# How Merck Uses AI to Improve Clinical Research

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Published: 2026-05-26T10:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

Generative AI and other technologies are transforming clinical research and trials. Find out how it's done. The clinical trials sector is risk-averse, heavily regulated, and not often thought of as a technology first-mover. How is Merck changing that perception by using AI to improv e insights, innovation, and operations? Join Steve Odland and guest Jennifer Sheller, senior vice president and head of global clinical trial operations at Merck , to find out how the company is using AI for clinical research and clinical trial s , why "human in the loop" remains essential , and how Merck thinks about the ethical , safety, and privacy considerations of digital health. For more from The Conference Board: How AI Can Help Remedy the US Health Care Workforce Crisis Health Care Workforce Policy Summit: Insight Summary Navigating the Health Care Landscape in 2026

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