Join the Vulcan Interoperability Bridge Webinar | Thursday, June 12 at 1:00 PM ET
The story of clinical research has always been one of astounding breakthroughs… and barriers. It’s the story of research, regulators and technologists working together, and more recently, the story of equitable access and activated patients empowered to share their experiences. Clinical research is evolving — and it’s happening through the collective efforts of a passionate, deeply engaged community.
On June 12, we invite you to be part of that evolution.
The Vulcan Interoperability Bridge Webinar, hosted by the Vulcan FHIR® Accelerator in collaboration with the FDA, will bring together clinical research sponsors, EHR providers, life science leaders, technology innovators, academic medical centers and more — all working toward a future where HL7 Fast Healthcare Interoperability Resources (FHIR)-based interoperability enables smarter, faster and more connected clinical research.
Behind this movement is a simple truth: we can’t innovate in isolation. This is precisely where Vulcan makes a difference by breaking down barriers. Every delay in data sharing, every barrier caused by disconnected systems, slows the path from discovery to patient benefit.
By fostering cross-sector collaboration, Vulcan is helping clinical research organizations develop and implement interoperability standards that work in the real world, not just in theory. From aligning with regulators to engaging sites of all sizes (yes, even those without massive tech teams), Vulcan members are co-creating the infrastructure needed for research that is more efficient, inclusive, and patient-centered.
This isn’t just about compliance or convenience — it’s about possibility. When HL7 FHIR is at the heart of clinical research, it opens up a new era of what that research can be.
Imagine:
- Smart product labels that do more than just list ingredients – they flag real-time updates and integrate with clinical decision tools
- Automated, accurate data exchange of lab results, vitals and adverse events between sites, sponsors and regulators — with near-zero manual errors
- Patient-reported outcomes and quality of life data that matter, seamlessly connected to the research team and integrated into the clinical record — no typing, no transcription, no lag
- Faster, more responsive studies, where insights flow effortlessly into results
These are the types of breakthroughs that will be shared at the Interoperability Bridge Webinar — not as hypotheticals, but as working examples already making an impact across the industry. The Vulcan Interoperability Bridge Webinar is not about vague future talk. It’s about tangible results that serve as proof points for what’s possible.
We’re all about results. As one participant said, “With our implementation of HL7 FHIR data transfers with labs and with vitals, we've seen decreases in error rate, manual entry, and data entry. Errors go anywhere from 6 to 4 % down to 0 % using direct FHIR transfers.”
You’ll hear from those on the front lines of this transformation, including global pharma organizations, regulatory partners and healthcare professionals actively using FHIR to change how clinical trials are conducted, bring research closer to the patient and drive innovation. From schedule-of-activities tracking to adverse event reporting, these changemakers are operationalizing standards that don’t just move data – they move research forward.
Working with FHIR creates a rhythm of progress, propelling us from win to win, so that breakthroughs become the norm, rather than rare events. This is your opportunity to see what’s possible, connect with peers across disciplines, and learn how to get involved in building a better, more interoperable future for research. James McDermott, Vulcan Program Director, believes that FHIR and Vulcan “will speed up the way that we do research as well as allow us to do things we haven't even thought of yet”.
The truth is, no single organization can do this alone. But together? We’re building the framework that clinical research needs to thrive — now and in the future.
Register now for the Vulcan Interoperability Bridge Webinar and take your place in the community shaping what comes next!
