Webinar 3 21 October 2025

Innovative clinical trial designs and digital technologies

13:00 - 16:00 CET

This session explored novel designs, such as decentralized, point-of-care, and adaptive platform trials, as well as digital technologies that enhance trial efficiency and inclusivity. Experts discussed what’s needed in terms of infrastructure, regulation, and mindset to support innovation that is both scientifically rigorous and locally relevant.

Rewatch the sessions below. You can download the full presentation here. 

Session 1: Strengthening the clinical research ecosystem

13:00 - 14:25 CET

Strengthening the clinical research ecosystem across regulatory, digital, and capacity-building domains

  • Romina Mariano, Africa Clinical Research Network

Innovation in clinical trials in Africa and ongoing continental updates

  • Kwasi Nyarko, AdVAncIng Clinical TRials Excellence in Africa (AVAREF)

Clinical Trials Community (CTC) Africa

  • Adriaan Kruger, nuvoteQ Foundation

 

Session 2: Case studies

14:35 - 16:00 CET

Opening remarks and setting the scene for the session 

  • Vasee Moorthy, World Health Organization

Case study on SETA

  • Ana Martin and Amanda Oliver, GSK

Case studies 

  • Kit Valentine, Kimberly Smith & Nafsika Kronidou Horst, Roche

Audience Q&A