Stacey Brown, Clinical Research Manager at Northside Hospital

This season we are talking to doctors and clinical trial participants.  But today we get a different perspective. Stacey Brown manages clinical research at Northside Hospital Cancer Institute.  She's uniquely qualified to discuss what goes into an institution joining a clinical trial, as well as everything patients can expect throughout the process.Northside is unique in that all its patients come in via referral.  Stacey walks us through the paperwork process with the reminders that patients need to be their own best advocates and the important caveat that you can opt out of a clinical trial at any time.Many people believe that patients get better care in a clinical trial, but the truth is that participants just have more people paying attention to them.  We also hear about the altruistic part of volunteering for a clinical trial and how patients are helping more than just themselves.  Stacey shares some success stories sure to inspire anyone considering this route.Peg asks Stacey about the criteria she and her team use to evaluate whether a clinical trial is the right fit for them at Northside, and we conclude the conversation by discussing the recent advances in CAR-T therapy.More:US Clinical Trials Website: https://clinicaltrials.gov/National Bone Marrow Transplant Link - (800) LINK-BMT, or (800) 546-5268.nbmtLINK Website: https://www.nbmtlink.org/nbmtLINK Facebook Page:  https://www.facebook.com/nbmtLINKnbmtLINK YouTube Page can be found by clicking here.Thank you to this season's sponsors:Omeros Corporation: https://www.omeros.com/Incyte: https://www.incyte.com/ National Bone Marrow Transplant Link - (800) LINK-BMT, or (800) 546-5268.nbmtLINK Website: https://www.nbmtlink.org/Check out our valued nbmtLINK resource books, some for sale, some free as downloadable, https://www.nbmtlink.org/shop/nbmtLINK Facebook Page:  https://www.facebook.com/nbmtLINKFollow the nbmtLINK on Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/nbmtlink/The nbmtLINK YouTube Page can be found by clicking here.This content is provided for informational purposes only and is not intended to substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.  It is crucial to consult directly with a qualified healthcare professional regarding any medical conditions, treatment options, or other health concerns.The views and opinions expressed by the speakers are their own and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of the nbmtLINK.  Unless otherwise stated in an official policy, the nbmtLINK does not endorse any specific treatments, products, or services mentioned by the speakers. Reliance on any information provided is solely at your own risk.The Marrow Masters Podcast is produced by JAG Podcast Productions: https://jagpodcastproductions.com/ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.