As 2026 begins, HGI Clinical is reflecting on 2025. A strong year of connection, collaboration, and progress. We joined some of the industry’s most impactful conferences and summits, all while staying focused on what matters most, delivering high-quality clinical operations support that gets studies done right.
From oncology and hematology to biotech innovation and CRO partnerships, here’s where we showed up, contributed, and helped move the conversation forward.👇
SCOPE Summit | February 3–6 | Orlando, FL
We kicked off the year at the SCOPE Summit, connecting with clinical operations leaders on the challenges and opportunities shaping modern trials. Our team contributed real-world insight into improving enrollment, integrating vendors, and supporting site performance with hands-on operational resources.
Topics we focused on:
- Scalable resourcing models for emerging biotechs
- Efficient site communication
- Importance of having a biospecimen management plan and resource
BioHouston Chili Cook-Off | April 4 | Houston, TX 🌶️
This local favorite gave us a chance to connect informally with peers across the Houston life sciences community. From biotech founders to research sponsors, we shared conversations about growth, collaboration, and clinical trial capacity in Texas.
GCC IDDD Conference | May 6–7 | Houston, TX
The 6th Annual Innovative Drug Discovery & Development Conference brought together early-phase experts and research leaders. HGI Clinical’s Megan attended and shared a general overview of our capabilities, focusing on how we support sponsors with flexible, execution-driven clinical operations across all phases.
Key takeaways:
- Early-phase programs benefit from operational input at the planning stage
- Scalable support helps sponsors avoid gaps during startup
- Clear vendor oversight is essential to keeping timelines on track
- Our model adapts to the needs of each study, from first-in-human to expansion
ASCO Annual Meeting | May 30–June 1 | Chicago, IL
At ASCO 2025, Megan highlighted how HGI Clinical supports efficient, participant-centered oncology trials. Our conversations centered on operational strategies that reduce site burden, improve timelines, and prioritize participant experience without compromising data quality.
How we support oncology sponsors:
- Thoughtful trial design that considers site and participant needs while supporting identification of Critical to Quality Factors
- Streamlined execution for first-in-human and complex protocols
- Operational consistency that enhances recruitment and retention
iC³ Life Science Summit | September 16–17 | Dallas, TX
HGI Clinical attended the 2025 iC³ Life Science Summit in Dallas, where Billy, Scott, and Megan connected with leaders across biotech, pharma, and healthcare innovation. We shared how our operational model helps sponsors move from planning to execution with the right structure, staffing, and support in place.
Focus areas included:
- Scalable clinical development strategies for growing companies
- Efficient, fit for purpose trial startup support
- Building sponsor readiness for early-phase execution with adaptable resourcing models
Portal Innovations C-Suite Connect | October 14 | Houston, TX
At this executive roundtable, HGI Clinical’s Megan Liles was a featured panelist in a discussion on key considerations for clinical program success and building out clinical plans. She shared practical insight on operational readiness, early planning, when to engage with CROs and how strategic execution helps biotech companies avoid common delays.
Topics discussed:
- Building the right team and infrastructure early
- Avoiding missteps in trial startup
- Aligning operational plans with scientific milestones
Partnering for Trial Success: Best Practices for CRO and Sponsor Collaboration | October 21 | Webinar
At this webinar hosted by Prelude, Megan joined Tommy Jackson, Prelude CEO, for a one to one discussion on how best to collaborate with sponsors. She discussed critical elements to building a successful partnership, effectively addressing common misconceptions that emerging biotech often have about CROs and navigating different perspectives from all study stakeholders.
Topics discussed:
- Day to day collaboration
- Effective governance structures
- The need for the partnership to evolve to remain effective
Texas Life Science Forum | November 11 | Houston, TX
The Forum brought together academic, commercial, and investment voices in Texas life sciences. We engaged with decision-makers on preparing for commercialization, regulatory planning, and clinical scalability.
We support:
- Regulatory readiness
- Integrated clinical planning
COG CRO Summit | December 2-3 | Durham, NC
At the COG CRO Summit, HGI’s Megan Liles presented on tailoring CRO support for emerging innovators and key steps for setting the foundation for a successful partnership. The HGI Clinical Operations team enjoyed meeting with colleagues and discussing how best to support sponsors with innovative, cost-effective solutions.
Why it mattered:
Discussing best practices, sharing information, and learning more about clinical trial suppliers who bring unique solutions to the challenges we often face during the study helps our team bring solutions to the table. See event details
ASH Annual Meeting | December 6–9 | Orlando, FL🩸
At ASH, Billy and Megan wrapped the year focused on hematology and complex study design. Our team joined scientific discussions while connecting with sponsors navigating operational hurdles in rare disease and cell therapy trials.
What we brought to the table:
- Oversight solutions for high-complexity trials
- Real-time communication strategies for site engagement
- Support that scales with therapeutic demands
View ASH meeting details
Looking Ahead to 2026
In every conversation this year, one thing was clear, sponsors, CROs, and sites need operational support that is proactive, flexible, and rooted in execution. That is what we deliver.
Whether you are entering the clinic for the first time or expanding into new phases, we are ready to support you every step of the way.
✅ Let’s work smarter together.
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