InnovaCore Center for Research and Biotechnology

12/02/2025

Strengthening Our Oklahoma Footprint: Introducing Our New Clinical Research Coordinator - Amna Javed

Thrilled to welcome Amna Javed to the INNOVACORETM Center for Research & Biotechnology as our Clinical Research Coordinator, supporting our investigators in the clinical research network in Oklahoma.

Amna brings a strong focus on data accuracy, study operations, and patient-centered research coordination, and will play a key role in strengthening our clinical trial infrastructure across Oklahoma. She will work closely with our investigators, clinic teams, project managers, and sponsors to ensure high-quality study conduct and the timely ex*****on of active and upcoming trials.

Please join us in welcoming Amna to the INNOVACORETM family and to our growing research footprint in Oklahoma!

Amna can be reached at her email: ajaved@innovacore.net

11/26/2025

11/08/2025

From Polished Prose to Proven Science: Funding Brains, Not Bytes

Seed grants work when they back talent, sharp questions, and accountable milestones, not shiny prose. With generative AI making it easier to draft proposals, this commentary argues for investigator-centric funding plus clear disclosure and guardrails: AI can help with clarity and structure, but novelty, rigor, and feasibility must come from the investigator.

How does your organization handle AI-assisted applications?

To view the article: https://innovapath.us/index.php/IN/article/view/176/101

10/28/2025

We’re hiring a Clinical Research Coordinator (Full-Time, On-Site) in Tulsa / Oklahoma City, OK, to help run end-to-end clinical trials, ensure GCP/FDA compliance, manage data/IRB submissions, and support participant visits.

INNOVACORE Center for Research & Biotechnology does not sponsor or support the issuance of employment visas. Candidates must already be legally authorized to work in the United States.

INNOVACORE is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applicants from all backgrounds. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those shortlisted for an interview will be contacted. To learn more about INNOVACORE, please visit this website: www.innovacore.net

Apply: lkamal@innovacore.net

08/03/2025

When Science Slips: The Hidden Cost of Misleading Data

In the high-stakes world of scientific discovery, I have come to see just how much each dataset shapes the story and how even a single error can echo far beyond the lab. In this editorial, Sohail Rao, MD, MA, DPhil, reflects on the consequences of misleading or manipulated data and how it can quietly distort the scientific narrative, misguide clinical decisions, and erode public trust.

But this isn’t just a reflection; it is a call to action. As researchers, reviewers, editors, and institutions, we share a collective responsibility to uphold the ethical foundations of academic publishing and protect the credibility of our work.

Read the full editorial here:

08/01/2025

Invisible Risks, Unequal Burdens: The HPV Crisis in Rural America

While HPV is the most common sexually transmitted infection in the U.S., its consequences are not distributed equally. Women in rural areas face significantly higher rates of HPV infection, cervical cancer, and mortality.

In their compelling narrative review, Kari Hooper, MD, and Sohail Rao, MD, MA, DPhil, thoroughly examine the structural, cultural, and clinical factors that contribute to these disparities. From limited access to screening and vaccination to cultural stigma and geographic isolation, this article underscores the silent epidemic affecting underserved women across rural America.

Why should you read it? This paper not only highlights the problem but also offers evidence-based, community-centered solutions that can guide public health interventions, academic research, and policy reform.

Read the full article: https://innovapath.us/index.php/IN/article/view/92/58

07/05/2025

Call for Submissions – INNOVAPATH™ Journal of Translational and Clinical Medicine & Biotechnology

Are you conducting groundbreaking research in translational medicine, clinical research, or biotechnology? INNOVAPATH™ invites submissions for original research, reviews, and more! With rigorous peer review, rapid publication, and open access, this is your platform to help shape the future of evidence-based clinical care.

Learn more & submit: www.innovapath.us

Official ISSN: 3067-8102 | Indexed in Google Scholar, SCOPUS & soon Web of Science.

06/13/2025

AI, AGI, and the Evolution of Evidence in Clinical Decision-Making

In this timely article, Dr. Sohail Rao explores how Artificial Intelligence (AI), Artificial General Intelligence (AGI), and emerging technologies are being used to simulate, predict, and optimize clinical interventions. The piece critically examines AI's evolving role in clinical decision support, highlighting the ethical and regulatory boundaries that still require human oversight.

The article calls for a future rooted in hybrid models, where AI enhances efficiency, but human judgment preserves the rigor and reliability that evidence-based medicine demands.

Read the full article here:

06/11/2025

Rethinking Clinical Trials in the Age of AI and AGI

Prospective interventional studies are the foundation of evidence-based medicine. However, this foundation is being questioned due to the rapid rise of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and the conceptual emergence of Artificial General Intelligence (AGI).

This insightful manuscript explores whether AI and AGI can augment or replace traditional clinical trials. It examines AI's current capabilities in trial design, decision support, and retrospective analysis while highlighting the ethical, methodological, and regulatory limits of depending solely on machines. AGI may promise more, but it also poses risks: bias, lack of transparency, and unclear validation pathways.

The future may lie in hybrid trial models, where human science and machine intelligence collaborate without compromising rigor.

Read the full article:

06/05/2025

A Landmark Breakthrough in Transfusion Medicine

Japanese scientists have developed a revolutionary form of artificial blood that is compatible with all blood types...a discovery that could transform how we respond to medical emergencies, trauma care, and disasters.

This innovation addresses one of the most critical challenges in emergency medicine: the availability and matching of blood types during urgent situations. Universal artificial blood could:
- Save lives in trauma and battlefield settings
- Reduce dependence on blood donations
- Improve care in remote or resource-limited areas
- Ensure safer, faster transfusions during mass casualty events

While still in the experimental stage, this advancement represents a major step toward reshaping the future of transfusion medicine.

Read more:

Artificial blood could reduce preventable deaths in settings where limited supply costs millions of lives in low-income countries.

05/29/2025

Bridging the Gap: Empowering Community Hospitals Through National Research Networks

In this insightful article published by Sohail Rao explores a transformative opportunity for community hospitals to join National Clinical Research Networks (NCRNs). Drawing from his own real-world experience, the author highlights how these collaborations can dramatically improve patient care, expand access to clinical trials, and position local and regional hospitals at the forefront of medical innovation.

For healthcare leaders, administrators, and research advocates, this article offers a compelling roadmap to elevate clinical outcomes, foster innovation, and close the divide between frontline care and academic research.

Read the full article here:

05/15/2025

Strengthening Ties in Healthcare Innovation: Dr. Zafar Zaidi Visits INNOVACORE and CorePath

We were honored to host Dr. Zafar Zaidi, CEO of Indus Hospital & Health Network at INNOVACORE Center for Research and Biotechnology and CorePath Laboratories earlier today.

The visit featured engaging and productive discussions focused on forging strategic collaborations in clinical and translational research, academic training programs, and advanced diagnostic technologies. Dr. Zaidi’s visit underscores a shared vision to expand the frontiers of healthcare innovation and scientific advancement in Pakistan and beyond.

We are excited about the potential opportunities that lie ahead and look forward to translating today’s conversations into meaningful partnerships that benefit patients and the broader medical community.

I remain deeply enthusiastic about my humble role as Chief Scientific Officer (Pro Bono) and Chair of the Scientific Research Committee at the Indus Hospital and Health Network...a committee that recently completed the development of a Research Strategic Plan aimed at fostering a robust culture of evidence-based clinical care