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Clinical Trials Navigators

Tom's Pride Clinical Trials Navigators

Inspired by patient-scientist Dr. Tom Marsilje, who co-founded COLONTOWN’s clinical trials neighborhoods, this new program trains participants to educate community members about clinical trials as a treatment option and to guide patients in identifying and pursuing appropriate clinical trial options.

2020 Navigator Training Program

Our inaugural training, presented in collaboration with Fight CRC, offers participants from COLONTOWN and Fight CRC’s Research Advocacy and Training Support Program the opportunity to:

  • Share in-depth knowledge about the Late-Stage MSS Trial Finder and other trial-finding resources
  • Learn about relevant biomarkers and other factors than can help patients narrow their trial options
  • Learn about genomic testing related to clinical trial selection
  • Practice conversation techniques for helping patients clarify their goals for participating in clinical trials
  • Lay the groundwork for implementing a trial navigation program in COLONTOWN

Virtual Training for a New Era

The 2020 Navigator Training is the debut program for PALTOWN’s online training and education platform, COLONTOWN University.

The University will also host Learning Centers for disease education, managed by patient and caregiver graduates of PALTOWN’s training programs.

COLONTOWN University

Program Faculty

Steve Schwarze

Steve Schwarze

Steve, a Professor of Communications and stage iv crc patient, manages COLONTOWN's clinical trials groups.

Manju George

Manju George

Manju manages COLONTOWN's CRC 101 group. A PhD and DVM, she is a rectal cancer survivor and clinical trials educator.

Maia Walker

Maia Walker

Maia, a longtime clinical trials navigator and patient advocate, is Lead Curator of Fight CRC's Trial Finder.

2020 Program Partner

Fight CRC

2020 Program Sponsors

Bristol Myers Squibb
immunscore
COLONTOWN, a PALTOWN Community
Natera

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