
About the Author
Istvan Fekete is a Principal at Attain Partners, specializing in clinical research, contracting, and artificial intelligence. With over 13 years of progressive research administration experience, he previously served as Assistant Director of Contracts at the University of Chicago, where he developed numerous systems and processes to increase contract processing efficiency and decrease contract turnaround times. Istvan has worked with over 50 organizations, including universities, hospitals, academic medical centers, non-profits, and pharmaceutical companies. He has published articles in NCURA Magazine on topics such as the use of biological samples in clinical research and research administration in a virtual world. Istvan holds a Bachelor of Business Administration in Management, magna cum laude, from Loyola University Chicago.