Dr. Robert Wagner, Senior Medical Director and Principal Investigator at CTI’s Clinical Research Center, shares more about clinical trial operations at research sites.  Reflecting on nearly three decades in internal medicine and hospital‑based care, Dr. Wagner shares his path from patient care into clinical research, how that experience shapes his approach as an investigator, and why strong research sites are critical to trial quality and outcomes. The conversation also touches on the day‑to‑day realities of running trials and how site operations, technology, and patient‑centered practices continue to evolve.

01:00 His past experiences and current role as a Principal Investigator at CTI.

03:00 How clinical experience shaped his transition into research.

05:30 Daily responsibilities and the importance of sites.

08:30 Technology, recruitment, and patient access.

10:45 Guidance for physicians and patients; the future of clinical research.