SCRS Talks

Building Public Trust in Clinical Research

Join Dr. Michael Koren, CEO and Executive Director of MedEvidence [https://medevidence.com/], to explore how education and transparency can reshape the public’s understanding of clinical research. Dr. Koren shares his passion for putting patient welfare first and highlights how Med Evidence empowers individuals to make informed decisions about participating in trials. He discusses the importance of building trust, breaking down misconceptions, and helping communities see research as a valuable care option. Tune in to discover how storytelling, visibility, and patient engagement are helping redefine the relationship between the public and clinical research.

Cultural Understanding in Clinical Trial Recruitment

Sit down with Kate Shaw, Founder and CEO of Innovative Trials [https://innovativetrials.com/], to explore how humanized, bespoke approaches are reshaping patient recruitment and retention in clinical research. Kate breaks down the difference between one-to-one, in-country support and automated recruitment systems, showing how local expertise and cultural understanding can dramatically improve trial outcomes. You’ll also hear how the Patient Support Center and dedicated patient navigators guide participants step by step, ensuring they feel informed, respected, and cared for throughout the trial. This episode uncovers how personalized strategies not only boost recruitment success but also lighten the load for sites and create a more meaningful patient experience.

Better Trials Through Stronger Site Partnerships

Discover how stronger CRO–site partnerships are reshaping clinical trials with Scott Palmese, Executive Director of Site-Focused Solutions at Worldwide Clinical Trials [https://www.worldwide.com/]. He shares why listening to sites, reducing burdens, and building trust are game-changers for successful clinical research. Tune in to learn how rethinking these relationships through transparency and communication empowers sites and fuels faster, more successful trials.

Smarter Reimbursement to Improve Patient Retention

Join Kevin Cooley and Ashley Patil from Scout [https://www.scoutclinical.com/] to explore how innovative technology is transforming the patient reimbursement process in clinical trials. They discuss the most common administrative challenges sites face, and how tools like the Scout Portal are easing the burden on site staff while improving the patient experience. From automated payments and travel coordination to real-time support and multilingual access, this episode highlights the power of combining tech and service. If your site is looking to save time, reduce friction, and improve retention, this conversation is for you.

Beyond Compliance: Rethinking Site Training

Ready to rethink the role of training in clinical research? Joseph Kim, Chief Strategy Officer at ProofPilot [https://www.proofpilot.com/] explores why traditional training models often miss the mark and how shifting from compliance-based checkboxes to performance-driven guidance can boost site effectiveness. Drawing insights from the recent SCRS West Conference, Joe shares practical strategies—like just-in-time guidance, sandbox simulations, and scenario-based learning—to transform how sites prepare for and conduct trials. If you've ever questioned the value of slide-deck overload, this conversation is a must-listen.