Kevin Zeng, MBA, MSN, AGACNP-BC, RN, Chief Nursing Officer and Vice President, Albany Medical Center

The panel Navigating the Future of Clinical Research: Innovations, Challenges and Best Practices will explore the latest trends and innovations shaping clinical research in healthcare. Panelists will discuss emerging technologies such as AI, machine learning, and decentralized trials, and their potential to accelerate research and improve patient outcomes. The session will address key challenges in clinical research, including regulatory hurdles, patient recruitment, and data management, while offering strategies for overcoming these obstacles. Finally, experts will share best practices for fostering collaboration between research institutions, healthcare providers, and industry partners to drive innovation and ensure the future of clinical research is both efficient and impactful.