Leading experts across academia, industry, non-profits, and government agencies convened in January 2024 for the DCRI Think Tank Embracing Generative AI in Clinical Research and Beyond: Opportunities, Challenges and Solutions. Their insights and recommendations were published in JACC: Advances in the article Embracing Generative Artificial Intelligence in Clinical Research and Beyond: Opportunities, Challenges, and Solutions.
The article examines how generative AI can transform clinical research through automated documentation, enhanced participant engagement, and improved trial efficiency. The authors identify key technical, ethical, and regulatory challenges while outlining essential steps for successful AI integration - including robust data security protocols and stakeholder trust-building measures. Their findings suggest that collaborative and transparent implementation of generative AI could accelerate the clinical research pipeline while promoting inclusivity and equity.