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    Clinical Researcher—December 2024

    In the spirit of closing out one year and looking forward to the next, contributors to this issue ask readers to consider how they can go about “Clearing the Path to Tomorrow’s Impactful Trials” through improved understanding of timely aspects of informed consent, patient recruitment and engagement, trial design, artificial intelligence, and more.

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Standard of Care

Posted December 2, 2024 by Wendy Farmer.

MRCT – The usual treatment given to patients for an illness.
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    Advance Yourself

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    Site Quality Management Tools

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    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

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    • White Papers & Reports

    Clinical Researcher—December 2024

    In the spirit of closing out one year and looking forward to the next, contributors to this issue ask readers to consider how they can go about “Clearing the Path to Tomorrow’s Impactful Trials” through improved understanding of timely aspects of informed consent, patient recruitment and engagement, trial design, artificial intelligence, and more.

    Read December 2024 Issue

    View Archives

    New! DCT Perspectives White Paper

     

     

     

     

     

    This new white paper examines recent work by ACRP and its members to build awareness of the need for a new budget model for sites and to leverage the adoption of DCT elements to improve how sites are supported in their critical contribution to drug development.

    Learn More

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    • Colorado Chapter: The Role of Communication in Ensuring Patient Engagement and Retention in Clinical Trials (ACRP 2024 Conference Replay)

      January 6, 2025

    • Colorado Chapter: Virtual Certification Exam Prep Course

      January 18, 2025

    • NY Metro Chapter: Virtual Course/Study Group for ACRP Certification

      January 21 - February 23, 2025

    View All Events

    Discounted Rates for ACRP 2025

    ACRP members save $200 on their ACRP 2025 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

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    Advancing People Advancing Health™

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    Learn More

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    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.

    Learn More

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