Clinical Researcher—December 2024 (Volume 38, Issue 6)
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR’S MESSAGE
Susan P. Landis, Executive Director of ACRP
As 2024 draws to a close, I, along with the ACRP staff, wish all of you—our members, volunteers, collaborators, and partners—a truly joyful holiday season.
Amidst the last-minute shopping and shipping, the must-dos and go-tos, I am taking my eyes off my to-do lists (yes, plural) to reflect briefly on the year in the rearview mirror and to take a glimpse at what’s ahead. With your support, ACRP is on an historic path of progress for advocating for your professional accomplishments and development as we continue in service to our mission to ensure excellence in clinical research. Here are some examples of what was accomplished this past year:
- This year ACRP passed an historic milestone of 17,000 members, signaling a trajectory of growth for your professional organization not seen at this pace in many years.
- ACRP now has certified more than 42,000 clinical research professionals across our six certifications, and this year saw welcome growth in clinical research professionals signing up for their initial certification designation.
- 23,000 clinical research professionals accessed ACRP’s training and continuing education programs, and we climbed to more than 40 Organization Members.
- Today, more than 50 clinical research professionals are designated as ACRP Fellows, a mark of distinction that recognizes individuals who have made substantial contributions to the Association and the clinical research industry.
- This year also showed continued—and exciting—growth in our fundraising efforts in support of ACRP Scholarships and Grants through the Ride4DEI. This year alone, ACRP’s volunteer cyclists raised $84,265, and in total together we have raised nearly $250,000 since 2021 in support of access and advancement in clinical research careers.
Progress is propelling us forward. As we enter the New Year, we recommit to our strategic imperatives that guide the development of our programs and benefits for our members. These include:
- Learning: We will lead in the development of training and education programs that ensure the quality of conduct in clinical research.
- Credentialing: We will continue to usher in certification, certificate, and badging programs that recognize your professional growth and, importantly, your contributions to clinical research.
- Career Growth: We will continue to provide clinical research professionals with resources to support career advancement.
- Workforce Development: We will lead efforts to shape the story of how your profession influences and impacts individuals and communities around the world, and we will advocate in every way possible for recognition and reward for your contributions to better health outcomes for all.
We have important work to do ahead, and we are grateful to do it with you—and for everyone who chooses this remarkable career. We are excited about the discoveries and advancements that await us in 2025, and look forward to engaging with you in another year of making critical progress while facing the challenges and opportunities ahead.
—ACRP—
