Scott Wehage is a seasoned clinical research professionalwith over 22 years of experience in both academia and industry. As Co-Founderof CollabTrials, LLC, Scott is dedicated to fostering innovation,collaboration, and operational excellence in clinical research. Scott’s careerbegan at Johns Hopkins University, where he spent over 12 years leadinginvestigator-initiated trials. During this time, he was instrumental in thesubmission of three INDs and the successful execution of over 20 clinical trials,contributing to more than a dozen published peer-reviewed articles.Transitioning to the medical device industry, Scott played a pivotal role in asuccessful PMA trial with the FDA and a 510k submission for a groundbreakingmedical device. An active member of the Society of Clinical Research Associates(SOCRA) since 2010, Scott has held his Certified Clinical Research Professional(CCRP) credential since 2011. He also serves as the Co-Chair of the SOCRABaltimore Chapter, where he shares his expertise to support the professionalgrowth of others in the field. At CollabTrials, Scott leverages his wealth ofexperience to optimize clinical trial operations, guide research sites innavigating regulatory complexities, and deliver transformative results. Hiswork underscores the importance of teamwork and innovation in advancingclinical research.

Ronald T. Ackerman, MD, FACOG is a board-certified Obstetrician-Gynecologist with over 25 years of experience as a leader in clinical research. He has dedicated his career to advancing patient care through the development of groundbreaking treatments, vaccines, and medical devices. As a founding partner of CollabTrials, Dr. Ackerman plays a key role in driving innovation and fostering collaboration within the clinical research community. Drawing on his extensive expertise as a Clinical Researcher and Principal Investigator, he is committed to building connections that ensure clinical trial excellence. Dr. Ackerman is also the founder of Advanced Women’s Healthcare and Comprehensive Clinical Trials, with a career marked by initiatives to improve women’s health and advance clinical research. His leadership at CollabTrials reflects his belief in the power of teamwork to create opportunities and improve patient outcomes.