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The Latin America Site Landscape – Benchmark Your Site
Gain insight into trends and metrics to position sites for success. Current survey data on site finances, staffing, technology and contracts will be discussed by a panel of industry leaders. Use the information shared during this solution-focused discussion to make an impactful change in your organization.
Networking Break
Becoming a High-Performing Research Site: Strategies for Growth, Quality, and Sustainability
This session is designed for clinical research site professionals seeking to elevate their operations to high-performing status. Participants will explore proven strategies for growth, quality assurance, and long-term sustainability in the competitive landscape of clinical research. The curriculum addresses the core components of research excellence, including the cultivation of a strong research culture, robust operational structures, and effective leadership.
Breaking Barriers to Enrollment: Site-Centered Strategies to Accelerate Recruitment and Retention
This session focuses on empowering research sites with actionable, site-centered strategies to overcome common barriers and accelerate participant recruitment and retention in clinical trials. Attendees will explore the multifaceted challenges that hinder enrollment, including limited access for underrepresented populations, logistical and financial obstacles, and communication gaps. The course emphasizes the importance of building trust with local communities, leveraging technology, and tailoring outreach to address the unique needs of diverse patient groups.
Clinical Connections Lunch
Hidden Costs – Budget and Contract Negotiation
Clinical research sites often encounter numerous hidden costs that are not fully covered by standard study budgets. These unfunded yet essential study activities are a longstanding problem for the sustainability of research sites and their studies. Addressing the challenge of hidden costs in clinical research through fair and equitable budgeting is crucial for site sustainability and growth. This Hidden Costs session will provide a foundation for more productive budgeting discussions and assure your studies have enough resources to be successful.
Elevating Site Quality in Latin America: Practical Tips and Digital Readiness for EMRs and CTMS Integration
This session is designed for research professionals and site leaders seeking to enhance the quality and operational efficiency of clinical research sites across Latin America. Attendees will gain practical, actionable strategies for elevating site quality, with a special focus on the digital transformation necessary to support robust research operations. Guidance on preparing research sites for the integration of Electronic Medical Records (EMRs) and Clinical Trial Management Systems (CTMS), including overcoming common technical and operational barriers specific to Latin American settings.
Networking Break
Clinical Trials in Latin America – Opportunities and Challenges
Join leading experts for a dynamic panel discussion on the evolving landscape of clinical trials in Latin America. This session will explore the region’s unique opportunities—such as its diverse patient populations, high retention rates, and growing investment in research—alongside persistent challenges, including complex regulatory environments, logistical hurdles, and recruitment difficulties.