Funding and Embedded Research Infrastructure with Award-Winning CEO Jennifer Byrne

In Part 2 of this mini-interview series with Applied Clinical Trials, Javara CEO Jennifer Byrne discusses why sustainable funding, infrastructure investment, and workforce development are critical to the future of community-based clinical research.

During the 2026 SCRS Global Site Solutions Summit, Javara Founder & CEO Jennifer Byrne joined Applied Clinical Trials to discuss one of the industry’s most pressing policy challenges: the need for sustainable funding to support clinical research infrastructure.

Jennifer makes the case for moving beyond study-by-study funding toward long-term investment in research sites, investigator development, and workforce training. She also explores opportunities for legislative action and public-private partnerships to strengthen site sustainability and support consistent quality across the research ecosystem.

The conversation highlights the importance of a unified site voice in advocating for funding reform that makes integrating clinical research into routine healthcare more achievable. Watch more with Applied Clinical Trials → Full Video here!

Part one → HERE