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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
SCRS Announces 2021 Site Tank™ and SPRIA Finalists Hanover, MD, August 26, 2021 – Today the Society for Clinical Research Sites (SCRS) is pleased to announce the finalists for the 2021 Site Patient Recruitment Innovation Award (SPRIA) and Site Tank.
The two prestigious awards are part of SCRS’ annual Global Site Solutions Summit and celebrate clinical research sites’ innovative technology ideas or patient recruitment strategies. The Site Patient Recruitment Innovation Award (SPRIA) recognizes sites that employ innovative strategies to achieve enrollment success. For Site Tank, sites submit their innovative technology ideas to enhance, empower and improve clinical research operations and transform business models.
Congratulations to the 2021 Site Tank finalists: Elligo Health Research , DM Clinical Research , and Cedar Health Research .
Congratulations to the 2021 SPRIA finalists: Centennial Medical Group , Aventiv Research , and Meridian Clinical Research .
“Participation in Site Tank and SPRIA showcases sites’ inventive programs and strategies they have worked so hard to develop and achieve,” said Allyson Small, SCRS Chief Operating Officer. “SCRS wants to wish the finalists a heartfelt congratulations. We are excited for the finalist organizations to present their ideas to improve, streamline and simplify the execution of clinical trials.”
The finalists will be invited to attend the 2021 Site Solutions Summit with a complimentary registration, where they will share their ideas and strategies to an audience of executives from sites, sponsors, and CROs. A judging panel consisting of executives from the clinical research industry will select the winning organization.
Learn more about Site Tank and SPRIA . Register for the 2021 SCRS Global Site Solutions Summit this October in Hollywood, Florida today.
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Contact: SCRS Communications Society for Clinical Research Sites 410.696.5080 x150 communications@myscrs.org FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE SCRS Announces Launch of Excellence in Patient Centricity Award Hanover, MD, August 23, 2021 – Today the Society for Clinical Research Sites (SCRS) is pleased to announce the launch of the inaugural Excellence in Patient Centricity award, which will recognize a clinical research site with demonstrated commitment to patient centricity. Nominations for the award, which is sponsored by Sanofi, are open to any active research site that enrolls patients into clinical trials. The Excellence in Patient Centricity award was created to celebrate a clinical research site that has proven its commitment to effective patient engagement by understanding clinical research from the patient’s perspective. Through the consideration of patient insights, the recipient of this award works tirelessly to produce healthcare solutions that are committed to enhanced patient experiences as well as an improved health-related quality of life. This high standard is achieved by ensuring the representation of inclusive and diverse populations in clinical trials while focusing on the continued development of patient-centric strategies. Nominees will be asked to showcase how their organization has established consistent patient-centric practices through the following criteria: deep insight and understanding into the meaning of patient centricity through the articulated definition of what it means to be patient-centric in clinical trials has a clear and defined organizational commitment to patient centricity, founded in objectives, processes, and practices has demonstrated a commitment to patient-centricity that promotes the diversity and inclusion of patients into clinical trials with tangible results can demonstrate continued development of patient-centric strategy, always aspiring to be their very best can demonstrate how these practices and strategies differentiate them from other sites can illustrate the metrics, data, and outcomes associated with this strategy and how those lead to enhanced centricity, inclusion and diversity and improved patient experiences in clinical trials has shown innovation in how they approach patient centricity, through out-of-the-box thinking that has expanded and/or accelerated participation in clinical trials as part of the patient healthcare journey “By creating the Excellence in Patient Centricity award, SCRS is excited to celebrate a clinical research site that has proven its commitment to positive patient experiences,” commented Allyson Small, SCRS Chief Operating Officer. “Listening to patient insights and translating them into actions that will develop new healthcare solutions with meaningful outcomes is a critical industry-wide initiative. This award will help elevate the importance of effective patient engagement and honoring the patient perspective throughout every aspect of clinical research.” The winning organization will be announced at the 2021 Global Site Solutions Summit. To learn more about the award and submit a site for consideration, visit https://sitesolutionssummit.com/excellence-in-patient-centricity-award/. ### About SCRS Founded in 2012, SCRS is a global organization that unifies the voice of the clinical research site community to create greater site sustainability. Representing over 9,500 sites in 47 countries, SCRS membership provides sites with a community dedicated to advocacy, education, mentorship, and connectivity. SCRS is an influential voice for sites and an active partner in industry-wide initiatives and dialogues focused on improving the clinical research enterprise. Our Voice. Our Community. Your Success. Visit myscrs-new.local/ to learn more.
Contact: SCRS Communications Society for Clinical Research Sites 410.696.5080 x150 communications@myscrs.org FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Former HHS Secretary Alex Azar Announced as Keynote Speaker for SCRS Global Site Solutions Summit Hanover, MD, September 2, 2021 – Today the Society for Clinical Research Sites (SCRS), the global trade organization dedicated to representing the interests of clinical research sites, has announced Alex Azar, former Secretary of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), as the keynote speaker for its 16th Annual Global Site Solutions Summit. As former Secretary of HHS, Alex Azar led the historic transformation of the healthcare system in the United States and HHS’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic as the architect of Operation Warp Speed, which delivered vaccines and therapeutics in record time. Additionally, Azar furthered many important healthcare initiatives such as expanding telehealth, giving patients ownership of their health records, and enabling healthcare provider collaborative care models. “2021 was a landmark year for the healthcare and clinical research industries with significant progress made in the advancement of research,” commented Azar. “There is a crucial need among all industry stakeholders to discuss implementation methods designed to ensure better healthcare initiatives that start with clinical trials. I’m honored to be a part of the 2021 SCRS Global Site Solutions Summit to discuss opportunities to advance the important work and progress the industry has made and how we can move forward together. I also want to thank all of those who made Operation Warp Speed possible, enabling huge clinical trials with unprecedented speed and ensuring appropriate clinical trial diversity.” The annual meeting, which attracts clinical research sites, trial investigators, and healthcare industry executives from around the world, will be held October 1-3, 2021 in Hollywood, Florida. The Global Site Solutions Summit is an opportunity for research sites to share the challenges they face to an audience of pharmaceutical sponsors, contract research organizations (CROs), and clinical technology solution providers as they discuss knowledge and best practices for improving and sustaining clinical research site operations. “We are honored to have former Secretary Azar as our keynote speaker for the 2021 Global Site Solutions Summit,” said Mark Hanley, Chief Executive Officer of SCRS. “It was important to Mr. Azar to thank clinical research sites personally for their hard work and dedication throughout the pandemic.” “Our Summit theme is Sites NOW: Courage and Vision because we want to celebrate the courage shown by clinical research sites and share ideas for the industry’s collective vision for the future,” commented SCRS Chief Operating Officer, Allyson Small. “The important conversations that will happen at the Summit will help the industry move forward together after a year of many changes.” Registration for the 2021 SCRS Global Site Solutions Summit is open now. Learn more and register for the Summit at sitesolutionssummit.com ### About Society for Clinical Research SitesThe Society for Clinical Research Sites (SCRS) is a global trade organization founded in 2012 which represents over 9,500 research sites in 47 countries. SCRS’ mission is to unify the voice of the global clinical research site community for greater site sustainability. As an influential voice for sites and an active partner in industry-wide initiatives and dialogues focused on improving the clinical research enterprise, SCRS membership provides sites with a community dedicated to advocacy, education, mentorship and connectivity. For more information, visit myscrs-new.local/.
