SCRS Talks

In this episode, Dr. Christine Senn, Senior Vice President of Site/Sponsor Innovation at Advarra [https://www.advarra.com/], explores the challenges of study startup and the risks posed by working in isolation. She emphasizes the power of moving from siloed processes to integrated collaborations between sponsors, CROs, and sites. Through real-world examples, Dr. Senn demonstrates how this collaborative approach is driving results in healthcare — accelerating timelines, reducing costs, and ultimately improving patient access to clinical 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 [https://www.remdavis.com/] discuss the role of independent sites in rare disease trials and their logistical and operational challenges when executing complex studies. Tune in to hear about effective strategies for patient recruitment, site-sponsor collaboration, and the benefits of flexible, patient-focused approaches in rare disease research.

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 [https://greenphire.com/], to learn how their platform GreenSpace is simplifying clinical trial participation. From submitting receipts to tracking reimbursements, hear how GreenSpace removes barriers for both participants and sites, and how it’s impacting projects like the Metastatic Breast Cancer Alliance's patient registry.

Rosie McKellar, CEO of the Pacific Clinical Research Network [https://pcrn.co.nz/] (PCRN) New Zealand, shares insights from her organization’s innovative network partners model and their deep commitment to patient outcomes. PCRN’s efficient recruitment strategies and speedy trial execution have positioned New Zealand as a key player in global clinical research. Rosie also discusses PCRN’s collaboration with SCRS as a Global Impact Partner and what’s next for clinical research in New Zealand and Australia.

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 generation of clinical research professionals, highlighting SCRS's newly launched Mentorship Program [https://myscrs.org/mentorship-program/]. Explore how purposeful mentorship can elevate site professionals both personally and professionally, and offer practical tips on how site members can get involved. Tune in to learn how SCRS is creating meaningful connections to support the growth and success of site professionals!