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Jem Thompson, PhD @jemimathompson.bsky.social · 1d

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Jem Thompson, PhD @jemimathompson.bsky.social · 29d

SMASHED a like lads, look forward to listening!

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Aaron Horsey @aarononops.bsky.social · Oct 3

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.

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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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Jem Thompson, PhD @jemimathompson.bsky.social · Sep 24

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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Aaron Horsey @aarononops.bsky.social · Sep 19

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...

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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Aaron Horsey @aarononops.bsky.social · Sep 12

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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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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Aaron Horsey @aarononops.bsky.social · Sep 5

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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MRC Clinical Trials Unit at UCL @mrcctu.bsky.social · Aug 20

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👇

A card with a quote from Annabelle South, it reads “The thing I’m proudest of in my own work at the Unit is the results of the Show RESPECT study (which looked at how to communicate results to trial participants) influencing HRA and trial funders’ guidance – this will hopefully help ensure that people who take part in trials get access to the results of those trials.”

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Jem Thompson, PhD @jemimathompson.bsky.social · Jun 5

Great to have you back lads!

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SPECTRE @spectre-ctops.bsky.social · Jun 3

Make sure to see our very own @jemimathompson.bsky.social at the #UKTMNconference today to talk about site setup process mapping 🗺️

Jem Thompson, PhD @jemimathompson.bsky.social · Jun 3

@spectre-ctops.bsky.social Come and visit me at 12.25 to talk about the SPECTRE project: Poster 5!!
#UKTMNconference #MRCCTU

Poster with graphs and sample process map for the Spectre project at MRC clinical trials unit

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Jem Thompson, PhD @jemimathompson.bsky.social · Jun 3

@spectre-ctops.bsky.social Come and visit me at 12.25 to talk about the SPECTRE project: Poster 5!!
#UKTMNconference #MRCCTU

Jem Thompson, PhD @jemimathompson.bsky.social · Jun 3

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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Jem Thompson, PhD @jemimathompson.bsky.social · May 21

Thank you for sharing this very personal and inspirational story, Matt. I 100% agree, every participant is a hero!
#ClinicalTrialsDay

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MRC Clinical Trials Unit at UCL @mrcctu.bsky.social · May 21

"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.

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Read the full story 👇

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Jem Thompson, PhD @jemimathompson.bsky.social · May 10

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!

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