The Role of Contract Research Organizations – Quarks Podcast with Andrea Seidel-Glätzer

What role do Contract Research Organizations (CROs) play in conducting clinical trials? Andrea Seidel-Glätzer, Managing Director of the KKS Network (KKSN), discussed this topic on the WDR 5 Quarks – Science and More podcast.

During the interview, Andrea Seidel-Glätzer explained why pharmaceutical companies rely on the support of CROs for clinical trials. She highlighted the particular importance of expertise, experience, and specialized structures required for the planning and conduct of clinical trials.

Another focus of the interview was quality assurance in clinical trials. Andrea Seidel-Glätzer emphasized that conducting all trial processes in compliance with regulations and carefully documenting them are essential prerequisites for reliable research results.

The role of artificial intelligence in clinical research was also discussed. The Managing Director of the KKSN highlighted the potential AI offers, for example, in processing large amounts of data and supporting research processes. Finally, she spoke about one of the key challenges in clinical research: recruiting suitable study participants. Reservations and uncertainties regarding clinical trials can make recruitment difficult. This makes it all the more important to strengthen trust in clinical research and highlight the importance of study participation for the development of new therapeutic approaches.