SCRS Talks

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 enhance and expand its site-focused efforts. 

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 emotional and logistical hurdles often faced by ALS patients in accessing and engaging with clinical trials and how the industry can improve the patient experience. 

As we reflect on his journey, Larry's insights inspire us to collectively improve patient outcomes by overcoming barriers to trial participation. His story highlights the critical role of patient involvement in research and the need for accessible trials.

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. Tune in for valuable advice on overcoming diversity recruitment challenges and fostering collaboration with industry partners for more inclusive clinical trials.

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 the future of inclusive clinical research.

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 explore the future goals of both Sanofi and Velocity in advancing clinical research with a patient-focused approach.

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. Lindsey and Michele share actionable steps for the industry to better support site partners, including addressing site fatigue, communication transparency, and collaboration.

Download the Workforce Task Force Toolkit available to SCRS members.

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 your experience. Join us at the Oncology Summit to share your experience and tackle challenges in oncology clinical research.

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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 provides insights for sites as well as solutions for sponsors, CROs and sites to move forward with record retention needs.

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 collaborative sponsor and how they are fostering stronger site partnerships. 

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 potential for future innovations in the field.