This week, we are joined by Maria P Ladd, a passionate site advocate, and Emerson Lebleu, founder of a new project management platform built specifically for research sites. In this episode, you’ll hear:

Real talk about the challenges clinical research sites face and why advocacy matters

Maria’s journey from consultant to full-time site champion and her mission to build a supportive community for sites

Emerson’s story of creating a technology platform designed to streamline site operations and improve transparency

Honest discussion about budgets, site recognition, and the need for industry-wide collaboration

 Tips for site owners, PIs, and anyone interested in making research sites stronger and more sustainable Whether you’re a site owner, sponsor, CRO, or just curious about the clinical research industry, this episode is packed with insights, inspiration, and actionable ideas.