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by Debbie and Elyse
Welcome to the Introduction to Clinical Research Podcast! Join Debbie, a clinical research professional, as she explains clinical research to her friend Elyse. Curious how the COVID vaccine was developed so quickly? Ever wondered what rules determine when you can get a new drug? Remember that one miracle drug they swore would cure cancer back in 2002 but then you never heard of it again? Let’s talk about that.
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- 2 weeks ago1h 6m
Episode 65 - Site Selection
In this episode, we’re talking about Site Selection, which means how it is decided which clinical locations should conduct a clinical study. If you haven’t already, before we get into this episode I really recommend you check out Ep 16 (End to end of a study for a rapid paced overview of a study from beginning to end), Ep 21 (Site start up) and Ep 36 (A day in the life of a research site) to get the idea of what we’re talking about in the wider context. Remember, you can get in touch with us via clinical.research.intro@gmail.com. Please feel free to send questions, comments and compliments for Elyse to read out on the pod. It’s fun to make Debbie squirm! Credit to our friend Sam Winnie for their awesome and cute music. Check out their work at https://www.samwinnie.com/
- Sep 28, 202639 min
Episode 64 - Generic Medicines
In this episode, we’re talking about generic medicines. We’re going to outline what they are, how they end up on the market and perhaps in your medicine cabinet and the advantages/ disadvantages of them. Remember, you can get in touch with us via clinical.research.intro@gmail.com. Please feel free to send questions, comments and compliments for Elyse to read out on the pod. It’s fun to make Debbie squirm! Credit to our friend Sam Winnie for their awesome and cute music. Check out their work at https://www.samwinnie.com/ References - https://www.thebureauinvestigates.com/stories/2025-06-25/what-are-generic-drugs-and-are-they-safe https://www.ummhealth.org/simply-well/the-pros-and-cons-of-using-generic-drugs https://www.moneysavingexpert.com/news/2016/06/revealed-huge-price-differences-between-branded-and-own-brand-medicines-and-generic-equivalents/
- Sep 7, 202646 min
Episode 63 - Q & A Again
It is finally time for another long awaited Q&A episode! Elyse is the questioner and Debbie does her best with the pre-researched and prepared answers. Huge thanks to everyone who submitted a question - don’t hesitate to send any more you may have to our email address! Remember, you can get in touch with us via clinical.research.intro@gmail.com. Please feel free to send questions, comments and suggestions into us! Credit to our friend Sam Winnie for their awesome and cute music. Check out their work at https://www.samwinnie.com/ References - https://casp-uk.net/casp-tools-checklists/ http://www.understandinghealthresearch.org/# https://sites.google.com/nihr.ac.uk/pi-standards/home https://www.cochranelibrary.com/ https://www.fda.gov/medical-devices/premarket-submissions-selecting-and-preparing-correct-submission/humanitarian-device-exemption https://www.fda.gov/emergency-preparedness-and-response/preparedness-research/animal-rule-information
- Aug 17, 202655 min
Episode 62 -Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR)
In this episode, we’re talking about anti-microbial resistance (AMR). The episode will include what we mean by a pathogen, how they may become resistant, how that resistance spreads and what we can do about it. Remember, you can get in touch with us via clinical.research.intro@gmail.com. Please feel free to send questions, comments and compliments for Elyse to read out on the pod. It’s fun to make Debbie squirm! Credit to our friend Sam Winnie for their awesome and cute music. Check out their work at https://www.samwinnie.com/ References - https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/w3ct6sxh https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK513277/ https://www.who.int/news/item/14-06-2024-who-releases-report-on-state-of-development-of-antibacterials https://today.uic.edu/new-antibiotic-attacks-bacteria-in-never-before-seen-way/ https://warwick.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/new_antibiotic_for_drug_resistant_bacteria_found_hiding_in_plain_sight/ https://www.who.int/europe/news-room/fact-sheets/item/bacteriophages-and-their-use-in-combating-antimicrobial-resistance https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NWo4MwE3zfU Meera Senthilingam - “Outbreaks & Pandemics”, particularly Chapter 6
- Jul 27, 202646 min
Episode 61 - Research in the News
It’s time for us to update you on current events, medical research or drugs in the news! We’ve got a few stories at different points in their research journey, from just getting started to failing publicly, and an update on regulation changes in the UK. Remember, you can get in touch with us via clinical.research.intro@gmail.com. Please feel free to send questions, comments and compliments for Elyse to read out on the pod. It’s fun to make Debbie squirm! Credit to our friend Sam Winnie for their awesome and cute music. Check out their work at https://www.samwinnie.com/ References - https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c4gllr5y3n2o https://www.theguardian.com/science/2026/may/30/cancer-jab-can-eradicate-entire-tumours-in-patients-trial-shows https://www.theguardian.com/science/2026/may/30/trial-of-multi-cancer-blood-test-among-142000-nhs-patients-fails-to-meet-main-aim https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2025/538 https://www.hra.nhs.uk/planning-and-improving-research/policies-standards-legislation/clinical-trials-investigational-medicinal-products-ctimps/clinical-trial-regulations-reform/
- Jul 6, 202657 min
Episode 60 - Elyse's Corner: The Interstitium
Episode 60 In this episode, we’re back in Elyse’s corner (hooray!), and today, we’re talking about the interstitium (with a prelude into the human lymphatic system). Don’t worry if you have no clue what either of those things are, we’re doing a basic guide today but check out the references for much more info! Remember, you can get in touch with us via clinical.research.intro@gmail.com. Please feel free to send questions, comments and compliments for Elyse to read out on the pod. It’s fun to make Debbie squirm! Credit to our friend Sam Winnie for their awesome and cute music. Check out their work at https://www.samwinnie.com/ References - https://www.nature.com/articles/s41598-018-23062-6.pdf https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC6399417/ https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/meet-your-interstitium-a-newfound-organ/ https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2026/05/11/magazine/interstitium-anatomy-acupuncture-medicine.html
- Jun 15, 202649 min
Episode 59 - Interpretation of ICH GCP part 2
This is part 2 of our discussion on interpretation of GCP. If you haven’t listened to part 1, I recommend going and checking that out first. We’re covering a few more examples where ICH GCP sets out the principles and practices that should be followed to have harmonised, quality research. Remember, you can get in touch with us via clinical.research.intro@gmail.com. Please feel free to send questions, comments and compliments for Elyse to read out on the pod. It’s fun to make Debbie squirm! Credit to our friend Sam Winnie for their awesome and cute music. Check out their work at https://www.samwinnie.com/
- May 25, 202651 min
Episode 58 - Interpretation of ICH GCP part 1
Today, we’re finally getting into why Debbie says “it depends” so much in answer to many of Elyse’s questions. We’re looking at how ICH GCP sets out the principles and practices that should be followed to have harmonised, quality research. This is part 1, so stay tuned for part 2 following soon! Remember, you can get in touch with us via clinical.research.intro@gmail.com. Please feel free to send questions, comments and compliments for Elyse to read out on the pod. It’s fun to make Debbie squirm! Credit to our friend Sam Winnie for their awesome and cute music. Check out their work at https://www.samwinnie.com/
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Welcome to the Introduction to Clinical Research Podcast! Join Debbie, a clinical research professional, as she explains clinical research to her friend Elyse. Curious how the COVID vaccine was developed so quickly? Ever wondered what rules determine when you can get a new drug? Remember that one miracle drug they swore would cure cancer back in 2002 but then you never heard of it again? Let’s talk about that.
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