SCRS Talks
SCRS Talks, hosted by the Society for Clinical Research Sites (SCRS), is a platform for clinical research industry professionals to hear about valuable information shaping the research industry today. These short interviews will provide new perspectives and insights on pressing topics, current events, and the research community.
Episodes
158 episodes
Meet SCRS Global Impact Partner: Suvoda
In this episode of SCRS Talks, we welcome Rob Hummel, COO and co-founder of Suvoda, to discuss Suvoda’s new role as an SCRS Global Impact Partner. Rob shares insights into Suvoda’s mission to simplify clini...
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Patient-Finding Technology to Accelerate Trial Recruitment
Discover how patient-finding technology is revolutionizing the way sites identify eligible patients for research studies, streamlining manual processes, and unlocking the potential of electronic health records. Stephen Jasperse from
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Breaking Down Silos: Moving Study Startups From Isolation To Integration
In this episode, Dr. Christine Senn, Senior Vice President of Site/Sponsor Innovation at Advarra, explores the challenges of study startup and the risks posed by working in isolation. She emphasizes the po...
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Unlocking Success in Rare Disease Trials
Rare disease trials come with unique challenges, and independent research sites are well-equipped to tackle them. Hamish Baird and Jennifer Botte of Remington-Davis discuss the role of independent sites i...
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19:53
Utilizing Technology to Simplify Clinical Trial Participation
As technology drives breakthroughs in clinical research, it's also transforming how clinical trials are managed. Join Clay Williams, Vice President of Mobile Applications at Greenphire, to learn how their p...
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Meet SCRS Global Impact Partner: Pacific Clinical Research Network
Rosie McKellar, CEO of the Pacific Clinical Research Network (PCRN) New Zealand, shares insights from her organization’s innovative network partners model and their deep commitment to patient outcomes. PCRN’s e...
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Purposeful Connections: Empowering Research Sites Through Mentorship
Join us as we welcome new SCRS team member Lauren Stockwell, Content and Engagement Manager, with an insightful conversation about the value of mentorship in the clinical research community. Lauren shares her passion for empowering the next gen...
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Breakthrough Strategies: How Design Thinking Can Shape Clinical Research
Leigh Burgess, CEO and founder of Bold Industries Group, reveals how applying design thinking can transform clinical research operations. Learn how radical prioritization and the innovative D90 framework ...
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Fast Payments, Stronger Trials: The Key to Site Sustainability
Michelle Ray, Director of Customer Success with Greenphire, explores the challenges that delayed payments pose to research site sustainability. Michelle highlights key issues like the burden of delayed paym...
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UpTrials' Approach to Site Workforce Challenges
Renuka Agarwal, CEO and co-founder of UpTrials, is revolutionizing site workforce challenges. Renuka shares the inspiration behind founding UpTrials, and how the platform is making a significant impact by...
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The Power of Patient Organizations in Rare Disease Trials
In this episode, we'll explore the transformative power of collaboration and advocacy in the pursuit of life-altering treatments. Meike Madelung from IQVIA's EMEA Thought Le...
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Transforming Site Feedback into Action
Input from research sites is essential for developing clinical technologies that are practical, efficient, user-friendly, and aligned with the real-world needs and challenges of trials. Understanding this need,
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Through the Lens: The Role of Ophthalmology in Clinical Trials
Ophthalmology, a medical specialty focusing on the structure, function, and diseases of the eye, has a growing role in non-ophthalmic studies. Jessica Mays, Vice President of Life Sciences at 20/20 Onsite
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Recognizing Site Innovation: The Story Behind an Award-Winning Mobile Research Unit
Celebrate clinical trial innovation with Catherine Pitman, Lead Research Nurse at University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust, recipient of the 2023 European Site Spark award. Catherine shares how the pandemic brought on new opportunities to enable...
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Tackling Research Site Payment Delays
Michelle Hartmann, Director and Owner of South Broward Research, speaks with David Unger, Director of Operational Excellence and Site Payment Lead at Merck, about tackling clinical research site payment delays. David shares how Merck identified...
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SCRS West Highlights: The State of Clinical Trial Tech
Did you miss SCRS West: Clinical Tech & Innovation Summit? Hear some highlights from the discussions – hot topics, what sites are experiencing, and what's next for trial tech. SCRS Honorary Presiden...
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Meet SCRS Global Impact Partner: EmVenio Research
This episode features Thad Wolfram, President of EmVenio Research. As EmVenio joins the SCRS Global Impact Program (GIP), Thad shines light on EmVenio’s dedication to providing clinical trial access for underr...
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Behind the Budget: Exploring Hidden Costs in Clinical Trials
Hidden costs remain a persistent challenge for clinical research sites. With over two decades of experience, SCRS Project Manager Mike Pierre discusses the evolution of hidden costs, the ongoing efforts by SCRS to address them, and the launch o...
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Meet SCRS Global Impact Partner: Accelerate Recruitment Services
Carlos Bussey, CEO of Accelerate Recruitment Services, dives deep into the groundbreaking innovations his company is bringing to the table and their role in the SCRS Global Impact Partner program. Hea...
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Transforming Clinical Trials with Patient-Finding Technology
Gary White, the Senior Director with EMEA Strategic Site Solutions at IQVIA explores the evolution of patient-finding technology. In this episode, discover how IQVIA's digital solutions are reshaping traditi...
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Meet SCRS Global Impact Partner: Science 37
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...
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Strategies for Long-Term Participant Engagement
Jillian Agnew, Senior Clinical Research Nurse at St. Johns Center for Clinical Research, shares insights on the power of personal connections in keeping trial participa...
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ProofPilot‘s Playbook: Innovation in Clinical Research
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 ProofP...
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From Feedback to Innovation: Cognizant's Responsive Approach
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'...
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Beyond Numbers: Revolutionizing Clinical Trial Budgeting
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 Fi...
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