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2024 Agenda


Sat., Sept 28 8:30 to 9:15                                     Track: Training
People Manager's Impact: Moving out of the Shadows

Dr. Gorkun will share our techniques and approaches, supported by real life examples, demonstrating how much managers can achieve, indispensably contributing to the success of the organization, making their employees and themselves shine! 817

Presenter: Anatoly Gorkun, MD, PhD, Chartered MCIPD, Associate Director Global Project Management, PPD, part of ThermoFisher Scientific


Sat., Sept 28 9:20 to 10:05                                   Track: Training
Let's Talk Departmental Orientation For Study Teams

Setting up a departmental orientation for our new hires gave us a wonderful addition to our Cancer Center program. Ms. Croghan will go through how to put together an orientation agenda, obtain feedback, create a comprehensive check-in at various time points, and emphasize lessons learned. 819

Presenter: Katrina Croghan, MS, CCRP, Quality Management Coordinator, Mayo Clinic


Sat., Sept 28 10:50 to 11:35                                 Track: Training
What’s in Your Toolbox? Finding Efficiency in Protocol Training

Ms. Holladay will explore evaluating existing training processes, identifying opportunities for improvement in the overall study training framework, and demonstrating innovative uses of the REDCap technology for training purposes. 821

Presenter: Cynthia Holladay, MPA, CCRP, Clinical Research Coordinator, Department of Pediatrics, Indiana University School of Medicine


Sat., Sept 28 11:40 to 12:25                                 Track: Training
Clinical Research Workforce Development and Soft Skills: How They Relate

Describe why soft skills must be a consideration for workforce development, for overcoming barriers to accessing entry-level clinical research positions, and for building a pipeline of skilled research professionals. 823

Presenter: Kathleen O'Malley, BSN, RN, CCRP, Director, Education and Training, Jefferson Clinical Research Institute, Thomas Jefferson University


Sat., Sept 28 1:40 to 2:25                                     Track: Training
How Clinical Research Organizations Can Generate Servant Leaders & Promote Leadership Among Minorities

Dr. Rao will present evidence based approaches to developing leaders, at all levels, in clinical research organizations as well as promoting diverse leadership teams, and generating leaders from minority communities. 825

Presenter: Sohail Rao, MD, MD, DPhil, CEO, DHR Institute for Clinical Research


Sat., Sept 28 2:30 to 3:15                                     Track: Training
Breaking Down Barriers: Improving Communication Between IRBs and Study Teams

Ms. Rowe will present strategies and techniques for overcoming communication barriers between study teams and HRPPs/IRBs. 827

Presenter: Jessica Rowe, MA, MS, CIP, CCRP, Director, Quality and Education, Yale Cancer Center, Clinical Trials Office


Sat., Sept 28 3:45 to 4:30                                     Track: Training
"Are You the Dreamer or Part of Someone Else's Dream?"

Many clinical research professionals pursue that career by chance rather than design and often experience many challenges in establishing their role. Discussing those challenges, and potential methods to address them, can provide guidance on establishing clinical research as a field of study for early career professionals, potentially increasing engagement and diversity in the clinical research workforce. 829

Presenter: Bashar Shihabuddin, MD, MS, Assistant Professor, Nationwide Children's Hospital


Sat., Sept 28 4:35 to 5:20                                     Track: Training
What is Quiet Quitting and What is its Impact on the Clinical Research Workplace?

The COVID-19 Pandemic continues to impact the clinical research workforce as the “Great Resignation of 2021” is now followed by a new workplace phenomenon called “Quiet Quitting.” Ms. van der Schalie will discuss the phenomenon of quiet quitting, as well as its potential impact on the clinical research workplace. 831

Presenter: Barbara van der Schalie, MS, Senior Clinical Training Manager, Leidos Biomedical Research Inc.