Partnering for Success: Understanding the Role of Your Clinical Trial Representative
When you join a clinical trial, you’re paired with a clinical trial representative who becomes your primary guide throughout the study. But what exactly does this role include—and how can you build a strong, effective partnership?
In this webinar, Mercedes Herrera, an experienced Clinical Research Coordinator with the UCI Center for Clinical Research, will walk participants through the key responsibilities of a clinical trial representative, what communication and support you can expect, and how to work together to ensure a smooth and informed trial experience.
Attendees will learn practical tips for navigating questions, reporting symptoms or concerns, and fostering open communication that helps both you and the research team succeed. This session is designed for anyone currently participating in a clinical trial or preparing to begin one who wants to feel more confident and supported throughout the process.
Speaker Mercedes Herrera joined the University of California, Irvine’s Neuromuscular Research Division over three years ago to contribute to the advancements of research. Her devotion for therapeutic advancements for myositis patients was strongly developed through her role as a Clinical Trial Representative, where she worked directly with patients that have Idiopathic Inflammatory Myopathies. Her role is to assist patients in identifying the most suitable clinical trial and provide ongoing support throughout the entire duration of the study. Her passion for patient advocacy and education inspired her to volunteer for The Myositis Association, where she can share her clinical trial experience to inform and empower patients.
