Society for Clinical Research Sites Announces Additions to Leadership Council
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Amanda Ascoli
Director of Communications
Society for Clinical Research Sites
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amanda.ascoli@myscrs.org
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Society for Clinical Research Sites Announces Changes in Leadership Council
Ellicott City, M.D., April 16, 2015 – The Society for Clinical Research Sites (SCRS), the global trade organization fully dedicated to representing the interests of clinical research sites, today announced additions to its Leadership Council after voting by current council members. The Leadership Council, established upon the organization’s formation in 2012, provides strategic guidance, policy decisions, and oversight for SCRS. The Leadership Council is comprised of experienced Investigators, site leaders, and one representative from sponsor and CRO companies. Additionally, TransCelerate’s CEO and the Association of Clinical Research Organizations’ (ACRO) Executive Director are active council members.
In a recent meeting in Annapolis, Maryland, the Leadership Council elected three new members by unanimous vote. These members were selectively nominated based on their involvement with the organization, executive experience in the clinical research industry, and capacity to aptly represent the interests of clinical research sites globally. The newest additions to the SCRS Leadership Council include Michael Koren, M.D., the CEO and Investigator at Jacksonville Center for Clinical Research, Fabian Sandoval, M.D., CEO and Medical Director at Emerson Clinical Research Institute, and David Vulcano, L.C.S.W, M.B.A., C.I.P, R.A.C, AVP and Responsible Executive for Clinical Research Clinical Services Group at HCA.
“SCRS is pleased to welcome these three established individuals to the Leadership Council,” commented Christine Pierre, SCRS President. “The addition of Michael, Fabian, and David will ensure that SCRS’ forward momentum is guided by experts who fully understand, and have spent many years addressing, the challenges faced by clinical research sites. The Leadership Council provides the strategic directives that inform SCRS’ decisions, and I am confident that Michael, Fabian, and David’s knowledge and expertise will positively impact the organization as it continues to experience substantial growth.”
To see a list of current Leadership Council members, click here.
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About SCRS
SCRS is a global trade organization founded in 2012 which represents over 2,300 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.
