About This Event
IAM’s Webinar Event
IAM’s Webinar Event is a virtual educational series hosted by the I.A.M. Research & Wellness Foundation, focused on advancing leadership, innovation, and equity in clinical research and STEM. Through expert-led discussions, participants will explore topics such as sustainable leadership, burnout prevention, and the role of regulatory-grade AI in research. This event is designed to provide practical knowledge, foster community engagement, and support informed participation in the evolving healthcare and research landscape.
Webinar 01
The Rural Clinical Trial Opportunity Pharma Isn’t Talking About
Why rural communities may be the most overlooked opportunity in clinical research.
Access gaps, infrastructure bias, and how technology is changing what rural sites can achieve.
Featured Speaker
Alisha Moore
Founder & CEO, Clinical Science Research Solutions (CSRS)
Executive Director, I.A.M. Research & Wellness Foundation
Alisha Moore works to expand clinical research access in underserved communities by helping physicians launch research programs and build clinical trial infrastructure in rural regions.
About Our Speaker
Alisha Moore
Founder and CEO of Clinical Science Research Solutions (CSRS)
Alisha Moore is the Founder and CEO of Clinical Science Research Solutions (CSRS) and Executive Director of I.A.M. Research & Wellness Foundation, based in Sikeston, Missouri. She is focused on expanding clinical research access in underserved and research-naïve regions across Southeast Missouri, where clinical trials have historically been unavailable to local patients and physicians.
Through CSRS, Alisha works to build clinical research infrastructure by training physicians, developing research teams, and supporting the launch of new clinical research sites in rural communities. Her work centers on increasing participation in clinical trials while strengthening workforce development and physician engagement.
CSRS is a certified Minority and Women-Owned Business Enterprise (MWBE) and Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB) and is also a certified partner of CRIO, integrating modern clinical research technology such as eSource and CTMS into site development and physician training initiatives.
Alisha is passionate about improving health equity and ensuring that communities historically excluded from clinical trials have the opportunity to participate in research that shapes the future of medicine.
DETAILS
May 19th, 2026
Time: 10 am CST -11 am CST
Virtual (Zoom)
Price: $97
On-demand- $197 ( after May 19th)
Hosted by
I.A.M. Research & Wellness Foundation
Free registration via Zoom
Webinar 02
TECHNOLOGY FATIGUE IN CLINICAL RESEARCH: ARE WE OVER-IMPLEMENTING SYSTEMS?
When too many platforms start slowing research down.
A discussion on technology overload, workflow fragmentation, and balancing innovation with operational reality.
Featured Speaker
Alisha Moore
Founder & CEO, Clinical Science Research Solutions (CSRS)
Executive Director, I.A.M. Research & Wellness Foundation
Alisha Moore supports physicians and research sites by building sustainable clinical research programs and integrating modern research technology into real-world clinical environments.
About Our Speaker
Alisha Moore
Founder and CEO of Clinical Science Research Solutions (CSRS)
Alisha Moore is the Founder and CEO of Clinical Science Research Solutions (CSRS) and Executive Director of I.A.M. Research & Wellness Foundation, based in Sikeston, Missouri. She is focused on expanding clinical research access in underserved and research-naïve regions across Southeast Missouri, where clinical trials have historically been unavailable to local patients and physicians.
Through CSRS, Alisha works to build clinical research infrastructure by training physicians, developing research teams, and supporting the launch of new clinical research sites in rural communities. Her work centers on increasing participation in clinical trials while strengthening workforce development and physician engagement.
CSRS is a certified Minority and Women-Owned Business Enterprise (MWBE) and Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB) and is also a certified partner of CRIO, integrating modern clinical research technology such as eSource and CTMS into site development and physician training initiatives.
Alisha is passionate about improving health equity and ensuring that communities historically excluded from clinical trials have the opportunity to participate in research that shapes the future of medicine.
DETAILS
May 26th, 2026
Time : 10am CST- 11:15am CST
Virtual (Zoom)
PRICE: $97
On-Demand: $197 ( After May 26th)
Hosted by
I.A.M. Research & Wellness Foundation
Free registration via Zoom
Webinar 03
Fostering Leadership in Clinical Research & STEM
Building Sustainable Youth/Adult Programs & Preventing Burnout in Mission-Driven Teams.
About Our Speaker
Katherin Jimenez
Organizational Management Advisor
Katherin Jimenez is an Organizational Management Advisor and doctoral candidate in Organizational Management. Her work focuses on leadership development, structural alignment, and preventing burnout within mission-driven and public sector organizations. With nearly a decade of experience supporting cross-functional teams and multi-site operations, she helps organizations strengthen governance, improve execution, and build sustainable programs in high-impact environments. She brings a practitioner-scholar lens to leadership.
DETAILS
February 17, 2026
12:00 PM – 1:00 PM CST
Virtual (Zoom)
Hosted by
I.A.M. Research & Wellness Foundation
Free registration via Zoom
Webinar 04
Workforce Readiness & Community-Based Research Education
Building research-ready workforce pipelines through community-based education
About Our Speaker
Dr. Mugilraj Sekar
PharmD, MS (Clinical Research)
Clinical Research & Regulatory Affairs Professional
CSRS Academy Ambassadori
Dr. Mugilraj Sekar is a clinical research and regulatory affairs professional with experience supporting early- and late-phase clinical trials across oncology, medical devices, and FDA-regulated development pathways. Working within GxP-regulated environments, he has contributed to safety audits, protocol oversight, patient enrollment and monitoring, and the implementation of Good Clinical Practice (GCP) standards across global research settings.
With a strong foundation in regulatory strategy and operational execution, Dr. Sekar specializes in translating complex regulatory guidance into practical, actionable frameworks that strengthen compliance, protect patient safety, and improve research outcomes.
His work extends beyond clinical operations to workforce development and professional education. Dr. Sekar is deeply committed to preparing the next generation of Clinical Research Coordinators (CRCs) and allied health professionals through structured training, mentorship, and community-based research education initiatives.
As a CSRS Academy Ambassador, he promotes awareness of clinical research pathways, professional development opportunities, and community engagement strategies that help build research-ready workforce pipelines in underserved and emerging markets.
Driven by the intersection of ethics, data integrity, and patient-centered innovation, Dr. Sekar is passionate about advancing accessible, compliant, and community-embedded research ecosystems.
DETAILS
February 23, 2026
10am CST - 11AM CST
Virtual (Zoom)
Hosted by
I.A.M. Research & Wellness Foundation
Dr. Mugilraj Sekar | LinkedIn
Free registration via Zoom
Webinar 05
Regulatory-Grade AI for Clinical Research
What Community Clinics Need to Know Before Going Digital Hosted by I.A.M. Research & Wellness Foundation
About Our Speaker
Steven Thompson
Founder of NexTrial.ai
Steven Thompson is Founder of NexTrial.ai, building AI tools that help community clinics participate in clinical research. He's spent 20+ years leading large-scale technology transformations at companies like ADM, NuBank, Takeda, and Biogen and now applies that experience to clinical trial activation across the US, Brazil, and India. He's passionate about removing the barriers that keep capable physicians out of research.
DETAILS
February 26, 2026
12:00 PM – 1:00 PM CST
Virtual (Zoom)
Hosted by
I.A.M. Research & Wellness Foundation
Free registration via Zoom
Webinar 06
Tribal Barriers in Clinical Trials
Clinical trials don’t struggle with Native American enrollment because of awareness.They struggle because we keep designing studies for convenience instead of trust.Many sites approach recruitment as a messaging problem. Tribal communities experience it as a relationship problem.
I.A.M Research and Wellness is proud to host an educational session focused on addressing barriers to Native American participation in Clinical Trials.
This isn’t about diversity metrics.It’s about building research people are willing to participate in.If you work in clinical operations, patient recruitment, or study design, you’ll likely recognize some uncomfortable truths in this discussion.
About Our Speaker
Kelsey Powell
This session will be led by Kelsey Powell, who will explore the operation barriers behind Native participation in research, and the practical changes sites can implement immediately to improve engagement without compromising regulatory compliance.
DETAILS
March 3,2026
5pm CST - 6pm CST
Virtual (Zoom)
Hosted by
I.A.M. Research & Wellness Foundation
Kelsey Powell | LinkedIn
Free registration via Zoom