Tracy Harmon Blumenfeld,
Tracy Harmon Blumenfeld is the Co-Founder and CEO of RapidTrials, a leader in optimizing clinical trials for improved efficiency and accessibility. Founded in 1996, the company focuses on overcoming barriers to patient participation in traditional research. Under Tracy’s leadership, RapidTrials earned a spot on the Philadelphia 100 list and made a strategic move in 2017 by selling a portion of its assets to Medidata Solutions. Tracy’s passion for improving clinical trial access has made her a recognized thought leader, collaborating with top health organizations like the NIH and the National Academies of Medicine.
What Makes Them Innovative
Tracy’s innovation lies in making clinical trials more patient-centric and accessible by optimizing their operations and decentralizing the process. Her work has improved the efficiency of drug development while addressing the human side of research, making trials more adaptable to patients’ needs. Through her leadership, Tracy has driven significant changes in how clinical trials are conducted, enhancing both ethical standards and operational effectiveness.
