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SCRS West: Clinical Tech & Innovation Summit

Jun 2–3

Jun 2–3, 2025 Ended

The Scott Resort & Spa · Scottsdale, AZ · In person

The SCRS West: Clinical Tech & Innovation Summit is an event for industry leaders, innovators, and experts to discuss the latest trends and technologies shaping the future of clinical research. It focuses on new thinking and collaborative problem-solving to power partnerships needed in clinical research. Attendees will explore the evolution of clinical technology, share ideas, and gain insights for site-centric technology.

Venue
The Scott Resort & Spa
Program
34 sessions
61 speakers

Agenda

Times in Scottsdale (MST)
Mon, Jun 2 Tue, Jun 3

  1. 8:30 AM

    510 min

    Other · Lobby

    Registration Open

  2. 9:15 AM

    525 min

    Other · Orangedale

    Exhibit Hall Open

  3. 10:10 AM

    5 min

    Other · Heritage 1-2

    Pre-Show Opening

    Lauren Stockwell, SCRS David Vulcano, HCA Healthcare

  4. 10:15 AM

    15 min

    Talk · Heritage 1-2

    Better Data, Faster Startup: Giving Sites The Tools To Succeed

    Jim Tolley, Greenphire

  5. 10:30 AM

    15 min

    Talk · Heritage 1-2

    The Advantage Of A Single eClinical System

    Rick Greenfield, RealTime eClinical Solutions

  6. 10:45 AM

    15 min

    Talk · Heritage 1-2

    Building An Industry Platform: How One Home For Sites Is Taking Form

    Lesley Freese, IQVIA Technologies

  7. 11:00 AM

    15 min

    Talk · Heritage 1-2

    Scaling Smarter: Innovation that Powers Clinical Sites

    Alexandra Gerritsen, UniTriTeam Michelle Martinez, UniTriTeam

  8. 11:15 AM

    15 min

    Talk · Heritage 1-2

    Putting You In Control of Your Clinical Research Technology

    Henry Kravchenko, Clinical.ly

  9. 11:30 AM

    15 min

    Demo · Heritage 1-2

    Live Data Entry Challenge: Speed. Accuracy. Bragging Rights.

    Dan Braga, Medidata Solutions Samir Jain, Medidata Solutions

  10. 12:00 PM

    45 min

    Break · Heritage Foyer

    Clinical Connections Lunch

  11. 1:00 PM

    15 min

    Other · Heritage 1-2

    Opening & Welcome

    Jimmy Bechtel, SCRS Karri Venn, SCRS

  12. 1:15 PM

    30 min

    Panel · Heritage 1-2

    Advancing Patient Recruitment & Engagement Through Innovative Technology

    Frelaisha Cotton-Mathis, Randomize Now Research Centers Vivian Huey, Genentech Shanna Nixon, Parexel Kim Ribeiro, SCRS

  13. 1:45 PM

    45 min

    Panel · Heritage 1-2

    Technology Site Landscape: Benchmark Your Site

    Jimmy Bechtel, SCRS Anna Fehr, One of a Kind Clinical Research Center Josh O’Rourke, Objective Health David Vulcano, HCA Healthcare

  14. 2:30 PM

    45 min

    Talk · Heritage 1-2

    AI In Clinical Research: Transforming Today, Shaping Tomorrow

    Ramy Nassar, Signant Health

  15. 3:15 PM

    45 min

    Break · Orangedale

    Networking Break

  16. 4:00 PM

    60 min

    Panel · Heritage 1-2

    Beyond Sponsor Mandates: Leveraging Technology As A Site Asset

    Kathy Cox, Interspond, LLC Lesley Freese, IQVIA Technologies Peter Koefler, Takeda Pharmaceuticals Murtaza Marvi, DM Clinical Research

  17. 4:00 PM

    60 min

    Panel · Citrus

    Decoding FDA Guidance: Digital Health Technologies & GCP Oversight

    Jennifer Peterson, M3 Wake Research James Riddle, Advarra Scott Schliebner, Novotech

  18. 4:00 PM

    60 min

    Panel · Sunset

    Enhancing Patient Experiences With Tech-Driven Care

    Deena Bernstein, Transformative Pharmaceutical Solutions Amir Emadzadeh, Genentech Rick Greenfield, RealTime eClinical Solutions Michael Rogan, Greenphire Viviënne van de Walle, PT&R | Partner in Trials & Research

  19. 4:00 PM

    60 min

    Panel · Heritage 3-4

    Understanding Cybersecurity & Data Licensing Challenges

    Henry Kravchenko, Clinical.ly Kannan Puthuval, Kinetic Clinical Research David Vulcano, HCA Healthcare

  20. 5:00 PM

    60 min

    Networking · Orangedale

    Site Appreciation Reception

  1. 8:00 AM

    360 min

    Other · Lobby

    Registration Open

  2. 8:00 AM

    60 min

    Break · Orangedale

    Networking Breakfast

  3. 9:00 AM

    15 min

    Panel · Heritage 1-2

    Our Voice. Our Community. Your Success!

    Kathy Mickel, SCRS Lauren Stockwell, SCRS Karri Venn, SCRS

  4. 9:15 AM

    30 min

    Panel · Heritage 1-2

    Playing To Win: How Site Collaboration Improves Clinical Technology

    Michael Clay, Fortrea Emilio Neto, Biogen Susan Night, Translational Drug Development (TD2) Carlos Orantes, Alcanza Clinical Research Sean Soth, SCRS Wayne Walker, Medidata

  5. 9:45 AM

    30 min

    Talk · Heritage 1-2

    The Patient Voice

    Tracy Motley, Patient Voice Alex Youst, StudyKIK

  6. 10:15 AM

    45 min

    Break · Orangedale

    Networking Break

  7. 11:00 AM

    60 min

    Panel · Heritage 1-2

    Assessing Tech Readiness: Site Implementation Checklist

    Alyssa Boschen, IMA Clinical Research Jason Harrell, Syneos Health Carlos Orantes, Alcanza Clinical Research Rachel Ovens, Boehringer Ingelheim Rick Ward, CRIO

  8. 11:00 AM

    60 min

    Panel · Sunset

    Harness AI & Technology For Operational Excellence

    Todd Albin, Allied Consulting Alexandra Gerritsen, UniTriTeam Noelle Saldana, Fortrea Erin Stackowitz, Sanofi Josh Wilson, AiCure

  9. 11:00 AM

    60 min

    Panel · Citrus

    Regulatory Integrity In A Digital Landscape

    Anna Fehr, One of a Kind Clinical Research Center Catherine Gregor, Florence Healthcare Shuja Naqvi, Biopharma Informatic Jean-Marc Tellier, Sanofi

  10. 11:00 AM

    60 min

    Panel · Heritage 3-4

    Train Smarter, Not Harder: Rethinking Site Training

    Joseph Kim, ProofPilot Lauren Koehler, Wake Forest University School of Medicine Karen McIntyre, Parexel Esmeralda Morales, Synexus part of Thermo Fisher Scientific

  11. 12:00 PM

    60 min

    Break · Heritage Foyer

    Clinical Connections Lunch

  12. 1:00 PM

    45 min

    Panel · Heritage 1-2

    Site Tech Trailblazer Stories

    David Almeida, Erie Retina Research Sara Deelstra, Sanford Health Research Robin Douglas, Medidata Solutions Brian Hunter, CNS Healthcare Camille Parker, Sanford Health

  13. 1:45 PM

    20 min

    Panel · Heritage 1-2

    Insight Illumination: Summit Takeaways

    Melanie Brewer, IQVIA Joseph Kim, ProofPilot Rachel Ovens, Boehringer Ingelheim David Vulcano, HCA Healthcare

  14. 2:05 PM

    10 min

    Other · Heritage 1-2

    Closing & Site Trailblazer Award Announcement

    Jimmy Bechtel, SCRS Allyson Small, SCRS David Vulcano, HCA Healthcare

Speakers