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
150 episodes since 2020
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...
September 16, 2024
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24:03
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...
September 09, 2024
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10:11
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...
September 02, 2024
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18:43
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,
August 26, 2024
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16:35
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
August 19, 2024
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15:32
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...
August 12, 2024
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11:49
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...
August 05, 2024
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16:06
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...
July 29, 2024
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29:17
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...
July 22, 2024
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13:04
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...
June 24, 2024
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18:27
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...
June 11, 2024
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14:37
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...
May 27, 2024
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17:18
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...
May 20, 2024
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16:59
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...
May 13, 2024
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19:28
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...
May 06, 2024
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15:38
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'...
April 29, 2024
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26:31
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...
April 22, 2024
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18:10
Navigating eConsent: What to Know for Successful Adoption
Dawn Strelow and Vinita Navadgi from IQVIA Technologies explore how the clinical research indu...
April 15, 2024
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28:53
Volunteerism in Action: Empowering Sites & the Rewards of Volunteering
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 RxTrial...
April 08, 2024
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15:31
Kits4Life’s Exponential Growth in Global Health and Sustainability
In this episode, explore the extraordinary journey of Kits4Life with Lori Warrens, Director of the MedSurplus Alliance. Kits4Life is a cross-sector initiative developed...
April 01, 2024
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17:36
Building Strong Partnerships: Parexel's Commitment to Research Sites
Karen McIntyre, Vice President of Site Alliances at Parexel, shares the impact and initiatives that contributed to their earning of the coveted SCRS
March 25, 2024
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11:17
Beyond the Diagnosis: Clinical Trial Advocacy & ALS
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 m...
March 15, 2024
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15:32
Award-Winning Approaches to Inclusive Clinical Research
Hear the award-winning community engagement strategy of Ascension St. John Clinical Research Institute as Stacie Merritt and Dr. J...
March 11, 2024
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22:39