SCRS Talks

Meet SCRS Global Impact Partner, Science 37 ! Dr. Debra Weinstein, Vice President of Internal Medicine, discusses Science 37's dedication to site success and collaboration. Hear insights into Science 37's initiatives, including their referral network and recruitment strategies, as well as their groundbreaking Metasite™ model.

Jillian Agnew, Senior Clinical Research Nurse at St. Johns Center for Clinical Research , shares insights on the power of personal connections in keeping trial participants engaged. From navigating trial fatigue to overcoming protocol challenges, hear the nuances of patient interactions that shape the success of long-term trials. Tune in to learn how to foster meaningful connections to create last...

Joseph Kim, Chief Strategy Officer at ProofPilot , shares the challenges and triumphs of implementing innovation in the clinical research field. Joseph highlights lessons learned and insights from ProofPilot's Innovation Playbook on the importance of problem-solving and collaborative value creation. Discover practical tips for finding funds, navigating tight timelines, and bringing innovation...

Hear from Dr. Lestter Cruz Serrano, the Global Head of Medical Affairs at Cognizant Health Sciences Group , as he shares the intricacies of site advocacy in clinical research. Discover how Cognizant's Shared Investigator Platform (SIP) has evolved over the past four years to address challenges faced by clinical research sites. Utilizing insights from an SCRS Site Advocacy Group (SAG), Cogniza...

Learn how dynamic benchmarks are shaping the future of clinical trial finances, offering adaptability, transparency, and stronger relationships between sponsors, CROs, and research sites. Shelley Douros, the Senior Director of Clinical Trial Financial Management, and Tina Mincher, the Director of Client Strategy at Medidata share their revolutionary CAP approach (Committed, Anticipated, and Projec...

Dawn Strelow and Vinita Navadgi from IQVIA Technologies explore how the clinical research industry is revolutionizing patient consent. Dawn, the Associate Director of Client Engagement, and Vinita, the Senior Director of the Digital Patient Suite, discuss the nuances of eConsent and challenges faced by clinical research sites, including practical solutions and steps for successful eConsent adoptio...

Anne-Marie Baughn, Director of Business Development with RxTrials , shares the invaluable benefits of strategic partnerships and volunteering in the clinical research industry. Anne-Marie sheds light on RxTrials' unique approach to empowering smaller research sites, emphasizing quality in study conduct and research site management over sheer size. 

In this episode, explore the extraordinary journey of Kits4Life with Lori Warrens, Director of the MedSurplus Alliance. Kits4Life is a cross-sector initiative developed by the clinical research community to repurpose clinical trial supplies, lab kits, and equipment to close the healthcare gap worldwide. Lori shares the program's inspiring growth and impact on a global scale, from its humble b...

Karen McIntyre, Vice President of Site Alliances at Parexel , shares the impact and initiatives that contributed to their earning of the coveted SCRS Eagle Award in 2023. Hear valuable advice for industry organizations aspiring to build successful relationships with sites through the power of communication, trust, and shared goals. Karen also sheds light on Parexel's strategies to continually...

Hear the inspiring story of Larry Falivena, an ALS patient advocate, who shares his journey through his ALS diagnosis and navigating clinical trials. Larry's diagnosis in 2017 marked a profound shift in his life, prompting him to cherish each moment and advocate for ALS awareness. Despite the grim prognosis, Larry's engagement in clinical trials offers hope for ALS patients. Hear the emo...

Hear the award-winning community engagement strategy of Ascension St. John Clinical Research Institute as Stacie Merritt and Dr. Jane Bryce share insights on their successful approach to diversity, equity, and inclusion in clinical research. Discover how their innovative BRIDGE framework, commitment to health literacy, and continuous presence have led to meaningful results within their community....

Hear from Dr. Otis Johnson, Co-Founder of Trial Equity Group , as we explore the critical issue of patient diversity in clinical trials. Dr. Johnson discusses the alarming underrepresentation revealed in recent research, and shares how Trial Equity is addressing this gap. Join the conversation to uncover the impact of diverse recruitment on trial efficiency, the positive trends in technology, and...

Nick Spittal, Chief Operations Officer at Velocity Clinical Research, and Pat Roselle, Global Head of Patient Stakeholder Engagement at Sanofi are here to celebrate Velocity's win of the 2023 Excellence in Patient Centricity Award sponsored by Sanofi. Hear insights from Velocity and Sanofi on the importance of patient-centricity and the initiatives that led to this award. Plus, we'll exp...

Michele Cameron, Director of Clinical Research at Clearwater Cardiovascular Consultants, and Lindsey Morales, Associate Director of Clinical Site Partnerships at Gilead Sciences, share insights from a recent SCRS survey on clinical research site workforce challenges. Learn about the significant turnover rates for patient-facing staff and obstacles in recruiting and training new coordinators. Linds...

Peter Fredette, VP of Research Services at Outcomes Matter Innovations, and Jolee Holt, Director of Oncology Site Community, Optimal Research at PPD, part of Thermo Fisher Scientific, give you a sneak peek into the  SCRS Oncology Site Solutions Summit. Peter and Jolee share insights into what attendees can expect, exciting new topics and speakers you won't want to miss, and how to maximize yo...

David Vulcano, Vice President of Research Compliance at HCA Healthcare and Honorary President of SCRS, discusses the challenges clinical research sites face in document storage and record retention amid evolving regulations. Hear considerations for sponsors pushing record storage obligations onto sites, advising them to listen to sites' concerns and avoid binding contracts. David also provide...

Join us as we explore how AbbVie is turning feedback into action, introducing process efficiencies and enhancing communication with site partners. Sasha Tyndale, Director of Patient Engagement and Inclusion Solutions at AbbVie,  shares valuable insights and actions taken from AbbVie's annual global site feedback survey.  Hear about AbbVie's dedication to being a responsive and collaborat...

Ethan Seville, Manager of Customer Engagement and Strategic Solutions at Slope ,  sheds light on the formidable challenges clinical research sites encounter with sample management. Tune in as we discuss the importance of proactive advocacy, crafting effective SOPs, and fostering inter-site collaboration. Ethan also explores evolving trends and changes in sample management and the exciting potentia...

Carlos Orantes, CEO of Alcanza Clinical Research ,  shares insights into modern-day budgets and payments at the site level and discusses the challenges faced by sites, including holdbacks and delayed payment terms. Carlos delves into the complexities of financial planning for sites, discussing the differences between revenue projections and cash flow forecasts. Carlos also provides valuable strate...

Andrea Chial, co-founder and COO of AlzWell , showcases their innovative AI platform for clinical trial matching which received the 2023 SCRS Site Tank Award. Hear the impact of streamlining site operations and helpful advice for sites interested in AI or technology implementation.  

Todd Albin, CEO of Cedar Health Research , discusses the groundbreaking recruitment strategy that earned them the SCRS Site Patient Innovation Recruitment Award (SPRIA). Hear Cedar Health's integration of technology to pre-identify eligible patients in healthcare practices for a challenging study.  Albin emphasizes their comprehensive approach to diversity, highlighting the success of engagin...

Dr. Nadine Barrett, a medical sociologist, health disparities researcher, and President-elect of the Association of Community Cancer Centers (ACCC), joins us to discuss her remarkable journey and commitment to advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion in cancer research. Dr. Barrett outlines her top priorities with ACCC, focusing on increasing diversity in oncology research and fostering honest,...

This special episode spotlights Merck's site-focused initiatives and work that contributed to its designation as the 2023 SCRS Eagle Award sponsor of choice. Jennifer Sheller, VP & Head of Clinical Sites, Data Management & Quality discusses Merck's commitment to increasing trial access, supporting the next generation of research staff, and improving site-centricity. 

Kip McKenzie, CEO of Tekton Research , shares the organization's evolution from a single site to a network of 25 sites, highlighting their commitment to professionalism and growth within the clinical research landscape.  Kip discusses the significance of site voices in driving successful clinical trials and their innovative personnel development strategies and highlights the Tekton University...

Explore the ramifications of inflation and higher staff attrition  on the clinical research industry based on IQVIA's recent whitepaper, ' The Impact Of High Inflation And The Great Resignation On Clinical Site Budgeting. '  Sharon Gordon, former Director of Cost Benchmarking and Site Contracts, Trial Design & Site Engagement, and Morgan King, Manager of Data Analytics and Servi...