Ep 26 - Charlotte Bradshaw - Developing Technology to Streamline Clinical Trial Recruitment

Today’s guest is Charlotte Bradshaw, the Founder & CEO of Evrima Technologies.

This episode is brought to you by SAPRO Consulting: https://www.saproconsulting.com.au/

Evrima aims to solve the problem of finding patients for clinical trials by building networks of clinicians and integrating trial information into their workflow. The goal is to make it easier for healthcare providers to identify eligible patients and provide them with trial options, with the ultimate vision is to have a measurable impact on the clinical trial value chain, enabling research to happen faster and getting treatments to the people who need them.

Evrima offers three products: evripath, a referral network that connects sites, CROs, and sponsors to pharmacists and GPs evrilink, a recruitment platform that securely delivers participant referrals to sites, and evriquest, innovating recruitment marketing solutions In this episode, Charlotte describes how the company was built based on feedback from clinical trial teams who struggled with outdated tools like spreadsheets, and emphasizes the importance of technology adoption and collaboration in the clinical trial industry.

Charlotte also shares her experiences and challenges in starting and growing the business, including the decision to raise capital and the need for continuous learning and support.

You can find out more about Charlotte Bradshaw and Evrima here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/charlottebradshaw/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/evrimatechnologies/posts/?feedView=all https://www.evrima.com/

Podcast Takeaways: Raising awareness about clinical trials is crucial for the advancement of medicine and human health. Evrima aims to make it easier for healthcare providers to access trial information and provide it to their patients. Integrating clinical trial data into existing systems can help identify eligible patients and streamline the recruitment process. The ultimate goal is to have a measurable impact on the clinical trial value chain and ensure that treatments reach the people who need them. The clinical trial industry needs to adopt and embrace technology to overcome challenges and improve processes. Starting and growing a business requires making pivotal decisions, learning quickly, and seeking support from mentors and advisors. Entrepreneurs in the clinical trial space should prioritize mental health and self-care and build a strong network for guidance and support. Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Background 06:11 Identifying the Pain Points in Clinical Research 09:31 The Traditional Approach to Finding Patients for Clinical Trials 11:48 Integrating Clinical Trial Information into Healthcare Practice 15:24 Measuring the Impact of Clinical Trial Solutions 21:36 Raising Awareness and Reducing Taboos 24:22 The Vision and Impact of Evrema 29:01 Challenges and Decisions in Starting and Growing a Business 32:13 Prioritizing Progress over Perfection 36:30 Raising Capital and Building a Support Network 43:30 Expanding the Reach of Evrima and the Future of Clinical Trials 46:28 Lessons Learned and Advice for Budding Entrepreneurs

Keywords: clinical trials, awareness, patients, doctors, Evrema, barriers, participation, healthcare providers, integration, digital phenotype, impact, Evrima, EveryPath, EveryLink, referral network, recruitment platform, clinical trials, technology adoption, collaboration, starting a business, raising capital, challenges, continuous learning, support

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Developing Technology to Streamline Clinical Trial Recruitment | Charlotte Bradshaw | Ep 26