Lunch & Learn: AI-Driven
Protocol Development
"AI isn't coming for clinical development, it's already sitting at the table."
The Kitsa and Hemex teams at Tech Park Basel
Event Overview
At Tech Park Basel, Kitsa and Hemex came together for a Lunch & Learn on AI-driven protocol development, and what unfolded was a sharp, honest and high energy conversation about how clinical research is about to be re-engineered from its very foundation.
Our CTO Rohit Banga walked the room through how we're building an intelligence layer that doesn't just support protocol design… it transforms it. Turning static PDFs into dynamic, adaptive frameworks, compressing months of design cycles into days, and giving researchers something they've rarely had before; clarity and speed at the same time.
This isn't just automation. This is about making clinical protocols living systems that learn, iterate and adapt with real-time intelligence.
Massive shoutout to Mohamed Hussien, PharmD, PhD for driving this collaboration with the Hemex team and to everyone who showed up with thoughtful questions and curiosity. These are the conversations that shape the future.
The Problem We're Solving
of Phase II/III protocols require amendments
Cost per amendment plus 3-6 months delay
of trial delays stem from protocol design issues
Historical trials powering AI insights
Key Takeaways
Intelligence Layer
Building an AI layer that doesn't just support protocol design; it transforms it
Speed & Clarity
Compressing months of design cycles into days while providing unprecedented clarity
Living Protocols
Making clinical protocols living systems that learn, iterate and adapt with real-time intelligence
Dynamic Frameworks
Turning static PDFs into dynamic, adaptive frameworks for modern clinical development
Smarter Protocols, Powered by AI
Input
Upload draft or start from scratch
AI Insight
Context-aware agent suggests improvements
Compare
Review past trials and competitor protocols
Simulate
Feasibility by site and population
Collaborate
Teams co-edit with version tracking
Finalize
Export compliant, review-ready protocol
From reactive editing → to proactive design intelligence.
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