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
173 episodes
IncluDE: Enabling Research That Reflects All Communities
Clinical trials must represent the communities they serve—and the SCRS IncluDE Program is equipping research sites to make that a reality. In this episode, SCRS' Kathy Mickel sits down with Kim Ribeiro,...
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Improving Patient Adherence in Clinical Trials
Megan Gross, Associate Director of Clinical Site Services at AiCure, shares how innovative strategies and AI-driven solutions are shaping the future of patient-centric clinical research. We explore common barriers to medication compliance, the ...
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ICH Revisions: What Sites Need to Know
David Vulcano, SCRS Honorary President, breaks down the recent ICH GCP R6 E3 revisions and explores their practical impact on clinical research sites. He discusses key topics such as the decentralization of trials, updated record retention guid...
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Building Trust and Transparency in Clinical Trials
Mike Stratton, President of CSSi, an Elixia company, discusses best practices for building trust and transparency with clinical trial participants. Mike shares the im...
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16:54
Strengthening Global Research: Insights from TSTrials
Rani Khetarpal, Executive Lead at TSTrials, discusses their recent collaboration with SCRS as a Global Impact Partner. TSTrials, a South American site management organization, specializes in infectious di...
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Site Voice Champion Dr. Bill Smith
Dr. William (Bill) Smith, CEO of Alliance for Multispecialty Research (AMR) and the 2024 Christine K. Pierre Site Impact Award winner, unpacks the industry's biggest challenges—from investigator shortages to st...
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Committed to Sites: Behind Merck's Eagle Award Win
Adam Kinsey, Associate VP of Clinical Operations at Merck, shares the site-focused initiatives that earned Merck the Eagle Award for three years in a row. Discover how Merck stands out through transpare...
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17:36
From Planning to Execution: Supporting Sites and Patients in Clinical Trials
Scout is on a mission to alleviate logistical and financial burdens for patients globally. Courtney Dodge, Executive Director of Strategic Initiatives at Scout, shares insights on Scout’s recent part...
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AI in Action: The Key to Patient-Centric Approaches
Jonathan Gardow, VP of Business Development at FOMAT Medical Research, shares insights into the strategies that earned FOMAT recognition for their patient-centric approach to clinical research. Hear a...
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Site Landscape Review: Today's Top Site Challenges
In this episode, SCRS takes a deep dive into some of the most pressing challenges that clinical trial sites are confronting in 2025. Join us as we explore the current state of site payments, workforce trends, diverse recruitment, and the growin...
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Aligning Patient Engagement and Site Support
Join Jena Daniels, VP of Customer Value at Medable, as she shares how Medable is transforming clinical trials through patient-centric innovation. Jena shares insights on the value of Medable's Patient Care...
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Paving the Way for Diverse & Accessible Trials
Learn how mobile research units and personalized transportation are transforming access for rural and underserved communities with Dr. Jyoti Angal, Director of Clinical Research at
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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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Closing The Gap: Addressing The Investigator Shortage In Clinical Trials
Alyssa Boschen, Regional Site Director at IMA Clinical Research, discusses the growing challenge of investigator shortages and how it impacts clinical research studies. Alyssa highlights how advanced pract...
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Enhancing Trial Agility: Inside Elixia's Innovative Approach to Clinical Research
Join Dustin Owen, CEO of Elixia, as he discusses the company's unique Clinical Site Organization (CSO) model and its role in successful clinical trials. With a focus on enhancing patient recruitment and d...
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Patient Travel Solutions: Easing the Journey to Clinical Research Sites
According to the Center for Information and Study on Clinical Research Participation (CISCRP), traveling to a clinical study is the top reason trial participation is disruptive for patients. Learn more about the complexities of patient travel i...
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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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