06/03/2026
This week, Mia had the opportunity to attend the SCRS Summit West, where research sites, sponsors, technology partners, and industry leaders came together to learn, collaborate, and discuss the future of clinical research.
While there were many valuable sessions, one speaker reminded us why we do what we do.
She shared her family’s heartbreaking journey with Lynch syndrome—a hereditary cancer syndrome that has affected six generations of her family. Fourteen family members have been diagnosed with cancer. For years, she has dedicated herself to advocating for education, awareness, genetic testing, and continued advancements in research. As she spoke about her mother, aunt, and grandmother, there were few dry eyes in the room.
Then she shared something deeply personal: just two weeks ago, she received her own cancer diagnosis.
Despite everything her family has endured, her message to those of us working in research was one of gratitude. She thanked clinical research professionals for the role we play in advancing medicine, improving outcomes, and creating hope for future generations.
Her words challenged all of us to think beyond study visits and enrollment goals. How can we improve the patient experience? How can we continue advocating for patients who are counting on research to bring better options tomorrow?
At Radiance Clinical Research, we are grateful to play even a small role in that mission. Every study participant, every provider who supports research, and every advancement made through clinical trials has the potential to change lives.
Research matters because people matter.
