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How to Read Scholarly and Peer-Reviewed Articles: A Step-by-Step Guide
Learn how to read scholarly and peer-reviewed articles faster and with better comprehension. A practical step-by-step guide for students, researchers, and professionals.
Jim Ramos, PhD, MBA
Sep 148 min read
Understanding Maximum Tolerated Dose (MTD) in Clinical Trials
Learn what maximum tolerated dose (MTD) means in clinical trials, how it's determined, and how it differs from RP2D and MFD.
Jim Ramos, PhD, MBA
Sep 125 min read
Understanding Inclusion and Exclusion Criteria in Clinical Trials
How inclusion and exclusion criteria work in clinical trials and how research sites apply them accurately, from screening to sign-off.
Jim Ramos, PhD, MBA
Sep 114 min read
Cultural Competency in Clinical Research: Why It Matters and How Sites Build It
How cultural competency shapes consent, recruitment, and retention in clinical research, and practical steps sites can take today.
Jim Ramos, PhD, MBA
Sep 114 min read
CPR Basics for Healthcare Providers and Clinical Staff
Why CPR readiness matters at healthcare sites, the core steps every provider should know, and how to build it into staff training.
Jim Ramos, PhD, MBA
Sep 103 min read
Informed Consent in Clinical Research: What Site Staff and Sponsors Need to Get Right
A practical guide to running a compliant, audit-ready informed consent process, key ICF elements, re-consent rules, and common deficiencies.
Jim Ramos, PhD, MBA
Aug 226 min read
Understanding HIPAA Compliance for Healthcare Practices: Patient Privacy, Security Requirements, and Operational Best Practices
Understand HIPAA's Privacy, Security, and Breach Notification Rules with a practical compliance checklist for clinics and providers.
Jim Ramos, PhD, MBA
Aug 146 min read
What Is Preclinical Research? Understanding the First Step in Drug Development
Discover how preclinical research tests safety and efficacy before human trials begin and what it means for the clinical trial pipeline.
Jim Ramos, PhD, MBA
Jun 303 min read
What Is a Phase 1 Clinical Trial? Safety, Dosing & First-in-Human Studies Explained
Learn what Phase 1 clinical trials are, how maximum tolerated dose is determined, and why first-in-human studies are the foundation of drug development.
Jim Ramos, PhD, MBA
Jun 304 min read
ALCOA-C: The Standard for Clinical Research Documentation
Learn what ALCOA-C means and why it matters for clinical research sites. Tristar helps providers build audit-ready, compliant research programs.
Jim Ramos, PhD, MBA
May 295 min read
Research Methods Explained: Qualitative, Quantitative, and Mixed Approaches
Not sure whether to use qualitative, quantitative, or mixed research methods? This beginner-friendly guide breaks down each approach with real examples, a comparison table, and tips to choose the right method for your study.
Jim Ramos, PhD, MBA
May 294 min read
How to Use Zotero: A Beginner’s Guide to Managing Research References
Learn how to use Zotero, the free citation manager trusted by students and researchers worldwide. A step-by-step guide to collecting, organizing, and citing sources.
Jim Ramos, PhD, MBA
May 293 min read
A Complete Guide to the Clinical Research Process
Learn how clinical research works with this guide, who the key players are, and how your practice can participate in clinical trials. TriStar helps sites get started with expert setup and full operational support.
Jim Ramos, PhD, MBA
May 296 min read
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