Breakout Session 1
Dive deeper into specific topics in these focused and interactive discussions.
Back To Basics: Enhancing Site Operations & Performance
Success starts with mastering the fundamentals, and this session revisits key aspects of site operations to boost your trial efficiency and effectiveness. Discuss patient recruitment, budgeting, and operational strategies to meet the ideal patient profile and build meaningful relationships. Gain insights on translating science into patient care and positioning your site favorably with sponsors and CROs.
Learning Objectives:
– Identify patient recruitment strategies to effectively identify and engage patients.
– Discuss essential requirements to streamline trial processes and improve site performance.
– Analyze strategies to position your site as a preferred partner for sponsors and CROs in oncology trials.
Budget Negotiation 101: Essentials & Strategies
Join us to discuss the core elements of budget negotiation specific to oncology clinical trials, offering a comprehensive guide for research sites looking to strengthen their financial management skills. Understand the intricacies of securing appropriate funding, ensuring fair compensation for site services, and navigating the complexities of trial-specific costs unique to oncology research. Hear real-world examples and case studies from seasoned oncology research professionals sharing successful negotiation strategies and practical tools to streamline budget discussions.
Learning Objectives:
– Discuss the essentials of negotiating trial budgets, including how to present and justify your site’s financial needs.
– Conduct thorough cost analyses and justify expenses to ensure accuracy and transparency.
– Review the differences between standard of care and research costs, and how to integrate these into your budget negotiations.
Distance As A Disparity In Oncology Outcomes
Patients in rural areas face poorer cancer outcomes due to limited access to healthcare and oncology services. This discussion will explore the impact of distance on cancer care, discussing progress made and ongoing efforts to bridge the gap. Join us to learn about innovative solutions aimed at improving cancer care access for underserved populations.
Learning Objectives:
– Identify the specific challenges faced by rural populations in accessing cancer care.
– Analyze ongoing goals and future directions to improve equitable access to oncology trials across diverse locations.
– Review expert insights on innovative and effective approaches to mitigate distance-related disparities in cancer research.
Quality Assurance & Inspection Readiness For Community Oncology Sites
Discover the essential components of Quality Assurance (QA) and inspection readiness specifically designed for community oncology research sites. Attendees will learn how to develop and implement effective QA processes that ensure compliance, improve site performance, and prepare for successful inspections. Through expert insights and real-world case studies, you’ll discover strategies to overcome common challenges, maintain high standards, and achieve excellence in oncology trial management.
Learning Objectives:
– Identify key QA initiatives essential for maintaining inspection readiness at community oncology sites.
– Implement strategies to ensure compliance and enhance site performance during inspections.
– Apply best practices from case studies to prepare community sites for successful inspections.
Site Roadmap: Early-Phase Oncology Trials
As the demand for Phase 1 oncology trials increases, research sites are faced with unique challenges and opportunities in early-phase studies. This breakout will focus on the critical factors that sites must consider when taking on these complex trials. Panelists will highlight valuable resources for sites eager to expand their capabilities in this vital area, including a comprehensive “checklist” for sites preparing to participate in First in Human (FIH) or Phase 1 trials. Learn how to prepare your site for key elements of phase 1 trials including staffing, facilities, infrastructure, and patient access.
Learning Objectives:
– Identify the key needs for staffing, infrastructure, and patient access in Phase 1 oncology trials.
– Implement strategies for managing early-phase trial demands and expectations.
– Leverage the SCRS Oncology guide and checklist to enhance site readiness for Phase 1 trials.
Therapeutic Roundtables
When it comes to your specialty, you have specific questions that need to be answered and unique experiences that need to be shared. In this casually guided roundtable led by experienced site professionals, you’ll have the creative space to bring your experiences and discuss operational strategies tailored to your therapeutic area. The discussion will address challenges and share solutions, providing valuable insights for your oncology clinical trial operations.
Learning Objectives:
– Discuss effective operational strategies and solutions implemented by clinical research sites.
– Collaborate with peers to develop actionable plans for overcoming common obstacles with site operations and trial management.
– Review insights to improve the efficiency and success of your site in conducting therapeutic-specific trials.