Drug developers face pressure to accelerate clinical trials to reduce costs while meeting unmet medical needs. In this video series, PPD’s industry scientists share how to improve clinical trials using innovative data solutions within the central lab, real-time data integration, technology and advancements in decentralized clinical trials (DCTs).The first video of the series has Olivia Aspite, executive director, PPD® Laboratory services, and Bryan Neth, manager, business analytics, PPD Laboratory services, discussing how the Phase III COVID-19 vaccine study provided a case study for how to improve clinical trial using innovative solutions.