Society of Research Administrators International Annual Meeting

Join ECG’s Keith Graff and Andrea Bazakas at the Society of Research Administrators International Annual Meeting, October 26–30 in Chicago.

Increasing volumes, evolving regulatory requirements, staffing challenges, and shifting organizational priorities have placed significant pressure on research institutions over the past several years and highlighted a growing number of challenges within research administration offices. Long delays in study activation and pressure on the long-term financial sustainability of the research enterprise may be the result of inefficient contracting and budget development, fragmented risk management, nonintegrated research IT systems, or other common challenges.

ECG is a proud sponsor.

Speeches

Research Administration 2040: A Path to the Future

Tuesday, October 29
9:00 a.m. (CT)

Research administration continues to undergo significant change as we look to better serve our researcher and leadership stakeholders. Research organizations have focused on streamlining processes, implementing information technology solutions, enhancing reporting, and redefining their operating models. But have we done enough? And what comes next? 

In this session, ECG's Keith Graff will outline the vision of research administration for the next 20 years, discussing where organizations and people may want to invest as they continually pivot to meet the needs of an growingly complex international research model.

Common Challenges and Innovative Solutions in Clinical Research Administration

Wednesday, October 30
10:00 a.m. (CT)

Join ECG’s Andrea Bazakas as she explores challenges institutions are encountering within research administration and reviews innovative solutions that organizations are pursuing. Participants will be encouraged to discuss challenges and novel solutions during an interactive Q&A time following the presentation.