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.
- Update frequency
- every 7 days
- Average duration
- 18 minutes
- Episodes
- 185
- Years Active
- 2020 - 2025
Global Summit Preview: Ignite the Possibilities
What's in store for the upcoming SCRS Global Site Solutions Summit this October? Get ready to "Ignite the Possibilities" as we share the inspiration behind this year's Summit theme of what it means f…
Empowering Diversity: Meet Latinos in Clinical Research
Ashley Margo, Sponsor CRA & Co-Founder of Latinos in Clinical Research (LCR), shares how her organization is supporting the Latinx community within the clinical research field. Learn about LCR's indu…
Tech Transformation: Overcoming Challenges with Site-Level Integration
Technology integration and implementation remain challenging for many sites. We explored these topics further at SCRS West, where Lauren Stockwell, Director of Outreach & Engagement at Clinical Resea…
Collaboration for Health Equity: How Health Data For Good Leads the Way
Join Val Torres, Chief Executive Officer and Chief Partnerships Officer of Health Data For Good, as he shares how his organization is committed to addressing the complex healthcare needs of underserv…
Meet SCRS Global Impact Partner: YPrime
Meet one of SCRS' newest Global Impact Partners, YPrime. YPrime is an eClinical systems provider offering cloud-based systems such as interactive response technology (IRT), electronic clinical outcom…
EHR Data into EDC: Making it Simpler for Sites
In this episode, we explore the transition from EHR (Electronic Health Records) to EDC (Electronic Data Capture) and its implications for healthcare professionals and patients alike. Dan Braga, Vice …
Managing Rising Costs in Clinical Trial Budgets
A “good” budget can make or break a trial’s success, especially with rising operational costs. How are sites effectively managing budgets amidst economic uncertainties?
Bouchra Rucker, Local Study Ass…
Turning Passion into Patient Advocacy
This episode highlights a remarkable panel discussion from the SCRS Global Oncology Summit featuring Jennifer L. Hoffman, Patient Engagement Lead, Patient-Informed Development and Health Value Transl…
Building Strong Clinical Research Teams
We sit down with Jeffrey Smyth, President and Executive Director of TrueBlue Clinical Research, to discuss the critical aspects of building strong clinical research teams and establishing your compan…
Unique Challenges Facing the LGBTQIA+ Community in Clinical Research
Brandon Doyle, Associate Director, Site Alliances SME Global Site Diversity Strategy, Parexel & Garo Kiledjian, COO, Trialogic – both cofounders of SGM Alliance – recently hosted a panel discussion a…
What to Expect at the SCRS Australia-New Zealand Summit
Cheryl-Ann Hawkins, COO, Emeritus Research & Tam Nguyen, Deputy Director of Research, St Vincent's Hospital Melbourne share what topics they are looking forward to discussing at this year's Australia…
Diversity in Action: Patient Recruitment & Engagement Strategies
At this year’s Diversity Site Solutions Summit, SCRS hosted a variety of breakout discussions covering important topics to enable diversity, equity, inclusion and access in clinical trials. Today we’…
The Art of Industry Relationships & Addressing Site Needs
In this episode, we explore how to strengthen the relationship between sponsors and CROs and the sites they work with. Mike Wenger, CEO & Founder, VersaTrial, highlights how a single point of contact…
Meet New Global Impact Partner: ProofPilot
We are thrilled to welcome ProofPilot to the Global Impact Partner (GIP) program! In this episode, Bernadette Tosti, Chief Product Officer at ProofPilot, discusses the importance of listening to site…
The New Frontier of Clinical Technology Innovation
In this episode, we're excited to chat about the inaugural SCRS West: Clinical Tech & Innovation Summit coming up in Scottsdale, Arizona. Ramy Nassar, Founder + Managing Partner, 1000 Days Out, and K…
The Rise of Remote Clinicians & Mobile Services in Clinical Research
In this episode, we explore the growing trend of remote clinicians and mobile services in the clinical research landscape. IQVIA has been at the forefront of this trend, and we sit down with Eric Nee…
Bridging the Gap: Creating Opportunities for Diverse Clinical Research Staff
In this episode, we focus on the challenges facing the clinical research industry when it comes to hiring and retaining clinical research coordinators. Over the past few years, the industry has seen …
Becoming a CRO of Choice: Interview with Eagle Award Recipient
Taneen Hisgrove, Executive Director, Sites and Patients Center of Excellence at PPD, part of Thermo Fisher Scientific, discusses the site-focused initiatives and programs PPD implemented to earn the …
Meet SCRS Global Impact Partner: Velocity Clinical Research
Andrew Kimball, Executive Vice President of Strategic Commercial Relationships at Velocity Clinical Research, highlights the growth and initiatives of his organization, which is currently the largest…
Business Development Strategies for Research Sites
What is the best way for clinical research sites to find new trials and establish productive industry relationships? Scott Whitt, General Manager of Triad Clinical Trials, discusses business developm…