Q&A: Putting Patients First in Autoimmune Clinical Research

Описание: Trust, transparency, and patient partnership are essential to advancing autoimmune research.

In this Q&A video, Dr. Jeff Jones, Chief Medical Officer at Cullinan Therapeutics, is joined by Dr. Shilpa Venkatachalam, Chief Patient-Centered Research & Ethical Oversight Officer at the Global Healthy Living Foundation, to explore what it truly means to put patients first in autoimmune clinical research.

Drawing on both professional expertise and lived experience, Dr. Venkatachalam shares insights on how patient trust is built, why clear communication matters, and how clinical research can better reflect the real-world needs and priorities of people living with autoimmune disease.

Together, they discuss:
Why trust and transparency are critical in clinical trials
Common concerns patients have about participating in research, and how to address them
How patient voices can shape better, more accessible study design
How patients can find reliable, trustworthy information when considering research participation

This conversation highlights the importance of listening to patients, engaging them early, and empowering them as partners in the research process, not just participants.

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This video was developed with support from Cullinan Therapeutics.