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Clinical Researcher—June 2026

Lately, it seems as if there’s no hotter or more passionately debated topic in the clinical research enterprise than how artificial intelligence (AI) is—depending on who you’re talking to—tweaking, upending, reinventing, ruining, energizing, saving, or stymieing the people and processes integral to the safe and efficient conduct of clinical trials. Contributors to the June issue of Clinical Researcher look into—and then beyond—the concepts and challenges now at play in AI to consider its practical implications in real-world research settings for the professionals who are tasked with translating the technology’s current promises into tomorrow’s progress.

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A Pragmatic Guide for Migrating Investigator Sites to ICH E6(R3)

This new report focuses on what sites need to do as their teams roll up their sleeves and convert their policies, checklists, quality improvement tools, and operations from ICH E6(R2) to R3. Download >
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  July 16, 2026
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ACRP members save $200 on their ACRP Annual Conference 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.

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When you become an ACRP member, you’re joining a network with a global reach—and so much more. Our member community of 22,000 clinical research professionals look to us for gold-standard education, rigorous certification, and indispensable connections.

Membership Benefits

Organization Membership

For organizations who want to provide their clinical study teams with continuous, ongoing education and professional development resources, Organization Membership is a turnkey and scalable solution.

Organization Membership
Learning
In this Section
Popular Training Courses

Good Clinical Practice (GCP) Simulation

Understanding Clinical Trial Protocols

Building Quality Management Systems

Site Quality Management Tools

Guidelines and Regulations Resource Center

ACRP is committed to being a trusted source for all professionals whose roles involve conducting and leading clinical research. Access the most accurate and up-to-date information related to clinical research guidelines and regulations.

Explore Resources
Certification
In this Section
Our Programs
ACRP Certification Milestone Achievers

ACRP honors the 2025 Certification Milestone Achievers, an exclusive group of nearly 1,500 professionals who have consistently proven their commitment to conducting clinical trials safely, ethically, and to the highest standard.

Learn More
Careers
In this Section
Boost Your Prospects with ACRP Certification

ACRP Certified professionals say their achievement results in increased job responsibility, more employment and advancement opportunities, and recognition—including promotions, bonuses, and salary increases.

Learn More

Getting Started in Clinical Research

Interested in a career in clinical research? You’re in the right place! Explore career options, resources, and more to help you find your first opportunity in clinical research.

Learn More
Insights
In this Section
Clinical Researcher—June 2026

Lately, it seems as if there’s no hotter or more passionately debated topic in the clinical research enterprise than how artificial intelligence (AI) is—depending on who you’re talking to—tweaking, upending, reinventing, ruining, energizing, saving, or stymieing the people and processes integral to the safe and efficient conduct of clinical trials. Contributors to the June issue of Clinical Researcher look into—and then beyond—the concepts and challenges now at play in AI to consider its practical implications in real-world research settings for the professionals who are tasked with translating the technology’s current promises into tomorrow’s progress.

Read June 2026 Issue >

View Archives

A Pragmatic Guide for Migrating Investigator Sites to ICH E6(R3)

This new report focuses on what sites need to do as their teams roll up their sleeves and convert their policies, checklists, quality improvement tools, and operations from ICH E6(R2) to R3. Download >
Events
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Upcoming Events
- Fall 2026 Initial Certification Testing Dates
  
  July 15 - October 15, 2026
- Fall 2026 Initial Certification Regular Registration
  
  July 16 - September 30, 2026
- New Jersey Chapter: Summer Social Networking Event 2026
  
  July 16, 2026
View All Events
Annual Conference Discounts

ACRP members save $200 on their ACRP Annual Conference 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

Conference Registration
Employer Services
In this Section
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.

Learn More

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