CLINICAL PRECISION & STRATEGIC INSIGHTS
Trials InSight
A forum that elevates clinical trial capabilities to push ophthalmic innovation forward
LEADERSHIP
Organizing Committee & Leadership
Founders & Co-Chairs
Committee Members
AGENDA
Event Program
TRACK A: Investigators/ MDs
Foundations
Getting Started in Retina Clinical Trials
Your First Trials: Pathways for Fellows and Early Investigators
Infrastructure, Space, and Equipment: What You Actually Need
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Study Acquisition & Strategy
Finding the Right Studies for Your Practice
From Feasibility to Selection: How Sponsors Evaluate Sites
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Enrollment & Execution
Enrollment Strategy: Maximizing Randomizations While Minimizing Screen Failures
PI Oversight: Running a Tight, High-Quality Trial
Troubleshooting Enrollment and Retention Challenges
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Business & Growth
Budget Negotiation: Practical Pearls for Investigators
Fair Market Value, Site Economics, and Long-Term Sustainability
Growing a High-Performance Retina Research Program
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Career Development
Clinical Trials as a Career Accelerator
Building a National Reputation as a Trialist
TRACK B: Coordinators
Foundations
The Retina Research Coordinator Role: Responsibilities and Impact
Setting Up for Success After Site Activation
Study Start-Up Essentials: SOPs, Regulatory, and Workflow
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Operations & Execution
Mastering Regulatory and Essential Documents
Understanding Study Design and Schedules of Events
Staying Organized: Tools, Templates, and Systems That Work
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Problem Solving
Troubleshooting Common Trial Challenges
Preventing Protocol Deviations Before They Happen
Communication Strategies with Sponsors, CROs, and Investigators
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Professional Growth
Career Paths in Clinical Research
Advancing from Coordinator to Senior Leadership Roles
Building Your Professional Network in Retina Research
Combined Sessions
Leadership & Teamwork
Creating and Supporting Your Dream Research Team
Investigator–Coordinator Partnerships: What High-Performing Sites Do Differently
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Quality & Compliance
Data Quality Matters: Avoiding Deviations and Audit Findings
Real-World Case Studies in Trial Troubleshooting
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Interactive Panels
PI and Coordinator Paired Panel: Oversight, Communication, and Accountability
Open Discussion: Lessons Learned from the Field
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Sponsor & CRO Engagement
Speed Networking: Investigators, Coordinators, Sponsors, and CROs
What Sponsors Look for in Long-Term Site Partnerships
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Career & Impact
The Career Impact Award Lecture
Clinical Trials and Long-Term Career Trajectories in Retina