# Episode 513: Trials and Tribulations of Investigator-initiated Research

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Podcast: [The Uromigos](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-uromigos-1214845)
Published: 2026-07-13T10:57:00+00:00
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Duration seconds: 1534

## Resource

Bishoy Faltas joins Brian and Tom to discuss his IIT in bladder cancer. The intended discussion of the trials turned into an insightful discussion on the challenges and learning opportunities of IITs.

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