Latin America
The Society for Clinical Research Sites (SCRS) invites you to the virtual Latin America Ambassador Symposium on 8 November 2024!
Join clinical research sites and industry professionals for virtual learning and collaboration as we address clinical research challenges and opportunities in Latin America. Come away with actionable strategies for successful site operations including study coordination, partnership management, patient enrollment, and more.
SCRS Ambassador Symposiums unify key members of a regional site community for greater site sustainability.
This free 3-hour livestream symposium will share how regional clinical research sites are approaching clinical trial execution.
SCRS Ambassador Symposium Session Agenda
8 November 2024 | 10:00-13:00 GMT -3
| Registration | |
| 10:00 – 10:15 | Welcome and Opening Remarks |
| 10:15 – 11:00 | SCRS and the Site Landscape in Latin America |
| 11:00 – 11:50 | Benefits, Drawbacks, and Myths of Decentralized Clinical Trials |
| 11:50 – 12:00 | Break |
| 12:00 – 12:50 | Clinical Trials In Latin America – Opportunities and Challenges
Breakout Sessions |
| 12:50 – 13:00 | Closing Remarks |
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Why Attend?
Receive a one-year SCRS Membership for your site*
Network and collaborate with sites and industry partners
Discover technologies to scale your site operations
Build your site’s research capacity and resources
Who Should Attend?
Clinical research sites and industry professionals located in Latin America, including:
- Site Owners & Managers
- Clinical Investigators & Physicians
- Patient-Facing Teams
- Site Operations
- Business Development
- Regulatory & Government Affairs
About the SCRS Ambassador Program
The SCRS Ambassador Program is designed to cultivate a network of influential research industry professionals who will serve as SCRS ambassadors, bridging the gap between clinical research sites within their respective regions.
The Ambassador Program supports the global site community and other industry stakeholders by providing active and ongoing dialogue and content exchange. By attending Ambassador Symposiums, regional site attendees will have access to all SCRS member benefits for their entire organization.
Ambassador Program Latin America Regional Lead
Guillermo Ortiz
Guillermo Ortiz is the General Manager, President and Founder of Fundación Estudios Clínicos, a non-profit organization with sites all over Argentina. Graduated from Universidad Austral, he has a bachelor’s degree in business administration.
Throughout his career, Guillermo has founded various companies from construction to health providers. His true passion began when he founded his first research site in 2012, which quickly led him to focus completely on his vocation, clinical research. With over 300 research protocols carried out and thousands of patients recruited, he has developed one of the largest networks of research sites in Argentina and Latin America. Guillermo has received numerous awards for his dedication to research and excellence as a top global recruiter. His speaking engagements at prominent research conferences have established him as a global mentor and leader in clinical research.
Ambassador Program Argentina Country Lead
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 United States, where she honed her focus on fostering site engagement, forging strategic partnerships and promoting technology site enablement. Her roles and advocacy have spanned the health, pharma, CRO and technology sectors. Beyond her professional endeavors, she passionately advocates for amplifying the voice of research sites, emphasizing their perspective to delineate a unique value proposition for technological solutions and products within the field.
*Qualified site attendees will receive a one-year digital SCRS membership scholarship for your location. To qualify, you must be currently working at a site located within the named SCRS Ambassador region. (Sites located or headquartered in any other geography are not eligible). SCRS membership benefits will be available to all registered staff at your physical location. SCRS membership benefits are not transferable from originating SCRS Ambassador scholarship award.