Helen Shaw, PhD, is the Co-founder and Head of Clinical Operations of VCTC, a patient-centric clinical trial site dedicated to bringing clinical research directly to participants through compassionate and expedited site processes. Dr. Shaw holds a PhD with a focus in clinical trial methodology, from the University of Birmingham, where she developed early considerations for the use of eConsent in clinical trials. During her 15+ years serving in the industry—including in her current role as Head of Clinical Operations at VCTC—Dr. Shaw has advocated for, and participated in, the development and implementation of strategies that make clinical research more accessible and less burdensome for participants.
