Having recently returned from this year\u2019s Site Solutions Summit, it seems appropriate to share some reflections. Being on the Global Impact Partners Advisory Board for the Society for Clinical Research Sites (SCRS)\u00a0provides a unique view into the planning and purpose of the summit.\u00a0I can say unequivocally that this year\u2019s summit was a resounding success. A phrase\u00a0like “resounding success\u201d can be overused. However, in this case I think not. Let me share with you why I think it is appropriate.<\/p>\n
In eight short years, the summit has grown from a concept to a dynamic organization. There were approximately 600 attendees at this year\u2019s event. Ten sponsor organizations and six CROs participated as well. It wasn\u2019t that many years ago when only one sponsor attended. The SCRS has grown as well, attaining membership of 1,300 this year.<\/p>\n
So\u00a0what makes these numbers special, you might ask? What\u2019s particularly special and interesting\u00a0is the rapid growth in site membership and participation, coupled with the additional sponsors and CROs. Let me suggest it\u2019s an indication that the rapidly changing regulatory landscape, trial metrics, protocol trends, the need for better data, improved access to potential subjects, and return-on-investment requirements are coming together with sufficient force to require sites and study teams to push through the current state of the industry and achieve tangible improvements.<\/p>\n
The summit and SCRS are providing the bridge necessary to forge bilateral dialogue\u00a0on issues, opportunities, and perspectives. As a result, I am optimistic that these formats can drive tangible change. Key concepts from this summit included business practices, economics and patient perspectives. In addition, the summit hosts relevant speakers directly addressing today\u2019s issues, with supporting data that can be used in policy and decision-making.<\/p>\n
By now you have concluded that I\u2019m a fan \u2013 and I am. If you\u2019re an active clinical research site and you\u2019re searching for an organization or forum that speaks on behalf of sites, then you may want to check out either SCRS membership or participation at next year\u2019s summit. If you\u2019re a sponsor organization looking for more interaction with sites that desire to be the best they can be, perhaps involvement in the summit will be relevant to you.<\/p>\n
As for us, we’re in!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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