Where Policy Meets Practice in Clinical Research
Clinical research policy continues to shape how studies are designed, conducted, and managed across the research ecosystem.
Date: September 16, 2026
Time: 12:00 – 1:00 PM ET
This live webinar explores how policy decisions and regulatory priorities influence clinical trial operations, site workflows, technology adoption, and participant access. Through a discussion of both the broader policy landscape and real-world operational impact, speakers will examine how clinical research professionals can better understand policy shifts, anticipate downstream effects, and engage more thoughtfully in conversations that shape the future of clinical trials. Attendees will gain insight into how policy connects to everyday research practices—and why staying informed is essential to supporting compliant, efficient, and patient-centered research.
Speakers:
Catherine Gregor, MBA, CCRP, CCRC
Chief Clinical Trial Officer
Florence Healthcare
Catherine Gregor is a transformational leader and business advisor with close to two decades of experience in clinical research. She currently serves as the Chief Clinical Trial Officer for Florence Healthcare, a software company focused on connecting sponsors and sites worldwide. Catherine is a subject matter expert and key opinion leader on patient-centric, decentralized and hybrid trial design. She has worked in multiple therapeutic areas in both academic and community hospitals, and currently serves on the boards of ACRP, ACRO, and CTTI. Catherine has an MBA in Healthcare Administration from Belmont University and a Masters in Modern European History from Loyola University Chicago. She is a Certified Clinical Research Professional (CCRP) and a Certified Clinical Research Coordinator (CCRC). She is passionate about changing the clinical trials industry and empowering women as leaders.
Sophia McLeod
Director, Government Relations
Association of Clinical Research Organizations (ACRO)
Sophia serves as Sr. Director, Government Relations at ACRO. Representing the clinical Sophia McLeod serves as Advocacy Advisor for the Association of Clinical Research Organizations (ACRO). In her role she engages with legislators and regulators in Washington, DC to advance ACRO’s profile and policy priorities.
Approved for 1.0 ACRP Contact Hours