We’re a little over two weeks away from this year’s Site Solutions Summit hosted by the Society for Clinical Research Sites (SCRS)! We’re looking forward to seeing familiar faces, connecting with new ones, and discussing all things clinical research October 7th through 9th at the The Diplomat Beach Resort in Hollywood, Florida.
Several of our alliance partners will be in attendance for this year’s event. Check out the schedule below to see what they’ll be doing and how to connect with us. Stop by our booth throughout the weekend, and schedule a time to speak with our team in between workshops and breakout sessions to find out how hyperCORE can elevate your clinical research efforts!
Friday, October 7th:
10:30 am – 11:30 am
Master Workshop: Make DCTs Work For Your Site
Featured Speaker: Karri Venn, COO/President at Centricity Research
Decentralized clinical trials (DCTs) have become the buzzword of the clinical trial landscape. CTTI defines DCTs as those in which some or all study assessments or visits are conducted at locations other than the investigator site via any of the following DCT elements: tele-visits; mobile or local healthcare providers, including local labs and imaging centers; and home delivery of investigational products. With data collection happening in locations other than the traditional brick-and-mortar site, the role of the site is changing. In this workshop, you will learn how you can turn this into a plus and a strength making you the site of choice for sponsors in DCTs.
Saturday, October 8th:
9:30 am – 10:15 am
Tech or Terror: What Does the Exponential Increase in Technology Mean to Current & Future
Panelist: Karri Venn, COO/President of Centricity Research
Description: Technologist and author Ramy Nassar, a frequent TEDx speaker and creator of disruptive digital products and platforms, leads a panel session on the benefits and challenges of an increasingly digitalized clinical research world. Come hear the perspectives of sites, sponsors and technology providers as they unpack information that is critical to better understanding the rapidly evolving eclinical technology landscape and what it means to daily site operations now…and 10 years from now.
11:15 am – 11:45 am
Site Patient Recruitment Innovation Award (SPRIA) Presentations
Award Finalist: Nicholas Focil, CEO of FOMAT Medical Research
Description: The Site Patient Recruitment Innovation Award (SPRIA) recognizes sites that employ unique strategies to achieve enrollment success. Learn about the concepts and results behind the SPRIA finalists’ creative recruitment methods.
1:30 – 2:30 PM
Breakout Session I: Improving Study Visit Flow: Creating Efficiencies at Your Site
(Operations)
Panelist: Dr. Jean Lucas, Principal Investigator & Founder, Lucas Research
Description: It doesn’t have to be this hard! Learn how to set up and execute your study visit effectively. This round table discussion will be packed with techniques that make a participant’s visit less burdensome and improve the experience for the participant and staff.
1:30 pm – 2:30 pm
Innovative Methods to Revolutionize Your Business Development Practices
(BD & Relationships)
Panelist: Alysa Langburt, Director of Business Development at Centricity Research
Description: Revolutionize means to change something radically or fundamentally, so this panel talk is what you need for a fresh and innovative jolt for your site’s business development! Experts will share insights into technology, money, sponsorship, and participant needs. Be prepared to take notes and “level up!”
1:30 pm – 2:30 pm
Implementation & Integration of CTMS, eReg, & eSource Platforms
(Operations)
Panelist: Lydia Beaudette, Director of Growth & Strategic Partnerships at Centricity Research
Description: Join these industry experts as they share what changes are coming to your trials, what electronic platforms are currently available and what’s on the horizon. We’ll also discuss what is expected of a site and a sponsor, what is needed to keep your site operations compliant, and how to position your site to be competitive for new studies.
1:30 pm – 2:30 pm
FDA Inspections: How To Prepare
(Regulatory)
Panelist: Karri Venn, COO/President of Centricity Research
Description: Are you certain your site is ready for an FDA inspection? This session will include insights from FDA inspectors and sites that have been inspected. Learn what measures they have implemented to ensure you are inspection ready.
3:00 pm – 4:00 pm
How To Find & Retain New Investigators for Your Trials
(BD & Relationships)
Panelists: Lydia Beaudette, Director of Growth & Strategic Partnerships at Centricity Research and Dr. Jean Lucas, Principal Investigator & Founder at Lucas Research
If you are in need of investigators for your clinical trials, then this panel discussion will help you understand what motivates other investigators and how you can recruit and retain them for your trials. Learn how to explain the benefits of being an investigator and keep those investigators with you.
3:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Operationalizing Your Site as a Business: Successful Site Models
(Operations)
Panelists: Carlos Orantes, President & CEO at Alcanza Clinical Research and Karri Venn, COO/President at Centricity Research
We know one size does not fit all, so understanding how to set your site up as a business can look different. This panel will present different models of successful sites. Attendees will leave this discussion knowing what components should be measured and how to establish business and goal objectives so your site is sustainable and successful.
3:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Hot Topics in Finance: Recruitment & Marketing, Participant Outreach & Navigator
(Finance)
Panelists: Eden Stein, Executive Director of Patient Insights & Engagement at Centricity Research
Take part in this roundtable topic that will help you develop a budget proposal that gets your site reimbursed for those outreach activities. Get the maximum reimbursement you are entitled to and make sure you know how to plan and measure your results!
3:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Perfecting Your Sites: How to Set Up a QA/QC Program
(Regulatory)
Panelists: Nick Focil, CEO at FOMAT Medical Research
In this session, we’ll discuss the big picture when it comes to quality assurance and how you can adopt quality control systems, practices, and technologies within the site that will help to reduce risks and improve compliance.
4:30 pm – 5:30 pm
How Best To Represent Your Site to Sponsors & CROs with Technology
(BD & Relationships)
Facilitator: Nick Focil, CEO at FOMAT Medical Research
Be a competitive site. Learn from our expert panelists as they share the pro tips and metrics that will have sponsors and CROs looking at your site for more studies!
4:30 pm – 5:30 pm
Hot Topics in Finance: Decentralized Trials and Staffing Costs
(Finance)
Panelist: Greg MacDonald, Chief Financial Officer at Centricity Research
Uncover the hidden costs of technology and make sure you are budgeting for all your administrative needs. This session will give you the knowledge you need to be financially successful in these areas.
7:15 pm – 8:45 pm
Eagle Award℠ Gala & Awards Dinner
Enjoy an evening of fine dining and a toast to industry innovation! Celebrate 2022 SCRS award winners including the coveted Eagle Award, which will be presented to a sponsor and CRO that best represent exceptional site partnerships. SCRS will also announce and celebrate the winners of the Site Patient Recruitment Innovation Award (SPRIA), Site Tank, Christine K. Pierre Site Impact Award, and the inaugural Excellence in Patient Centricity Award.
