Justice and Health Equity Through Data Visualization; and Health Atlas: Visualizing Place-Based Data Across the United States.
Moderators: Todd Burus, MAS, UK Markey Cancer Center; Sandi Pruitt, PhD, MPH, Peter O'Donnell School of Public Health and Simmons Comprehensive Cancer Center, UT Southwestern Medical Center
Panelists: Yan Wang, PhD, PLACES, Epidemiology and Surveillance Branch; Hua Lu, MSc, PLACES, Epidemiology and Surveillance Branch; Ben McKenzie, MS (he/him), Geospatial Research, Analysis, and Services Program (GRASP), CDC/ATSDR; Lauren Freelander, MS (she/her), GRASP, CDC/ATSDR; Debby Oh, PhD, UCSF Helen Diller Family Comprehensive Cancer Center, UCSF Health Atlas
Slides (Debby Oh, PhD) | Recording
PLACES Newsletter Signup | Environmental Justice Index (EJI) | EJI Explorer
PCLI Webinar | Understanding Cancer Care Delivery in Diverse Environments
Tuesday, October 8, 1:00 pm ET
As with real estate, oftentimes cancer care and prevention are all about location, location, location. Presenters discussed the challenges of cancer care delivery for underserved communities in both rural and urban settings.
Panelists: Julia White, MD, FACR, FASTRO, The University of Kansas Cancer Center; Kathie-Ann Joseph, MD, MPH, FACS, NYU Grossman School of Medicine/NYU Langone Health; and Gary Doolittle, MD, Masonic Cancer Alliance at the University of Kansas School of Medicine
Slides (Kathie-Ann Joseph, MD, MPH, FACS) | Slides (Gary Doolittle, MD) | Recording
AACI/SIRUM Webinar | Leveraging Surplus Medicine for Good
Thursday, October 3, 2:00 pm ET
Every year in the United States, $11 billion worth of perfectly good, unopened medicine goes to waste. $2 billion surplus comes directly from oncology, yet the majority of cancer patients struggle with their high prescription costs. We can make sure that every patient has access to the medicine they need by repurposing surplus medicine. Since 2013, SIRUM—a national drug donation expert—has partnered with over 350 donor organizations to redistribute more than $250 million worth of prescription medications.
Presenter: George Wang, PhD, SIRUM
Recording
CARDS Webinar | Leveraging Spatial Methods to Improve Service to the Catchment Area
Wednesday, October 2, 12:00 pm ET
The catchment area provides a geographic context for cancer center research and outreach activities. Three medical geographers discussed how they use spatial data to analyze the cancer center catchment area.
Moderators: Pete DelNero, PhD, MPH, UAMS Winthrop P. Rockefeller Cancer Institute; Christopher McNair, PhD, Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center at Jefferson
Panelists: Tesla DuBois, Fox Chase Cancer Center, Temple Health; Michael R. Desjardins, PhD, MA, Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health; Changzhen Wang, PhD, University of Alabama
Slides (Michael R. Desjardins, PhD, MA) | Slides (Changzhen Wang, PhD) | Recording
Publication: Disparities in Cancer Stage Outcomes by Catchment Areas for a Comprehensive Cancer Center