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Monthly Archives: August 2019

Utilization of Real-World Data to Enhance Recruitment and Retention of Clinical Research Participants

Clinical ResearcherAugust 13, 2019

Clinical Researcher—August 2019 (Volume 33, Issue 7) PEER REVIEWED Patrick Sturges, MS, CCRP   The success of a clinical trial depends on a myriad of factors, but none is more […]

Developing a Clinical Research Manuscript: From Ideation to Publication and Beyond

Clinical ResearcherAugust 13, 2019

Clinical Researcher—August 2019 (Volume 33, Issue 7) PEER REVIEWED Paula Smailes, DNP, RN, MSN, CCRP, CCRC; Christina Nance, PhD, CPI; Heather Wright, CCRC; Jerry Stein, PhD, ACRP-CP   How do […]

How Humanized Machine Learning is Giving the Life Sciences Industry a Shot in the Arm

Clinical ResearcherAugust 13, 2019

Clinical Researcher—August 2019 (Volume 33, Issue 7) DATA-TECH CONNECT David Bennett   The life sciences industry currently finds itself facing a perfect storm of challenges—from society’s rising concern over health […]

Research Bioethics Emphasis Goes Worldwide Through International Fellows Program

Clinical ResearcherAugust 13, 2019

Clinical Researcher—August 2019 (Volume 33, Issue 7) ETHICS IN ACTION   This interview with Subhashini Gopal, MSc, MPhil, a psychologist and coordinator of psychological services at the Schizophrenia Research Foundation […]

Bringing Results to Patients: A Way Forward Using Collaboration, Integration, and Datasharing

Clinical ResearcherAugust 13, 2019

Clinical Researcher—August 2019 (Volume 33, Issue 7) SCIENCE & SOCIETY Al O. Pacino   To benefit the clinical research experience, global connectedness across technological capabilities and industry-focused leaders will be […]

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    • CCRA® Certification
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    • ACRP-MDP® Specialty
    • ACRP-PM® Specialty

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    Clinical Researcher—June 2025

    Because nothing stands still for long in the clinical research enterprise, in this issue of Clinical Researcher, we consider how to go about “Building a Better Future from Lessons Learned Today.” Several contributors to the issue offer their perspectives on training and education opportunities for taking advantage of existing resources and for nurturing the pool of upcoming talent needed for thriving clinical trials teams. Others deliver insights on applying evolved ethics guidelines within the industry and finding and acting upon one’s purpose in the field.

    Read June 2025 Issue

    View Archives

    New! AI in Clinical Research White Paper

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

    This white paper focuses on the impact of AI across the industry, including dozens of real-world vignettes and their lessons learned.

    Read Publication

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      June 25, 2025

    • Ohio Chapter: June 2025 In-Person Meeting

      June 26, 2025

    View All Events

    Discounted Rates for ACRP 2025

    ACRP members save $200 on their ACRP 2025 registration—or $400 when a pre-conference workshop is also selected. With a low membership fee of $160/year, you’ll immediately recoup your investment when you register for the conference.

    ACRP Membership

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    Advancing People Advancing Health™

    ACRP empowers organizations to trust that their studies are in the hands of qualified professionals​. When trained and credentialed by ACRP, clinical research teams have the competence and confidence organizations can trust to deliver excellence and maintain integrity in clinical research.​

    Learn About Employer Services >

    Organization Membership

    For organizations who need to provide their staff with on-demand access to foundational clinical research training and continuing education, ACRP Organization Membership is a turnkey and scalable solution.

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