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As the most passionate advocate for the clinical research profession, ACRP is committed to amplifying the voice of clinical research professionals. Explore community perspectives – and the latest ACRP news – below.

 

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Liz Wool, RN, BSN, CCRA, CMT, President, Wool Consulting Group Inc.

Proactive Risk Management Programs Put Sites in the Driver’s Seat

BlogMarch 3, 2020

Sites and site monitors would be well advised to raise the bar when it comes to employing rigorous risk management tools and tactics before jumping headfirst into a clinical trial, […]

Hospital Bucks Negative Patient Retention Trends with Recruitment Enhancements

BlogFebruary 28, 2020

The discouraging statistics from the Center for Information and Study on Clinical Research Participation (CISCRP) are all too familiar: Nearly 80% of clinical trials fail to finish on time, 20% […]

Initiative Aims to Transform Clinical Trial Participants into Advocates

BlogFebruary 28, 2020

The strongest advocates for bringing awareness to new patients about clinical trials just might be hiding in plain sight. The secret source: the estimated 5 million people who have participated […]

Site Health Check Designed to Provide Metrics That Matter to Sites

BlogFebruary 28, 2020

PAID MESSAGE Site Health Check is a Merck initiative that will provide key metrics to its clinical sites. The reporting tool is currently in development with plans for a full […]

Tap into Patient Experience to Better Focus Clinical Trials

BlogFebruary 25, 2020

While the term “patient centricity” is skyrocketing up the buzzword tote board like a hot Billboard Chart single, it won’t be much more than lip service unless the clinical trial […]

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    Membership Benefits

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    Clinical Trials 101: An Introduction with ICH E6(R3) Guidance

    Good Clinical Practice (GCP) ICH E6(R3)

    Form FDA 1572 Essentials: Updated for ICH E6(R3)

    ICH E6(R3) Gap Analysis Tool

    Project Management Resource Center

    Whether or not “project manager” is in your job title, project management skills are essential to advancing clinical research. Explore practical guidance and expert perspectives to help strengthen planning, communication, and oversight across every stage of the study lifecycle. Explore Resources

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    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.

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    Boost Your Prospects with ACRP Certification

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    Learn More

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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.

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    Clinical Researcher—October 2026

    “Getting to the Heart of Patient Centricity” is the mission at hand for many of the contributors to the October issue of Clinical Researcher, as they examine factors related to inclusivity, participant satisfaction, researcher-patient partnerships, and vulnerable populations in clinical trials, and offer other timely insights on leveraging the perspectives of participants for the betterment of the clinical research enterprise.

    Read October 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 >

     

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    • PNW Chapter: FDA’s QMSR Final Rule – What Clinical Researchers Need to Know

      October 27, 2026

    • Greater Smoky Mountains Chapter: Developing a Research Question Part 2

      October 27, 2026

    • Western New York Chapter: Beyond the Conference: A Panel Discussion of 2026 ACRP Annual Conference

      October 27, 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

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    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.

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