SCRS European Site Solutions Summit™

Adam Penna has been in clinical research for over 9 years. He has a background in finance and corporate law and has previously worked with a US healthcare access non-profit. Adam is presently an Associate Director, Clinical Operations at Merck overseeing a team of Clinical Operations Managers who work with clinical trials sites to negotiate…

Adrianpulls on his 18 years of Clinical experience across roles including Registered Nurse, Clinical Research Coordinator, Project & portfolio management and people management to support the implementation of robust Site Adoption & Optimization of the DCT/Tech elements provided by Illingworth research Group, a Syneos Health Company. Adrian views each site as an individual and works…

Agata has been working in the clinical research industry for over 20 years having served in delivery and leadership positions in Pfizer, IQVIA and Labcorp. She has led project delivery, start-up, regulatory and clinical operations in clinical trials, and is passionate about leveraging technology to streamline processes and expanding geographic diversity to deliver equitable healthcare…

Alana Cormack is an experienced Clinical Research professional with extensive local and global Project Management experience. As an Associate Director – CRA Manager she leads a team of CRAs across Australia and sits on the ANZ Leadership Team. She is a passionate advocate for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in Clinical Trials and firmly believes we…

Alex leads StudyKIK’s project management team and is responsible for developing and operationalizing processes and cross functional strategies that drive patient-focused solutions. With over 10 years of multi-industry experience in operations, project management, and education, Alex facilitates a team culture that is committed to a shared vision of positively impacting peoples’ lives.

Alexandra Gerritsen is the Founder and CEO of UniTriTeam, a consultancy that provides technology-driven support for clinical research sites across the country. With over 20 years of experience in technology and operations within highly regulated sectors like clinical research, Alexandra specializes in helping sites streamline operations, integrate advanced technologies, and scale efficiently. Before founding UniTriTeam,…

Alicia Staley serves as vice president of Patient Engagement at Medidata. She oversees the Patient Insights Program and the Patient Insights Board. She works to infuse the patient perspective throughout the product development lifecycle and help engage patients in novel ways.

Alishia Ballintine is the Acting Regulatory, Start-Up and Patient Partnership Manager at the University of the Sunshine Coast – Clinical Trials (UniSC CT), which operates six clinical trial sites across south-east Queensland. UniSC CT conducts Phase 1 to 5 clinical trials across a range of therapeutic areas in collaboration with commercial sponsors. In her role,…

Allyson Small is Chief Operating Officer of the Society for Clinical Research Sites (SCRS). With nearly 20 years of experience working in the healthcare industry, Small joined the SCRS team in 2013. She plays an integral role in strategic growth, developing key partnerships, and increasing global membership by 80%. Small also oversees all development and…

Almenia is the Senior Director of Global Feasibility and Site Engagement at Allucent, a CRO supporting small and medium-sized biotech companies with clinical research, regulatory, and biostatistical expertise. With over 25 years of experience, she has led numerous projects integrating healthcare and technology, such as EHR2EDC. Almenia’s specialties include site selection strategy, investigator identification, and…

Almenia is the Senior Director of Global Feasibility and Site Engagement at Allucent, a CRO supporting small and medium-sized biotech companies with clinical research, regulatory, and biostatistical expertise. With over 25 years of experience, she has led numerous projects integrating healthcare and technology, such as EHR2EDC. Almenia’s specialties include site selection strategy, investigator identification, and…

Being in psychiatry clinical trials since 2012 at the site level and performing all roles including recruitment, lab, coordinating, site director, and investigator, I have a strong background in the site specific needs for running clinical trials. I am passionate about continuing to further the development of medicine, especially in the field of psychiatry, and…

As Director, eCOA Services Solutions at Suvoda, Amanda brings more than 10 years of experience working in client services. Prior to joining Suvoda, she held positions at other service providers and CROs. Her experience spans across science and consulting, operations, product development, and technical implementation. With her extensive experience in decentralized trials, Amanda also serves…

Amir Emadzadeh is a distinguished technology leader and innovator in the life sciences and autonomous systems industries. Currently serving as Director of Software Engineering at Genentech (Roche), he leads transformative initiatives in clinical trial automation and AI-driven healthcare solutions. His groundbreaking work includes developing patent-pending platforms that have significantly accelerated clinical data workflows and enhanced…

Dr. André Mansinho has a diverse range of work experience in the medical field. André started his career as a General Resident at Centro Hospitalar Lisboa Ocidental in 2012. André then went on to complete an Oncology Residency at Centro Hospitalar Lisboa Norte, EPE from 2013 to 2017. During this time, he also served as…

Andrea Bastek, PhD, is VP of Innovation at Florence Healthcare. Her team works to drive transformation in the eClinical industry in order to improve the site experience and the collaboration between sites and Sponsors/CROs. Prior to Florence she spent 15 years supporting sites running cardiac medical device studies working with and leading a unique sponsor…

Andrés has 19 years of experience in the eCOA industry and currently serves as Vice President, eCOA Solutions Strategy at Suvoda, where he leads the company’s product and commercial strategy for eCOA. Since stepping into this role in January 2024, he has been focused on driving innovation and aligning Suvoda’s solutions with the evolving needs…

I’m very interested in how IT and clinical informatics can be used to improve the hospital and particularly the pharmacy environment. Management in pharmacy became my focus after I worked as a pharmacist in various roles, including dispensary manager, quality use of medicines and home pharmacy. What I like about this job is the variety….

Dr Andrew Brockway is the Chief Executive Officer for Doherty Clinical Trials Ltd. Andrew has more than 20 years research and industry experience and has held local and global roles in research and development roles in large pharmaceutical companies, early phase research institutions, and successfully lead business development activities for a global contract research organisation…

Professor Andrew Ustianowski is the interim National Executive Director for the Research Delivery Network (RDN), National Institute for Health & Care Research (NIHR) – which recruits around 1 million participants into over 6000 studies across England each year. He is also a consultant physician and clinical researcher in Infectious Diseases at the Regional Infectious Diseases…

A graduate of the Medical University of Warsaw, she has been a dedicated professional in the clinical research industry since 1998. Her career has seen her advance through various roles including People Manager and Associate Director in Clinical Operations Dep. Since 2005 she joined PPD Thermo Fisher Scientific. In this role, she oversees the training,…

Angel Akinbinu is the Senior Director of Clinical Trial Diversity at Syneos Health, where she leads the strategy development and implementation of diversity, equity, and inclusion in clinical trials. Prior to joining Syneos, she worked in both CROs and large pharma, creating and executing patient recruitment and retention strategies, later transitioning to work focused on…

Ângela Papa is an experienced professional in the pharmaceutical industry with a PharmD degree from the University of Lisbon and an International Master’s Degree in Humanitarian Medicine and Public Health from the University Miguel Hernández. She has worked in various roles in pharmaceutical companies and the CRO PPD, where she has gained extensive experience in…

With extensive experience in global site relationship development and operations and specializing in organization, feasibility, proposal, and budget building, Angela is an expert at driving patient recruitment and identifying future research opportunities. She also brings deep oncology sales and marketing experience to identifying potential new market segments and leading oncology product sales teams. She finished…

Anna Megalakakis is a Senior Training Manager at ARCS Australia with over 20 years of experience in the Contract Research Organisation (CRO) and pharmaceutical sectors. A Monash University graduate, Anna began her career in clinical research and has since held a range of roles in clinical operations and training. Her deep understanding of drug development,…

Anna Fehr is the co-owner and CEO of operations at One of a Kind Clinical Research Center. With a research Career spanning over a decade, she oversees the daily operations of the research centers focusing on logistics, ALCOA practices, GCP adherence, patient care, regulatory compliance, trial startup, and provider engagement. Anna holds a bachelor’s degree…

Anna Fehr is the multi-site co-owner and CEO of operations at One of a Kind Clinical Research Center. With a research Career spanning over a decade, she oversees the daily operations of the research centers focusing on logistics, ALCOA practices, GCP adherence, patient care, regulatory compliance, trial startup, and provider engagement. Anna holds a bachelor’s…

Anna Titkova, MD, PhD, Professor Assoc., MBA, International Operations Director Pratia, Country Head Ukraine Anna graduated from Kharkiv National Medical University and works here as a researcher and lecturer. She has a PhD, Master of Medical and Educational Sciences, MBA, completed an internship at Harvard and Yale Universities, and is a qualified international lecturer and…

Anna Titkova, MD, PhD, Professor Assoc., MBA, International Operations Director Pratia, Country Head Ukraine Anna graduated from Kharkiv National Medical University and works here as a researcher and lecturer. She has a PhD, Master of Medical and Educational Sciences, MBA, completed an internship at Harvard and Yale Universities, and is a qualified international lecturer and…

Antonio Hellebuyck is a Project Oversight Senior Director in the Vaccines, Government and Public Health Services at PPD, part of ThermoFisher Scientific. The PPD clinical research business of Thermo Fisher Scientific provides proven, global clinical development services to accelerate vaccine development with a dedicated vaccines delivery unit, innovative patient recruitment services, and unparalleled vaccine laboratory…

April has over 18 years’ experience in clinical research, working in a myriad of roles including medical writing, TMF Services, Clinical Operations, Global Study Start-Up, Drug Development, and Business Development, and Site Services. April has been responsible for leading global teams, implementing key initiatives, the development of study proposals, participating in bid defense meetings, and…

April has over 18 years’ experience in clinical research, working in a myriad of roles including Medical Writing, TMF Services, Clinical Operations, Global Study Start-Up, Business Development, Global Site Relationships, and Site Services. April has been responsible for leading global teams, implementing key initiatives for site relationships and study start-up. Bringing life-changing care options to…

Arianne brings over 20 years clinical research experience from Phase I, II, III and IV studies in both medical devices and pharmaceutical industries with responsibilities spanning all aspects of clinical research from feasibility, protocol development, study start up, monitoring, study management and medical writing. Roles have included operational and leadership positions including Clinical Affairs Manager,…

Ash Clarke is the Director of Research Operations at Grampians Health and a dedicated advocate for research and clinical trials in regional and rural communities. Her experience working in research management across the research institute, academic, and public sectors for more than 15 years has provided her with firsthand insight into the complexities and challenges…

Dr. Escobedo-Escotto holds a medical degree with a minor in Surgery from Guatemala. She received a master’s degree in public health from the Milken Institute at George Washington University. She has dedicated her last 10 years to conduct clinical research in the most underserved communities in Washington DC. Her proficiency in English, French, and Spanish…

With over two decades of medical experience and a distinguished track record as an investigator in more than 40 commercially sponsored clinical trials, Barney founded Optimal Clinical Trials in 2013. He earned his medical degree from Otago Medical School in 2002 and has practiced in New Zealand, the United Kingdom, and Australia. In addition to…

Brandon has over 25 years of experience in clinical research at site, CRO, and sponsor levels. Currently, he splits his time at Takeda as an Associate Director Study Site Engagement Lead and Diversity & Inclusion in Clinical Trials. Brandon is the acting Chair for the SCRS DSAT tool.

Over the past 19 years with CNS Healthcare, I have worked as a Clinical Research Coordinator, Site Administrator, Director of Marketing, Clinical Development Liaison and Director of Contracts & Trial Management. These various roles have given me the opportunity to interact closely with patients, physicians, and study teams, and have allowed me to gain experience…

Bridie brings 22 years of experience in healthcare, including 14 years in clinical research. Most recently, she served as Associate Director and Recruitment Strategist at Pfizer, and previously held the role of Head of Sites at Future Meds. Throughout her career, she has overseen more than 100 clinical trials, including several global and European first…

Carla Gomes has over 25 years of experience in Regulatory Affairs and currently serves as the Head of the Regulatory Sciences Department at PPD, Thermo Fisher. Her extensive experience spans various sectors, including pharmaceutical companies (Galenic Institute, Iberfar Group, OM Pharma), competent authorities (EMA, INFARMED, Pharmaceutical Society), distribution and logistics (Movianto, Celesio Group), and CRO…

Over 28 years of experience in the drug development industry ranging from the pre-clinical sector through late stage clinical space. This includes senior executive management roles for large and small, private and publicly held entities, as well as domestic and international companies.

Carlos Orantes is the founding CEO of Alcanza Clinical Research. With 30+ years in life sciences, his expertise spans executive leadership, operational management, and process improvement. He has held key executive roles at Accelerated Enrollment Solutions, Meridien Research/Amplify Clinical, Accel Clinical, Frontage Laboratories, and other notable organizations. Carlos holds an MBA and a BS in…

General Manager – MRN Site and Patient Services, Medical Research Network Before joining MRN, Caroline worked in the public sector for 15 years supporting research in hospitals and the primary care setting as well as providing support to research academics by writing funding applications, making submissions to regulatory authorities and running a large portfolio of…

Carolyn Stewart has been the Business and Operations Manager of the Melbourne Children’s Trials Centre (MCTC) since its launch in 2014. MCTC is a collaboration between The Royal Children’s Hospital, Murdoch Children’s Research Institute, and the University of Melbourne which brings together a variety of support for all types of paediatric clinical research including trials….

With nearly 25 years of experience in the research site space, Casey has a long and exemplary career history in pharmaceutical research site services including serving as past President of the Society for Clinical Research Sites (SCRS), a global organization representing nearly 10,000 clinical research sites in 47 countries within the pharmaceutical industry. Casey began…

Cassie Kendrew is an experienced healthcare executive with a strong background in clinical research and healthcare delivery. As Chief Operating Officer at EMS Healthcare, Cassie leads the execution of clinical and commercial initiatives, ensuring the successful delivery of decentralised trials and mobile research solutions that improve patient access and engagement. With over a decade of…

Catherine Gregor is a transformational leader and business advisor with close to two decades of experience in clinical research. She currently serves as the Chief Clinical Trial Officer for Florence Healthcare, a software company focused on connecting sponsors and sites worldwide. Catherine is a subject matter expert and key opinion leader on patient-centric, decentralized and…

Chantelle Courtnay is a dynamic IT leader with a proven track record in delivering secure, high-impact technology solutions across the healthcare, research, government, and entertainment sectors. At Akesa Group—a global pharmaceutical procurement and logistics company—she specialises in the management and delivery of technology initiatives that unlock operational efficiency and enhance data security, delivering value across…

Cheryl-Ann Hawkins is the Chief Executive Officer at Veritus Research. She has enjoyed working in many leadership positions in Clinical Trials and Oncology in a career spanning 30 years. Cheryl-Ann has in that time, had the opportunity to develop multiple clinical trial facilities and build clinical teams to ensure successful businesses. Having the right people…

Chloe holds a PhD in Bioengineering and a BSc in Pharmacology from the University of Southampton. Her career in clinical research began as a European Clinical Trial Manager at a Global Pharmaceutical company later moving into Global Trial Management (IQVIA FSP to Novartis) where she was later chosen to spearhead the newly created department in…

Chris Hoyle founded Elite Research Network in 2004 after working at a dedicated research site for 3 years where he was involved in all aspects of investigator site management, including patient recruitment, budgets and contracts, and business development. Since that time, Chris has been responsible for leading the direction and growth of the company. Chris…

Cancer Centre Alliance (VCCC Alliance), located in Melbourne. The VCCC Alliance is a powerful partnership between 10 leading research, academic and clinical institutions working together to expedite and amplify leading-edge cancer research, knowledge and expertise to improve outcomes for people affected by cancer. Christine is a registered nurse and previous clinical nurse consultant with over…

Christina Brennan, MD has devoted her career to clinical research and currently serves as Northwell Health’s senior vice president for clinical research. Committed to the advancement of science and medicine, Dr. Brennan has more than 23 years of research experience, including over 19 years in management and leadership roles. She is on the board of…

Christina joined the AES Site network, part of ThermoFisher Scientific as a Principal Investigator after specialising in Intensive Care Medicine and Anaesthesiology. She went on to lead over 60 Phase III-IV studies in a broad range of Therapeutic Areas, including Vaccines, Cardiometabolic disease, Gastroenterology, Dermatology and Pain, before moving to Medical leadership. She now oversees…

Christine has 25+ years of diverse healthcare experience spanning aged care, acute care, rehabilitation medicine, dermatology specialist clinics, and surgery. Her extensive background includes significant expertise as a clinical trial nurse coordinator and she spent 5 years in a leadership role managing the Dermatology clinical trial unit at the Skin Health Institute in Victoria. During…

Chris Bamford has a PhD in molecular oncology and over 20 years of experience working in clinical trial regulatory affairs. He has represented the IQVIA Regulatory Affairs team in EMA Stakeholder groups relating to the development of the EU Clinical Trial Information System (CTIS) since 2014, contributing from the perspective of both Sponsors and CROs…

Christine Senn, PhD has worked in clinical research since 2005, starting as a Coordinator at the University of Vermont College of Medicine then for 16 years at Centricity Research, a site network with more than 40 clinical research sites in the U.S. and Canada. There, she was actively engaged in everything related to change management:…

Claire completed a MSc in Neuroscience, a PhD in Neuropharmacology and has more than 10 years of clinical and pre-clinical research experience. Claire has worked extensively in clinical trial coordination and management of Phase I-IV trials in various therapeutic areas in the UK and Australia, developing strong industry partnerships and business acumen. Claire has a…

Clara holds a Bachelor of Biotechnology and has over 10 years’ experience in the Pharma, Clinical Research Organisation (CRO) and not-for-profit sector. As the Budget and Contracts Manager at Cancer Trials Australia (CTA), Clara overseas a dedicated team of Budget and Contracts Specialists who manage CTA’s serviced clinical research sites’ clinical trial budget and contract…

Clare Campbell-Cooper joined Fortrea in February 2020 and serves as its Global Head of Digital Health and Innovation. Clare has over 25 years of industry experience and is a recognized leader within the field of digital health. Clare has a wealth of experience encompassing many disciplines within clinical research and has held management positions within…

Dr. Grace is the CEO of EMS Healthcare, a unique and flexible Community Health Network which supports the delivery of clinical research and population health services and enables the provision of medical solutions deep within the heart of our communities. With a PhD in Molecular Oncology and over 20 years of experience in the biopharmaceutical…

Dr. Grace is the CEO of EMS Healthcare, a unique and flexible Community Health Network which supports the delivery of clinical research and population health services and enables the provision of medical solutions deep within the heart of our communities. With a PhD in Molecular Oncology and over 20 years of experience in the biopharmaceutical…

Started career in Clinical Research in 1989 with Glaxo and worked as a CRA, Project Manager and Line Manager in Global R&D including 2 years as the Clinical Research Manager for Glaxo Wellcome China . Joined Pfizer for the first time in 2002 and spent 5 years as the Director of Clinical Research for Pfizer…

Cristina Contente integrates Fortrea’s Global Adaptive Operational Solutions, as Clinical Delivery Director. Cristina has more than 20 years of experience in Clinical Research. With a bioengineering background, Cristina held roles of increasing responsibility, integrating both Pharma and CRO teams, including clinical project management and portfolio oversight, building and leading functional teams, developing and improving business…

Dan Braga is the Vice President of Product Management for medical imaging solutions at Medidata Solutions. Dan works with sponsors, CROs, core labs, and sites to adopt medical image technologies to help automate image acquisition, distribution, assessment, and data collection.

Dan Otap is a Senior Alliance & Partnerships Lead within Genentech’s Research and Early Development unit (gRED). Dan’s clinical trial operations and compliance background uniquely position him to provide attuned insight into relational site engagement. Dan serves on various internal Roche/Genentech work streams related to clinical trial execution and innovation. He holds positions with the…

A board-certified Internal Medicine professional with 20 years of clinical research experience across all phases of drug development. Currently the medical lead for early development strategy from translational medicine to study design and clinical conduct. >680 studies as Principal Investigator and still active in an investigator role for complex studies. Primary focus is first-in-human and…

Co-Founder of Pinnacle Research Group, LLC in 1998. Since then, Darin and partner/spouse Tracy have guided the company from a two-person operation to its present status of 23 full time research staff and have successfully managed over 500 studies, from Phase I FIH to Phase 4, across the therapeutic spectrum. Darin earned a Master’s of…

David is a well-known thought leader and change agent in the clinical research industry through numerous associations, boards, initiatives, publications, presentations and contributions. A native of New Orleans, he has a Master’s degree in both Social Work and Business Administration and maintains the additional credentials of Certified IRB Professional (CIP), Regulatory Affairs Certification (RAC) and…

David is a well-known thought leader and change agent in the clinical research industry through numerous associations, boards, initiatives, publications, presentations and contributions. A native of New Orleans, he has a Master’s degree in both Social Work and Business Administration and maintains the additional credentials of Certified IRB Professional (CIP), Regulatory Affairs Certification (RAC) and…

David is a well-known thought leader and change agent in the clinical research industry through numerous associations, boards, initiatives, publications, presentations and contributions. A native of New Orleans, he has a Master’s degree in both Social Work and Business Administration and maintains the additional credentials of Certified IRB Professional (CIP), Regulatory Affairs Certification (RAC) and…

Meet Dr. David Almeida, a highly qualified ophthalmologist and retinal surgeon. With an Honors Bachelor of Science from the University of Toronto and a Ph.D. in pharmaceutical research from the University of Szeged in Hungary, Dr. Almeida combines comprehensive medical knowledge with an academic background. Further credentials include an MBA in healthcare management from The…

David is a well-known thought leader and change agent in the clinical research industry through numerous associations, boards, initiatives, publications, presentations and contributions. A native of New Orleans, he has a Master’s degree in both Social Work and Business Administration and maintains the additional credentials of Certified IRB Professional (CIP), Regulatory Affairs Certification (RAC) and…

Debra Rogge, BSN, MSA, Director, AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals. Debra holds a Bachelor of Science of Nursing and a Master of Science in Administration and Health care services. Debra‘s Clinical Research Experience has spanned numerous roles in the past 23 years both in the start-up and maintenance phases of sponsored and investigator sponsored studies. Debra’s current role…

Deena Bernstein has deep expertise in healthcare leadership and the clinical research industry. Her career spans over twenty years in clinical research site development, operations, and digital technology. Deena is a passionate leader with an entrepreneurial spirit who cares deeply about improving study participants’ clinical trial experience and process. Deena is Transformative Pharmaceutical Solutions (TPS) VP of…

A clinical trials professional with over 15 years of experience in the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industry. Throughout career holding different positions in Clinical Operations, Project Management and Regulatory Affairs. Accountable for operational and strategic aspects of regulatory services for the assigned projects, in the role of Regulatory Affairs Manager performing and overseeing European submissions. Well-established…

Elizabeth has been involved in clinical trials and drug development for over 27 years. Elizabeth has worked on all sides of the clinical trial portfolio – hospital (site) as clinical trials and therapeutic pharmacist for haematology/oncology/palliative care units; Project manager for Australian ASX listed biotech company Phase I First in Human to Phase II; Director…

Emilio Neto is an executive with over 21 years of experience in Drug Development Strategy, Project Management, Clinical Operations, Team Management, and Project Finance Management globally from Phase I to Phase IV clinical trials. His expertise spans various therapeutic areas, including Rare Diseases, Respiratory, Cardiovascular, Neuroscience, Vaccines, and Oncology. Emilio began his career as a…

Esmeralda is a Clinical Research Professional with over 6 years of experience currently serving as the Site Manager at Synexus San Antonio. She holds a bachelor’s degree in business and is an ACRP-Clinical Professional. Esmeralda has successfully led operations and strategic initiatives at her site by holding high standards for data integrity, regulatory compliance and…

Eugenia (Genie) Hong is the Clinical Trials Pharmacy Manager at The Royal Melbourne Hospital. She was a committee member of Specialty Practice in Investigational Drugs of The Society of Hospital Pharmacists of Australia (SHPA) for 15 years and has been involved in development of Standard of Practice for Pharmacy Investigational Drugs Services in Australia for…

With over 20 years of experience in the healthcare and clinical research sector, I am a Vice President of Business Development at Velocity Clinical Research, Inc. I lead key strategic partnerships globally and drive sales in Europe. I am committed to partnering with CROs/Sponsors to deliver high-quality clinical trial data and patient care with unprecedented…

Dr. Fabian Sandoval, CEO & Research Director, has over 25 years of bench to bedside research experience. His diversified research career has been in academia, healthcare systems and the public sector. He received his Bachelors of Science in molecular and cellular biology from Marymount University, and his Doctorate of Medicine from the Autonomous University of…

Fiona Kilkenny brings a 22-year career in healthcare to her role as Operations Manager at Emeritus research in Sydney. With a 15-year stint dedicated to clinical research, she has previous experience as a Clinical Trial Coordinator (CTC), Project Manager, and Clinical Trial Team Lead and Ethics Officer. Fiona’s involves the oversight of a diverse team…

Senior Director, Global Compliance and Strategy Medidata Fiona has worked within the Life Sciences and Healthcare domain for over 23 years. Fiona’s focus at Medidata includes strategy and advocacy pertaining to the interface of technological advances and regulatory evolution within medical device and pharmaceutical clinical research. In this role Fiona regularly interacts with authorities and…

Fransisca (Chacha) Tenorio is the Nurse Manager at NT Health Clinical Innovation and Research Unit. A registered nurse with 12 years of experience, she has a diverse background in clinical care, management, governance and research. Chacha is a passionate advocate for health equity and is committed to integrating clinical research and trials into routine healthcare…

Fre is an experienced Clinical Trial Manager with a deep passion for advancing medical knowledge through rigorous clinical research. She has successfully overseen a range of clinical trials, ensuring high-quality data collection, compliance with regulatory standards, and the safety of participants. Driven by a commitment to improving patient outcomes, she is equally dedicated to educating…

Garo Kiledjian is the Founder, President, and CEO of SGM Alliance, a pioneering 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to advancing Sexual and Gender Minority (SGM) inclusion in clinical research, life sciences, and the evolving healthcare ecosystem. His leadership is also reflected in his role as Chief Operating Officer for Trialogic, a Site Network supporting the largest global…

I’ve been in this industry for more than 25 years starting as a CRA in pharma and then moving to a CRO and most recently as Director of Training for a large site network. I have a background in clinical research operations and learning and development. I hold a Combined Honours Bachelor of Science degree…

With over 25 years of experience in clinical trials, Gina has held a variety of roles ranging from pre-clinical research to Senior Management. Her extensive career spans across the pharmaceutical industry, Contract Research Organizations (CROs), and site-level operations, where she brings a wealth of shared knowledge. Passionate about giving back to the industry, Gina dedicates…

Macquarie University Clinical Trials Unit (CTU) currently has nearly 200 active clinical trials across a wide range of conditions including cancer, cardiovascular, respiratory and neurological diseases. To deliver timely access for patients to novel therapies, the trials at CTU draw on: – the world-class facilities at the Macquarie University Hospital – the clinical expertise within…

Gisela Martinez is a distinguished research professional with over 20 years of expertise in clinical research. Her career is marked by a series of progressively responsible roles at the country, regional, and headquarters levels, showcasing her leadership and dedication to advancing the field. Gisela’s journey began in Australia, where she excelled in various country positions,…

Dr. Hoeck is the Executive Clinical Director and Co Founder of Future Medical Research. He has extensive senior clinical experience both as a clinician and scientist and Dr. Hoeck has served as Principal Investigator on investigator initiated and industry initiated studies from Phase I-IV. He has worked as a senior executive in the biopharmaceutical industry…

Dr. Hoeck is the Executive Clinical Director and Co-Founder of Future Medical Research. He has extensive senior clinical experience both as a clinician and scientist and Dr. Hoeck has served as Principal Investigator on investigator initiated and industry initiated studies from Phase I-IV. He has worked as a senior executive in the biopharmaceutical industry for…

Hatice Akyel Gorur is a biologist, specializing in industry based clinical research, with extensive experience in managing complex clinical projects across Europe and the Middle East. With a multifaceted skill set that includes strategic planning, clinical trial portfolio management, project management, and regulatory compliance, Hatice has consistently delivered successful results in diverse therapeutic areas, including…

SIGAL SMS was founded by Helena Sigal, MD, who began her career in clinical research more than 20 years ago. Her various roles as medical doctor, investigator, Director of Clinical Operations, and ultimately Director of Operations at Synexus Germany provided her with extensive experience and knowledge in the field of clinical research and especially in…

Henry Kravchenko is the founder and CEO of Clinical.ly, a technology company on a mission to deliver clinical research software that puts you in control. Clinical.ly works closely with the research community to understand its challenges and integrate its feedback into Clinical.ly’s intuitive, web-based technology solutions. This customer-centric approach ensures that Clinical.ly’s solutions truly address…

With almost 18 years in the clinical trials industry, I have enjoyed challenging and rewarding roles from Clinical Trials Research Nurse, Senior CRA, eTMF Manager to Site Care Partner. Across my career, I have worked across multiple therapeutic areas including Inflammation & Immunology, Oncology, Vaccines, and Infectious Diseases. Since joining Pfizer in 2022, I have…

Iwona is on a mission to bring the clinical industry stakeholders closer and help developing together the solutions needed for the industry, clients and patients. With over 16 years of Site and Clinical Trials Management background and more than 7 years of Business Consultancy experience, Iwona has a unique blend of expertise with a strong…

Jack Evans has more than a decade of clinical research experience that spans over 5 continents and is knowledgeable in a vast array of therapeutic areas and trial designs across all phases of clinical development. As Vice President of Site Operations at EmVenio, he is focused on developing infrastructure, client partnerships and leading operational delivery…

James Riddle is the Senior Vice President of Global Review Operations at Advarra, the world’s largest provider of ethics, safety, and compliance oversight reviews services. With 25+ years’ experience providing support to the clinical research community, Riddle has operational responsibility for Advarra’s global review services including IRB, IBC, DMC, EAC. In this role, he helps…

James Riddle is the Senior Vice President of Global Review Operations at Advarra, the world’s largest provider of ethics, safety, and compliance oversight reviews services. With 25+ years’ experience providing support to the clinical research community, Riddle has operational responsibility for Advarra’s global review services including IRB, IBC, DMC, EAC. In this role, he helps…

Dr Jane Gaunson is the Associate Director, Local Delivery (Study Management) at GSK Australia. Holding a PhD in Immunology and Microbiology from The University of Melbourne, Jane has been a leader in Clinical Research for over 20 years where she has driven patient outcomes as a CRA, Local Study Manager, Regional Study Manager, Team Leader…

Jason has over 17 years of experience in clinical research, driving operational excellence and innovation in drug development. With a strong background in clinical trial execution, he has worked across multiple phases of research, gaining insight into the evolving challenges and opportunities within the industry. In recent years, Jason has focused on advancing digital and…

Jason Palasota, a dedicated professional in the field of clinical research, began his career as a site coordinator at Cetero Research. His experience there fueled a deep respect for the industry and a commitment to improving patient-focused clinical research services. Progressing through roles in proposal development, inside and external business development at notable organizations like…

With more than 25 years of experience in the management of clinical trials, Jean-Marc joined Sanofi in 2008. First as Medical Advisor in Multiple Sclerosis in the Canadian Clinical Unit, then developing a strategic partnership with investigator sites across the globe, towards site optimization and performance, heading the Office of Global Site Partnership. Jean-Marc is…

Jeff has 16 years of experience in the Life Sciences industry. At TPS, he leads the Site Solutions function, with the overall responsibility of delivering these solutions. Prior to joining TPS, Jeff served as the Vice President of MediSync Clinical Research, a network of clinical trialsites. At MediSync, he was responsible for building and managing…

Jen Peterson has over 24 years’ experience in clinical research with a primary concentration in regulatory, quality compliance, and audit readiness. She has held leadership positions with 4 large CRO/AROs and currently serves as Head of Quality for M3 Wake Research, a large network of clinical research sites. She enjoys spending time with her husband…

Jennifer Byrne’s career has been devoted to leading teams and building relationships to transform the clinical research landscape into an integrated component of clinical care. In 2018, she founded Javara with a vision to revolutionize the industry by accelerating access to clinical trials – for patients, sponsors, and healthcare systems alike. Prior to Javara, Jennifer…

Jennifer Matson Hunter joined Mary Crowley Cancer Research in 2013 and is currently the Director of Research Operations. In this role, she oversees study development, contract, budget, regulatory affairs, trial portfolio and management, quality assurance, medical records, communications, and data management. Jennifer is passionate about people, from the individual patient needing hope through a clinical…

Dr. Jhodie Duncan is the General Manager of Research and Partnerships at Latrobe Regional Health. She has over 20 year’s research experience having completed her PhD (Uni Melb) in the field of Developmental Neuroscience, after which she was awarded a CJ Martin Fellowship to undertake post-doctoral training at Boston’s Children’s Hospital/Harvard Medical School. In 2009…

Of my 35 years in industry, the last 18 have been in clinical research, working in a variety of commercial and operational roles. During that time my focus, and that of the companies I have worked with, has always been the improvement of clinical trial conduct through better technology. My priority is to continually push…

Jimmy Bechtel is the Society for Clinical Research Sites’ (SCRS) Vice President, Site Engagement. He brings experience from both the site and sponsor sides of the clinical research industry to his critical role with SCRS. Mr. Bechtel provided a variety of support within the site spectrum in previous positions as data specialist, patient recruiter and…

Jimmy Bechtel is the Society for Clinical Research Sites’ (SCRS) Vice President, Site Engagement. He brings experience from both the site and sponsor sides of the clinical research industry to his critical role with SCRS. Mr. Bechtel provided a variety of support within the site spectrum in previous positions as data specialist, patient recruiter and…

Jimmy Bechtel is the Society for Clinical Research Sites’ (SCRS) Vice President, Site Engagement. He brings experience from both the site and sponsor sides of the clinical research industry to his critical role with SCRS. Mr. Bechtel provided a variety of support within the site spectrum in previous positions as data specialist, patient recruiter and…

Joana Baptista is the MSD Regional Operations Support Lead (ROSL) for EMEA, supporting the region in key areas to ensure clinical trials are conducted as per plan, with high quality standards (Headcount management, metrics, indicators, and partnership overview) Since 2024 Joana is being acting as the EMEA Regional Research Director Chief of Staff. Before being…

Joseph Kim has over 24 years of pharma research expertise. His career spans multiple Sponsors: Lilly, Merck and Takeda (Shire). Joe is recognized as a “Top 100 individual on the Medicine/Makers Power List,: and :20 Innovators Changing the Face of the Clinical Trials Industry” by CenterWatch.

Joseph Kim has over 24 years of pharma research expertise. His career spans multiple Sponsors: Lilly, Merck and Takeda (Shire). Joe is recognized as a “Top 100 individual on the Medicine/Makers Power List,: and :20 Innovators Changing the Face of the Clinical Trials Industry” by CenterWatch.

Josh is the Chief Technology Officer at ObjectiveHealth, an integrated research network and technology solutions company, where he leads technology strategy, engineering, and data science initiatives. With over 20 years in technology, including 15+ years in healthcare, Josh has applied his expertise in software engineering, solution architecture, systems integration, AI, and machine learning in the…

Josh Wilson has spent his career in clinical research and is passionate about driving innovation through engagement with patients, clinical sites, service providers, and sponsors. Through his extensive experience in operations management, data technologies, and data sciences, he has driven deployment of digital health technologies and decentralized trial approaches including eCOA, AI-powered medication adherence and…

Joyce Li is a Clinical Trials Pharmacy Manager with over five years of hands-on experience at Emeritus Research. Joyce has played a key role in the initiation, coordination, and execution of clinical trials across a range of therapeutic areas. Her expertise spans investigational product management, pharmacy design, regulatory compliance, and project planning & feasibility, ensuring…

A seasoned professional with over 12 years of dedicated experience in the field of site contracts, budget development, and payments. As a Senior Director of Site Contracts and Payments, O bring a wealth of expertise and a proven track record of success to my role. Throughout my career, I’ve demonstrated an exceptional ability to navigate…

As a leader in decentralized clinical trials, Dr. Kálmán Törőcsik brings extensive expertise in clinical research and patient-centric solutions across Central and Eastern Europe. Since founding Research Professionals, he has championed the growth of an innovative Decentralized Clinical Trials (DCT) solution now spanning the European continent, transforming trial methodologies and improving patient access across diverse…

Kannan is an accomplished leader, specializing in applying technology to drive growth, quality and efficiency in small and medium sized organizations. With nearly two decades of experience across academic research institutions, technology startups, and clinical research sites, Kannan brings strategic vision and deep operational expertise to his role as CEO of Kinetic Clinical Research. Kannan…

Kara Quinnelly is a clinical research professional with over 10 years of experience across a plethora of therapeutic areas. Kara provided both insight and support from site, CRO, and sponsor perspectives of the clinical research industry with previous roles in clinical operations, project delivery, and site engagement. Currently serving as an Associate Director for Site…

Karen McIntyre is Vice President, Global Site Alliances, Launch Excellence for Parexel. Her role is to provide strategic, site solution approaches to address the most critical challenges in the clinical trial pathway, predicable and successful patient recruitment. The driver of Global Site Alliances is to build and maintain purposeful relationships with sites to construct an…

Karen McIntyre is Vice President, Global Site Alliances, Launch Excellence for Parexel. Her role is to provide strategic, site solution approaches to address the most critical challenges in the clinical trial pathway, predicable and successful patient recruitment. The driver of Global Site Alliances is to build and maintain purposeful relationships with sites to construct an…

Karen McIntyre is Vice President, Global Site Alliances, Launch Excellence for Parexel. Her role is to provide strategic, site solution approaches to address the most critical challenges in the clinical trial pathway, predicable and successful patient recruitment. The driver of Global Site Alliances is to build and maintain purposeful relationships with sites to construct an…

Karen West is General Manager/Managing Director for Australia and New Zealand within the clinical development team at Syneos Health. Karen has over 30 years experience in the clinical trial industry of which over 22 years has been within Syneos Health through acquisition. Prior to joining Syneos Health, Karen has held a number of positions throughout…

Professor Karin Verspoor is Executive Dean of the School of Computing Technologies at RMIT University in Melbourne, Australia. Her contributions to AI and Digital Health have been recognised through selection as a Fellow of the Australian Academy of Technological Sciences and Engineering, a Fellow of the Australasian Institute of Digital Health, and as a 2021…

I am a transformative leader passionate about driving strategic initiatives in business development and organizational change. Where others see uncertainty, I’m seeing the opportunity. I like working with like-minded professionals who are seeking solutions that result in mutually beneficial transformations and facilitate meaningful change. I want to focus on leveraging new technologies, such as AI,…

Karri Venn brings over 25 years of clinical research experience working at clinical research sites. The ride has been monumental both in personal and professional growth. Ms. Venn started her career at LMC Healthcare in 1999 and that progressed to LMC Manna Research and ended with Centricity Research. A wide variety of positions Ms. Venn…

Karri Venn brings over 25 years of clinical research experience working at clinical research sites. The ride has been monumental both in personal and professional growth. Ms. Venn started her career at LMC Healthcare in 1999 and that progressed to LMC Manna Research and ended with Centricity Research. A wide variety of positions Ms. Venn…

Karri Venn brings over 25 years of clinical research experience working at clinical research sites. The ride has been monumental both in personal and professional growth. Ms. Venn started her career at LMC Healthcare in 1999 and that progressed to LMC Manna Research and ended with Centricity Research. A wide variety of positions Ms. Venn…

Karri Venn brings over 25 years of clinical research experience working at clinical research sites. The ride has been monumental both in personal and professional growth. Ms. Venn started her career at LMC Healthcare in 1999 and that progressed to LMC Manna Research and ended with Centricity Research. A wide variety of positions Ms. Venn…

Kate Faktor has been with Boehringer Ingelheim for since 2015 across both the Animal Health and Human Pharmaceutical areas of the organization. With a passion for collaboration, and turning consumer insights into action, Kate has more than 20 years’ experience in marketing and project management. In 2022, Kate commenced her role in patient advocacy at…

With a robust foundation in medical nutrition and wellness, Kathy has leveraged her healthcare knowledge and passion for data and technologies to forge a unique path in the clinical research space. She has 26 years of clinical site and CRO operations experience in the areas of business development, strategic feasibility, study start up, data management…

Kathy received her Bachelor of Science in Education from UW-Whitewater and a Master’s Degree in Exercise Physiology from UW-La Crosse. It was there, while writing her thesis, that Kathy developed her passion for research. Kathy started in the clinical research industry in 1989 working as a coordinator at the VA Hospital in Madison, WI. From…

Kathy Mickel is the Learning Solutions Lead for the Society for Clinical Research Sites (SCRS), playing a pivotal role in shaping and executing SCRS events and educational programs, including the SCRS Oncology Program. Leveraging her extensive industry experience across sites, CROs and pharmaceutical organizations, Kathy delivers engaging learning and collaboration opportunities for the clinical research…

Kathy Mickel is the Learning Solutions Lead for the Society for Clinical Research Sites (SCRS), playing a pivotal role in shaping and executing SCRS events and educational programs, including the SCRS Oncology Program. Leveraging her extensive industry experience across sites, CROs and pharmaceutical organizations, Kathy delivers engaging learning and collaboration opportunities for the clinical research…

Kathy Mickel is the Learning Solutions Lead for the Society for Clinical Research Sites (SCRS), playing a pivotal role in shaping and executing SCRS events and educational programs, including the SCRS Oncology Program. Leveraging her extensive industry experience across sites, CROs and pharmaceutical organizations, Kathy delivers engaging learning and collaboration opportunities for the clinical research…

Kathy Mickel is the Learning Solutions Lead for the Society for Clinical Research Sites (SCRS), playing a pivotal role in shaping and executing SCRS events and educational programs, including the SCRS Oncology Program. Leveraging her extensive industry experience across sites, CROs and pharmaceutical organizations, Kathy delivers engaging learning and collaboration opportunities for the clinical research…

Kerry is a highly experienced pharmacist with a diverse career spanning over two decades, both domestically and internationally. She began her career in New Zealand as a hospital pharmacy intern before expanding her expertise overseas. During her time in London, she worked with Baxter UK, specializing in aseptic sterile work, and gained invaluable experience in…

Kerry Gorman, Senior Director, IQVIA has developed an understanding of clinical research and customer service through her past industry roles and current role as Head of IQVIA Strategic Site Solutions for US and Canada. Kerry leads a team of professionals at IQVIA who are passionate about sites, site concerns and continually focus on the development…

Holds a degree in Pharmacy and Biochemistry, a Master’s in Sciences in the field of Public Health and Bioethics, and an MBA in Strategic Business Management. Has been working in the field of bioethics studies and clinical research for 21 years. Manages Clinical Research Centers, being the founder of Bioserv Life Sciences, a Clinical Research…

Dr Khaled Ahmed is a Clinical Site Director and Diversity Ambassador at FutureMeds, a global SMO that provides innovative solutions for clinical trials. Dr Ahmed holds a PhD in Cancer Epidemiology from the University of Birmingham, and over 15 years of experience in lecturing, designing, managing, and executing global clinical trials across different indications and…

Kim Ribeiro, MLS (ASCP)CM, MS, brings over 10 years of experience in clinical trial patient engagement, most recently serving at AbbVie. She has a proven track record of success in developing new roles and capabilities, with expertise in strategic planning, operational excellence, and business optimization. A published author and sought-after speaker, Kim has been an…

Kim Ribeiro, MLS (ASCP)CM, MS, brings over 10 years of experience in clinical trial patient engagement, most recently serving at AbbVie. She has a proven track record of success in developing new roles and capabilities, with expertise in strategic planning, operational excellence, and business optimization. A published author and sought-after speaker, Kim has been an…

Laia Esteban Herrera serves as the Director of Site Support Solutions OUS on our Global Expansion and Study Operations team. With a passion for achieving better patient outcomes and driving smarter business offerings, Laia brings over 12 years of valuable experience as a seasoned nurse in the industry, having worked under CROs and Pharma. Her…

Laura Luchini joined Merck, Sharp & Dohme, MSD, in Aug2017, after +25 years experience in epidemiology, clinical development and clinical operations at Academia, Pharma companies and Contract Research Organizations (CROs). Laura earned her medical degree in Brazil in 1986. She was a General Practitioner in her native country before moving to Italy for seven years,…

Laura is committed to enhancing clinical trial accessibility and efficiency in ANZ. She collaborates with sites and patient advocacy groups to streamline trial operations and support the accessibility of trials within patient communities including those in regional and remote areas. Laura also organizes advisory panels to incorporate the ANZ patient voice into clinical development and…

Lauren Briggs is Senior Vice President of Customer Success at ProofPilot. She boasts a robust background in customer success across large and small biopharma and a keen focus on site experience and patient retention strategies. Lauren’s background includes nearly 15 years in Customer Success & Operations in clinical trial technology, underscoring her expertise in her…

Lauren Chazal, MBA is an expert in the clinical trials industry, with extensive experience in site operations, business development, and financial management. She spent the first five years of her career with traditional financial organizations and then pivoted to clinical research with a privately held multi-site clinical research organization. She has been instrumental in business…

Lauren Koehler, MS, CCRP, EMT-P is a seasoned leader in emergency medicine research, specializing in site operations, team development, and innovative training strategies. As a Research Manager, she oversees project managers, research coordinators, paramedics, and data support staff, ensuring efficient and high-quality research execution. With nearly a decade of experience, Lauren has pioneered creative staffing…

Lauren Stockwell is a passionate and driven clinical research professional. As the Content & Engagement Manager for Society for Clinical Research Sites (SCRS), she works tirelessly to develop educational and mentorship programming to support the industry holistically. SCRS is the leading advocacy organization dedicated to unifying the voice of the global clinical research site community….

Lauren Stockwell is a passionate and driven clinical research professional. As the Content & Engagement Manager for Society for Clinical Research Sites (SCRS), she works tirelessly to develop educational and mentorship programming to support the industry holistically. SCRS is the leading advocacy organization dedicated to unifying the voice of the global clinical research site community….

Lauren Stockwell is a passionate and driven clinical research professional. As the Content & Engagement Manager for Society for Clinical Research Sites (SCRS), she works tirelessly to develop educational and mentorship programming to support the industry holistically. SCRS is the leading advocacy organization dedicated to unifying the voice of the global clinical research site community….

Lauren Stockwell is a passionate and driven clinical research professional. As the Content & Engagement Manager for Society for Clinical Research Sites (SCRS), she works tirelessly to develop educational and mentorship programming to support the industry holistically. SCRS is the leading advocacy organization dedicated to unifying the voice of the global clinical research site community….

Lauren Tough is an accomplished leader in health and care research, serving as the Strategic Development Director for the North East North Cumbria (NENC) Regional Research Delivery Network, a part of the National Institute for Health and Care research in England. With a background in NHS R&D, Lauren has held various roles within the NIHR,…

Lesley is currently the Associate Director of Product for IQVIA Technologies, Site and Planning Suite. She has over 15 years of industry experience with various perspectives, which she has gained from multiple roles throughout her career. Her passion for clinical research was ignited by her work as a research assistant and study coordinator, helping patients…

Lesley is currently the Associate Director of Product for IQVIA Technologies, Site and Planning Suite. She has over 15 years of industry experience with various perspectives, which she has gained from multiple roles throughout her career. Her passion for clinical research was ignited by her work as a research assistant and study coordinator, helping patients…

Dr. Lestter Cruz Serrano is the Global Head of Medical Affairs in Cognizant Life Sciences group. He is also the global lead for Site Engagement team driving regional site adoption of various technology platform, like, Shared Investigator Platform (SIP), across regions in US, Canada, EU, ASIA-PAC, Africa and LATAM. He has led Cognizant’s efforts, in…

Liam currently fills the role of Assistant Director of Pharmacy (Cancer Production and Clinical Trials) at the Gold Coast University Hospital, managing cancer and clinical trial pharmacy services across the Gold Coast Hospital and Health Service. Liam is a Consultant Pharmacist in Oncology/Haematology and Clinical trials and is a Fellow of the Australia New Zealand…

Lindsey Morales has worked in the clinical research industry for the last 18 years at sponsors, CROs and research sites. Her background includes roles in site relationship management, site identification, feasibility, study start-up and site monitoring. She currently serves as an Associate Director in Clinical Site Partners at Gilead Sciences. Lindsey holds a Bachelor’s degree…

Lisa Bjornestad joined the DM Clinical team in 2022, but has been a well-respected veteran in the clinical research industry for the past 27 years. As a new graduate, Lisa began her journey as a clinical research coordinator and has extensive experience in site operations, having directed both early and late phase research centers for…

I’m the General Manager at Optimal Clinical Trials, New Zealand’s top performing late phase clinical research group. In partnership with early phase leader, New Zealand Clinical Research (NZCR), we have seven centres across the country and able to offer you the largest, most experienced Phase 1 to 4 capability in Australasia. You can trust us…

Dr. Lovie Negrin, CEO of Randomize Now, works to involve marginalized communities in clinical trials, implementing strategies to educate and offer advanced treatments with the goal to reduce healthcare disparities. She is also a co-founder of the Noir Research Collective, a membership SMO.

Lucas Litewka was the Clinical Trials Business Development Manager at St Vincent’s Hospital Melbourne, within the research directorate where he provided centralised expertise to over a dozen decentralised clinical trial units within the hospital. As a Senior Medical Scientist, Lucas worked on a broad portfolio of clinical neurological research, including: co-registration of MRI/PET/CT/SPECT for epilepsy…

Lucia is the founder and Director of Research for Evolve Clinical Research, a diverse multi-site network of sites in Arizona. She has worked in the field for over a decade playing multiple key roles at the site level for over and as consultant for academic centers and pharmaceutical companies. In her current role, Lucia oversees…

Since 2016 Lucie is on a mission to build a professional network of clinical research sites – Clinical Research Center in the Czech Republic and Slovakia. She is developing a team of professional trained clinical study coordinators who increase the work efficiency of physicians and patient comfort. Joined collaboration of CRC study coordinator and investigator…

Luis has over 25 years of experience in clinical trials. He is a world trotter professional who has lived and worked in Europe, US and Asia. He has a wide range of expertise that includes, just to name few, clinical operations, feasibility strategy, site relationship development and management, and decentralized engagement solutions. Luis is an…

I am a physician specializing in public health with over 13 years of experience in clinical trials and healthcare management. As the Chief Medical Officer for the European Clinical Trials Information Network (ClinicalTrials.eu), I lead initiatives to enhance patient access to critical research data, facilitating transparency and patient safety in the process. My areas of…

I am a Clinical Research Professional with over a decade of experience in the CRO industry, I have gained comprehensive insights working in both full-service and outsourcing models. My career has spanned various roles, from entry-level positions to management, providing me with a holistic understanding of the clinical research landscape. My expertise includes managing Phase…

Malgorzata is both a doctor and an MBA graduate with over 10 years of experience in sales and marketing in the pharmaceutical industry (Merck,Sharp &Dohme, Servier), and +15 years in clinical trials. She successfully developed a private research site in Krakow, Poland as a unique model of a specialized oncohematology unit, which joined the elite…

As the Sr. Director of Security, Corporate QA and Compliance, Marc is leading the corporate security, quality and compliance initiatives at CRIO. Additionally, he’s serving as CRIO’s Data Protection Officer. Prior to CRIO, Marc was leading the Quality Assurance efforts at snapIoT, now part of Fortrea. Before snapIoT, Marc was a key member of the…

María Peláez has been living with Facioscapulohumeral Muscular Dystrophy (FSHD) since the onset of symptoms at age 15. For the past two years, she has actively collaborated with FSHD Spain, providing support to newly diagnosed patients and members, and assisting Project Mercury in accelerating access to treatments once approved by the EMA. She participated in…

We are a dedicated clinical research group based in Argentina. I am the president and one of the owners of the company. After COVID19 pandemic we grew exponentially and we are undergoing a technology transformation , we have implemented a CTMS that has enhanced our operations. We are expanding our areas od interest and have…

As a Consultant Pharmacist in Clinical Trials and Oncology/Haematology, Liam fulfils the role of the National Research Lead and Cancer Care Educator – Pharmacy for Ramsay Health Care. In this role he is responsible for strategy delivery and workforce development nationally in these specialist areas. Liam is a member of the SHPA Clinical Trials Leadership…

Marie Craig, CSP EMEA Regional Lead, has 25 years experience in Clinical Trials, 18 of them in MSD as SCRA, CPM, PLM and most recently CRA Manager. Marie brings outstanding operational and leadership skills together with deep knowledge of MSD Clinical Trial Portfolio. Her planning and analytical capabilities together with excellent communication skills, combined with…

Mark Campbell is the Chief Operating Officer at EmVenio Research, a PCM Trials Company. He joined PCM Trials during its acquisition of EmVenio in February 2025, having initially joined EmVenio in May 2021. With over 25 years of leadership experience in drug development, research site networks, and clinical technology, he brings valuable expertise to both…

Dr. Dehlinger-Kremer brings over 30 years of experience in the research industry, including 30 years with a particular focus on global regulatory affairs, medical affairs, and pediatric leadership. At ICON’s Center for Pediatric Clinical Development, she supports pediatric develpments and advances in pediatric research. Additionally, as Co-Chair of ICON’s Maternal-Fetal Medicine Unit, Dr. Dehlinger-Kremer contributes…

Megan has 17 years of clinical trials experience working in a range of roles within IQVIA and within the Australian + New Zealand clinical research industry. She is committed to the implementation of flexible, patient-centric, site-friendly and solution focused delivery methods in all aspects of clinical trials, resulting in positive outcomes for patients. Megan’s current…

Meghan serves as the VP, Clinical Trial Financial Management at Medidata driving product roadmap and strategy across the Budgeting and Payments solution suite. Meghan started her career as a Masters level psychologist working within a medical care team treating patients with ALS and traumatic brain injury. It was through this privileged relationship with patients facing…

Melanie’s career spans more than 20 years across the therapeutic development lifecycle and digital technology. She is currently the Director of User Experience Research & Strategy in the Digital Products and Solutions (DPS) organization at IQVIA. She brings a human-centered lens to complex healthcare and technology challenges, helping to uncover user needs and strategic opportunities,…

Melanie Eckoff is a seasoned Product Manager at Clario, bringing over a decade of expertise in clinical trials and technology. With nearly seven years of experience in site-facing operations—ranging from technical support to clinical software education—she is now in her fourth year specializing in site and patient applications for electronic Clinical Outcome Assessments (eCOA). Leveraging…

Melissa is the Head of Site Management and Monitoring (HSMM) and oversees key tasks related to site management, territory development and country study support. The Head of SMM is responsible for monitoring resource management, capacity assessments of Clinical Research Associate (CRA) workload and overall quality of monitoring deliverables. With 20 years of clinical research experience…

Mike began his career in clinical development over 25 years ago and has experience spanning Phase I through IV operations. He holds a Masters of Science in Pharmaceutical and Medical Device Law as well as a Bachelor’s of Science in Biology. Before Fortrea, Mike spent 15 years with a large, global CRO, beginning as a…

Michael Pierre is a Project Manager for SCRS and has been part of SCRS and the Summit program beginning with the first Summit held in New Mexico in 2006. He brings 18 years of experience in negotiating clinical trial agreements and budgets between sites and sponsors/CROs, including budget build and site contract support for phase…

Michael Rogan is the Senior Director, Mobile Application Experience at Greenphire, where he is responsible for developing products to support participant success in clinical trials. Michael started his work life building financial software on Wall Street, and then got a PhD in Behavioral Neuroscience, publishing research on how information is processed in dangerous/stressful conditions. Michael…

I am a chemical engineer by education with additional masters in public health. With 18+years experience in clinical research – as CRA, sCRA, PM, SC, Site Director – at Sponsor companies, CROs, site network and Vendor. Recently, I have joined Global Clinical Trials, as Business Development Director. GCT is a Contract Research organization operating in…

Michelle is an award-winning health technology entrepreneur with a particular interest in artificial intelligence, clinical trials and ethics. Recently commencing as the inaugural CEO of Cerulea Clinical Trials in 2024, a spin out from the Centre for Eye Research Australia, Michelle’s current focus is on building a world-leading ophthalmic clinical trials site specialising in gene…

Monique Adams is the Executive Director, Global Head, Diversity & Inclusion in Clinical Trials at Sanofi. Monique is working with internal and external partners to drive Sanofi’s vision, strategy and implementation of a holistic framework for inclusion and diversity in clinical trials. Before joining Sanofi, Monique served as the Director for Janssen Clinical Innovation in…

Murtaza brings over 13 years of extensive experience in the fields of business analytics, management, and multifaceted roles in marketing, technology, and business growth. With a proven track record of driving strategic initiatives and delivering tangible results, he has become a seasoned professional in navigating the dynamic landscape of modern business. A key driver of…

Nach is a seasoned professional with over 17 years of experience in clinical development, specializing in business expansion and strategic growth. He has held key positions across industry-leading organizations, from strategic consulting firms to top CROs, where he has played a pivotal role in driving revenue and fostering partnerships. In his recent roles at Parexel,…

With 20 years of extensive experience in the pharmaceutical industry, I have had the opportunity to embrace a variety of roles that have significantly contributed to my professional growth. I have served as both a Clinical Research Associate (CRA) and Clinical Research Manager (CRM), where I was responsible for overseeing clinical trials across diverse therapeutic…

Nathan McCavery is a Senior Director at Celerion and has spent the last 13 years’ working in the early clinical development space. Coming from an international business background, Nathan has held a range of positions in small to mid-size contract research organizations, all commercial in nature and some involving operational oversight. His recent focus has…

Neil Sheth serves as Director of Medical Operations, US at Accelerated Enrollment Solutions within the clinical research business of Thermo Fisher Scientific. Dr. Sheth is Board Certified in Family Medicine and Lipidology and has over 10 years of PI experience.

Nicholas Focil is the founder and CEO of FOMAT Medical Research– an Integrated Research Organization with over 10 years of experience conducting clinical research in a wide variety of therapeutic areas. As CEO of a medical research company, Nicholas aims to diversify clinical trials, bring innovative healthcare to underrepresented populations, and ensure that high-quality data…

Dr Chapman is passionate about making clinical trials available to patients in Australia and has made a career out supporting the high quality implementation of trials. Since joining the Macquarie University CTU 5 years ago, the unit has grown from a team of 19 supporting 40 trials, to a well trained, highly valued team of…

Noelle Saldana is the Head of Research Analytics (AI & ML) for the Rapid Development Studio for AI/ML at Fortrea, where she drives innovative solutions that accelerate clinical trials and research innovation. With over 15 years of experience at the intersection of data science, AI, and strategic leadership, Noelle has driven transformative initiatives across startups,…

Pam leads the Clinibase business, bringing more than a decade of executive management experience to the position, with a track record of empowering teams to deliver high-value solutions for our clients.

I have over 20 years experience in clinical sciences and operations, currently serving as EU Regional Study Managers Head at Clinical Study Unit/Clinical Sciences and Operations in sanofi. I am also currently in a mission as EU CT Submission Strategy Manager, overseeing Part II CTIS submission in the context of EU CT Regulation. I have…

Patryk Ogórek MD is a distinguished physician and researcher, with significant expertise in clinical research. Over the years, he has managed numerous clinical trials, gaining the critical skills and insights necessary to excel in this dynamic field. As a former owner of several clinical research centers, Ogórek MD has a deep understanding of the intricacies…

Paul is a Registered Nurse who has worked in various roles in clinical research since 2004. Starting as a Study Coordinator; moving to a role managing a network of 3 Sites before moving to industry as a Project Manager and Clinical Operations Manager for Medical Device studies. Since late 2020 Paul has run his own…

Paula Lee is a registered hospital pharmacist with over 20 years of experience, specializing in clinical trials and investigational drug services. She holds a Bachelor of Pharmacy from Monash University and a Graduate Diploma in Clinical Research from the University of Melbourne. Paula was an expert reviewer for the Human Research Ethics Committee (HREC) at…

Peter Fredette has well over 20 years of experience in the drug development industry, including pre-clinical toxicology and all phases of clinical research. He is most experienced in early phase oncology research but has worked across multiple therapeutic areas. Peter is well known in the industry for his experience and collaborative efforts to continually drive…

Peter Koefler serves as the Process Excellence and Delivery Director at Takeda Pharmaceuticals. In this role, he is dedicated to helping to further the strategic advancement of Clinical Site Startup & Engagement (CSSE) through innovation and excellence. Peter leads and supports the implementation of process optimization by aligning with business practices. He possesses extensive experience…

Piotr Sawicki – Graduate and lecturer at the Kozminski University. He has been associated with the clinical trials market since the late 1990s, dealing with the activities of Research Sites and patient recruitment and retention. Co-founder of the Osteomed Medical Center and the Clinical Research Center ( Phase I unit) An expert in Site Management,…

Pip has over 25 years’ experience in clinical research and over 15 years’ experience managing high performing teams. Pip has a unique understanding of all the stakeholders involved in delivery of clinical trials, having held senior roles in CROs, pharmaceutical companies and at sites. Pip has a passion for simplifying operations and increasing efficiency, so…

A dedicated individual with over 20 years’ experience in the Clinical Research industry and 8 additional years in Research and Development in wound care and small biotech. Has experience across a wide range of clinical trial functions in Site Networks and CROs, from Operations, Project Management, Business Development, Data and Financial management to Patient Engagement…

Rachel has worked across various areas of the clinical research industry including in a site network, a CRO, and currently at a sponsor company, as the Director of Site Planning & Optimization for Boehringer Ingelheim. In her current role, she is part of the Clinical Development and Operations Leadership team, leading a group focused on…

Rachel has worked across various areas of the clinical research industry including in a site network, a CRO, and currently at a sponsor company, as the Director of Site Planning & Optimization for Boehringer Ingelheim. In her current role, she is part of the Clinical Development and Operations Leadership team, leading a group focused on…

Radhika is a passionate Clinical Researcher and Site Advocate with over 20 years of experience and expertise from Trial Coordination to Trial Unit establishment. She has diverse clinical trial expertise in interventional and device studies spread across multiple therapeutic areas. She has operational and managerial experience in the public, private, commercial and academic sectors within…

Ramy Nassar is the AI Innovation Lead at Signant Health, where he drives the development and adoption of cutting-edge AI solutions to transform clinical trials and digital health. A futurist, author, and technology strategist, Ramy helps organizations anticipate what’s next and harness emerging technologies to unlock new value. He is an internationally recognized keynote speaker…

Raymond Nomizu is the co-founder and co-CEO of CRIO, an e-clinical provider for sponsors, CROs and sites. CRIO’s system allows research sites to collect data accurately and contemporaneously, and sponsors to view the data in real-time, without costly source data verification. Prior to founding CRIO, Raymond owned and operated an independent clinical research site; co…

Richie McCann is Global Head of Budgeting and Site Payments at Greenphire. Richie has been in the SaaS (Software as a Service) industry for over 15 years, beginning his career at Salesforce. Whilst there he learnt the value of understanding his B2B customers’ business challenges and making their consumer journey the absolute focus. Over five…

Rick is a proven commercial team leader with a track record for driving successful growth strategies at multiple dynamic eClinical solution providers including CluePoints, Greenphire, and Trifecta Clinical. A graduate of the Pennsylvania State University, Rick has presented at multiple industry conferences including SCOPE, DPharm, Global Site Solutions Summit, Patients as Partners, Clinical Trials Congress,…

Rick has over 20 years of experience in the Clinical Research industry. He was part owner and helped build one of the largest multi-specialty research sites in the US over a 13 year period. With a lack of truly effective and efficient CTMS systems available, he put his education in Information Systems to work and…

Rima Darwiche, the 2023 Women In Leadership Awardee from BioMelbourne Network, is a highly accomplished professional with a passion for improving patient access to life-saving therapies. Holding a Bachelor of Medical Science in Immunology from the University of Melbourne and a PhD scholarship, Rima transitioned to a career in pharmacy to connect with patients directly….

Rita Cunha de Eça is the Head of Clinical Research Center and Deputy Director of Hospital da Luz Learning Health, a company that belongs to the largest private healthcare group in Portugal. She works in the healthcare sector for 16 years, having started at Hospital da Luz Lisboa. Rita had the privilege of being part…

Robin joined Medidata Solutions in March 2024 as VP, Research Site Engagement and will be leading efforts for Medidata’s Site Insights Program. Her clinical research career spans over 30 years, with various leadership roles at investigator sites, IQVIA, Marken, and CVS Health. She has expertise in strategy, innovation, clinical operations, DCT implementation, site engagement and…

Robin joined Medidata Solutions in March 2024 as VP, Research Site Engagement and will be leading efforts for Medidata’s Site Insights Program. Her clinical research career spans over 30 years, with various leadership roles at investigator sites, IQVIA, Marken, and CVS Health. She has expertise in strategy, innovation, clinical operations, DCT implementation, site engagement and…

Robin joined Medidata Solutions in March 2024 as VP, Research Site Engagement and will be leading efforts for Medidata’s Site Insights Program. Her clinical research career spans over 30 years, with various leadership roles at investigator sites, IQVIA, Marken, and CVS Health. She has expertise in strategy, innovation, clinical operations, DCT implementation, site engagement and…

Experienced clinical research professional with solid life science background (PhD from National University of Singapore, visiting scholar at Harvard Medical School), currently working as Site Engagement Lead at Sanofi, and a leadership board member at the Clinical Trial Management Society – Hungary.

CEO of a clinical trials unit that was founded from scratch in 2017 at a state hospital in Ivano-Frankivsk, Ukraine and now developed into an organization with 15-20 multi-specialty trials running simultaneously with a potential to grow. One of the founders and current Board member of the Ukrainian Association for Clinical Research. Adept ENT doctor…

Rosia Shah is a medical director of an innovative hybrid clinical trial site. She is dual qualified in Women’s health and internal medicine. Rosia has been in clinical research for 20 years and loves to improve trial delivery. At VCTC they have developed innovative ways to run trials ensuring a patient centric approach with high…

Ruth Lucas is a proficient clinical research professional with over 20 years of experience in clinical trials, including extensive expertise across all phases of research, from first-in-human (Phase I) to large-scale Phase IV studies, with knowledge of the New Zealand clinical research environment and experience spanning Asia-Pacific and Europe. Throughout her career, Ruth has always…

Clinical Trials Pharmacy Manager with nearly 20 years of experience in the healthcare industry, spanning retail pharmacy, hospital pharmacy, and clinical trials. Over the past six years, my primary focus has been on delivering pharmacy services for Phase 1 First-in-Human (FIH) clinical trials, ensuring the safe, efficient, and compliant management of investigational products. My expertise…

Samir Jain is a Senior Director of Product Management, responsible for building Medidata’s EHR Integration strategy and Site solutions. Samir has over 20 years of experience working with healthcare technologies and organizations. Samir started his career building EHRs, leading the interoperability and standards team at Allscripts. He later spent time building large scale Health Information…

Scott is a Vice President and the functional head of PPD’s Site Contracts and Payments team since 2023, previously the head of Site Contracts from 2016. Prior to that Scott spent almost 10 years working in Project Management. Outside of PPD Scott has experience in Regulatory Affairs and Quality Assurance, IWRS and Clinical Management, and…

Scott Schliebner is a strategic and innovative drug development executive with 30 years of experience across the biopharma, contract research organization (CRO), and non-profit sectors. Passionate about ensuring the patient voice is incorporated into drug development, Scott emphasizes patient-focused solutions to reduce the burden of clinical trial participation and accelerate drug development. Scott serves as…

13+ years in various business operations functions across hospital, research site, CRO, and sponsor companies. Hands-on leader dedicated to driving operational excellence and organizational growth that delivers enhanced customer engagement and satisfaction. Effective communicator adept at storytelling and managing stakeholders. MBA, BS. Outside of work I’m a foodie, cinephile, writer, and can be found in…

Sean Cunningham is a Study Site Engagement Regional Director (Americas) with Takeda Pharmaceuticals. In this role, Sean is dedicated to establishing, developing, and leveraging meaningful sponsor relationships to help accelerate the Takeda portfolio and provide sites with a positive clinical trial experience. Sean provides leadership and support for the activities of the Study Site Engagement…

Sean oversees the business development and operations for industry partnerships at the Society for Clinical Research Sites, and helped to launch SCRS with Founder, Christine Pierre. With a deep experience in association and publishing, Sean provides consultation, strategy and collaboration opportunities to the SCRS audiences, including: industry solution providers, pharmaceutical companies, contract research organizations and…

Sean oversees the business development and operations for industry partnerships at the Society for Clinical Research Sites, and helped to launch SCRS with Founder, Christine Pierre. With a deep experience in association and publishing, Sean provides consultation, strategy and collaboration opportunities to the SCRS audiences, including: industry solution providers, pharmaceutical companies, contract research organizations and…

Shanna has over 26 years of Clinical Research experience at both the Site and CRO level. Prior to joining Parexel Shanna held such positions as Project Manager with Total Diversity CRO and Site Director/ Co-Owner at a Phoenix, AZ based Phase I-IV Clinical Research Site.

Shanna Nixon is a seasoned industry professional with over 26 years of experience at both the CRO and Clinical Research Site. Highly experienced in building strategic site partnerships. A team-oriented director who has demonstrated attention to detail, fiscal responsibility and completion of tasks with a sense of urgency as required by the timelines and milestones…

Shannon Zimmerman is a seasoned clinical research leader with over a decade of experience in managing complex trials, strategic stakeholder engagement, and global site operations. As the Director of Site Engagement and Success at Transformative Pharmaceutical Solutions, she has played a pivotal role in expanding clinical research site support across 22 countries, driving operational excellence,…

Extensive clinical experience and over 24 years research experience across both investigator-initiated studies and pharmaceutical sponsored clinical trials. She is a Registered Nurse, Transcelerate accredited ICHGCP trainer and current PhD Candidate at the University of Sydney studying Enablers and Barriers to conducting Research within the Public Health System in NSW.

Established in 2010, Biopharma Informatic is an Investigator-led Clinical Research Network, intentionally expanding its research portfolio and global footprint. Central to our success is the exceptional leadership and mentorship provided by our physicians, whose expertise ensures the importance of our endeavors. Thanks to the steadfast dedication of our Principal Investigators and team, we have successfully…

Silvina Baudino is a site advocate with more than two decades of experience in the clinical trials industry. Commencing her career as a clinical research coordinator at a site in Argentina, she swiftly transitioned to various roles in clinical operations, feasibility, and project management, garnering regional and global responsibilities. Her trajectory led her to the…

Passionate about new drug development and commercialization with a demonstrated history of delivery in R&D and the clinical trials industry. Skilled in Change and Risk Management, Negotiation, Fast-Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG), Operations Planning and Management, Coaching, and Strategic Planning. Strong program and project management professional with a Master of Science.

As VP Clinical Research with the Centre for Neurology Studies and National Research Lead for MAPS Canada, Sonia is a neuroscientist, Clinical Research Professional, leader, and a long-standing research nerd. She has a wealth of experience in Phase II-IV trials in pharmaceuticals, medical devices, digital health, and psychedelics, and is passionate about finding efficient ways…

Stephen is located in Glasgow, UK and is the External Network Lead for the EMEA within the Strategic Site Solutions team at IQVIA. o Stephen joined IQVIA 4 years ago and initially worked in site engagement activities across Europe, helping implement IQVIA’s technical solutions to support site staff in delivering their research-related goals e.g. patient…

Steve Satek has more than 30 years of experience in the clinical research industry. He began his career as a bench researcher at the Northwestern University Robert H. Lurie Cancer Center. Since that time, he has held senior leadership positions at the Chicago Center for Clinical Research, Radiant Research, Cognitive Drug Research, and Forenap Pharma,…

Stuart Young spent a decade in global roles at Synexus/AES before leading the UK business for three years. In December 2019, he became the founding CEO of Panthera Biopartners, a UK-based Site Management Organisation (SMO). Under Stuart’s leadership, Panthera has grown into a recognised leader in commercial clinical trial delivery, operating six large sites deeply…

Sue Marshall, General Manager – New Zealand for Momentum Clinical Research, provides leadership for the eight MCR sites across New Zealand, bringing a wealth of experience and expertise in executive and health management. Sue’s leadership is people-centered, with a strong focus on fostering collaborative teamwork and individual growth. Before joining Momentum, Sue served as CEO…

Susan Night is responsible for creating TD2’s strategic vision and working across the company to execute the subsequent initiatives that sustain and grow the organization. Susan has 25 years in the healthcare and clinical research industries spanning strategic planning, regulation, policy, and law. Susan served as a Senior Health Policy and Ethics Fellow for the…

Suzanne is the Greenslopes Private Hospital’s Gallipoli Medical Research’s (GPH-GMR)-Associate Director of Clinical Trials. In a prior role, she was Operations Manager, Scientific Officer and Deputy CEO of Q-Pharm for over 13 years, a Brisbane-based, Early-Phase clinical trial site company. Starting as a Medical Laboratory Scientist working at many of the east-coast private pathology providers,…

Swetha Khokale is an accomplished professional with over 19+ years of experience across various facets of clinical research. Currently serving as Country Head, India at Advarra, she oversees business operations, global support services and the India product and technology teams of 450+ professionals that work with global sites, sponsors, CROs and research stakeholders to decrease…

Senior leader with 15+ years in Asia Pacific developing strategy and driving operational delivery to by bring potentially life-saving or life changing medication to market faster. Experienced in building, managing, and growing operational teams across both the APAC region and globally. Skilled in developing, planning, and implementing transformational delivery models and successful integrations. I am…

Tanya is a seasoned product leader with over 15 years of experience owning and launching new products, while driving innovation within high-growth organizations. She thrives on tackling complex challenges and has a proven record of conceptualizing and launching products that solve problems, enhance efficiency and data accuracy. As a Senior Product Manager at Greenphire leading…

In my role as the Lead Research Nurse for the South East Regional Research Delivery Network (UK), I have the pleasure of working on a transformative shift in research delivery in primary, secondary & healthcare setting. With my dedicated team, we have rapidly expanded research activity in our region, transcending the traditional boundaries of hospital…

Todd has nearly three decades of experience as an accomplished leader in the clinical research industry. Most recently, he served as the founding CEO of Cedar Health Research. Todd is an expert in clinical research site operations and patient recruitment. His past experience includes executive leadership roles with Synexus, PPD/Acurian/AES, and Ora Clinical, where he…

Tony Pearson is responsible for Lilly’s global commitment to increase clinical trial diversity, leading a team orchestrated to shape internal operations and evolve public policy while strategically engaging investigators and communities to reach representative patient populations across the globe.

Tori Furner is a Clinical Trial Operations Manager and strategic project leader with expertise in early-phase research, including first-in-human (FIH), vaccine, heamatology, oncology, healthy volunteer, and other patient studies. She currently leads the South Bank clinical trial site team within the University of the Sunshine Coast’s network, overseeing a portfolio of trials and directing a…

Tracy Motley is a retired U.S. Navy Hospital Corpsman with a background in physical therapy, now serving families as a counselor at Sunland Memorial Park in Arizona. With decades of experience in healthcare, training, and consultative roles, Tracy has served as an instructor and mentor throughout his career, bringing a grounded, tech-forward perspective as both…

Troy Hamilton is the Co-Founder and Director of Operations at CaRe Clinic, bringing a wealth of experience from medical research roles at the University of Calgary and senior management positions in private clinics. Renowned for his ability to transform significant initiatives into measurable outcomes, Troy leverages his background in biological sciences and project management, along…

23 years Clinical Trial Experience both CRO and Site. Specialising in Startup Activity (Budgets & CTMS). Currently (8 years) at a VERY paper based Site, introducing technology to streamline processes.

Victor is an experienced executive and VP of medical strategy and operations in the ThermoFisher (PPD) owned clinical research site network. With 20 years experience in clinical research and drug development, he’s managed clinical trial delivery across all phases (including virus challenge) both as an academic investigator, and within the commercial setting as general manager…

Principal Investigator and Medical Director for VCTC, a leading company of virtual and descentralized clinical trial sites. Our clinical trial centre eliminates traditional barriers to participation and ensures rapid patient recruitment. Our mission is to make trials easily accessible to all, driving diversity and delivering high-quality data. Patient-centricity is at the heart of everything we…

Vivian Huey is a Site Alliance Manager at Genentech, where she leads efforts within the Advancing Inclusive Research (AIR) Site Alliance, a national consortium of sites focused on improving representation and equity in clinical trials. In this role, she manages site partnerships across the U.S., helping ensure sites are positioned for success through best practice…

Vivienne van de Walle is a doctor specialized in clinical research. She is the owner of VivHo, a life science consultancy company, and PT&R, an independent research center both in The Netherlands. She is also involved in various professional organizations in the field of clinical research, such as CISCRP, NVFG and the SCRS, for which…

Viviënne van de Walle is a physician specialized in clinical research. She is the owner of VivHo, a life science consultancy company, and PT&R, an independent research center both in The Netherlands. She is also involved in various professional organizations in the field of clinical research, such as CISCRP, NVFG and the SCRS. For all…

Viviënne van de Walle is a physician specialized in clinical research. She is the owner of VivHo, a life science consultancy company, and PT&R, an independent research center both in The Netherlands. She is also involved in various professional organizations in the field of clinical research, such as CISCRP, NVFG and the SCRS. For all…

Wayne is Senior Vice President, Data Experience (including Rave EDC, Medidata Clinical Data Studio, Medidata Designer, Rave Imaging, Rave RTSM, Rave Coder, and Rave Safety Gateway) at Medidata. His responsibilities include the strategy, development, and delivery of these products across all Research & Development disciplines. Before joining Medidata, Wayne spent 12 years overseeing Product Management…

Wes Bonner brings over 25 years of experience in cultivating physician relationships and building site networks to the company. He has held key positions such as Chief Relationship Officer, Vice President/Principal Investigator Liaison, and Director of Business Development. Wes Bonner is widely recognized as a thought leader in clinical research, frequently speaking at industry conferences…

Dr. William Smith is the Founder, President, and Principal Investigator of VRG and NOCCR, the AMR centers in Knoxville, TN and New Orleans, LA. He is also one of the original founders of AMR. Dr. Smith is board certified in Internal Medicine, Critical Care Medicine, Nephrology and Cardiology. He has been involved in more than…

Over the 25 years, Bill has taken up roles of increasing responsibility in Medical Affairs and Clinical Development. Bill moved to Pfizer HQ, New York in 2004 as Regional Medical Director of Japan/Asia in cardiovascular medicine. In 2009, he became the Clinical Development Lead of Emerging Markets for medicines in the treatment of heart &…

Dr. William Smith is the Founder, President, and Principal Investigator of VRG and NOCCR, the AMR centers in Knoxville, TN and New Orleans, LA. He is also one of the original founders of AMR. Dr. Smith is board certified in Internal Medicine, Critical Care Medicine, Nephrology and Cardiology. He has been involved in more than…

Xoli works to keep ALL patients and site teams at the centre of clinical research in support of Parexel’s Patients First value. She has over 25 years in global clinical research experience in a range of roles including clinical lead, project leadership, learning and organizational development, change management, and corporate strategy. This experience has positioned…

Yvonne began her career in academic “bench” research with Adelaide University and CSIRO. Yvonne then moved into clinical trials research at a dedicated Phase I unit where she was one of the first in Australia to test a new chemical entity in healthy volunteers, giving rise to what is now a strong Phase 1 sector…

Zachariah Evangelista is a business and corporate attorney. He focuses his practice on providing legal guidance to innovative companies and entrepreneurs at all stages of growth. As a problem solver, Zachariah works with his clients to help them achieve the most efficient and effective solutions to the unique issues they face in the marketplace. Zachariah…