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March 16, 2026
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Episode 53, “The SNAP Trial with Professors Tong and Davis”

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In this episode of "In the Interim…", Dr. Scott Berry interviews Professors Steven Tong and Josh Davis about the SNAP platform trial for Staphylococcus aureus bacteremia. The discussion covers SNAP’s rationale, large-scale adaptive design, methodology, and operational execution at approximately 150 hospitals in 13 countries.

Episode 53 of "In the Interim…" features Professors Steven Tong and Josh Davis discussing the SNAP trial—the largest randomized study of Staphylococcus aureus bloodstream infection.

Conducted across 150 hospitals in 13 countries, SNAP uses a multi-domain, factorial design to address critical antibiotic and management questions. The trial already having an impact to patients as observational data from participating sites indicate a reduction in flucloxacillin use following key trial conclusions, with cefazolin adoption increasing.

Explore with Dr. Scott Berry the empirical, collaborative approach shaping infectious disease research, statistical rigor, and adaptive platform trials in action.

Tune into the full episode today: https://www.berryconsultants.com/resource/53-the-snap-trial-with-professors-tong-and-davis

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