Yunu Adds Pediatric Oncologist Dr. Scott Bradfield As Strategic Advisor

Yunu, a prominent provider of clinical trial imaging workflow and data management solutions, has recently announced the appointment of Dr. Scott Bradfield as a strategic advisor. Dr. Bradfield is a leading figure in pediatric oncology and currently holds the position of Institutional Principal Investigator for the Children's Oncology Group (COG) at Nemours Children’s Health - Jacksonville. His role involves overseeing the conduct and quality of over 40 COG clinical trials and studies for children and adolescents battling cancer. Additionally, as the Associate Division Chief of Pediatric Hematology/Oncology at Nemours, Dr. Bradfield plays a crucial role in managing one of the region's most extensive programs dedicated to pediatric cancer care.

The Children’s Oncology Group, supported by the National Cancer Institute, is the largest organization globally focused solely on research into childhood and adolescent cancer. It provides care for more than 90% of the 16,000 children and adolescents diagnosed with cancer annually in the United States across its 200 member institutions. Yunu’s platform, which currently supports 20% of all COG clinical trial imaging protocols, aims to enhance collaboration within the imaging community to address rare disease cancers more effectively.

Yunu's cloud-based platform is utilized by over 25% of NCI-designated cancer centers, managing upwards of 4,200 active clinical trials. The adoption of Yunu's technology has led to significant improvements in protocol compliance, study starts, patient enrollment, imaging team efficiency, and audit readiness. Dr. Bradfield expressed his enthusiasm about joining Yunu, highlighting the potential for imaging technology to accelerate progress and deliver more effective therapies. He emphasized the urgent need to bridge workflow and data management gaps in pediatric oncology research and patient care.

With a career spanning more than two decades, Dr. Bradfield has made substantial contributions to pediatric oncology as Division Chief of Pediatric Hematology/Oncology at Nemours Children's Specialty Care in Jacksonville and Assistant Professor in Pediatrics at Mayo College of Medicine. His leadership roles have included Chief of Staff at Wolfson Children's Hospital and Chair of the Cancer Committee at Nemours and WCH Pediatric Cancer Program. Dr. Bradfield's dedication to improving patient outcomes has been recognized through numerous awards and honors, reflecting his commitment to advancing pediatric oncology research and care.

Yunu’s collaboration with Dr. Bradfield reinforces its mission to leverage imaging insights for enhancing outcomes for young cancer patients. By connecting clinical communities and unifying medical imaging insights, Yunu aims to ensure that breakthrough therapies are accessible to all who need them. For more information about Yunu and its initiatives in medical research technology and services, visit their website.