Jem Thompson, PhD
@jemimathompson.bsky.social
Research Fellow in Trial Conduct Methodology at MRC Clinical Trials Unit at UCL.
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Trials aim to make treatments better.
But do trials themselves get better as they go?
Continuous improvement isn’t corporate fluff. It’s the difference between a drug reaching patients this year… or next.
aaronsopslog.wordpress.com/2025/10/03/a...
But do trials themselves get better as they go?
Continuous improvement isn’t corporate fluff. It’s the difference between a drug reaching patients this year… or next.
aaronsopslog.wordpress.com/2025/10/03/a...
Application of Continuous Improvement in Clinical Trials
Clinical trials exist to shorten the distance between today’s treatment and tomorrow’s better one. They are, at their core, exercises in continuous improvement. Every protocol is written to nudge m…
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October 3, 2025 at 8:02 AM
Trials aim to make treatments better.
But do trials themselves get better as they go?
Continuous improvement isn’t corporate fluff. It’s the difference between a drug reaching patients this year… or next.
aaronsopslog.wordpress.com/2025/10/03/a...
But do trials themselves get better as they go?
Continuous improvement isn’t corporate fluff. It’s the difference between a drug reaching patients this year… or next.
aaronsopslog.wordpress.com/2025/10/03/a...
Do you work in #ClinicalTrials ?
We want to improve the use of Health Systems Data (real-world data containing info about healthcare interactions).
Complete this short survey and enter our prize draw. Approved by the UCL Ethics committee [project ID 1967]
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We want to improve the use of Health Systems Data (real-world data containing info about healthcare interactions).
Complete this short survey and enter our prize draw. Approved by the UCL Ethics committee [project ID 1967]
forms.office.com/e/kpXsyZdjWX
forms.office
September 24, 2025 at 2:01 PM
Do you work in #ClinicalTrials ?
We want to improve the use of Health Systems Data (real-world data containing info about healthcare interactions).
Complete this short survey and enter our prize draw. Approved by the UCL Ethics committee [project ID 1967]
forms.office.com/e/kpXsyZdjWX
We want to improve the use of Health Systems Data (real-world data containing info about healthcare interactions).
Complete this short survey and enter our prize draw. Approved by the UCL Ethics committee [project ID 1967]
forms.office.com/e/kpXsyZdjWX
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Getting clinical trials greenlit is harder than it should be. Contracts, IMP, radiation assurance… It's all very important. However, a major issue is study designs that forget what’s realistic for sites and for patients.
I’ve shared a few ideas: aaronsopslog.wordpress.com/2025/09/19/g...
I’ve shared a few ideas: aaronsopslog.wordpress.com/2025/09/19/g...
Getting to Greenlight: How Can We Activate Clinical Trials, Fast?
The process of bringing a clinical trial site from expression of interest to first patient in is often summed up in one word – greenlight. It’s the moment when a hospital or research unit is …
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September 19, 2025 at 8:04 AM
Getting clinical trials greenlit is harder than it should be. Contracts, IMP, radiation assurance… It's all very important. However, a major issue is study designs that forget what’s realistic for sites and for patients.
I’ve shared a few ideas: aaronsopslog.wordpress.com/2025/09/19/g...
I’ve shared a few ideas: aaronsopslog.wordpress.com/2025/09/19/g...
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Site Initiation Visits shouldn’t just be box-ticking.
My latest post: moving past slide decks, modular training, and turning SIVs into genuine conversations.
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My latest post: moving past slide decks, modular training, and turning SIVs into genuine conversations.
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Beyond the Tick-Box: Making the Most of SIVs
Site Initiation Visits (SIVs) are meant to set the tone for how a trial will run. Too often, they risk becoming a box-ticking exercise: a slide deck is read out, attendees nod politely, and everyon…
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September 12, 2025 at 7:41 AM
Site Initiation Visits shouldn’t just be box-ticking.
My latest post: moving past slide decks, modular training, and turning SIVs into genuine conversations.
🔗 aaronsopslog.wordpress.com/2025/09/12/b...
My latest post: moving past slide decks, modular training, and turning SIVs into genuine conversations.
🔗 aaronsopslog.wordpress.com/2025/09/12/b...
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Are we ready? Trial success depends on more than opening sites. First, there's site evaluation and feasibility = capacity, capability, and commitment.
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September 5, 2025 at 11:23 AM
Are we ready? Trial success depends on more than opening sites. First, there's site evaluation and feasibility = capacity, capability, and commitment.
aaronsopslog.wordpress.com?p=110
aaronsopslog.wordpress.com?p=110
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Midweek already? Let’s celebrate another #ProudestOf moment from our brilliant team at the Unit!
This week, we’re hearing from Annabelle South (@annabellesouth.bsky.social), Principal Research Fellow: Research Impact & Communication.
She reflects on what she’s #ProudestOf in her work at the Unit👇
This week, we’re hearing from Annabelle South (@annabellesouth.bsky.social), Principal Research Fellow: Research Impact & Communication.
She reflects on what she’s #ProudestOf in her work at the Unit👇
August 20, 2025 at 8:17 AM
Midweek already? Let’s celebrate another #ProudestOf moment from our brilliant team at the Unit!
This week, we’re hearing from Annabelle South (@annabellesouth.bsky.social), Principal Research Fellow: Research Impact & Communication.
She reflects on what she’s #ProudestOf in her work at the Unit👇
This week, we’re hearing from Annabelle South (@annabellesouth.bsky.social), Principal Research Fellow: Research Impact & Communication.
She reflects on what she’s #ProudestOf in her work at the Unit👇
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Make sure to see our very own @jemimathompson.bsky.social at the #UKTMNconference today to talk about site setup process mapping 🗺️
@spectre-ctops.bsky.social Come and visit me at 12.25 to talk about the SPECTRE project: Poster 5!!
#UKTMNconference #MRCCTU
#UKTMNconference #MRCCTU
June 3, 2025 at 8:14 AM
Make sure to see our very own @jemimathompson.bsky.social at the #UKTMNconference today to talk about site setup process mapping 🗺️
@spectre-ctops.bsky.social Come and visit me at 12.25 to talk about the SPECTRE project: Poster 5!!
#UKTMNconference #MRCCTU
#UKTMNconference #MRCCTU
June 3, 2025 at 8:09 AM
@spectre-ctops.bsky.social Come and visit me at 12.25 to talk about the SPECTRE project: Poster 5!!
#UKTMNconference #MRCCTU
#UKTMNconference #MRCCTU
Ready for a packed day of talks and my poster presentation for #SPECTRE at the #UKTMNconference @spectre-ctops.bsky.social @mrcctu.bsky.social
June 3, 2025 at 8:07 AM
Ready for a packed day of talks and my poster presentation for #SPECTRE at the #UKTMNconference @spectre-ctops.bsky.social @mrcctu.bsky.social
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"Every person that joins any trial is a hero."
Former colleague Matt Sydes, who has dedicated his career to designing, running, analysing, and improving #ClinicalTrials, shares a powerful personal story about his son's involvement in a clinical trial.
@mattsydes.bsky.social
Read the full story 👇
Former colleague Matt Sydes, who has dedicated his career to designing, running, analysing, and improving #ClinicalTrials, shares a powerful personal story about his son's involvement in a clinical trial.
@mattsydes.bsky.social
Read the full story 👇
May 21, 2025 at 8:52 AM
"Every person that joins any trial is a hero."
Former colleague Matt Sydes, who has dedicated his career to designing, running, analysing, and improving #ClinicalTrials, shares a powerful personal story about his son's involvement in a clinical trial.
@mattsydes.bsky.social
Read the full story 👇
Former colleague Matt Sydes, who has dedicated his career to designing, running, analysing, and improving #ClinicalTrials, shares a powerful personal story about his son's involvement in a clinical trial.
@mattsydes.bsky.social
Read the full story 👇
Tiring but fun day at volunteering at May-hem. Over 6,000 Rainbows, Brownies, Guides, Rangers, Young Leaders and their Leaders attended… I think mayhem sums it up pretty well!
May 10, 2025 at 5:58 PM
Tiring but fun day at volunteering at May-hem. Over 6,000 Rainbows, Brownies, Guides, Rangers, Young Leaders and their Leaders attended… I think mayhem sums it up pretty well!