Episode Overview:



In this special episode, recorded during the MRCT Center’s October 2024 conference, Advancing Pediatric Platform Trials: Streamlining Development, Maximizing Impact, we feature a keynote conversation with Dr. Danny Benjamin—renowned pediatrician, researcher, and champion of clinical trial innovation.



Dr. Benjamin discusses how platform trials can address persistent gaps in pediatric therapeutic development and why a coordinated, multi-stakeholder approach is critical to success. His insights, drawn from decades of leadership in this space, speak directly to the opportunities and operational challenges detailed in the MRCT Center’s post-conference report.



Key Discussion Topics:




• Why traditional clinical trial models often fail pediatric populations


• The case for multi-arm, multi-sponsor platform trials in rare and common childhood conditions


• Governance and operational infrastructure to support long-term trial viability


• Lessons learned from the Pediatric Trials Network and other collaborative efforts


• The importance of global alignment, data sharing, and ethical considerations in trial design




Learn More:

Explore the full Executive and Full Reports from the October convening:

🔗 Advancing Pediatric Platform Trials: Streamlining Development, Maximizing Impact (https://nam04.safelinks.protection.ou...)



About the Guest:

Dr. Danny Benjamin is the Kiser-Arena Distinguished Professor of Pediatrics at Duke University and a national leader in pediatric drug development. He serves as Principal Investigator of the Pediatric Trials Network and has been instrumental in shaping evidence-based approaches to clinical research in children.



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