Changing the paradigm of study conduct to enable virtualization of clinical trials has become the industry’s new focus, with many new tools and virtualization technologies developing everyday. View to learn the impact of new digital technologies on the patient and how incorporating multiple point solutions may not always be the best.

Speaker: Alicia Staley

Alicia has over 20 years of experience in software design and information systems management. She has a Mechanical Engineering Degree from Syracuse University and from Boston University with a Masters of Information Systems and an MBA.  At Medidata, Alicia works to infuse the patient perspective throughout the product development lifecycle and help engage patients in novel ways.

Alicia is also a three-time cancer survivor, first diagnosed with Hodgkin’s disease as a sophomore during college. Over the past 10 years, she’s applied her engineering background to improve the patient experience for those dealing with cancer.  With an extensive network of patient advocates and non-profit organizations, she collaborates with a wide range of stakeholders to help improve processes and policies that impacts cancer care.

An early adopter of social media, she co-founded #BCSM, which attracts over 1,000 global participants each week to its scheduled online discussions. Since its launch, #BCSM has been showcased at SXSW in 2013, 2014, 2015, and 2017 and is recognized as the gold standard for disease-specific social media networks.  She’s co-led numerous research studies on how patients share information in online forums

As a champion of patient advocacy and engagement, she understands the critical issues facing patients seeking to engage in clinical research.  With a keen focus on improving access to clinical trials, Alicia is passionate about making a difference for patients seeking clinical trials.