Raluca Abrahami has been an OnCore specialist since 2017, when she joined Stanford University School of Medicine as a business and data analyst. Collaborating closely with the IT department, she has developed multiple integrations between OnCore and applications such as REDCap and Stanford's IRB system. Raluca has also designed key metrics and management reports leveraging OnCore data. With hands-on expertise, she trains and guides study teams to effectively utilize the system. Prior to her current role, Raluca gained valuable experience in the airline, manufacturing, and banking industries, showcasing her diverse analytical and technical background.

Sheri is the Associate Director for Research Systems in the School of Medicine and Public Health (SMPH) at University of Wisconsin-Madison. She has over 20 years of clinical research experience and has managed studies for a central imaging lab, conducted research systems validation, and led the migration of two separate instances of OnCore into a single unified database. Currently, she is overseeing the centralization of research systems as part of UW's new Informatics and IT department within SMPH.

Kathrena Aljallad, MBA is a Clinical Trial Management System Administrator at Hackensack Meridian Health (HMH). She was part of the initial roll out of OnCore at HMH and has since overseen several other research system implementations. She specializes in OnCore calendar and budget builds, but also works closely with all research staff to ensure CTMS success. Before her position at HMH, she worked as a clinical research coordinator utilizing OnCore as an end user, which gives her a unique perspective of the system.

Kari holds a master's degree in healthcare administration. She has over three decades of experience in research administration and clinical trials and is a Certified Research Administrator. Kari has brought large teams together to centralize processes in research administration and clinical trials. In her current role, she established and now oversees the CTMS Operations Team, supporting and developing centralized processes, training, and workflows for OnCore to enhance clinical trial management, institutional oversight of clinical trials, and financial tracking.

Cameron is the Research Data & Technology Consultant for the OhioHealth Research Institute. With almost 15 years of research experience her focus is supporting research technology needs by collaborating with the Study Start Up Teams, CRCs, Physician Investigators, and other Stakeholders to identify needs/requirements. She works with various IS/IT Teams to implement new projects for various research applications and EPIC CareConnect. She enjoys training new staff on research applications & key central processes. Cameron helps to optimize/customize CTMS functionality by taking a team approach in reviewing study builds for concordance of the MCA, CTA & SOE for research study billing reviews, sponsor invoicing, and trial management.

Amie is a dedicated and experienced analyst serving on the Clinical Trials Management Systems (CTMS) team at Michigan Medicine. With a robust background in clinical research, Amie plays a crucial role in supporting the OnCore, eReg, and eConsent applications used by research partners at the University of Michigan. Amie’s contributions extend beyond project management; she is also known for her mentorship within the team as she fosters a collaborative environment that promotes continuous learning and professional development. Amie earned her degree in Clinical Laboratory Science from Eastern Michigan University.

Stacey Banks has worked at all levels of research, starting as an assistant CRC. He has worked as a CRC or research manager in oncology, cardiology, and hospice/palliative care. His current position is in the Inova Office of Research, where he is Director of the Clinical research Support Office. His teams are responsible for managing the software applications used for research (OnCore CTMS, eReg, stipend payment software, IRB software, etc.), performing coverage analysis for all Inova studies, negotiating study budgets, and performing claims review. Stacey is passionate about clinical research and loves sharing (and receiving) best practices with other sites.

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Eric Borchardt is the Associate Director of Clinical Research Finance & Resource Utilization at the Yale Center for Clinical Investigation (YCCI). With over 11 years of experience in clinical research finance, Eric is responsible for leading pre and post-award financial activities, including Coverage Analysis, Qualifying Clinical Trials (QCT), Billing and Coding, Sponsor Invoicing, and Charge Review. He develops innovative strategies for operational efficiency and acts as a crucial resource for financial management across the University. Prior to his role at YCCI, Eric spearheaded the Financial Compliance Program at the Indiana University Office of Clinical Research and gained valuable expertise in clinical research financial consulting. His extensive background and commitment to excellence make him a distinguished leader in the field, dedicated to advancing research operations through robust financial oversight and strategic resource utilization.

Christina Brennan, MD, MBA has devoted her career to clinical research and currently serves as Northwell Health’s Senior Vice president of clinical research. Committed to the advancement of science and medicine, Dr. Brennan has more than 25 years of extensive clinical research experience, including over 20 years in clinical research management roles. She received the Christine Pierre Clinical Trials Lifetime Achievement Award in 2023. She is the Chair for the board of trustees for the Association of Clinical Research Professionals. She is an active member of the Clinical Trial Transformation Initiative (CCTI), with Duke University and the FDA, where she actively sits on some of their committees. She also sits on the oncology advisory board and technology site advocacy group with the Society for Clinical Research Sites (SCRS). She is also an active member of the Women in Bio and the American College of Healthcare Executives. Dr. Brennan also has authored chapters in textbooks, coauthored many manuscripts and abstracts, and has presented at numerous scientific and research meetings. She is also adjunct faculty for Yeshiva University and CUNY YORK for the Masters of Science degrees in clinical research. She was interviewed by Scott Pelley on 60 minutes television prime time for her work around COVID-19.

Chris Busby is the National Manager of the Research Billing Compliance team at Ascension. She has over 15 years of experience in research operations with experience in performing Medicare coverage analysis and development, budget development and negotiations as well as experience in reviewing research participant billing. Prior to joining Ascension she previously worked at an academic institution managing the pre-award operations within the central clinical trials office. Before her career pivoted into research, she was a certified professional medical coder with experience in both the outpatient and inpatient realms.

Elisa Cascade, Chief Product Officer, is responsible for driving Advarra’s technology product vision and management. She brings more than 30 years of experience in the clinical research industry with a focus on using technology to transform clinical research for all stakeholders.Prior to joining Advarra, Cascade held the position of Chief Product Officer for Science 37 where she was responsible for setting the company’s product vision and roadmap and leading product management, business analysis, design, and strategic customer support. Previously, she held several key leadership positions including Executive Vice President and Product Line Executive for eCOA at Clario, Chief Product Officer at DrugDev, an IQVIA Company, and Vice President of the Digital Patient Unit at Quintiles (now IQVIA).Cascade currently serves as the Chair for the Association for Clinical Research Professionals Board of Trustees.Cascade earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Economics from the University of Michigan and a Master of Business Administration degree from The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania.

With a passion for advancing clinical research, Stephanie is a SoCRA Certified Clinical ResearchProfessional who focuses on optimizing UK’s enterprise-wide research systems including OnCore CTMS,Advarra eSource + EDC and soon to be eREG. Currently serving as Research Systems Educator in the UKVPR Clinical Research Support Office, she is at the forefront of designing, developing and delivering acomprehensive role-based training program. Stephanie brings a wealth of knowledge and experience toongoing implementation and optimization efforts of multiple Advarra technology solutions and earned aVice-President of Research Office Outstanding Staff Award in 2023. Stephanie is a proud mother of two adult children. As a recent empty-nester she enjoys spending timewith her husband (usually on the disc golf course or playing backgammon), their two dogs and herhorse, Luna.

Amanda has nine years’ expertise in OnCore, and played a pivotal role in developing training programs, centralizing processes, collaborating on the implementation of new integrations, cancer center data requirements and leading a cohesive team at University of Colorado. Before her roles in clinical research, she was a quality-of-life manager for the American Cancer Society (ACS). While there, Amanda was responsible for the ACS patient programs in the greater Denver metro area including Road to Recovery, Cancer Resource Centers, and a youth camp for siblings of pediatric patients.

Originally from Egypt, Hany has led a dynamic and diverse career in civil engineering, training, professional development and project management across multiple countries. In his current role as a Research Systems Educator at the University of Kentucky’s Markey Cancer Center, Hany plays a pivotal role in coordinating and delivering trainings for the Clinical Trial Management System. He efficiently manages research systems support activities, ensuring strict compliance with established standards. Having spent a significant part of life in Kuwait and later moving to the USA in 2017, Hany has sought knowledge through training in Kuwait, KSA, Egypt, Singapore, UK, and USA.

Sarah has over 20 years of experience in clinical research at The Ohio State University, where her career has encompassed study coordination, regulatory management, research operations, and application administration. In her current role, Sarah leads the strategic planning, implementation, and optimization of Advarra solutions—including OnCore, eReg, and EDC—across the College of Medicine non-oncology space. Her expertise lies in streamlining research workflows and fostering the adoption of innovative technologies to support clinical research excellence. Outside of work, Sarah enjoys spending quality time with her two daughters and husband, often bonding over their shared love of gardening as a family.

Amanda Farmer is a Senior Compliance and Informatics Coordinator at Holden Comprehensive Cancer Center (HCCC), University of Iowa. In this role, she is a part of the Data and Safety Monitoring team and works closely with other stakeholders in the HCCC’s Clinical Research Services office. Her responsibilities include designing, developing, and maintaining Tableau dashboards to meet specific reporting needs and integrating data from multiple sources, including OnCore.

Karen has been with the Duke Office of Clinical Research (DOCR) within the Duke University School of Medicine since 2020 and has over 15 years of experience in Clinical Research Administration. In her current role, Karen’s responsibilities include pre-award budget implementation and post-award financials support for Industry Sponsored studies in OnCore. She is also part of a Process-Improvement team, where she is able to leverage lean six-sigma skills to help identify areas for improvement, propose solutions for streamlining current processes and develop “best practices” for both budget implementation and post-award financials.

Ariel Gaede is a Clinical Systems Manager at Avacare Clinical Research Network (formerly CCT Research), where she has been for almost 3 years. She has a total of 8 years of experience in Clinical Conductor as a study builder and system admin and 3 years of experience as a system admin in eReg and eSource. In her spare time, Ariel is an avid reader and lives in Arizona with her Border Collie mix and German Shepherd, Jax and Jesse.

Annie Geo-Thomas is a Business Systems Analyst at the University of Michigan's, Health Information Technology & Services. Since joining the clinical trials support team in 2017, she has become a key technical resource for OnCore and EVAL. Her responsibilities include coordinating various technical aspects such as application upgrades, database and operating system updates, patching, SAML deployment, certificate changes, and hardware migration. Annie also successfully launched and continues to support the BSM module. She holds a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration from the City University of New York and a Master's degree in Information Systems from Eastern Michigan University.

Erwin Go is a Research Applications Specialist at Inova Health System with 10 years of experience helping clinical research professionals with the complexities of clinical research. Specializing in research software applications such as OnCore, eReg, and Payments, Erwin utilizes these tools to advance the technological capabilities of Inova’s Research Organization. Over the years, Erwin’s strengths at Inova have garnered him some recognition for implementing and maintaining Advarra products such as OnCore and eReg. When he’s not at Inova, Erwin is an avid, below average golfer and loves spending time going on food adventures.

Rob has been the Director of Clinical Research Financial Management at the Duke University School of Medicine since 2020. With over 22 years at Duke, Rob has a diverse background in cardiopulmonary diagnostic testing and cardiac and pulmonary rehabilitation. After earning his MBA, he transitioned to financial analysis, supporting site-based clinical research studies. Rob brings 17 years of experience in clinical research financial management, having worked in both academic and clinical research organizations.

Cassie has worked in learning and development for 19 years, earning her Certified Professional in Talent Development (CPTD) from the Association for Talent Development (ATD) in 2009. Prior to working for Advarra, Cassie spent almost 20 years at The Walt Disney World Resort® in Orlando, Florida working with training and documentation for various Lines of Business spanning Merchandise to Animals, Science, and Environment. Cassie believes building a learning culture will create a solid foundation for all training and key change management events at institutions of any size.

As an internal subject matter expert of the patient and caregiver voice at Parexel, Stacy bridges the industry/consumer gap as a stage IV cancer survivor and 24/7 caregiver to her son with a rare disease. Her unique professional and personal experience position her as an esteemed global patient advocate as well as an influential pioneer in Patient Engagement. In her role as Chief Patient Officer, Stacy ensures that patients and caregivers have a seat at the table to translate their lived experience and recommendations into improvements in the drug development process at its earliest stages.

Ange-Lisa Jalovec is Director, Clinical Systems at Avacare Clinical Research Network (formerly CCT Research), where she leads a team to oversee the administration, study setup, design workflow, and implementation efforts for Advarra applications across a growing site network of 40+ locations. Ange is an RN with more than 23 years of diverse experience in the clinical research site organization industry, including over 18 years of using, managing, and implementing Advarra’s Clinical Conductor CTMS and more recently Advarra’s eSource+EDC, and eReg applications.

Adriana worked for the State of Arizona in various health care programs for over 14 years. Before moving to the United States, Adriana studied Law at the Universidad Militar Nueva Granada in Bogotá, and lived abroad in France after completing her studies. Adriana has been working at the University of Kentucky managing the Clinical Research Administration and Billing Integrity Program with the Clinical Research Support Office since 2019. She has vast experience in health care administration, compliance, government contracts, policy development, and clinical research management. Adriana earned her Bachelor Degree in Public Administration from Northern Arizona University, and holds an MPA with emphasis in government and policy from the Grand Canyon University.

Cena Jones-Bitterman is the Assistant Director for Compliance and Informatics at Holden Comprehensive Cancer Center (HCCC), University of Iowa. In this role, she leads the administration of PRMS, DSMC, and the clinical trials management system at the cancer center. She is a member of the leadership team within HCCC’s Clinical Research Services office, supporting compliance and informatics initiatives.

John Juliano is a site technology Solution Consultant at Advarra. John's area of focus is helping clients evaluate Clinical Conductor, Advarra eReg, and eSource + EDC to determine what solutions best meet their needs. John has spent the last 15 years working with clinical research software, with experience in both sponsor and site technologies.

Sara spent four years as a clinical research coordinator in OB/GYN and Ophthalmology, where she contributed to significantly growing the research department. She transferred to coverage analysis in May 2024 as the team lead of an in-house coverage analysis team of three that processes coverage analysis for all clinical trials and clinical research conducted at the university. Sara oversees the process at large, guides team members, reports metrics, assists study teams, assists with research billing, and more. She lives in Richmond, Kentucky, with her two dogs, Sprocket and Sarge.

Ashlee is the Director of the Office of Clinical Research, part of the Clinical & Translational Science Institute (CTSI) at the University of Rochester. She is responsible for coordinating clinical research operations by providing oversight and institution-level organization of clinical research activities, with a focus on clinical trials. With nearly twenty (20) years of educational and work experience Ashlee is knowledgeable in ethical conduct of research, laboratory operations, assessing trial protocols, research billing and compliance, hospital operations, HIPAA privacy regulations, clinical trial management, process improvement, project management and implementation, troubleshooting, regulatory applications, team building and data sharing.

Bob Lange has been at Johns Hopkins for 26 years, working first on clinical applications and, for the last 12 years, on research applications. He is the project leader (and programmer) supporting Hopkins’ OnCore and eReg applications as well as the enterprise biospecimen management solution. He started programming (many years ago) in COBOL, but his current favorite language is Python.

Karen has over a decade of robust experience in the financial industry. Her transition into the medical field stemmed from a hunger for new challenges and a drive to broaden her professional horizons. Karen’s diverse background includes her management of Medicare Coverage Analysis, cost analysis, negotiating terms for clinical trials, and resolving complex inquiries. Karen is committed to upholding financial stability and compliance standards across various sectors, and she remains dedicated to advancing her OnCore knowledge.

Michael Marafelias, Clinical Trial System Administrator at Hackensack Meridian Health (HMH)He was the lead on the OnCore CTMS rollout for all oncology at HMH at the John Theurer Cancer Center.He specializes in the creation and implementation of reporting tools, big data analytics, KPIs, data governance, AI, machine learning, and visualization of data in live dashboards.He serves as the liaison providing DevOps and Agile methodologies for major projects, integrations, data migrations and initiatives between internal and external stakeholders.

Joe Matthews is a Systems Analyst at Arkansas Children’s Research Institute (ACRI), providing reporting and systems support for research operations. As part of the OnCore implementation team at ACRI, he played a key role in the successful onboarding of the CTMS and the integration of Advarra Analytics. With over a decade of experience in healthcare and research, he is committed to finding new strategies to drive positive change using a collaborative and team-focused approach.

Maureen is the Research Activation Consultant for the OhioHealth Research Institute. Her path to clinical research begin nearly 20 years ago working in graduate student services at UC San Diego, where she was introduced to the principles of basic research and research funding mechanisms. That experience led to her next role in the Office of Business & Industry Contracts within Ohio State’s Office of Sponsored Programs, where she negotiated research agreements, managed the lifecycle of awards, and obtained professional credentialing in research administration. In Maureen’s current position at OHRI, she manages new trial intake, site selection & internal feasibility review for industry protocols, and provides central oversight of all study start-up activities for implementation of sponsored clinical trials for the OhioHealth system. Maureen loves to travel, meet people from all walks of life, and experience different ways of life in various cultures. Some of her most memorable trips include Japan, New Zealand and Spain.

Megan McCormick began her journey in clinical research four years ago at Fred Hutch Cancer Center, joining the team to support the OnCore implementation. During the process, she discovered a passion for all things OnCore and has since taken on the role of Calendar and Financial Analyst. Outside of managing calendars and entering budgets, Megan loves diving into a good book, practicing her swing at the driving range, or spending quality time with her dog, Reese.

Tricia Mercaldo is a seasoned technology executive with a passion for innovation and leadership. With a strong background in building high-performing teams, she has made significant contributions to the tech industry, driving growth and transformation in various organizations. Tricia is known for her strategic vision, exceptional problem-solving skills, and ability to lead teams and initiatives to success.Throughout her career, Tricia has worked in diverse industries, bringing a wealth of experience and a unique perspective to each role. She focuses on improving business processes and enhancing employee engagement and adoption through technology solutions. Tricia’s leadership style is very motivational and collaborative, ensuring alignment across the business.Currently, Tricia serves as Executive Director, Technology Solutions and Client Services, leading Javara’s technology team and investments from implementation through on-going maintenance. She also is responsible for site infrastructure, services, and strategy for growth.Prior to joining Javara, Tricia established a demonstrated track record of success in global enterprises such as Coca-Cola, TimeWarner (Turner), and Advance Auto Parts.Outside of her career, Tricia is also actively involved with the Boys & Girls Club of Transylvania County, and currently serves as Vice-Chair, dedicating her time to mentoring and supporting the staff as well as youth development, and demonstrating a deep commitment to the kids of the community.Tricia earned her BA in Computer Science and Accounting from Georgia State University.

Stephanie has been a part of Duke’s clinical research operations for the past 6 ½ years, focusing primarily on study start-up and research billing compliance. In her current position, she is responsible for various tasks related to study startup. She is well-versed in the study startup process, particularly in analyzing clinical research protocols, determining Medicare coverage eligibility, and building calendars using OnCore and EPIC. Prior to her research experience, Stephanie had a clinical career in Cardiology, working as a Clinical Exercise Physiologist and a Cardiac Sonographer.

Tristin has been with the Shriners Children’s since 2013, with over 16 years of experience in clinical research operations. Her expertise spans protocol development, regulatory oversight, CTMS system administration, data monitoring, auditing, and multi-site study management. In her current role, she plays a key part in advancing Shriners Children’s healthcare research mission by overseeing clinical research operations and upholding high ethical standards, all while driving innovation to improve the care and support provided to the children they serve. Tristin enjoys living in sunny Tampa, Florida with her husband, James, and their two energetic children.

Barb Moskalenko is the National Director for Research Administration overseeing research operations across Ascension specifically looking at standardizing processes related to research billing compliance, Medicare Coverage Analysis, budget and contract negotiations and research bill review along with oversight of the Clinical Trials Management System, Clinical Conductor.

Cindy Ngo is a Data System Analyst at UC Davis Health IT. Cindy received her bachelor’s degree in business administration/computer science from Western Washington University in Bellingham, WA. Cindy has over 30 years of IT experience spanning across various industries, with the past 20 years concentrated on healthcare. Cindy began her career as a mainframe programmer and transitioned to web application development soon after. Since joining UC Davis Health 10 years ago, Cindy functions as a report developer/technical lead supporting various project implementations including Epic Tapestry, Infor Lawson ERP, Advarra OnCore and EDC, and Florence eBinder. Cindy is also researching technical pathways for interfacing the CTMS to other related systems (nCoup, IRB, etc.).

Carlos Orantes is the founding CEO of Alcanza Clinical Research. With 30+ years in life sciences, his expertise spans executive leadership, operational management, and process improvement. He has held key executive roles at Accelerated Enrollment Solutions,Meridien Reaearch/Amplify Clinical, Accel Clinical, Frontage Laboratories, and other notable organizations. Carlos holds an MBA, a BS in Biology, and is a Six Sigma Blackbelt.

Debra O’Connell-Moore is the Clinical Trials Regulatory Core Manager at the University of Iowa’s Institute for Clinical and Translational Science (ICTS). Ms. O’Connell-Moore, and her staff, provide oversight of regulatory submissions as well as interfacing with government and other external entities (e.g., FDA Investigational New Drug [IND], Investigational Device Exemption [IDE] and clinicaltrials.gov). She also serves as a content expert on the NCATS QA/QC team assisting investigators with submission of pilot and KL2 human subject prior approvals. In addition to these roles, Ms. O’Connell-Moore also develops training for research staff throughout the University of Iowa and has served as a member of the general research implementation team for the enterprise-wide expansion of the Advarra CTMS system.

With eight years of research experience, Kristy currently manages the Clinical Conductor Implementation team at Advarra. Prior to managing the team, she held the role of Senior Application Implementation Specialist (AIS) and still actively fills that role on select projects. Leveraging her experience at Mercy Research and as a Senior AIS, Kristy is a Clinical Conductor subject matter expert, specializing in billing and financial functionalities. Her current focus is on enhancing the customer experience during the implementation of Clinical Conductor and other Advarra technologies.

Sabrina is an OnCore Training Specialist at Advarra who brings a wealth of experience to the Technology Training Team. Her professional journey encompasses a diverse range of expertise in corporate training, e-learning curriculum development, technical writing, recruiting, and onboarding. With a passion for fostering growth and enhancing skills, Sabrina has successfully designed and implemented comprehensive training programs that drive both the learner’s and organizational success. Her commitment to continuous improvement and innovative learning solutions ensures delivery of consistent, impactful, and engaging training experiences.

Huong Pham is a Research Applications Specialist at Inova Health System with over 15 years of experience in clinical trials specializing in hepatology. Over the years, Huong’s clinical experience and work ethic at Inova allowed her to become one of the more reputable research professionals within the Inova Research Program. Outside of her professional life, Huong enjoys DIY projects and playing board games.

Joshua Plassmeyer, MSCR, CCRP, is the Associate Director of Clinical Trial Operations at UPMC Hillman Cancer Center's Clinical Research Services department in Pittsburgh. With a background in biology and a Master's in Clinical Research Management, he transitioned from basic science to drug development, igniting his passion for clinical trials. Joshua leads various teams at CRS and has risen through the ranks, from a Regulatory Safety Specialist to his current role. He's dedicated to improving operational efficiency, using tools and strategies to enhance processes.Beyond his professional life, Joshua is a loving husband and father to three children who share his love for sports and the outdoors. He spends most evenings coaching their baseball and softball teams. His journey was deeply influenced by his older daughter's successful battle with Sarcoma at the age of seven, motivating him to make a significant impact in cancer research and care since receiving “that call”. Joshua is a dynamic leader and advocate for advancing cancer research, bringing a wealth of experience and dedication to his role at UPMC Hillman Cancer Center.

Christine Ricklefs, MPH has been the CTMS Assistant Director at Fred Hutch Cancer Center since Fall 2020 overseeing the Calendar & Financial Analyst Team. Prior to joining the Fred Hutch | UW Medicine team, Christine worked at the University of Colorado in various roles where she gained OnCore experience. Now with 10 years under her belt, Christine continues to be passionate about OnCore functionality and workflow optimization for research administration. In the wild, you will find Christine hiking, cooking, listening to audiobooks, growing orchids, and playing Pokémon Go in a local park – gotta catch ‘em all!

James Riddle is the Senior Vice President of Global Review Operations at Advarra, the world’s largest provider of ethics, safety, and compliance oversight reviews services. With 25+ years’ experience providing support to the clinical research community, Riddle has operational responsibility for Advarra’s global review services including IRB, IBC, DMC, EAC. In this role, he helps sponsors, CROs, and research sites advance clinical research with a mission to improve human health. Prior to Advarra, Riddle served as a senior leader within the research oversight and compliance office at the world-leading Fred Hutch / University of Washington Cancer Research Center. He also launched and led the consulting division of a major central IRB that became part of Advarra. He also served as Vice President of Operations and Director of Technology at another large central IRB organization. His expertise includes developing and operationalizing processes for maximum efficiency, client satisfaction, and participant protection; development and implementation of technology solutions; and efficient, compliant operation of large clinical research review programs. He has also supported leading pharma companies in building clinical trial processes in the most efficient, effective, and regulatorily compliant ways possible.Riddle is a regular speaker at industry events and has written abundantly on research compliance and efficiency topics. He is also a member of CTTI, NWABR, SASI, and PRIM&R.

Gadi Saarony, Chief Executive Officer at Advarra, has over 25 years of leadership experience, including strategic, commercial, and operational clinical research roles. Prior to joining Advarra, Saarony served as Executive Vice President and Chief Clinical Research Services Officer at Parexel and was a member the company’s executive leadership team. Saarony was responsible for the operational delivery of Parexel’s global clinical research services, including site strategy and selection, patient recruitment, data management, biostatistics and programming, clinical operations, project management, resourcing, clinical trial supplies and logistics, and Phase I units. Prior to that, Saarony held several other senior-level positions at Parexel and was instrumental in achieving rapid growth in Parexel’s regulatory consulting and medical communications businesses. Saarony initially joined Parexel in 2003 in the area of strategy development. Saarony also previously served as Director of Consulting Services for Habama, Inc., and as Associate Director, Strategy, with Ernst & Young, LLP, Inc. He graduated from Rider University with a bachelor’s degree in economics and holds a master’s degree in international business from The American Graduate School of International Business (now Thunderbird School of Global Management).

I am an accomplished executive leader with over 20+ years of experience spanning marketing operations, technology, and clinical research, with notable contributions to prominent organizations in both the United States and Europe. Throughout my career, I have consistently demonstrated my ability to optimize patient recruitment, streamline operations, and drive impactful business outcomes. As the Head of Patient Engagement and Recruitment Contact Centers at Velocity, a global clinical research network with a portfolio surpassing $350 million, I lead a team of 100 professionals to drive innovative initiatives focused on patient recruitment and enhancing the patient experience. My passion for innovation, digital transformation, and operational excellence fuels my commitment to continuously improving patient engagement in clinical research. In my prior role as Director at IQVIA, I led global teams to develop and implement digital solutions, call center strategies, and marketing automation tools, all designed to enhance trial participation and improve outcomes. Based in Philadelphia, I appreciate the distinct charm of each season on the East Coast and embrace new experiences, from traveling and photography to exploring different cultures—each of which adds a global perspective to my work.

Brian Scates is a Clinical Application Manager at UC Davis Health IT. Brian received his Bachelor’s degree from CSU, Sacramento and holds several certifications in IT. Brian has over 20 years of Healthcare IT experience, particularly in software implementation and process improvement. Joining UC Davis Health 4 years ago, Brian led the implementation of the new OnCore clinical trial management system, Advarra EDC, as well as several other regulatory and compliance applications.

Christine Senn, PhD is the SVP of Site-Sponsor Innovation at Advarra, a global company offering services and technology solutions to safeguard trial participants and enable collaboration across all industry domains. She has worked in clinical research since 2005, starting at the University of Vermont College of Medicine then spent 16 years building the site network that became Centricity Research, where she served in various business roles across strategic growth initiatives, project planning and execution, and continuous process improvement. Senn has a PhD in psychology and master’s degrees in clinical psychology and advertising and public relations. She was the 2023 Chair of the Association of Clinical Research Professionals (ACRP), is an ACRP Fellow (FACRP), and is double certified as a Certified Clinical Research Coordinator (CCRC) and Certified Principal Investigator (CPI).

Brian Sevier is the Executive Director for Research Administration and Training for the Yale Center for Clinical Investigation (YCCI). As part of the YCCI, Brian is leading a team of professionals and infrastructure resources to support translational research and science; from study design and development, to study activation, and operational enrollment and recruitment services. This includes supporting activities for the Yale CTSA (UL1, KL2, and TL1) award from the NIH National Center for Advancing Translational Science (NCATS). He has been involved in academic research administration for over 20-years, and has previously led contracts and grants administration for the University of Florida Health Sciences Center, and clinical research operations at the University of Florida Office of Clinical Research, UF Health Cancer Center, and the UF Clinical and Translational Science Institute, where he most recently held the role as Director of the Office of Clinical Research and COO for the UF CTSI.

Deep has been a systems analyst and OnCore specialist at Stanford University School of Medicine since 2022 working with multiple integrations between OnCore, REDCap and Epic. Specializing in hands-on support, instructional design, tableau, and front-end development. Ensuring that study teams and the school can utilize the systems efficiently. Outside of work, Deep enjoys basketball, traveling and hiking.

Erick has worked in education and software training for over 15 years, receiving his English degree from the University of Wisconsin-Madison and his education licensure from the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater. Erick has worked for a number of small technology companies where he created custom training content, curriculums, and training departments. As the training manager, his passion is on creating standardization across training solutions to help end-user training and adoption of clinical trial software.

Bryan Spielman is Chief Growth Officer at Advarra and is responsible for driving Advarra’s corporate strategy, mergers and acquisitions, strategic partnerships, and corporate communications. Spielman brings over 25 years of business development and corporate strategy experience from leading technology companies including those with a focus on life sciences. Prior to Advarra, Spielman served as Senior Vice President of Corporate Development and Strategy for Internet Brands’ Health Division, which includes WebMD and Henry Schein One. He also previously served as executive vice president of strategy and corporate development at Medidata, where he was responsible for defining and evolving the company’s corporate strategy and building impactful relationships with customers, partners, and key industry stakeholders. Spielman also helped catalyze important new areas of growth, including Medidata’s focus on deep data and analytics. Earlier in his career, he held leadership roles in investment banking at Centerview Partners, UBS Investment Bank, and Bear Stearns. Spielman is a member of Datavant’s Advisory Board, the Board of the Galien Foundation, and the Partnership Fund for NYC’s Healthcare Advisory Board. He also actively mentors technology start-ups through NYU’s Entrepreneurial Center. Spielman holds an MBA from New York University Stern School of Business and a BA from the University of Pennsylvania.

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Joe Stokes has over 25 years of experience in the clinical research industry. After beginning his research career at the bedside as an oncology nurse, he then worked as research nurse and clinical research manager in an academic cancer center. Since 2009, Joe has dedicated his expertise to managing clinical research applications, leveraging both his clinical and clinical research background. Joe’s passion lies in helping organizations use technology to optimize their organizational workflows for the benefit of all stakeholders.

Irvin Szeto is a Senior Software Engineer with Research Technology Application Solutions at Stanford Health Care, with 9 years of service dedicated to supporting medical researchers at Stanford’s School of Medicine through user-friendly UI/UX and other appropriate tech solutions within and without REDCap. His recent interest in AI aims at enhancing the efficiency and impact of services provided to the researcher’s work. Outside of work, Irvin enjoys snowboarding, traveling, sports, video games, and spending quality time with his pup, Casper.

Wendy Tate, PhD, is a Senior Director with Advarra. Wendy’s passion is to provide meaningful processes and tools that streamline clinical research. Wendy has over 20 years of experience in the clinical research industry, including 15 years in academia in laboratory, compliance, and clinical research roles. Within academia, Wendy has held leadership roles in the IRB and Cancer Clinical Trials Offices. She holds a Master's degree in Applied Biosciences and PhD in Pharmaceutical Economics, Policy, and Outcomes with a minor in Epidemiology.

Originally from Southern California, I grew up in the Seattle area and went to Brigham Young University-Idaho to earn a bachelor's in political science. I went on to get a master's in political science at Kansas State. I completed the coursework for a PhD in political science at University of Nevada, Las Vegas while teaching courses to undergrad students and achieving an ABD status. I completed my master's degree in communications through Southern Utah University and work at the University of Utah as a Training and Development Coordinator in clinical research and the communications liaison with the CRSO Department.

Kimberly Voight is one of the masterminds behind OnCore, eREG, and Analytics at Arkansas Children's Research Institute (ACRI)—and she wears many hats, sometimes all at once! With her roots as a Study Nurse Coordinator in neurology (and a little dabbling in other specialties for good measure), she knows firsthand the whirlwind of sponsor demands, CRO quirks, and study curveballs. Her secret weapon? A knack for turning "ugh" into "aha" moments for end users. Kimberly’s passion for learning and problem-solving makes her a champion of efficiency and a relentless advocate for smooth, fire-free workflows. She’s here to prove that research management doesn’t have to be chaos—it can be awesome.

David is a well-known thought leader and change agent in the clinical research industry through numerous associations, boards, initiatives, publications and presentations. He has a Master’s degree in both Social Work and Business Administration and maintains the additional credentials of Certified IRB Professional (CIP), Regulatory Affairs Certification (RAC) and Fellow for the Association of Clinical Research Professionals (FACRP). His primary employment is as the Vice President for Clinical Research Compliance & Integrity for HCA Healthcare, providing research-related compliance and strategy consultation to their portfolio of hospitals, physician practices and healthcare technology companies. He also currently serves as the Honorary President for the Society for Clinical Research Sites (SCRS), has passed the FINRA-SIE exam and is the President of the Music City Angels. David and his wife are empty-nesters living south of Nashville, Tennessee where they involve themselves in work, family life as well as other charitable and entrepreneurial opportunities.

Kelly leads the product direction for Advarra Analytics and Connected Ecosystem. She is a product leader who is driven to improve people’s health and lives with an affinity for working with teams to innovate high value solutions for life sciences, having launched successful systems that use AI/ML for clinical trial enrollment modeling and tracking, in-patient care workflows, eConsent, clinical data capture, visualization of omic study results, and lab automation/scale. In her personal time, she volunteers to build stronger communities and enjoys travel and outdoor adventures such as hiking, skiing, and gardening.

Hope Whitaker has been at Johns Hopkins Medicine for over 6 years, working on research applications. Hope supported Johns Hopkins’ OnCore and eReg applications from enterprise adoption as a Senior Programmer Analyst and has recently joined the Johns Hopkins Epic team as a Research Application Coordinator. Hope enjoys films from the 1980’s, making focaccia bread, and her 3 rescue animals.

Amanda Wigand is a graduate of Northern Michigan University, where she earned her master’s degree in biology. With almost 10 years of experience at Henry Ford Health in Research Administration and Clinical Trials, Amanda has spent the past five years leading the health system-wide implementation of OnCore and eRegulatory at Henry Ford Health, and more recently, at legacy Ascension hospitals. She has also played a key role in helping to centralize the Clinical Trials Office at Henry Ford Health. In addition to her leadership role in clinical trials management systems, she serves as a voting member of the Henry Ford Institutional Review Board (IRB), contributing her expertise to ensure the integrity and ethical oversight of research initiatives.

James joined Advarra in 2005 and has led both the Customer Support and Product Management teams. As SVP Product Lead - Site Technology, James brings a deep understanding of customer needs to the product development roadmap. Collaborating with customers is the cornerstone of Advarra’s product strategy, and James works to ensure that all Advarra products contribute to the company’s over-arching mission of helping our customers succeed.

Ihab Zeedia is a Senior Software Engineer in Stanford Medicine's Technology and Digital Solutions with over 12 years of experience in developing and deploying innovative web and data solutions. As a member of the Research Technology team, Ihab specializes in designing scalable research platforms, enhancing REDCap functionalities, and implementing modern cloud-based solutions using PHP, Python, ReactJS, and Kubernetes. He is skilled at migrating legacy systems, building custom external modules, and optimizing data workflows for research and enterprise applications.