Dr Rohan Lall- Rewriting Pain Care: A Neurosurgeon’s Mission to Revolutionize Pain Management

<p>In this episode of <strong>Clinical Research Coach</strong>, host Leanne Woehlke sits down with <strong>Dr. Rohan Lall</strong> for a candid, thought-provoking conversation on what it truly takes to modernize clinical research—without losing sight of patients, providers, or purpose.</p><p><br></p><p>Dr. Lall brings a rare dual perspective as a practicing physician and clinical research leader, offering firsthand insight into the structural, cultural, and operational challenges that slow progress across trials today. </p><p><br></p><p>Together, Leanne and Dr. Lall explore how clinical research must evolve to better reflect real-world care, rebuild trust with patients, and support sites and investigators who are stretched thin.</p><p><br></p><p>In this episode, you’ll hear about:</p><ul><li><p>Why many clinical trials still feel disconnected from everyday clinical care—and how to close that gap</p></li><li><p>The growing tension between protocol complexity and patient participation</p></li><li><p>What physicians <em>actually</em> need to stay engaged in research long-term</p></li><li><p>How trust, communication, and operational empathy impact enrollment and retention</p></li><li><p>Where technology helps—and where human connection remains irreplaceable</p></li><li><p>Dr. Lall’s vision for a more sustainable, clinician-friendly, patient-ready research ecosystem</p></li></ul><p>This conversation is a must-listen for sponsors, CROs, sites, and innovators who believe the future of clinical research depends not just on better technology, but on better alignment between medicine, operations, and the lived experience of patients.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Rohan Lall, MD M Health FarviewUniversity of Minnesota Medical Center  </strong></p><p>Spine Surgery / Neurosurgery/ </p><p>Chief Medical Officer SynerFuse <strong>BIO:</strong>Dr Rohan R. Lall is a neurosurgeon in Edina, Minnesota and is affiliated withmultiple hospitals in the area, including <a href="https://health.usnews.com/best-hospitals/area/mn/university-of-minnesota-medical-center-6610004">M Health FairviewUniversity of Minnesota Medical Center</a> and <a href="https://health.usnews.com/best-hospitals/area/mn/fairview-southdale-hospital-6610918">M Health FairviewSouthdale Hospital</a>. He received his medical degree from University of Chicago Division of the Biological Sciences The Pritzker School of Medicine. He has expertise in treating spinalfusion, spinal stenosis and spondylosis, among other condit