ACRP Welcomes Huron as Partners Advancing the Clinical Research Workforce™ Member

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The Association of Clinical Research Professionals (ACRP) today announces Huron, a global professional services firm with extensive experience in education and research, as the newest member of ACRP’s Partners Advancing the Clinical Research Workforce™, a multi-stakeholder collaborative of clinical research industry leaders who are committed to building a diverse, research-ready clinical research workforce.

Standardizing CDAs: A Promising Way to Overcome Study Start-Up Delays

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Delays to study start-up can undermine clinical research timelines and efficiency. All stakeholders should engage in overcoming these delays. In a new white paper, the Site-Sponsor Consortium advocates for harmonization of Confidentiality Disclosure Agreements (CDAs). These pre-negotiated agreements between a sponsor/contract research organization and a site/institution are an efficient solution, covering confidentiality for future feasibility activities and studies.

Adjusting to Changes in Policy at HHS in 2026 and Beyond

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Major clinical trial–related policy changes at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) are leading to ambiguity for sites, sponsors, and contract research organizations. Questions remain on how clinical research professionals can best operationalize these changes, align processes, and address compliance challenges.

A Visit with Mo Ali, the 2026 ACRP Board of Trustees Chair

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As experienced pharmaceutical industry executive Mo Ali settled into his volunteer duties as Chair of the ACRP Board of Trustees for 2026, a year in which the Association celebrates its 50th anniversary of service to its members and stakeholders, he took time to answer some questions about his experience in the clinical research enterprise, some of the challenges and opportunities facing it, and how ACRP can further its mission in a time of rapidly evolving technologies and processes.