Clinical Trials Event 2025
To support faculty in designing and launching high-quality randomized clinical trials, the Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry hosted a conference to strengthen clinical research capacity and improve healthcare outcomes for Londoners and Canadians.
Held on October 15, the event brought together more than 50 faculty members at the Ivey Spencer Leadership Centre to explore key elements of successful clinical trials, from study design to implementation.
Through this initiative, the School reinforced its role as a local leader in healthcare research—supporting clinicians and researchers, fostering collaboration, and advancing evidence-based care across the region.
View the event agenda and read the full event story.
Explore the event highlights below:
For a complete overview of the event sessions, watch the recordings below:
Introduction & Welcome Speeches
The Introduction Session features welcome remarks from Dr. John Yoo, Dean of the Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry, along with co-hosts Dr. Amit Garg and Dr. Vipul Jairath, and research facilitator Ravin Singh.
Session 1 - Unlocking the 'how'
In this session, a group of experienced trialists highlights the ingredients for designing and implementing their executed and published trials. Drawing on their own experience, they address barriers and offer key takeaways for a successful trial delivery. Speakers included: Dr. Karen Bosma, Dr. Anthony Tang, Dr. Amit Garg, Dr. Vipul Jairath, and Dr. Victor Yang.
The session was followed by reflections and an interactive discussion with presenters.
Session 2 - Institutional Trial Activity Support
This session features institutional representatives who shared knowledge and updates on available trial support in the wider London community.
The session features the following speakers and the areas they covered:
Jocelyn Edwards (Risk Management Support)
Sarah Best (Operational aspects of a trial - Lawson Research Institute)
Naveen Poonai & Erika Basile (Ethics and Compliance)
Reena Khanna & Amit Garg (Training Opportunities within Schulich)
Joel Gagnier (Epidemiology and Biostatistics
