Continuing our series of video interviews with leading journalists we’ve worked with over the years, we spoke with Abby Proch, Executive Editor at Clinical Leader. In this second part of our conversation, Abby shares what matters most to clinical research professionals today.

She explores the challenges and opportunities shaping patient recruitment, retention and data management, and discusses how pharma companies are working to get closer to patients throughout the trial journey.

Abby also highlights the wider political and economic pressures affecting the FDA, NIH and HHS, and what staffing changes, funding shifts and tariff discussions could mean for the future of clinical research.