Summer Lawrence, MPH is an Operational Project Manager with eight years of experience in research administration and operations within academic healthcare settings. Her work focuses on expanding research access beyond traditional academic medical centers by collaborating with community sites to develop sustainable infrastructures, engage leadership, and increase clinical research offerings. Throughout her career, she has partnered with investigators, clinical teams, and healthcare leaders to evaluate research feasibility, assess research readiness, implement operational processes, and build programs that support high-quality study execution in community hospitals and outpatient practices. Her expertise encompasses study coordination, research program development, site readiness, stakeholder engagement, and operational strategy. By aligning research activities with clinical workflows, she has supported environments where research can be conducted efficiently while minimizing the burden on clinical staff and improving access to research opportunities for diverse patient populations.

Session:

• The Hows and Whys to Integrating Health System Clinical Staff into Research Operations