SCRS Talks

Updated: 26 Aug 2025 • 184 episodes
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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.

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Join Kevin Cooley and Ashley Patil from Scout 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

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Ready to rethink the role of training in clinical research? Joseph Kim, Chief Strategy Officer at ProofPilot 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 W

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How can clinical research move beyond one-time community outreach to build lasting relationships that advance health equity? Kristin Tolbert of Jumo Health shares how grassroots partnerships and sustained engagement are reshaping patient participation in trials. Drawing from the recent Health Equity Congress, she discu

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Jen Stacy, Director of Clinical Operations at Novotech, shares how building trust and alignment with your CRA from the outset leads to smoother study execution and better results. With a background as a nurse and site coordinator, Jen brings a site-centric perspective to common challenges like delayed payments, protoco

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A powerful new partnership is transforming clinical trial budgeting. Join Medidata’s Tina Mincher and NIHR"s Laura Bousfield as they dive into the evolution of the UK’s Interactive Costing Tool (iCT) and its integration into Medidata’s Grant Manager platform—unlocking new levels of standardization, transparency, and ef

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Join Amy Franco, Senior Director of Patient Liaisons at Scout, to explore how prioritizing patient satisfaction can lead to improved clinical trial outcomes. Amy shares Scout’s unique approach to easing the burden on both patients and sites through personalized travel coordination, reimbursements, and around-the-clock

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