In a forthcoming peer-reviewed article for ACRP’s Clinical Researcher journal, Anthony Chew, a clinical trial operations professional and recent graduate of the MS program in Medical Product Development Management at San Jose State University, describes CRAs as serving as “the primary liaison between the sponsor and the site by monitoring and verifying data to ensure accuracy and adherence to protocols. They collaborate with investigators, conduct site visits [including for site feasibility/selection and validation/qualification purposes followed by study initiation and ongoing monitoring], and maintain strict documentation to guarantee the integrity of a trial.”
