Contact:
Amanda Ascoli
Director of Communications
Society for Clinical Research Sites
410.696.5080 x120
amanda.ascoli@myscrs.org
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Ellicott City, M.D., April 30, 2015 – The Society for Clinical Research Sites (SCRS), the global trade organization fully dedicated to representing the interests of clinical research sites, and Total Clinical Trial Management (TCTM), an emerging contract research organization (CRO) based in Dallas, Texas, today announced through the TCTM Scholarship Program over 500 clinical research sites have been awarded one-year SCRS memberships. The SCRS Site Scholarship Program awards membership to qualifying sites striving for excellence in clinical research who are not current or previous SCRS members.
“SCRS applauds TCTM’s commitment to promoting greater site sustainability for clinical research sites globally by sponsoring SCRS membership for over 500 sites,” comments Christine Pierre, SCRS President. “SCRS provides the advanced knowledge, resources, and mentorship sites need to develop best clinical practices and business acumen for sustainability. We are pleased that the SCRS Site Scholarship Program is gaining considerable momentum and enabling more sites access to the tools, resources, and training provided by SCRS critical to the conduct of quality research.”
“TCTM is pleased to support SCRS’ important work in this significant capacity,” comments Ryan Sunday, Senior Director of Operations and Business Development, TCTM. “As the pharma industry evolves, site health and trial quality are critical areas of focus for TCTM. We are proud to have an opportunity to contribute in a meaningful way to the success of our future site partners around the world.”
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About SCRS
SCRS is a global trade organization founded in 2012 which represents over 2,800 research sites, including 30,000 research professionals in 40 countries. SCRS’ mission is to unify the voice of the global clinical research site community for greater site sustainability. SCRS has become an active partner in industry-wide initiatives and dialogues focused on improving the clinical research enterprise. Sites, as well as companies that sponsor or support the work conducted at clinical research sites, will benefit from membership and partnership. Visit MySCRS.org.
About Total Clinical Trial Management
Headquartered in Dallas, Texas, Total Clinical Trial Management (TCTM) has established itself as the CRO of choice for many of the top pharma companies around the world. TCTM operates across many therapeutic fields, and has in-depth experience in phase I-III clinical trial management including post marketing studies and claims substantiation within the fields of dermatology, ophthalmology, and pain management. TCTM has a proven track record specifically related to study enrollment and completion time for trials executed both domestically and in conjunction with our international partners.