News By: Gary Cramer

Understanding and accurately naming anatomy, such as using “vulva” instead of “vagina,” is only one part of a broader issue. Equally important is addressing the pervasive misuse of the term “sex,” which is often conflated with penetrative intercourse in clinical research and discussions.

For sponsors and contract research organizations (CROs), trial complexity is increasing due to novel protocol requirements and greater demands on data volume and variety, among other factors. Meanwhile, the research and development product pipeline doubled from 2013 to 2023. Sponsors are increasingly leaning on CRO expertise for newer therapeutic areas, technology infrastructure, evolving regulatory expertise, change management, and more.

This article presents findings from a survey that was designed to investigate the factors contributing to turnover intentions among clinical research associates (CRAs) within contract research organizations. Previous studies suggest factors associated with high turnover among CRAs include financial compensation, workload, career development, and management, yet little data are available regarding factors influencing turnover post-COVID-19.

Society must fulfill its obligations to the nursing profession by ensuring clinical research nurses receive the training and mental health support necessary to be successful in their role. In turn, they can fulfill their obligations to society by providing quality care.

“Trial by fire.” “Test of mettle.” “Proving ground.” These are among the common phrases that describe the collective origin story of many clinical researchers and their not-so-gentle assimilation to this industry. Most stories have a similar inception; however, each storyline is unique as it unfolds in its own incredible fashion.