Program and speakers
The program for the Symposium to Strengthen Health Research brings together panelists and speakers who lead clinical trials that play a pivotal role in bringing new cures to patients. Strong leadership in research not only ensures the success of clinical studies, but also it drives innovation in healthcare.
Wednesday, July 23, 2025
| 8 a.m. |
Registration and breakfast |
| 9 a.m. |
Program begins |
| Noon |
Lunch |
| 2:30 p.m. |
Program concludes |
| 2:45 p.m. |
Tour of Integrated Education and Research Building (optional) |
All times are in Mountain Standard Time. All activities take place in the Integrated Education and Research Building on Mayo Clinic's Phoenix campus. Time, events and speakers are subject to change. Mayo Clinic will publish any updates on this page.
Business attire is requested.
Panel discussions
Learn more about each panel moderator:
- What Real Community-Engaged Research Looks Like
- Moderator: Nathan L. Delafield, M.D., associate chair of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging, Department of Community Internal Medicine, Mayo Clinic
- Incorporating Pragmatic Trial Design Into Pivotal Studies
- Moderator: Lila J. Rutten, Ph.D., chair, Division of Epidemiology, Mayo Clinic
- Special Considerations for Next-Gen Therapeutics
- Moderator: Rick J. Bold, M.D., M.B.A., site director, Mayo Clinic Comprehensive Cancer Center in Arizona
Mayo Clinic will add panelists and topics to the program as needed.