Celebrating Clinical Trials Day, May 20, with inspiring stories
Focus Feature: Clinical trial gives young pitcher a path back to baseball
After a surprising diagnosis of a rare kidney disease sidelined his college baseball dreams, Chance Shipley faced an uncertain future. Enrolling in a clinical trial not only gave him access to a potential new therapy, it helped him return to the mound. His story shows how clinical trials research can change the course of disease and a patient’s life.
R&E News and Features
Transforming sight through clinical trials
Building a clinical trials program from the ground up is transforming care for patients with retinal disease. At Kaiser Permanente, these efforts are expanding access to new therapies and showing how clinical trials drive innovation, improve outcomes, and bring new hope to patients and families.
Clinical Trials nurse: Christina Flores
Christina Flores, LVN, helps patients feel informed and supported in vaccine studies, combining compassion, patience, and education. Her work highlights how research nurses build trust, guide participants through studies, and contribute to the success of clinical trials.
Clinical Trials nurse: Sarah Ruiz
Working in pediatric clinical trials, Sarah Ruiz, RN, helps children and families navigate research with clear communication and compassion. Her work shows how research nurses support understanding, build confidence, and help young patients participate in studies.
Annual Report now available
Driven by innovation and problem-solving, our research community navigated challenges in 2025. Teams adapted, supported one another, and advanced research despite wildfires and shifting funding. See how these efforts drove meaningful progress in the 2025 Annual Report.
Mpox study reveals hidden infections may fuel spread
A study of nearly 8,000 men found that mpox was more widespread among men who have sex with men than previously understood. Most infections occurred without symptoms and likely drove transmission, challenging earlier assumptions about the disease.
DoxyPEP protects against some STIs, but effect on gonorrhea fades
Taking doxycycline after sex helped prevent chlamydia and syphilis, but its effectiveness against gonorrhea declined over time as drug-resistant strains increased, a recent study showed.
Education-focused diabetes care linked to better blood sugar control
People with type 2 diabetes who primarily received diabetes self-management education and support were more likely to achieve healthy blood sugar levels than those whose care focused mainly on physician visits.
Smaller restaurant portions left diners just as full
Oversized restaurant portions are linked to overeating and chronic disease. New research suggests a straightforward solution could help: serving smaller portions.
In the News
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The GuardianMarch 17, 2026
Five questions...
for Beatriz Alviso, a research nurse
Beatriz Alviso, RN, brings compassion, communication, and curiosity to clinical research, supporting patients in studies and helping them manage challenges. She focuses on improving patient care and advancing research within the Department of Research & Evaluation.