Connecting Expertise with Opportunity to Advance Clinical Research Together.
Our team
Scott Wehage, M.S., CCRP
Scott Wehage is a seasoned clinical research professional with over 22 years of experience in both academia and industry. As Co-Founder of CollabTrials, LLC, Scott is dedicated to fostering innovation, collaboration, and operational excellence in clinical research. Scott’s career began at Johns Hopkins University, where he spent over 12 years leading investigator-initiated trials. During this time, he was instrumental in the submission 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 a successful PMA trial with the FDA and a 510k submission for a groundbreaking medical 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 SOCRA Baltimore Chapter, where he shares his expertise to support the professional growth of others in the field. At CollabTrials, Scott leverages his wealth of experience to optimize clinical trial operations, guide research sites in navigating regulatory complexities, and deliver transformative results. His work underscores the importance of teamwork and innovation in advancing clinical research.
"Tell me and I forget. Teach me and I remember. Involve me and I learn." – Benjamin Franklin
MaryAnn Bowman
MaryAnn Bowman is the visionary Founder and CEO of ClinGRO Solutions and a key partner and Co-Founder at CollabTrials. With over a decade of clinical trial financial management leadership, MaryAnn has dedicated her career to empowering clinical research sites to thrive independently. At CollabTrials, she collaborates with other partners to foster a cooperative environment where innovation and diversity lead the way. Her extensive experience in budget negotiations, financial site audits, and CTMS optimization contributes significantly to CollabTrials' mission. A staunch advocate for accessibility and inclusion, MaryAnn is also spearheading the launch of a volunteer program aimed at nurturing talent and promoting volunteerism within the industry. This initiative underscores her commitment to community and growth in clinical research, ensuring that sites of all sizes can succeed in an increasingly complex industry.
"Alone we can do so little; together we can do so much." – Helen Keller
Ronald T. Ackerman, MD, FACOG
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.
"If you love what you do, you will never work a day in your life." – My Father