Bridging patients and research with care.
About Us
Patient Connect Mission
Is to improve human health care by supporting research organizations to help develop and improve the medical treatments of tomorrow.
Participate in Medical Research and Clinical Trials
Your participation matters. By joining a medical market research study or clinical trial, you help shape the future of healthcare. Your voice provides critical insight that guides pharmaceutical companies in developing new treatment pathways and creating the support resources patients and families truly need.
Every study is an opportunity to share not just your medical experience, but also your story, your challenges, and your hopes. Understanding the emotional and practical needs of patients and caregivers is essential to improving communication, education, and care.
By participating, you’re not only advocating for yourself—you’re helping to drive change for others. Make your voice heard. Be part of the progress.
About the Founder Shannon Coates
For more than 20 years, Shannon has dedicated her career to advancing human health through clinical research. As the Founder of Patient Study Connect, she bridges the gap between research organizations and the patients who need breakthrough treatments the most.
Shannon’s work spans rare diseases, complex therapeutic areas, and hard-to-reach populations. She is known for her ability to build trust, provide education, and ensure that every study centers the patient’s voice. Her mission is simple yet powerful: to accelerate tomorrow’s medical breakthroughs by making patient recruitment ethical, effective, and human.
Beyond her professional expertise, Shannon is a passionate advocate for equity in research access. She partners with clinical sites, CROs, and sponsors to design recruitment strategies that not only enroll participants, but also empower them.
Patient Study Connect reflects Shannon’s lifelong commitment to saving lives, improving care, and ensuring that patients are never just numbers in a trial—but partners in progress.