[MINI-PODCAST] Ep 63: Advanced Practitioners’ Role in Research

In this episode, we'll explore how oncology advanced practitioners (APs) can play a greater role in clinical research and, according to a recent national study, have a strong interest in doing so.

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In this episode, we'll explore how oncology advanced practitioners (APs) can play a greater role in clinical research and, according to a recent national study, have a strong interest in doing so. Hear how APs can leverage their deep role in the day-to-day cancer care decisions to improve diversity in clinical trials by bringing their experience to trial design and the accrual process.

Christa Braun-Ingles
Christa Braun-Ingles

“We deal with the side effects of treatment. We know how to identify... and manage adverse events. So in the realm of clinical research, it just makes a ton sense for us to be managing patients on trial.”

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Christa Braun-Inglis, MS, APRN, FNP-BC, AONP
Nurse Practitioner and Clinical Researcher
University of Hawaii Cancer Center
Honolulu, Hawaii


This mini-podcast—and two additional shows—will share key themes from the Summit. Look for more findings coming soon to the ACCC website.

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