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Whether you’re looking to initiate trials in Europe or enhance your existing operations, collaborating with industry leaders will help tailor your approach to the unique challenges and opportunities within European clinical research.
Event Speakers
Adam Penna
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…
Adam Samson
Adam is an executive leader and adjunct faculty member with over 15 years of experience in clinical research, spanning roles in academia, sponsor organizations, CROs, sites, tech companies, and retail pharmacy. He currently serves as Head of Clinical Delivery Operations at Walgreens, where he leads the development and execution of clinical trials across a national…
Adrian McDonald
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 Bloswick
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…
Agnieszka Gackowska
About this SpeakerAlana Comack
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 Youst
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
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,…
Alexandria Clarke
Alexandria Clark is the co-owner and CEO of Administration at One of a Kind Clinical Research Center LLC. With a background in Biomedical Engineering, she oversees general administration of 1-OAK, her work focus’ on SOP development and implementation, patient connection and advocacy, and staff training and support. Alexandria holds a BSE degree and CCRC certification…
Alicia C. Staley
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.
Alisa Constance
Alisa is a dedicated professional with 28 years of experience in the clinical research field, where she has excelled in various roles with a strong emphasis on collaboration and strategic project management. Throughout her career, she has consistently delivered high-quality service and supported the successful conduct of studies. In her current role as Senior Site…
Alishia Ballintine
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,…
Alison Liddy
Alison Liddy, Senior Vice President at IQVIA for Patient and Site Centric Solutions, thrives on variety and challenge. With a career spanning over 20 years in the healthcare and life sciences industry, she excels in overseeing large global teams, P&L management, revenue growth, and C-Suite Relationship Management. Alison’s expertise extends to Digital & Change Transformation…
Allyson Small
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 Garvey
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…
Alyssa Boschen
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…
Amanda Howley
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…
Amanda Wright
Amanda Wright is a clinical research executive with over 25 years of experience forging shared-value strategic partnerships and collaborations to innovate business processes, patient engagement, and predictive modeling to drive more physician and patient participation in clinical research. A co-founder of Javara, she currently serves as Senior Vice President, Strategic Solutions. Amanda’s expertise includes clinical…
Amir Emadzadeh
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…
Amitesh Sharma
About this SpeakerAmoy Fraser
Dr. Fraser has decades of experience in clinical research. Currently, she is the Director- Clinical and Aerospace Health Research at the College of Medicine of the University of Central Florida.
Amy Franco
Amy Franco is the Senior Director of Patient Liaisons at Scout, where she has dedicated over 20 years to the life sciences industry. She leads with a focus on patient-centered solutions, bringing innovative strategies and strong leadership to ensure clinical trial success on a global scale. Amy joined Scout in 2002 in London, U.K., and…
Anders Lindquist
Anders Lindquist is a Senior Manager in Research Site Enablement in the field of Clinical Research (19 years). He has a Masters in Clinical Research Administration from Eastern Michigan University and obtained ACRP certification as a Certified Clinical Research Coordinator. At Labcorp, he has a special focus and passion for technology solutions and serves as…
André Manshino
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
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 Escallón
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…
Andrew Cording
Andrew Cording is the Director of Pharmacy at St Vincent’s Hospital Melbourne, where he leads a multidisciplinary team delivering comprehensive pharmacy services across four hospital campuses. With over two decades of experience in hospital pharmacy, Andrew is renowned for his strategic leadership, commitment to medication safety, and integration of health informatics to enhance patient care….
Andrew Brockway
Dr Andrew Brockway, PhD, GAICD Chief Executive Officer, Non-Executive Board Director Andrew has over twenty years pharmaceutical and research experience, including leading development and oversight of global programs, including sponsored and collaborative research trials, paediatric and adult studies, and biologicals and pharmaceutical experience. He has held strategic & leadership roles in pharma (local and global),…
Andrew McFadzen
About this SpeakerAndrew MvFadzen
Andrew commenced his career in health care over 25 years ago working as a registered nurse. During the early years working in the Cancer Services, Andrew’s interest in research was sparked that lead to a transition into this sector initially as a Clinical Trial Coordinator in 2009. Since that time, Andrew has held a number…
Andrew Ustianowski
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…
Aneta Sitarska-Harber
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
About this SpeakerAngel Akinbinu
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
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…
Angela Hirst
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
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
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
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
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…
Anne-Marie Baughn
Anne-Marie Baughn has been with Rx Trials for over 26 years. Anne-Marie has been Director of Business Development for Rx Trials for the past 24 years. She is primarily responsible for developing and indentifying clinical research opportunities and marketing Rx Trial’s clinical research sites to pharmaceutical and biotech companies, and clinical research organizations. Previously, Anne-Marie…
Antonio Hellebuyck
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 Coburn
April Coburn has over 19 years’ experience in clinical research, working in a myriad of roles including Medical Writing, TMF Services, Clinical Operations, Global Study Start-Up, Global Site Relationships, Business Development, and Site Services. April has been responsible for leading large global teams, implementing key initiatives to streamline start-up and feasibility, and overseeing the creation…
April Coburn
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 Jolly
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,…
Asheligh Clarke
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…
Ashley Moultrie
Ashley Moultrie is a seasoned professional with over 10 years of experience driving health equity through clinical research. As Associate Director of Clinical Trial Diversity (CTD) at Syneos Health, Ashley supports CTD leadership on strategic direction and partnership building to increase clinical trial participation for those with historically marginalized identities. A strong advocate for social…
Aubrey Verna
As a senior product director with more than a decade of experience in the eCOA industry, Aubrey Verna has been instrumental in steering product development and innovation at YPrime. Aubrey’s experience is distinguished by a steadfast dedication to enhancing patient-centric trials through cutting-edge eCOA solutions, ensuring data integrity and adherence to regulatory standards. Aubrey’s pivotal…
Audrey Escobedo
Dr. Escobedo-Escotto holds a medical degree with a minor in Surgery from Guatemala, she received a master’s degree in public health fromt George Washington University. She has dedicated her last 8 years to the conduct and oversight of clinical research in the most underserved communities of the Washington D.C metro area. Her proficiency in English,…
Barney Montgomery
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…
Barry Lake
While running a research site, Barry Lake became frustrated with the manual methods of his clinical trial pipeline administration and inability to automate and track the efficiency of study startup workflows. Traditional “CTMS” focuses solely on “clinical” automation like patient visit scheduling and invoicing the trial sponsor for those visits. Such CTMS applications have very…
Brandon Doyle
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.
Brayden Fraser
About this SpeakerBree Burks
Bree Burks has held various roles including a bedside nurse, research coordinator, team manager and senior director of a large central clinical trials office across three leading academic medical centers. She has been responsible for over 1,000 trials spanning all translational stages across 38 unique clinical departments. She has developed and implemented many technical solutions…
Brian Hunter
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 Rowbotham
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…
Camille Parker
About this SpeakerCarla Christina Fernandes Gomes
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…
Carlos Orantes
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…
Carlos Orantes
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…
Caroline Potts
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
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….
Casey Orvin
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
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 DiGirolamo
Cate DiGirolamo, MBA, is the Financial Manager for the Genetics and Genomic Sciences Clinical Trials Office at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai in New York City. In this role, she oversees financial operations and budgeting for a wide portfolio of clinical trials, supporting groundbreaking research at the intersection of genetics and medicine…
Catherine Gregor
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…
Catherine Gregror
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
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…
Charlotte Haycox
Charlotte is the Associate Director of Patient Engagement at Novotech, bringing over 15 years of experience in the clinical research industry. She leads innovative recruitment strategies for global clinical trial programs, supporting a broad spectrum of therapeutic areas. With a career dedicated to enhancing patient access and engagement, Charlotte is passionate about bridging the gap…
Cheryl-Ann Hawkins
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 Grace Rose
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…
Chloe Rose
Chloe Rose joined Pratia in 2021 and is the Executive Director of Portfolio Management – overseeing Global Feasibility & Proposals, Budget & Contract Negotiations, Early Phase Portfolio, and Global Client Relationship Management. Having prior experience from both Pharma and Academia, Chloe brings her passion to accelerate access to innovative treatments to patients through Pratia’s global…
Chris Hoyle
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…
Chris Prader
With over three decades of diverse IT and strategic management experience, Chris Prader has been at the forefront of leading information technology for global companies as well as small firms alike. His career has taken him across Europe, Asia, and Australia, where he has lived and worked internationally, gaining invaluable insights and expertise. Chris has…
Chris Venezia
About this SpeakerChristina Kyriakidou
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 Packer
Christine Packer, Victorian Comprehensive Cancer Centre Alliance – Senior Manager, SKILLED Internship & Regional Advisor Christine Packer is the Senior Manager, SKILLED internship & Regional Advisor at the Victorian Comprehensive 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…
Christine Senn
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:…
Christine Zahren
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…
Christopher Bamford
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…
Claire Williams
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 Mena
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
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…
Clare Grace
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…
Clare Grace
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…
Craig Stevenson
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
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
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
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…
Darias Davis
Darious Davis is a seasoned clinical research professional with a strong background in business development and trial operations. After a short stint in nursing, Darious transitioned into clinical research, where he has since built deep expertise in cultivating partnerships with contract research organizations, as well as pharmaceutical, biotech, and medical device companies. He currently serves…
Darin B. Brimhall
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…
Darin Sims
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…
Darin Sims
Site Owner/Director since 1998 of a Phase I-IV, 25 employee, Multi-physician, Multi-specialty research site.
David Vulcano
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 Vulcano
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 Vulcano
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 Almeida
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 Hine
Dave Hine spent the first half of his career working in the aerospace/defense industry as part of a software development team. While there, he learned about the process, training, and customer support required to make a software solution successful. Today, he applies that experience and passion to clinical trial financial software at Suvoda. He spends…
David Vulcano
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
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 25 years both in the start-up and maintenance phases of sponsored and investigator sponsored studies. Debra’s current role…
Debra Weinstein
Dr. Weinstein’s involvement in clinical research began in 2002 when she became involved as both a sub-investigator and principal investigator with Visions Clinical Research. In 2007, she founded her own clinical research company, ZASA Clinical Research which has had great success in all aspects of Internal Medicine research. In 2009, Dr. Weinstein co-founded and became…
Deena Bernstein
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…
Deena Bernstein
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…
Dominique Barragan
Dominique Barragan is an experienced clinical research leader with over 13 years of expertise in trial operations, team management, and regulatory compliance. She has successfully led multi-phase (I–IV) studies across a wide range of therapeutic areas, with a focus on operational excellence and patient-centered research. Known for building high-performing teams and navigating complex regulatory environments….
Edyta Maciolek
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…
Eleanor Gibbons
Eleanor Gibbons, BA, is currently a Clinical Research Manager for Sanford Health in Sioux Falls, SD. She began her research career in 2006 and has held MANY positions in Clinical Research since that time. She is passionate about Clinical Research and the difference it makes in the lives of patients, their families and future generations.
Elizabeth Ann Wilson
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…
Emery Noles
Emery A. Noles, MSH, CCRP Vice President of Networking, ENCORE Research Group – A Division of Flourish Research Adjunct Instructor, Florida State College at Jacksonville Emery Noles is a seasoned clinical research professional with over 25 years of experience across academic, hospital, and private-sector research settings. As Vice President of Networking at ENCORE Research Group,…
Emilio Neto
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…
Erin Stackowitz
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About this SpeakerEsmeralda Morales
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 Hong
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…
Évelyne Newton
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…
Fabian Sandoval
Dr. Sandoval received his Bachelors of Science in molecular and cellular biology from Marymount University, and his Doctorate of Medicine from the Autonomous University of Guadalajara, School of Medicine. Before opening the doors to Emerson Clinical Research Institute (ECRI) Dr. Sandoval’s research activities have included bench research at the National Institutes of Neurological Disorders and…
Fiona Kilkenny
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…
Fiona Maini
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 Tenorio
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…
Frelaisha Cotton-Mathis
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
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…
George Havers
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…
George Havers
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…
Gina Kennedy
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…
Gina Taidi
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
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,…
Gloria Liu
Gloria has over 13 years of experience in both pharmaceutical companies as well as CROs. With a career leading innovative strategy development in a broad spectrum of therapeutic areas, Gloria is dedicated to enhancing patient centricity engagement and data driven approaches in clinical trials, especially in Asia Pac regions. With multi-lingual technical knowledge and a…
Grace Wong
Grace Wong is the Quality, Training and Ethics Manager at Paratus Clinical Research, Australia, with nearly two decades of experience in the clinical research sector. Her expertise spans the management of large industry-sponsored trials, cooperative group studies, and investigator-initiated research, with a wide portfolio of clinical areas including early phase oncology trials. Committed to operational…
Greg Manning
17 years of experience managing site operations across regulatory, source, finance, recruitment, and clinical workflows. Oversees regulatory, eSource, eCRF data entry, contracts and budgets, as well as quality. Masters in Pharmaceutical Sciences, Outcomes, and Policy. Graduate certificate in Pharmaceutical Regulation. Eagle Scout and enjoys sharing that experience with his twin sons.
Gwen Welty
Gwen Welty has the coveted trifecta of experience by spending over 20 years in the pharmaceutical industry, 6 years at a major CRO, and currently leads the hyperCORE International site network team as Executive Director. hyperCORE consists of 8 site networks with sites in the US, Canada, Puerto Rico and Ecuador and works in all…
Hans Christian Hoeck
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…
Hans Christian Hoeck
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
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…
Heidi Barham
About this SpeakerHelena Sigal
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
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…
Henry Kravchenko
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…
Holly Asher
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…
Isabel Brown
As an inclusion advocate, I am committed to being on the frontline in the fight for health equity. I currently work as an Associate Director of Clinical Operations, Diversity Program Lead at Merck. Formerly, I served on the Patient Inclusion and Health Equity team at Genentech’s Chief Diversity Office and then as a Clinical Trial…
Iwona Tongbhoyai
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
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
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
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…
Jamie Lynn Bhairoo
About this SpeakerJane Myles
Jane has worked in clinical drug development for almost 30 years, starting her career at the bench at Eli Lilly. Over the course of her career she led clinical trials, registrational filing teams, molecular asset decision teams, and eventually led a global function focussed on driving cross-therapeutic area global patient recruitment. In her current role…
Jane Gaunson
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…
Janice Wiggins
About this SpeakerJason Harrell
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…
Jaspreet Sidhu
About this SpeakerJean Kelly
Jean has been the Head of Site Operations at Rochester Clinical Research since 2024, and held roles in site operations since 2022. She has also served as an investigator on over 100 trials spanning a multi-therapeutic portfolio. She is a Physician Assistant with a master’s degree from Rochester Institute of Technology and is deeply passionate…
Jean-Marc Tellier
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 Repper
A seasoned global executive with nearly two decades of leadership across clinical research and site operations.
Jeff Ventimiglia
Jeff Ventimiglia is the Senior Vice President of Offering & Portfolio Management at Medidata Solutions (A Dassault Systemes Company). An experienced business executive and life sciences consultant with 20 years of experience in product management, Life Sciences research, and technology deployment; Jeff has focused on driving better clinical trials and customer experience through the adoption…
Jeff Ventimiglia
Jeff Ventimiglia is the Senior Vice President of Offering & Portfolio Management at Medidata Solutions (A Dassault Systemes Company). An experienced business executive and life sciences consultant with 20 years of experience in product management, Life Sciences research, and technology deployment; Jeff has focused on driving better clinical trials and customer experience through the adoption…
Jeffrey Smyth
With over 20 years of management and leadership experience in the healthcare industry, I oversee the daily operations and strategic development initiatives at TrueBlue Clinical Research, a multi-therapeutic clinical research site that provides high-quality and efficient services to sponsors and CROs. As certified clinical research professional I leverage my communication and discernment skills to build…
Jennifer Peterson
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 Stanford
Over 30 years of clinical research and nursing experience, with the majority of her career consisting of Site management and operations. Jennifer has initiated several clinical trial departments across the US, within academic medical centers, community health systems and private practice settings. She specializes in efficient clinical trial start-up, trial management, training and consulting. Expertise…
Jenny McGrath
Jenny has a distinguished career in Clinical Research, with over 25 years of experience at the Respiratory Clinical Trials Unit (RCTU). As a Registered Nurse, her clinical expertise is complemented by her academic achievements, including a Master’s in Science (Research). Jenny’s wealth of knowledge makes her an invaluable resource for the entire RCTU team, and…
Jhodie Duncan
Dr. Jhodie Duncan is the General Manager of Research and Partnerships at Latrobe Regional Health (LRH). She has over 25 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…
Jim Tolley
About this SpeakerJim Lane
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
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
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
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
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
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…
Joel Ernest
About this SpeakerJonathan Moshinsky
Jonathan is the CEO and Co-Founder at Stitch – The patient engagement platform for clinical trials. Stitch stops no shows, improves compliance and reduces manual work done by sites. He has 15 years experience in Life Sciences technology, in companies including uMotif, Veeva, and life sciences consulting at IBM.
Joseph Kim
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
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 O’Rourke
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
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
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…
Justin Purivs
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…
Kacey Murphy
Kacey Murphy is the Director of Business Development and Marketing at PCRN Limited and has over 18 years of experience working within the Pharmaceutical and clinical trials industry. In her current role she also is the Product Owner for the CRM system Salesforce and has a passion for technology and driving more efficient processes.
Kálmán Törőcsik
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…
Kamini Rowjee
I am currently an Associate Director at Thermofisher Scientific; overseeing Project Delivery, managing diverse teams and clients. I am a motivated, highly-driven individual with a vision of bringing my best self in all that I do. I am inspired by the need to make difference, impact the world in a positive way and to elevate…
Kannan Puthuval
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
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
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
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
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
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…
Karin Verspoor
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…
Karl Radek-Ludwig
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
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
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
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
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 Shaw
About this SpeakerKate Faktor
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…
Kate Msiska
Kate has worked at Aotearoa Clinical Trials for the past six years and has a strong focus on building meaningful relationships with sponsors, investigators, and service providers to enable access to clinical research for all our communities. With a background that includes roles in both the community and private sectors, Kate brings a well-rounded perspective…
Kathy Cole
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 Cox
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
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
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
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
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 Matthews
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
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…
Keyla Liliana Alves de Lima Deucher
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…
Khaled Ahmed
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
Kim Ribeiro, MLS (ASCP)CM, MS is an accomplished pharmaceutical executive with over 15 years of experience delivering high-impact, end-to-end solutions that drive significant value creation. Recognized for leading top-quartile performance, evidenced by accelerating or completing 85% of late-phase clinical trials in high-risk therapeutic areas, optimizing operational efficiency, and reducing timelines. Expert in driving organizational change…
Kim Ribeiro
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…
Kristen Ballesteros
With over 13 years of industry experience, Dr. Kristen Ballesteros is a results-oriented feasibility strategist and Director of Strategic Feasibility for Hematology/Oncology at PPD, part of Thermo Fisher Scientific. Her career provides a unique 360-degree view of clinical trial site selection, blending high-level corporate strategy with hands-on, site-level business development. From her vantage point at…
Kristi Robertson
Kristi Robertson, Esq. is Senior Director, Clinical Trial Foundations, Community-Based Research Integration at Eli Lilly and Company. In this role, she leads efforts to embed community-based capabilities into clinical trial design and execution, helping ensure research is more inclusive and accessible to patients in real-world settings. She works across functions to integrate regulatory strategy, stakeholder…
Laia Esteban Herrera
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…
Lance Nickens
About this SpeakerLaShell Robinson
LaShell Robinson is the Head of :takeda: Diversity, Equity & Inclusion in the Clinical Research Department at Takeda. She leads a team dedicated to promoting education, awareness, and access through the “P.A.V.E.” program, aiming to eliminate barriers and expand opportunities in clinical research. LaShell’s journey began with volunteering at a research site, where she witnessed…
Laura Luchini
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 Moore
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
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
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 initial 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
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
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
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
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
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
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,…
Lauri Befus
Lauri Befus serves as the Vice President of Clinical Operations at M3 Wake Research, one of the largest and most respected integrated site networks in the United States. With over 14 years of experience in clinical research and healthcare operations, Lauri leads multi-site strategies that bridge cutting-edge life sciences innovation with a deep commitment to…
Lesley Freese
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 Freese
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…
Lestter Cruz Serrano
Dr. Lestter Cruz Serrano is the Head of Global Medical Affairs & Health Sciences Strategy in Cognizant, responsible for all 3 verticals – Healthcare, Life Sciences & Medical Devices – under the Cognizant Health Sciences division. He has been instrumental in driving adoption of Cognizant’s products & platforms, like, Shared Investigator Platform (SIP)—the industry’s first…
Liam King
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…
Lien Ho
Lien Ho is Senior Manager of Operations for Clinical FSP at Fortrea managing a team across APAC countries working directly for a client global program. She is also the Start Up Country Manager for AUS and NZ with oversight of a team performing start up activities for studies conducted in AUS and NZ. Lien was…
Lindsey Marshall
About this SpeakerLindsey Morales
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
Lisa has been involved in clinical research for over 25 years. She has directed both early and late phase research sites,and has experience in both project management and business development. Having worn many hats in her career, she brings a unique perspective to drug development.
Lisa Malak
Lisa Malak is a seasoned healthcare leader, currently serving as a Director of Operations at Tandem Clinical Research. With a dynamic career spanning clinical care, operational strategy, and research, Lisa brings a unique, multidimensional perspective to leadership and workforce engagement in healthcare settings. Lisa is deeply passionate about clinical research, recognizing its vital role in…
Lisa Sonneborn
Lisa Sonneborn, President of Ichor Research, began her career in clinical trials over a decade ago. Starting her career at a premier clinical trial site in Florida, Lisa explored as many roles as was possible before she independently founded and oversaw the growth of her first stand-alone clinical trial facility in Upstate NY, a dedicated…
Liz Smaill
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…
Lori Rich
Lori Rich brings over 16 years of experience in accounting and finance. As VP of Financial Operations for the Financial Management Services division of Elligo she is responsible for the operations and growth of the network of research institutions within the service line. Prior to joining Elligo she worked as VP of Financial Operations for…
Lovie Negrin
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
Lucas commenced his role at Director – Clinical Trials at the University of the Sunshine Coast in 2015, where he oversees a team of over 160 staff working across 6 locations. Lucas has worked as an advisor, board director and consultant to various organisations specialising in clinical trial strategy development. Lucas is an Executive Committee…
Lucia Rodriguez
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…
Lucie Spatenková
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 Segovia Sordo
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…
Łukasz Więch
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…
Luke Snedaker
Luke Snedaker is a seasoned clinical research professional and CEO of West Clinical Research, Inc., an independent research site based in Morehead City, North Carolina. With a strong background in clinical site operations, site management, and regulatory compliance, Luke has built a reputation for leading high-quality, patient-centered clinical trials across multiple therapeutic areas, including Endocrinology,…
Madeline Sims
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 Gerjatowicz-Osmanska
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…
Marc Leighton
Marc brings more than 17 years of product leadership experience across healthcare, life sciences, and software. He most recently served as senior vice president of enterprise product management at Myriad Genetics, where he built and led a 40-person team and co-managed a multi-business unit P&L. He has also held senior product roles at Florence Healthcare,…
Marc Wartenberger
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…
Marcy Kravet
Marcy Kravet is an experienced executive with over 25 years of leadership in the clinical trial industry, driving innovation and operational excellence. She started her research career as Director of Operations for a multi-site primary care research network. Marcy then moved to the sponsor side where she held key Clinical Operations leadership roles at Bristol…
María Peláez
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…
Maria Fernanda Alzogaray
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…
Maria Ximena Graber
Dr. Maria Ximena Graber is the CEO at AGA CLINICAL TRIALS since 2007 (USA / ECUADOR), a Clinical Research professional, Alliance Board Member, and Vice-President at HyperCore International. Dr. Graber is a dedicated medical professional with a diverse background and triple certification as a Certified Research Professional (CPI, CCRP and QM-IAOCR). Her expertise extends not…
Marian Lieschke
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
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
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…
Martine Dehlinger-Kremer
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…
Marty Forrest Anderson
Over 30 years of global clinical research industry experience across all phases of drug development. Proven track record in providing strong leadership and operational excellence input, as well as therapeutic and business development insight to CRO and Sponsor partnerships.
Matt Clacy
Matt has worked in the clinical research industry since 2000, with a background in sales, sales management and commercial leadership across Asia Pacific, Europe and the US for Contract Research Organisations in the main. In 2015 he sought and attained capital funding for a new company, Paratus Clinical of which he is now a Director,…
Matt Lowery
Matt holds the ACRP-CP and CCRC certifications through ACRP and is a member of SCRS, ACRP, and SOCRA. He has over 16 years of experience in clinical research on both the site and sponsor levels. On the site side, Matt has worked as a study coordinator, site manager, and director of clinical research, and assists…
Matt Stratton
Mike Stratton is a seasoned leader in the clinical research industry, known for driving innovation in global patient recruitment and retention. As President of CSSi, Mike has led the company through a transformative era—modernizing operations, expanding global capabilities, and introducing cutting-edge, site-first enrollment solutions that meet the complex needs of today’s trials. Prior to joining…
Mazhar Jaffry
Mazhar Jaffry is the CEO of Revival Research Institute and has over 32 years of expertise in the healthcare field. He has been a valuable resource for the Clinical Research industry from its inception. Mazhar Jaffry has long been an outspoken supporter of patient-centered care. His trailblazing initiatives, novel therapeutic approaches, collaborative efforts, ethical practices,…
Megan Foggin
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 Harrington
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 Brewer
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
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 Montealegre
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…
Melissa Simpson
Melissa Simpson leads the Oceania Clinical Development Centre at Novo Nordisk, overseeing clinical trial strategy and execution across Australia and New Zealand. With close to 20 years in the research, pharmaceutical and CRO sectors; she brings deep expertise in trial design execu-tion, regulatory strategy, and cross-functional leadership. Melissa has experience executing clinical trials with a…
Michael Clay
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
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 Pierre
About this SpeakerMichael Rogan
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…
Michaela Vancova
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…
Michaela Vančová
About this SpeakerMichele Cameron
Michele Cameron is the Director of Clinical Research for Clearwater Cardiovascular Consultants (CCC), a large independent cardiology practice located in Clearwater, Florida. Michele joined the Dept. in 2005 and has since grown and cultivated a highly successful practice-embedded site. The Site conducts 30-35 cardiovascular related drug and device studies in both the clinic and hospital…
Michele Leggott
Michele Leggott’s latest book of poetry, Face to the Sky, explores her encounter with 19th-century New Zealand botanical artist Emily Cumming Harris. But there’s more to this story – Michele was battling non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma while working on the book. In early 2020, Michele received her diagnosis, just as the Covid-19 lockdowns began. Chemotherapy, radiotherapy, and…
Michelle Frisbee Hartmann
Michelle Hartmann, CCRP, is the Director/Owner of South Broward Re-search which is located in SE Florida. She started with South Broward Research in 2006. South Broward Research is a community based, inde-pendent site. She is dedicated to the pursuit of advancing healthcare by ensuring integrity and quality in the work performed at South Broward Research….
Michelle Gallaher
Michelle Gallaher is a Melbourne-based award-winning entrepreneur, speaker and advocate for the Australian health technology sector and for women in science, technology, engineering maths and medicine (STEMM). As CEO of Opyl Ltd (ASX:OPL) a company working at the intersection of social media, clinical trials, health data and artificial intelligence, Michelle is a sought-after mentor, collaborator,…
Michelle Jones
Michelle Jones is currently the Sr. Vice President of Commercial Operations and Clinical Trial Partnerships at Arizona Liver Health. Michelle is also a member of Women Business Leaders of the US Health Care Industry Foundation. Prior to their current role, Michelle has held various senior marketing positions at companies like Medtronic and Perspectum Ltd, showcasing…
Michelle Martinez
About this SpeakerMimi Fenton
Dr. Mimi Fenton, CEO of Cedar Research and Aspen Insights, is an experienced Life Sciences executive with 20+ years of experience in Global Pharmaceuticals (Sanofi), Pharmaceutical Services (Syneos Health), Retail/Pharmacy (Walmart) and Academia (Columbia University, Rutgers University). Mimi has extensive experience developing innovative evidence generation strategies to unlock powerful drug and device value propositions across…
Mohammad Millwala
Driven by a deep commitment to patient care and innovation, Mohammad is an active contributor to the clinical research ecosystem, serving on multiple leadership committees and shaping industry-wide best practices. He was recognized as one of the Top 25 Healthcare Technology Leaders of Houston in 2023, reflecting both his strategic vision and his impact on…
Monique Adams
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 Marvi
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…
Murtaza Marvi
About this SpeakerNachiket Chandak
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,…
Natalia Ayas Montero
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
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
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
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…
Nicola Chapman
Nicola Chapman heads up the thriving Macquarie University Clinical Trial Unit. She has helped grow the unit from a team of 19 staff just 6 years ago to more than 100 staff now. The CTU manage more than 600 active patients across more than 200 trials at any one time. The centralised CTU supports any…
Noelle Saldana
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,…
Oscar Tunjic
About this SpeakerOshrat Goldberg
Oshrat Goldberg is the Chief Commercial Officer at Mural Health, a clinical trials technology company dedicated to making it easier to participate in clinical trials. Leveraging her experience driving strategy and execution in various healthcare and life sciences organizations, Oshrat leads Mural Health’s work to drive business growth by creating patient-centric solutions in clinical trials….
Pam Ramali
Pam Ramali is the CEO of Clinibase, an Australian health tech company transforming how clinical trials are recruited, tracked, and delivered through technology-led operations and participant-first engagement. Pam brings a unique blend of strategic, commercial, and technical expertise to the table. She began her career at Luminary, now one of Australia’s most prominent digital agencies….
Paola Zanoni
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 Ogorek
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 Christensen
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 Underhill
About this SpeakerPaula Lee
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…
Penny Montgomery
Penny is a co-founder of Optimal Clinical Trials, part of the NZCR Group, a clinical trials group with sites throughout New Zealand. Optimal specialises in late phase (Ib-III) clinical trials in a wide range of therapeutic areas, and together with NZCR who are early phase experts, the NZCR Group provide sponsors and CROs expertise in…
Peter Koefler
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
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 Pattinson
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…
Priya Selvarajah
Priya Selvarajah, MD, serves as Regional Site Director at IMA Clinical Research, overseeing clinical operations across a network of high-performing research sites. With a background in medicine and over 10 years of experience in clinical research, she brings a strong foundation in clinical understanding paired with strategic site leadership.
Rachael Buck
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 Ovens
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 Ovens
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 Ovens
About this SpeakerRadhika Butala
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
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…
Ravi Alla
I’m Ravi Alla, Director of Clinical Administration at Revival Research Institute. I oversee day-to-day operations across multiple clinical research sites, working closely with our teams to ensure high-quality execution, regulatory compliance, and strong performance metrics. My focus is on streamlining processes, improving site efficiencies, and leading key initiatives from site expansion and system implementation to…
Raymond Nomizu
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-founded…
Rebecca Goldfaden
Dr. Rebecca Goldfaden currently holds the position of Chief Scientific Officer and Head of Business Development for Rovia Clinical Research, a site network company. She holds a Doctorate of Pharmacy from the University of Florida and completed a PGY-1 Pharmacy Residency focused on cardiology and endocrinology. Dr. Goldfaden also completed a Post-Doctoral Fellowship in Clinical…
Richie McCann
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 Greenfield
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…
Rick Ward
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 Greenfield
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…
Rick Greenfield
About this SpeakerRima Darwiche
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 Horta Osório Cunha de Eca
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 Douglas
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 Douglas
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 Douglas
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…
Rókus Kriszt
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.
Rosia Shah
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
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…
Sally Amstrong
Sally is a skilled leader, project and partnerships director with over 25 years of experience working across Australian and global government, industry and academic organisations. Her experience spans diverse sectors including education, training, biotech, science, health and the pharmaceutical sectors. Recent roles have included leading the Victorian public-private partnership office for the world’s largest healthcare…
Sam Kung
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
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…
Sanjiv Waghmare
Sanjiv Waghmare serves as the Chief Product Officer of Signant Health focused on the strategy and development of all solutions in the portfolio. He leads a team of product managers and experience designers who are experts in the work our customers do as well as their respective functional roles. Sanjiv focuses on delivering a portfolio…
Sara Deelstra
About this SpeakerSarah Anderson
Sarah is a seasoned oncology strategist with over 20 years of experience in oncology drug development across all indications and phases. She has a proven track record of leading clinical operations, global project management, and portfolio oversight, with a focus on advancing innovative treatments to patients and their care families. Currently serving as the Therapeutic…
Scott Lundy
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 Rosen
Scott Reid Rosen is a seasoned operations and growth specialist with over 15 years of experience spanning pharmaceutical research, start-ups, and consulting. As Co-Founder of Cortex Clinical Solutions, he drives innovation and operational excellence in clinical research, drawing on his proven track record as a founding member of the Alliance for Multispecialty Research, where he…
Scott Schliebner
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…
Scott Whitt
As the President and General Manager of Triad Clinical Trials, I have been leading the company’s growth and innovation for over eight years. I have successfully expanded our partner relationships and implemented new systems for business and clinical operations, resulting in three times revenue growth. I have also established industry thought leadership through conference presentations…
Sean Cunningham
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 Soth
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 Soth
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 Stanton
Sean Stanton has spent the past 28 years at the forefront of clinical research site development, creating and leading high-performing research organizations dedicated to improving public health through innovation. As co-founder of K2 Medical Research, Sean leads a team of dedicated researchers focused on connecting groundbreaking clinical solutions with the health challenges facing communities today….
Shanna Nixon
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…
Shanna Nixon
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
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,…
Shannon Zimmerman
Shannon Zimmerman is an accomplished clinical research leader with over a decade of experience driving the success of complex clinical trials and advancing global research operations. As Senior Director of SiteChoice® Strategy and Execution at Transformative Pharmaceutical Solutions, she has been instrumental in scaling clinical site support across 22 countries, fostering seamless collaboration between sponsors…
Sharon Lee
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.
Shelby Petereit
Shelby Petereit is a Clinical Research Supervisor at Avera Research Institute in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Shelby has a bachelor’s degree in business administration and a master’s degree in health sciences from Montana State University. Shelby leads study intake and study start-up for her team. She works alongside a leadership team who has a passion…
Shelley Burnett
About this SpeakerSherry Autwal
About this SpeakerShuja Naqvi
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
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…
Silvina Baudino
Silvina Baudino is a site advocate with more than two decades of experience in the clinical trial 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…
Sjaan Evans
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.
Sjaan Evans
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.
Stace Baumgarten
Stace Baumgarten began her career in Clinical Research Finance in 2005 and, over the past 20 years, has enjoyed working for Concentrics Research, Coastal Carolina Research Center, Alcanza Clinical Research, and Clinical Research Billing. Stace has managed A/R in Clinical Conductor, RealTime, and CRIO. She has been directly involved in policy development, training, billing, collections,…
Stacie Merritt
Stacie Merritt currently serves as the Director of the Ascension St. John Clinical Research Institute in Tulsa, OK. She earned a Master’s in the Science of Nursing from the University of Oklahoma. Mrs. Merritt is recognized as a board-certified Clinical Research Nurse. Throughout her career, she has participated as a Primary Investigator and Sub-investigator in…
Stacy Hurt
Stacy has spent 25+ years in healthcare and bridges the industry/consumer gap as a stage IV cancer survivor and 24/7 caregiver to her son with a rare disease. Her unique professional and personal experience position her as an esteemed global patient advocate as well as an influential pioneer in patient engagement. In her role as…
Stephanie Ailey
Stephanie Ailey is a highly accomplished industry veteran with over 20 years of experience in program management and healthcare. As the Vice President of Business Development at DM Clinical, she brings invaluable expertise to the national clinical trial site network. Her exceptional track record in building strategic relationships has been instrumental in driving the company’s…
Stephen Jasperse
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…
Stephen Ramirez
About this SpeakerSteve Satek
Steve Satek has more than 35 years of experience in the research industry, starting as a bench researcher at the Northwestern University Robert H. Lurie Cancer Center through senior leadership positions at the Chicago Center for Clinical Research, Radiant Research, Cognitive Drug Research, and Forenap Pharma. In 2013, Steve founded Great Lakes Clinical Trials, a…
Stuart Young
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
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 Baumohl
As the Director of Business Development and Strategic Marketing at AMR – Alliance for Multispecialty Research, I leverage 25+ years of clinical trial industry experience to create and execute strategic plans and partnerships that deliver quantifiable outcomes for internal and external stakeholders. I am accomplished at identifying and closing new opportunities, building and nurturing positive,…
Susan Hernandez
Susan Hernandez, Director of Clinical Affairs at M3 Wake Research, is a distinguished healthcare leader with a proven track record in leading investigator engagement, optimizing operations, and driving business growth in the clinical trial industry. Her expertise extends from preclinical and formulation work as a pharmaceutical chemist, emergency department clinician, as well as investigator in…
Susan Night
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…
Suvi Gross
Suvi is the CEO and Co-founder of Monroe Biomedical Research, a leading and rapidly growing clinical trial site network specializing in multi-therapeutic studies. With more than 15 years of experience in the clinical research industry, Suvi has overseen Monroe’s growth into a high-performing organization recognized for its quality-driven patient enrollment and operational excellence. Under her…
Suzanne Chen
Associate Director with over 25 years of clinical research experience in pharmaceutical and CRO companies. Renowned for strong leadership and people management skills within matrix-driven global organizations. Proven track record in nurturing early talent and fostering cross-collaboration with stakeholders. Multi-lingual with robust technical knowledge in operations and a deep understanding of the Asia Pacific region.
Suzanne Elliott
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
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…
Taneen Hisgrove
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 Kogan
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…
Thad Wolfram
Thad Wolfram is the Chief Strategy Officer. Mr. Wolfram joined PCM Trials through its acquisition of EmVenio Research in early 2024, bringing over two decades of expertise in clinical trials, healthcare, and the pharmaceutical industry . In his previous role as President at EmVenio Research, he focused on the growth of hybrid and decentralized trial…
Thanuja Weerasingh
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…
Thobekile Mthethwa-Pitt
My expertise is in clinical trials operations, education/ workforce development. Overall, I have over 16 years clinical trials experience and for the past 7 years my focus has been on developing clinical trials education models for effective workforce upskilling. My current role within TrialHub extends to working with the diverse health services within our partnership,…
Tina Chen
About this SpeakerTodd Albin
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
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
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
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
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…
Troy Hamilton
Troy Hamilton is the Co-Founder and Director of Operations at CaRe Clinics, bringing extensive experience from medical research roles at the University of Calgary and senior management positions in private clinical settings. Renowned for his leadership excellence, Troy specializes in cultivating high-performing teams by fostering collaborative, innovative, and inclusive cultures. Through targeted leadership techniques and…
Tyler Mathes
Tyler Mathes is a seasoned marketing professional with over two decades of experience. His early career saw him as a marketing leader for revered global brands, including Bang & Olufsen, Georg Jensen, and Neuw Denim, where he honed his expertise in brand development and market engagement. In 2017, Mathes leveraged his extensive background to found…
Tyron Johnson
Tyron has thirty-three years in pharmaceutical industry conducting clinical research as a CRA, project manager, research manager and currently a clinical development consultant with Eli Lilly Australia. Tyron is currently the Co-chair of the Sponsors Advisory Group for the Australian Teletrial Program.
Van Johnson
Van Johnson, with a decade in clinical research business development, excels in relationship-building and diversity advocacy. He serves on SCRS IncluDE and Starr Coalition’s Diversity Workgroup, is a sought-after speaker, and mentors many in the industry.
Vanessa Irvine
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 Lopes
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…
Victoria Aniyar
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…
Victoria Aniyar López-Abadia
About this SpeakerVivian Huey
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…
Viviana Beland
Viviana is a Revenue Cycle leader with over 25 years experience in healthcare, specializing in process optimization, cross-functional team leadership, and the implementation of quality and productivity models. She currently serves as Senior Director of Front-End Revenue Cycle at Moffitt Cancer Center, leading the Clinical Trials Business Office and Financial Clearance Unit Departments. Viviana holds…
Viviënne van de Walle
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
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
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 Walker
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
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…
Wesley Warren
Wesley Warren is the Executive Director of Translational Research Strategy & Partnerships at City of Hope. In this role, he identifies and secures collaborations with academia, pharma, and biotech to accelerate the development of innovative cancer treatments into clinical trials. Wesley also oversees the infrastructure, expertise, and resources City of Hope utilizes to swiftly translate…
William Jones
William Jones’ career trajectory in the field of clinical research is marked by a series of progressive leadership roles, culminating in his current position as COO of Epic Medical Research. His tenure at Helios Clinical Research and Ventavia Research Group was distinguished by significant operational and compliance advancements, reflecting his deep expertise and commitment to…
William B. Smith
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…
William Lam
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 &…
William Smith
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 Belgrave
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 Lungershausen
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
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…
What Attendees Are Saying
The SCRS European Summit was excellent and very valuable for networking and sharing knowledge, helping all stakeholders to show their expertise and lessons learned. I strongly believe it brings new insights to each one of us that could be applied in our daily activities.
I attend the European Summit to gain key insights into the market and keep up to date on the new regulations and challenges in place within clinical research. For me, my favourite part of the Summit is getting to meet partners and colleagues face to face rather than behind the computer screen. The opportunity to meet and collaborate in real life is invaluable.
Excellent event and great time with possibility to network, meet industry friends and gain knowledge. Real site centricity in one place!
Attending the SCRS European Summit is a valuable opportunity to immerse yourself in the world of clinical research, learn from industry experts, and connect with the global community. This event is designed to empower clinical research professionals to excel in their roles, to support sites excellence and new technologies, and to contribute to better patients' access to innovative medicines.
This annual event is a consistent source of inspiration, motivation and education about our clinical trial sites and how we drive site centricity for the benefit of our patients.
The best place to communicate and collaborate about the latest industry knowledge. I was impressed by the discussed topics, proposed solutions, and networking that SCRS has created.
This Summit is a platform for building connections, facilitating future collaborations, and sharing best practices. Engaging CROs, sponsors and different vendors ensures that multiple viewpoints are considered, providing experience, learning points and advice. It is a great opportunity to collaborate, share knowledge, and develop innovative solutions to everyday challenges.
Great conference. Very substantive, speakers were willing to share real information – not just skimming the surface. Attendees seemed eager to network and talk.
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