WAYNE STATE UNIVERSITY

CROs are crucial in pharma, managing 50% of clinical trial costs. They face challenges like strained relationships with sites due to contracting delays, communication breakdowns, and operational pressures. Unconscious biases further complicate these relationships. Strategies to rebuild trust include transparent communication, equal resource allocation, and fostering collaboration. Strong CRO-site partnerships are essential for inclusive clinical research.

Kamalika Roy, MD, an IMG from India, shares her journey and challenges in U.S. medicine, emphasizing the need for mentorship, perseverance, and involvement in organized medicine for IMGs. She highlights the barriers such as immigration status, implicit bias, and misconceptions about IMGs, and advises IMGs to stay focused and seek support.

DOE's WPTO allocates $33M for hydropower and marine energy projects, including $8.6M for 13 hydropower technical assistance projects and $25M for 25 research and development projects at six national labs. Projects focus on hybridizing hydropower with other energy sources, pumped storage hydropower valuation, and marine energy technology advancements.