Embracing Change Conference For Clinical Research 2025

12 September 2025

Phoenix, Arizona

Why You Should Attend

Earn 6 Continuing Education Units in one action-packed day.
Learn from 10 of the field’s top experts, covering AI in trials, decentralized research, audits, pediatric trials, and more.
Network with over 200 peers from leading organizations like Banner, Dignity, Valleywise, ASU, ICON, and beyond.
Reconnect with colleagues you may not see often and build new, lasting professional friendships in a collaborative setting.
Whether your team includes CRAs, CRCs, regulatory specialists, research nurses, or students; they’ll walk away energized, informed, and inspired.

Event Details

Join Over 200+ Clinical Research Professionals at the 2025 Embracing Change Conference

Be part of a powerful in-person gathering designed to connect, inspire, and equip clinical research professionals with the tools and insights to navigate a rapidly evolving field.

At this full-day event, you’ll hear from nationally recognized speakers who will share the latest trends, strategies, and innovations in clinical research. Gain fresh perspectives and walk away with actionable takeaways to advance your career.

Dress code: Business casual.

What to bring: Business cards for networking opportunities.

Safety: All current health and safety guidelines will be followed.

Tickets: Non-refundable, but transferable to another attendee.

Discover . Grow . Lead .

Speakers

Meet Our Esteemed Speakers and Industry Thought Leaders

Justin Starren, MD, PhD, FACMI
Center for Biomedical Informatics and Biostatistics University of Arizona Health Sciences.
Barbara Marusiak, DHsc, MS, CRM
Director of the Doctor of Professional Practice in Regulatory and Clinical Research Management ASU’s Edson College of Nursing and Health Innovation.
Glenda Guest, BS, CCRA, RQAP-GCP, FACRP, ACRP-MDP
President, Assured of Quality Consulting & Training.
Yoga Pandya, BSc, CCRP
Associate Director of Regulatory Affairs Banner Research.
Erica Weidler, MEd, MA, CCRC Research Associate, Phoenix Children’s Hospital
Assistant Professor, University of Arizona College of Medicine – Phoenix.
Gurpreet Singh Brar, MD, MBA
Clinician/ Director, Clinical Development & Operations at Pfizer, Faculty Associate Arizona State University.
Tyler Larson
Manager - Site Budgets at WCG.
Jody Ingebritsen-Howe
Director - Site Budgets and Contracts at WCG.
Praveena Mohan
Senior Clinical Research Project Manager at Barrow Neurological Institute.
David M. Vulcano
Vice President for Clinical Research Compliance & Integrity for HCA Healthcare.

Justin Starren, MD, PhD, FACMI
Center for Biomedical Informatics and Biostatistics University of Arizona Health Sciences.
Barbara Marusiak, DHsc, MS, CRM
Director of the Doctor of Professional Practice in Regulatory and Clinical Research Management ASU’s Edson College of Nursing and Health Innovation.
Glenda Guest, BS, CCRA, RQAP-GCP, FACRP, ACRP-MDP
President, Assured of Quality Consulting & Training.
Yoga Pandya, BSc, CCRP
Associate Director of Regulatory Affairs Banner Research.
Erica Weidler, MEd, MA, CCRC Research Associate, Phoenix Children’s Hospital
Assistant Professor, University of Arizona College of Medicine – Phoenix.
Gurpreet Singh Brar, MD, MBA
Clinician/ Director, Clinical Development & Operations at Pfizer, Faculty Associate Arizona State University.
Tyler Larson
Manager - Site Budgets at WCG.
Jody Ingebritsen-Howe
Director - Site Budgets and Contracts at WCG.
Praveena Mohan
Senior Clinical Research Project Manager at Barrow Neurological Institute.
David M. Vulcano
Vice President for Clinical Research Compliance & Integrity for HCA Healthcare.

10 Speakers

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Event agenda

The 2025 Embracing Change Conference For Clinical Research Agenda

Kickoff

12 September 2025

Kickoff

12 September 2025

7:30 AM - 8:00 AM

Registration and Breakfast

Welcome to the 2025 Embracing Change Conference on Clinical Research.

8:00 AM - 8:15 AM

Welcome & Program Overview

8:15 AM - 9:15 AM

Clinical Research Applications of AI: Successes, Opportunities & Caution

Justin Starren

Director for the Center of Biomedical Informatics and Biostatistics at the University of Arizona Health Science.

Justin Starren

Director for the Center of Biomedical Informatics and Biostatistics at the University of Arizona Health Science.

9:15 AM - 9:45 AM

Space and the Human Condition: Current Research Insights

Barbara Marusiak

Director of the DPP in Regulatory and Clinical Research Management at ASU's Edson College of Nursing and Health Innovation.

Barbara Marusiak

Director of the DPP in Regulatory and Clinical Research Management at ASU's Edson College of Nursing and Health Innovation.

9:45 AM - 10:00 AM

Coffee Break

Catch up with fellow attendees over coffee before diving into an exciting day of learning.

10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Audits and Inspections – Be Prepared

Glenda Guest

President, Assured of Quality Consulting & Training.

Glenda Guest

President, Assured of Quality Consulting & Training.

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Adult versus Pediatric Clinical Research: A Tale of Two Trials

Yoga Pandya

Associate Director of Regulatory Affairs at Banner Health.

Yoga Pandya

Associate Director of Regulatory Affairs at Banner Health.

Erica Weidler

Assistant Professor with the University of Arizona College of Medicine Phoenix & Research Associate at Phoenix Children's Hospital.

Erica Weidler

Assistant Professor with the University of Arizona College of Medicine Phoenix & Research Associate at Phoenix Children's Hospital.

Gurpreet Brar

Clinician/ Director, Clinical Development & Operations at Pfizer, Faculty Associate Arizona State University.

Gurpreet Brar

Clinician/ Director, Clinical Development & Operations at Pfizer, Faculty Associate Arizona State University.

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

Lunch Break

1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

Increasing Efficiency in Start-Up: Identifying Common Process and Negotiation Delays

Tyler Larson

Manager - Site Budgets at WCG.

Tyler Larson

Manager - Site Budgets at WCG.

Jody Ingebritsen-Howe

Director - Site Budgets and Contracts at WCG.

Jody Ingebritsen-Howe

Director - Site Budgets and Contracts at WCG.

2:00 PM - 2:30 PM

Are Decentralized clinical studies/trials participant centric?

Praveena Mohan

Senior Clinical Research Project Manager at Barrow Neurological Institute.

Praveena Mohan

Senior Clinical Research Project Manager at Barrow Neurological Institute.

2:30 PM - 2:45 PM

Coffee Break

Catch up with fellow attendees over coffee before our last session.

2:45 PM - 3:45 PM

Changing Regulatory Landscape

David M. Vulcano

Vice President for Clinical Research Compliance & Integrity for HCA Healthcare.

David M. Vulcano

Vice President for Clinical Research Compliance & Integrity for HCA Healthcare.

3:45 PM - 4:00 PM

Conference Wrap-Up And Save The Date EC 2026

Sponsorship

Meet our sponsors

Our Host

Meet Our Planning Committee Members: The Visionaries Behind Embracing Change Conference on Clinical Research

Registration

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$135.20

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$188.58

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$161.90

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Online

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$108.55

Students Regular Admission

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Online

Premium experience with priority access, exclusive sessions, and VIP-only networking opportunities.

$161.90

Professionals Regular Admission

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Online

Premium experience with priority access, exclusive sessions, and VIP-only networking opportunities.

$135.20

Group of 4+ Regular Admission

Buy Ticket

In Person

Sales end on Sep 11, 2025

$135.20

Students Regular Admission

Buy Ticket

In Person

Sales end on Sep 11, 2025

$188.58

Professionals Regular Admission

Buy Ticket

In Person

Sales end on Sep 11, 2025

$161.90

Group of 4+ Regular Admission

Buy Ticket

Online

Sales end on Sep 11, 2025

$108.55

Students Regular Admission

Buy Ticket

Online

Sales end on Sep 11, 2025

$161.90

Professionals Regular Admission

Buy Ticket

Online

Sales end on Sep 11, 2025

$135.20

Group of 4+ Regular Admission

Buy Ticket

In Person

Sales end on Sep 11, 2025

$135.20

Students Regular Admission

Buy Ticket

In Person

Sales end on Sep 11, 2025

$188.58

Professionals Regular Admission

Buy Ticket

In Person

Sales end on Sep 11, 2025

$161.90

Group of 4+ Regular Admission

Buy Ticket

Online

Sales end on Sep 11, 2025

$108.55

Students Regular Admission

Buy Ticket

Online

Premium experience with priority access, exclusive sessions, and VIP-only networking opportunities.

$161.90

Professionals Regular Admission

Buy Ticket

Online

Premium experience with priority access, exclusive sessions, and VIP-only networking opportunities.

$135.20

Group of 4+ Regular Admission

Buy Ticket

Why You Should Attend

Earn 6 Continuing Education Units in one action-packed day.

Learn from 10 of the field’s top experts, covering AI in trials, decentralized research, audits, pediatric trials, and more.

Network with over 200 peers from leading organizations like Banner, Dignity, Valleywise, ASU, ICON, and beyond.

Reconnect with colleagues you may not see often and build new, lasting professional friendships in a collaborative setting.

Whether your team includes CRAs, CRCs, regulatory specialists, research nurses, or students; they’ll walk away energized, informed, and inspired.

Event Details

Join Over 200+ Clinical Research Professionals at the 2025 Embracing Change Conference

Be part of a powerful in-person gathering designed to connect, inspire, and equip clinical research professionals with the tools and insights to navigate a rapidly evolving field.

At this full-day event, you’ll hear from nationally recognized speakers who will share the latest trends, strategies, and innovations in clinical research. Gain fresh perspectives and walk away with actionable takeaways to advance your career.Dress code: Business casual.

What to bring: Business cards for networking opportunities.

Safety: All current health and safety guidelines will be followed.

Tickets: Non-refundable, but transferable to another attendee.

Discover . Grow . Lead .

Speakers

Speakers

Meet Our Esteemed Speakers and Industry Thought Leaders

Justin Starren, MD, PhD, FACMI

Barbara Marusiak, DHsc, MS, CRM

Glenda Guest, BS, CCRA, RQAP-GCP, FACRP, ACRP-MDP

Yoga Pandya, BSc, CCRP

Erica Weidler, MEd, MA, CCRC Research Associate, Phoenix Children’s Hospital

Gurpreet Singh Brar, MD, MBA

Tyler Larson

Jody Ingebritsen-Howe

Praveena Mohan

David M. Vulcano

Justin Starren, MD, PhD, FACMI

Barbara Marusiak, DHsc, MS, CRM

Glenda Guest, BS, CCRA, RQAP-GCP, FACRP, ACRP-MDP

Yoga Pandya, BSc, CCRP

Erica Weidler, MEd, MA, CCRC Research Associate, Phoenix Children’s Hospital

Gurpreet Singh Brar, MD, MBA

Tyler Larson

Jody Ingebritsen-Howe

Praveena Mohan

David M. Vulcano

10 Speakers

See All

Event agenda

Event agenda

The 2025 Embracing Change Conference For Clinical Research Agenda

Kickoff

12 September 2025

Kickoff

12 September 2025

7:30 AM - 8:00 AM

Registration and Breakfast

Welcome to the 2025 Embracing Change Conference on Clinical Research.

8:00 AM - 8:15 AM

Welcome & Program Overview

8:15 AM - 9:15 AM

Clinical Research Applications of AI: Successes, Opportunities & Caution

Justin Starren

Justin Starren

9:15 AM - 9:45 AM

Space and the Human Condition: Current Research Insights

Barbara Marusiak

Barbara Marusiak

9:45 AM - 10:00 AM

Coffee Break

Catch up with fellow attendees over coffee before diving into an exciting day of learning.

10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Audits and Inspections – Be Prepared

Glenda Guest

Glenda Guest

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Adult versus Pediatric Clinical Research: A Tale of Two Trials

Yoga Pandya

Yoga Pandya

Erica Weidler

Erica Weidler

Gurpreet Brar

Gurpreet Brar

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

Lunch Break

1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

Increasing Efficiency in Start-Up: Identifying Common Process and Negotiation Delays

Tyler Larson

Tyler Larson

At this full-day event, you’ll hear from nationally recognized speakers who will share the latest trends, strategies, and innovations in clinical research. Gain fresh perspectives and walk away with actionable takeaways to advance your career.

Dress code: Business casual.