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Discover a wealth of resources designed to help your clinical research site thrive. SCRS publications cover every facet of site success, from operational excellence and workflow optimization to building strong collaborations with sponsors, CROs, and industry partners.
You’ll find practical tools and step-by-step guides to improve efficiency, along with insights to support site sustainability in a rapidly evolving research landscape. Explore strategies to enhance patient recruitment, engagement, and retention while staying ahead of emerging trends and best practices. Each publication is crafted to empower your team, strengthen your operations, and drive meaningful impact for clinical research teams.
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2025 SCRS Eagle Awards Presented to Merck and Medpace
October 13, 2025 – The Society for Clinical Research Sites (SCRS) proudly announces the 2025 recipients of the prestigious SCRS Eagle Award: Merck (known as MSD outside […]
Mohammad Millwala Receives 2025 Christine K. Pierre Site Impact Award
October 9, 2025 – Mohammad Millwala, Founder and CEO of DM Clinical Research, has been recognized with the Christine K. Pierre Site Impact Award at the […]
CAR-T Therapies and the Elimination of REMS Requirements: What Clinical Research Sites Need to Know
The FDA has lifted REMS requirements for all approved CAR-T therapies, a move that could transform access for patients and research sites alike. What does this mean for trial participation, site activation, and the future of cell and gene therapy? Read on to see how this shift reshapes the CAR-T landscape.
More Data, Less Burden: How Sites Are Winning with EHR-to-EDC Connectivity
Data entry continues to be one of the biggest sources of burden for sites. Electronic Health Record (EHR) to Electronic Data Capture (EDC) data transfer technology is a leading example of how sponsors, sites, and vendors are collaborating as an ecosystem to reduce the data entry bottleneck in clinical trial operations.
Site Engagement: Where the Patient Experience Really Begins
Improving the patient experience in clinical trials starts with supporting sites. Learn why Sponsors must prioritize the site experience to deliver better outcomes for patients and better results for the study.
SCRS Welcomes Monroe Biomedical Research as New Global Impact Partner
July 22, 2025 – The Society for Clinical Research Sites (SCRS) is proud to announce Monroe Biomedical Research (MBR) as a new Global Impact Partner (GIP). […]
Managing Participant Compensation with Precision and Care
Participant compensation is a critical factor in clinical trials, directly influencing trust, retention, and overall study success. Explore approaches that adapt to diverse needs, enhance experiences, and reduce operational strain, ensuring trials run efficiently while maintaining credibility and participant satisfaction.
Protocol Pitfalls in Clinical Research: Six Mistakes That Cost Science and Sanity
Clinical research is no easy feat — balancing science, regulations, operations, and people is a high-stakes challenge. At the center of it all is the protocol, our guiding document. But more often than not, translating that protocol into real-world action feels like decoding a Rosetta Stone.
After reviewing more than 1,250 protocols, ProofPilot’s Senior Clinical Program Manager, Kathryn Gentz, has identified six common mistakes that lead to confusion, deviations, and unnecessary costs. Here’s what to watch out for.
A Day in the Life of a Clinical Research Site
Behind every successful clinical trial is a site coordinator juggling chaos: patient care, payment issues, shifting schedules, and siloed systems — all while trying to maintain trust.
Read Emma’s story and see how Mural Health is reimagining site support by reducing admin overload, improving communication, and making participant management actually easier. Because when sites feel supported, trials succeed.
EHR to EDC Efforts: One Sponsor’s Real World Experience and Learnings
Manual transcription between EHR and EDC systems creates unnecessary delays, errors, and costs in clinical trials—with as much as 70% of the data being duplicated. Integrating these systems presents a powerful opportunity to streamline workflows, improve data accuracy, and accelerate trial timelines. Download a white paper showcasing how EHR-EDC integration can reduce site burden and help bring new treatments to patients faster.
Streamline Clinical Trial Patient Payments to Reduce Site Burden and Improve Patient Satisfaction
Managing patient payments shouldn’t be a full-time job — but for many clinical research sites, it still is. Outdated systems and manual processes lead to delays, errors, and frustrated participants, which can hurt retention and trial success. Explore how automated, flexible payment solutions can ease the burden on site staff while supporting participants’ needs. Based on insights from real site teams, we break down what matters most — and where systems often fall short.
Strategies for Incorporating Technology in the Advancement of Clinical Trials
Digital tools are transforming clinical research by improving efficiency, accuracy, and the participant experience, but success depends on thoughtful implementation. Integrating systems like eConsent and scheduling tools can further streamline operations, though challenges like patient tech literacy and internet outages still exist. Read how sites can effectively adopt and benefit from evolving clinical research technologies.
SCRS Announces Collaboration with Hawthorne Health as New Global Impact Partner
May 29, 2025 – Hawthorne Health, a leading community site network with more than 75 site locations across the United States, today announced its partnership with […]
The Heart of SCRS: Our Team Reflects on Clinical Trials Day
High turnover at clinical research sites is a significant challenge, leading to disrupted trials, increased costs, and a strained workforce. The reliance on temporary staff often exacerbates these issues. A new approach is needed—one that embeds experienced, sponsor-funded professionals directly at sites. This model helps provide stability, reduces financial burdens on sites, and improves trial continuity and patient experiences. By rethinking the staffing model, we can address the root causes of turnover and create a more sustainable framework for clinical trials.
Fixing the Foundations: A New Model to Solve Clinical Site Staffing and Retention Challenges
High turnover at clinical research sites is a significant challenge, leading to disrupted trials, increased costs, and a strained workforce. The reliance on temporary staff often exacerbates these issues. A new approach is needed—one that embeds experienced, sponsor-funded professionals directly at sites. This model helps provide stability, reduces financial burdens on sites, and improves trial continuity and patient experiences. By rethinking the staffing model, we can address the root causes of turnover and create a more sustainable framework for clinical trials.
