CTP 010: Effective Clinical Research Sites with Gabriel D'Amico-Mazza

“I enjoy conversations. It takes you somewhere different” - Gabriel D'Amico-Mazza Gabriel is one of the most positive and enthusiastic individuals I know in clinical research. This was one of the main reasons I wanted him to be on this show. He is an expert in business development at a clinical trial site, GCP Research, in Quebec, Canada. Since joining GCP Research in 2010, Gabriel has led recruitment and advertising for Phase 2 and Phase 3 clinical studies. He has been involved in over 40 clinical studies and has been an integral part of the growth of GCP Research. Gabriel graduated from Concordia University with a BSc and a Specialization in Biology. He has also finished a follow-up Graduate Diploma program in Health Care Management from McGill University.Please join me in this fun and insightful conversation with Gabriel D’Amico-MazzaAbout This Podcast Episode Listen to it on iTunes.Stream by clicking here.Download as an MP3 by right-clicking here and choosing “save as.” Selected Links from the Episode

• Connect with Gabriel D'Amico-Mazza on LinkedIn
• GCP Research
• Facebook Blueprint
• Health Canada
• Vantage Biotrials
• Clinical Research Association of Canada
• Association of Clinical Research Professionals
• Society of Clinical Research Associates

Show Notes:

• Business development for clinical trials [01:06]
• Recruiting participants, why people want to be in clinical trials [02:36]
• The composition of a small site in clinical research [11:05]
• Process for building relationships with a network of doctors and specialists [13:20]
• Three things that motivate physicians  [16:50]
• How doctors get paid in a hospital setting [20:04]
• Average bill rate for a general practitioner in Canada [21:16]
• Gabriel's journey from college to clinical research [24:02]
• Working with Quebec sites if you are a sponsor or CRO personnel from another country [28:00]
• Social media marketing to recruit trial patients [32:00]
• Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) at GCP Research [45:20]
• How to get feedback to improve clinical trial conduct [52:05]
• Attending clinical research conference [56:28]
• Email vs. calling people and why picking up the phone makes a difference [59:55]

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