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From Averages to Individuals: How AI and Embedded Research Are Reshaping Patient Care
May 18, 2026
21m 06s
Add-On to All-In: Building a Real AI Strategy in Clinical Research
May 11, 2026
18m 48s
The Hidden Costs Workshop Is Heading Your Way
May 7, 2026
10m 42s
No More Double Entry: How CRIO and Medidata Are Bridging eSource and EDC for Every Site
May 4, 2026
17m 25s
Cyber Threats in Clinical Research: What Sites Need to Know
Apr 27, 2026
14m 29s
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| Date | Episode | Description | Length | ||||||
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| 5/18/26 |  From Averages to Individuals: How AI and Embedded Research Are Reshaping Patient Care | Jimmy Bechtel sits down with John Worden, Chief Commercial Officer at Javara, to explore how AI-driven data analysis is moving clinical research and patient care away from one-size-fits-all medicine toward truly personalized treatment pathways. They discuss how embedded research sites inside healthcare systems are uniquely positioned to put these tools to work, what end-to-end data integration means for feasibility, patient identification, and long-term outcomes, and why scaling AI in healthc... | 21m 06s | ||||||
| 5/11/26 |  Add-On to All-In: Building a Real AI Strategy in Clinical Research | Jimmy Bechtel sits down with Dr. Anastasia Christianson, former senior innovation leader at Pfizer and Johnson & Johnson, to talk about what a real AI strategy actually looks like in clinical research. They dig into why isolated pilots fall short, how to think about AI as a process change rather than a tool add-on, and where the biggest missed opportunities are right now. Dr. Christianson also shares her take on navigating evolving regulations and paints a picture of where clinical trials... | 18m 48s | ||||||
| 5/7/26 |  The Hidden Costs Workshop Is Heading Your Way | Every site absorbs costs that never show up in a budget. Coordinator overtime, screen failures, startup inefficiencies, technology burden — these aren't edge cases, they're everyday realities. And over time, they're what push good investigators out of research for good. Lauren Stockwell sits down with Mike Pierre, Project Manager at SCRS, to talk about the Hidden Costs Workshop, why it was created, and what sites, sponsors, and CROs actually walk away with after four hours in that room togeth... | 10m 42s | ||||||
| 5/4/26 |  No More Double Entry: How CRIO and Medidata Are Bridging eSource and EDC for Every Site | Jimmy Bechtel sits down with Kristen Bosse, VP of Product Development at CRIO, and Samir Jain, VP of Product Management at Medidata, to talk about a collaboration that has been a long time coming. Together they break down why eSource to EDC integration has historically been out of reach for dedicated research sites, what has made it so hard to do at scale, and how their joint solution is changing that. They also get into what sites actually gain when manual data transcription is taken off the... | 17m 25s | ||||||
| 4/27/26 |  Cyber Threats in Clinical Research: What Sites Need to Know | Cybersecurity threats are becoming more sophisticated, and research sites are not immune. In this episode, Jimmy Bechtel sits down with Anders Lindquist, Senior Manager of Research Site Enablement at LabCorp, to break down the most pressing digital security risks facing clinical research sites today. Anders shares how human behavior is at the core of most cyber breaches, what red flags to watch for in emails and text messages, and the practical steps sites can take right now to strengthen the... | 14m 29s | ||||||
| 4/20/26 |  Alleviating Site Payment Burden with Third-Party Services | In this episode, Jimmy Bechtel sits down with KimberLee Heidmann, Executive Vice President of Quality and Regulatory at Scout, to discuss the financial and administrative challenges clinical research sites face when managing patient payments and reimbursements. They explore how cash flow gaps impact site operations, why sites are adding overhead fees to contracts, and the burden of unexpected participant costs. KimberLee shares practical insights on how service providers like Scout can remove... | 21m 32s | ||||||
| 4/13/26 |  Net Zero and Beyond: Building a Culture of Sustainability at Clinical Research Sites | Sustainability in clinical research does not have to be overwhelming. In this episode of SCRS Talks, Lauren Stockwell is joined by Paula Underhill of PPD part of Thermo Fisher Scientific and Clare Grace, CEO of EMS Healthcare and the 2025 Excellence in Site Sustainability Award recipient. Claire walks through the concrete changes EMS implemented across its mobile unit model, including solar integration, employee-led sustainability committees, and science-based targets aligned with the Paris A... | 14m 45s | ||||||
| 4/6/26 |  What Sites Need to Know Before Taking On CNS Trials | Jimmy Bechtel sits down with Jeff Zucker, Chief Development Officer, and Brandon Lenfest, Regional Director at Tekton Research, to dig into what makes CNS and neuroscience trials uniquely challenging for sites. They cover why patient identification in this space requires a completely different approach, the often overlooked but critical role caregivers play, and what sites can do to keep patients engaged through the full length of a study. Jeff and Brandon also get into the balancing act of p... | 23m 34s | ||||||
| 3/30/26 |  Guide to Streamlining Study Startup | Dana Kudrnova from Novotech shares proven strategies to accelerate study startup by overcoming regulatory and administrative bottlenecks. Learn how data-driven KPIs, mandatory templates, and unified technology transform unpredictable timelines into streamlined milestones. Dana emphasizes that while AI provides speed, active ownership and human oversight are what truly prevent document delays. This episode highlights why proactive communication between CRAs and sites is the secret to surfacing... | 14m 13s | ||||||
| 3/23/26 |  De-Risking Clinical Trials with Flexible Site Models | Jimmy Bechtel talks with Darcy Forman, COO of Lightship, about how hybrid site models can reduce operational risk in clinical trials. They discuss matching visit types to the right setting (clinic, home, or mobile), lessons learned from the pandemic's rapid shift to decentralized trials, and how to maintain strong investigator oversight across different delivery models. Darcy shares practical insights on what it takes to implement flexible approaches successfully, including the importance of ... | 21m 09s | ||||||
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| 3/16/26 |  Growing with Purpose: Balancing Site Identity and Network Scale | Lauren Chazal, Chief Business Development Officer at Headlands Research, shares insights on growing from individual research sites to a 23-center network while preserving local culture and patient focus. Learn how Headlands maintains site identity during expansion, implements strategies for reaching diverse patient populations, and addresses the business realities sponsors often overlook. Lauren offers practical advice for site leaders on sustainable growth, selecting the right network partne... | 19m 22s | ||||||
| 3/10/26 |  The Measurable Value of Patient Voice in Trials | What makes patient voice sessions the most impactful part of every SCRS summit? Jade Tuttle from Syneos Health breaks down what she learned from featuring patients at four summits in 2025. The recurring theme? There are still massive gaps in our systems, but sites that adapt proactively and deliver emotionally intelligent trials create transformative patient experiences. Jade shares standout stories, explains why regulatory bodies are increasingly mandating patient-centric practices, and reve... | 16m 16s | ||||||
| 3/9/26 |  Breaking Down Geographic Barriers in Clinical Research | What if patients could participate in clinical trials from their living room instead of driving hours to a site? Tyler Van Horn, CEO of Science 37, explains how their direct-to-patient site model works. With one site covering all 50 states, Science 37 sends research-grade nurses to patients' homes, ships investigational products directly to participants, and uses telemedicine for investigator oversight. Tyler breaks down how they maintain quality (they've passed three FDA inspections with no ... | 23m 17s | ||||||
| 2/26/26 |  The Site Factor: Where Protocol Meets Real-World Practice in Clinical Trials | Clinical trials are innovating fast, but what happens when new tools, models, and processes are layered onto sites without alignment? In this episode, Stacey Davidson, Head of Content and Strategy at Cuttsy+Cuttsy, joins us to unpack The Site Factor, a report built on insights from 100 site staff across the globe. Stacey shares what sites revealed about recruitment challenges, communication gaps with sponsors and CROs, and why 86% of site staff say additional communication training would be v... | 16m 36s | ||||||
| 2/23/26 |  When Tech Meets Human Touch: Building Flexible Trial Support | Clinical trials need flexibility, but most systems are rigid. Conor Garrett from Scout Clinical explains how they built flexibility into every layer of their patient payment and travel logistics services. From customizable portals that adapt to site preferences to a 24/7 patient liaison team that steps in when flights get canceled or payment issues arise, Scout's approach is people first, technology enabled. Conor shares why technology supports the process but people support the experience, h... | 13m 50s | ||||||
| 2/9/26 |  Unified for Success: How the Suvoda-Greenphire Merger Streamlines Clinical Trials | Kathy Kohler, Vice President of Customer Success at Suvoda, discusses the strategic merger between Suvoda and Greenphire and what it means for sites and patients. Learn how bringing randomization, trial supply management, and clinical trial payments together on one platform reduces site burden, eliminates fragmented technology, and creates smoother patient journeys. Kathy shares specific capabilities, including automated payments, streamlined workflows, and single sign-on access, while reinfo... | 16m 11s | ||||||
| 1/26/26 |  Bringing European Sites, Sponsors, and CROs Together to Drive Solutions | Claire Sears of EMS Healthcare and Almenia Garvey of Allucent join us to discuss what makes the European Site Solutions Summit truly unique. As the newly appointed co-chairs, they share what excites them most about leading this site-centric event and why bringing sites, sponsors, and CROs together in one room drives real solutions. From AI implementation and ICH E6(R3) to contract negotiations and site resilience, discover the pressing challenges European sites face and how the summit's agend... | 14m 55s | ||||||
| 1/19/26 |  Partnering for Success: Merck's Four-Time Eagle Award Win | Jane Hiatt, Executive Director of Clinical Operations at Merck, shares insights into why sites have recognized Merck as Sponsor of the Year for four consecutive years. Learn how Merck prioritizes site partnerships through active listening, transparent communication, and operational improvements including query simplification, streamlined payments, and technology solutions that address real site needs. Jane discusses specific initiatives that reduce site burden and explores how Merck plans to ... | 19m 52s | ||||||
| 1/5/26 |  Site Spark in Action: How Emeritus Reinvented Staff Training | Joshua Carey and Blair Stevens from Emeritus Research, recipients of the 2025 Site Spark Award, share the story behind their custom-built education resource library designed to empower staff, strengthen confidence, and improve knowledge retention. Hear why learner-focused training matters, how creativity can coexist with regulatory rigor, and what other clinical research sites can take away from building training solutions in-house. | 17m 34s | ||||||
| 12/10/25 |  Sites at the Center: Lessons from the Global Site Solutions Summit | Mohammad Millwala, CEO of DM Clinical Research and 2025 Christine K. Pierre Impact Award recipient, joins SCRS Honorary President David Vulcano to unpack the most pressing challenges clinical research sites are navigating today. New findings from the 2025 SCRS Global Landscape Survey show protocol complexity topping the list, persistent communication gaps affecting most sites, and ongoing difficulty connecting with patient communities. Together, these leaders offer grounded solutions, includi... | 38m 20s | ||||||
| 11/10/25 |  Building Public Trust in Clinical Research | Join Dr. Michael Koren, CEO and Executive Director of MedEvidence, to explore how education and transparency can reshape the public’s understanding of clinical research. Dr. Koren shares his passion for putting patient welfare first and highlights how Med Evidence empowers individuals to make informed decisions about participating in trials. He discusses the importance of building trust, breaking down misconceptions, and helping communities see research as a valuable care option. Tune in to d... | 19m 35s | ||||||
| 10/27/25 |  Cultural Understanding in Clinical Trial Recruitment | Sit down with Kate Shaw, Founder and CEO of Innovative Trials, to explore how humanized, bespoke approaches are reshaping patient recruitment and retention in clinical research. Kate breaks down the difference between one-to-one, in-country support and automated recruitment systems, showing how local expertise and cultural understanding can dramatically improve trial outcomes. You’ll also hear how the Patient Support Center and dedicated patient navigators guide participants step by step, ens... | 19m 32s | ||||||
| 9/10/25 |  Better Trials Through Stronger Site Partnerships | Discover how stronger CRO–site partnerships are reshaping clinical trials with Scott Palmese, Executive Director of Site-Focused Solutions at Worldwide Clinical Trials. He shares why listening to sites, reducing burdens, and building trust are game-changers for successful clinical research. Tune in to learn how rethinking these relationships through transparency and communication empowers sites and fuels faster, more successful trials. | 16m 21s | ||||||
| 8/26/25 |  Smarter Reimbursement to Improve Patient Retention | Join Kevin Cooley and Ashley Patil from Scout to explore how innovative technology is transforming the patient reimbursement process in clinical trials. They discuss the most common administrative challenges sites face, and how tools like the Scout Portal are easing the burden on site staff while improving the patient experience. From automated payments and travel coordination to real-time support and multilingual access, this episode highlights the power of combining tech and service. If you... | 13m 09s | ||||||
| 8/18/25 |  Beyond Compliance: Rethinking Site Training | Ready to rethink the role of training in clinical research? Joseph Kim, Chief Strategy Officer at ProofPilot explores why traditional training models often miss the mark and how shifting from compliance-based checkboxes to performance-driven guidance can boost site effectiveness. Drawing insights from the recent SCRS West Conference, Joe shares practical strategies—like just-in-time guidance, sandbox simulations, and scenario-based learning—to transform how sites prepare for and conduct trial... | 17m 05s | ||||||
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