CLINICAL PRECISION & STRATEGIC INSIGHTS
Trials InSight
A forum that elevates clinical trial capabilities to push ophthalmic innovation forward
UPCOMING EVENT
Trials InSight Virtual Congress
February 27, 2027
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LEADERSHIP
Organizing Committee & Leadership
Founders & Co-Chairs
Committee Members
Melissa
LONG
Faculty Presenters
Shaheer
ABOOBAKER
MD, FRCSC
Durga
BORKAR
MD, MMCi
Hemal
MEHTA
MBBS MD, FRCOphth, FRANZCO
Amy
EWALD
Julia
TOPPING
Hasenin
AL-KHERSAN
MD
Christiana
DINAH
BSc, MB BS, MRes
Aleksandra
RACHITSKAYA
MD, FASRS
Lejla
VAJZOVIC
MD, FASRS
Arnaldo
BORDON
MD
David
EICHENBAUM
MD, FASRS
Rishi
SINGH
MD, FASRS
Dinah
ZUR
MD
Research Coordinator Executive Committee
Anna
BROWN
Rebecca
OTTOSON
Agenda
Event Program
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Important: All times shown in PST.
7:00 AM PST to 8:20 AM PST
Opening program
Opening Remarks, Introduction to Trials InSight, Mission & Vision
Dr. Deepak Sambhara and Dr. Sam Minaker
Why Participate in Trials
Moderator: Dr. Priya Vakharia
View panelists
Dr. Aleksandra Rachitskaya, Dr. David Eichenbaum, Dr. Christiana Dinah, Dr. Hemal Mehta, Dr. Hasenin Al-khersan, and Dr. Arnaldo Bordon
Investigator-Coordinator Partnerships: What High-Performing Sites Do Differently
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Dr. Deepak Sambhara and Rebecca Ottosen; Dr. David Eichenbaum and Amy Ewald; Dr. Sam Minaker and Melissa Long; Dr. Christiana Dinah and Sandali Nammuni Arachchge; Dr. Ash Abbey and Anna Brown
Coordinator & PI-Paired Panel: Oversight, Communication & Accountability
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Dr. Deepak Sambhara and Rebecca Ottosen; Dr. David Eichenbaum and Amy Ewald; Dr. Sam Minaker and Melissa Long; Dr. Christiana Dinah and Sandali Nammuni Arachchge; Dr. Ash Abbey and Anna Brown
8:20 AM PST to 9:50 AM PST
Morning breakout tracks
Finding the Right Studies for Your Practice
Moderator: Dr. Deepak Sambhara
View panelists
Dr. Dinah Zur, Dr. Arnaldo Bordon, Dr. Mona Camacci, CRO partner, and Dr. Aleksandra Rachitskaya
Setting Up for Success After Site Activation
Presenter: Rebecca Ottosen
PI Oversight: Running a Tight, High-Quality Clinical Trial
Moderator: Dr. Sam Minaker
View panelists
Medical Monitor industry partner, Dr. Rishi Singh, Dr. Shaheer Aboobaker, Dr. Priya Vakharia, Dr. Mona Camacci, and CRO partner
Troubleshooting Common Clinical Trial Challenges & Preventing Protocol Deviations Before They Happen
Presenter: Melissa Long
Building a National Reputation: How to Use Trials to Accelerate Your Career
Moderator: Dr. Priya Vakharia
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Dr. Christiana Dinah, Dr. Hasenin Al-khersan, Dr. Dinah Zur, Dr. Mona Camacci, and industry partners
Career Paths in Clinical Research; Advancing to Leadership Roles & Networking
Panelists: Lisa Williams (Verana Health) with industry partners
9:50 AM PST to 11:50 AM PST
Midday program
Clin Ops Panel: From Feasibility to Selection: How Do Sponsors Evaluate Sites? / Becoming an Ideal Partner / When to Reach Out
Moderator: Dr. Ash Abbey
Sponsor Presentation #1
Lunch break
MSL Panel: Practical Tips for Getting Involved With the Industry
Moderator: Dr. Durga Borkar
CRO Panel: Practical Tips for Engaging with Your CRO
Moderator: Dr. David Eichenbaum
Sponsor Presentation #2
11:50 AM PST to 12:50 PM PST
Afternoon breakout tracks
Enrollment Strategy
Moderator: Dr. Ash Abbey
View panelists
Dr. Deepak Sambhara, Dr. Shaheer Aboobaker, Dr. Mona Camacci, and Dr. Durga Borkar
Staying Organized
Presenter: Julia Topping
Practical Pearls for Investigators: FMV, Site Economics & Long-Term Sustainability
Moderator: Dr. Sam Minaker
View panelists
Dr. Mona Camacci, Dr. Shaheer Aboobaker, CRO partner, and industry partner
Communication Strategies for CROs, Sponsors & Investigators
Presenter: Amy Ewald
12:50 PM PST to 1:40 PM PST
Closing program
How to Identify Good and Bad Candidates for a Clinical Trial & How to Talk to Patients About Clinical Trials
Moderator: Dr. Mona Camacci
View panelists
Dr. Rishi Singh, Dr. Aleksandra Rachitskaya, Dr. Arnaldo Bordon, Dr. Priya Vakharia, and Dr. Hasenin Al-khersan
Achievement Award: Dr. David Eichenbaum
Amy Ewald
Closing Remarks & Conference Wrap-Up / Final Discussion
Dr. Deepak Sambhara and Dr. Sam Minaker
Watch on your schedule
On-demand session library
Navigating the CTA (Clinical Trial Agreement)
Real-World Data Presentations: Medical Students, Residents & Fellows
Dr. Rishi Singh and Dr. Durga Borkar
AI Tools
Industry partners, Dr. Sam Minaker, and Dr. Deepak Sambhara
Creating & Supporting Your Dream Research Team
Dr. Lejla Vajzovic, Dr. Mona Camacci, and Dr. Ash Abbey
Data Quality Matters: Avoiding Deviations & Audit Findings
Dr. Sam Minaker and Melissa Long, industry partner, and CRO partner
Real-World Case Studies in Trial Troubleshooting
Coordinator faculty. Moderators: Dr. Deepak Sambhara and Dr. Sam Minaker
Strategies to Improve Patient Experience & Maximize Patient Retention
Dr. Mona Camacci and coordinator faculty