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Aichi Cancer Center will be speaking on June 5th at an event titled “The Choice of In-Hospital Clinical Research Coordinator: A Vision of the Future of Work from the Front Lines of a Specialized Hospital.”

Buzzreach Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Minato-ku, Tokyo; CEO: Takaki Inokawa) will launch a new webinar series, “CRC Career Discovery Series,” aimed at redefining the professional value of CRCs (Clinical Research Coordinators) and supporting their career development.
The first session will be held online on Friday, June 5, 2026, and will feature Dr. Hiroya Taniguchi, Head of the Clinical Trial Support Office in the Department of Drug Therapy, and active in-house CRCs from Aichi Cancer Center (Location: Nagoya City, Aichi Prefecture), a leading center for cancer treatment, as speakers.

■ Background of the Webinar
As clinical trials become more sophisticated and DCTs (distributed clinical trials) become more widespread, the role of CRCs (Clinical Research Coordinators) is becoming more complex, requiring higher levels of expertise and IT literacy. On the other hand, many CRCs have few opportunities to learn about initiatives at other institutions, and some are feeling anxious about their career paths.

Buzzreach has supported the efficiency of clinical trial operations through the provision of systems such as “StudyWorks(R),” but we believe that true revitalization of the industry requires the development of personnel who support the field and the sharing of knowledge, and that is why we planned this series. By sharing the unique working styles, “enjoyment,” and “reward” of each facility, we will support the career development of the next generation of Clinical Research Coordinators (CRCs).

■ Event Overview
Date and Time: Friday, June 5, 2026, 18:00-19:00
Format: Online (Zoom Live Streaming)
Participation Fee: Free (Pre-registration required) *Participants may turn off their cameras and not provide their names.
Target Audience: CRCs, nurses, pharmacists, clinical laboratory technologists, and others interested in clinical trial work
Speakers:
・Hiroya Taniguchi, Head of Clinical Trial Support Office, Department of Drug Therapy, Aichi Cancer Center
・Makiko Ohara, Assistant Head of Clinical Trial Support Office, Certified Oncology Chemotherapy Nurse, Aichi Cancer Center
・Kayo Sakurai, Clinical Trial Coordinator, Aichi Cancer Center
・Daiki Kato, Secretariat, Clinical Trial Support Office, Aichi Cancer Center
・Moderator: Takaki Inokawa, CEO, Buzzreach Inc.

■ Program Contents
[Part 1] Dr. Hiroya Taniguchi: The Challenges of Aichi Cancer Center Supporting Cutting-Edge Cancer Treatment
[Part 2] Ms. Kayo Sakurai: From Nurse to In-Hospital CRC: The Reality of Working with Specialized Skills as a Weapon
[Part 3] Panel Discussion (Dr. Hiroya Taniguchi, Ms. Kayo Sakurai, Ms. Makiko Ohara, Mr. Daiki Kato): Honest Talk on the Realities, Struggles, and Skills of the Field

■ About Buzzreach Inc.
Under the mission of “Providing new options to as many patients as possible through the power of technology,” Buzzreach aims to become Japan’s clinical trial infrastructure. It provides patient recruitment services specializing in the clinical trial field, utilizing regionally focused partner medical institutions, and supports clinical trial DX through its clinical trial management platform “StudyWorks(R).” Based on its unique patient platform and partner medical institution network, Buzzreach provides end-to-end services, from providing clinical trial information to regional medical institutions and patients, centered on clinical trial sites, to patient referral and clinical trial implementation support.
Furthermore, by utilizing distributed clinical trials (DCT) and digital solutions, it has achieved efficiency improvements in the traditional clinical trial process and enhanced patient access, and has a strong implementation system and extensive operational track record in Japan.