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    What goes around comes around, or so they say. It may seem like an aging catchphrase, but the occasionally trendy concept of Continuous Quality Improvement captures the mood of the April issue of Clinical Researcher, in which contributors on the theme of “Raising the Bar for Compliance and Investigation” draw our attention to the benefits of meeting (and the perils of not stepping up to) ever-higher standards for clinical research stakeholders in the realms of regulatory expectations, principal investigator training, career planning and support, and more.

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    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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John Neal, CEO of PCRS Network

Looming Changes Could Catch Clinical Trial Professionals Off Guard

BlogMarch 13, 2019

Virtual clinical trials won’t eliminate the need for clinical trial professionals anytime soon, and the technology’s most dazzling predictions are likely years away from having a big impact on sites […]

Ashley Davidson, Director of the Vault Study Startup Application, Veeva Systems

Technology Key to Tackling Study Start-Up Challenges

BlogMarch 7, 2019

“Study start-up timelines [had] been static for [many years] at about seven months. Now start-up timelines are even longer. The industry is trending slower,” says Ashley Davidson with Veeva Systems. […]

Culture of Quality Drives Superior Clinical Trials

BlogMarch 7, 2019

Quality is a state of mind. No, this isn’t a serene Zen master talking from atop a hill in Tibet. It’s Sergey Nikitin, BSc, MBA, president and director of Prime […]

FDA Commissioner Scott Gottlieb, MD

Gottlieb to Step Down as FDA Commissioner in April

BlogMarch 6, 2019

In a surprise move, Scott Gottlieb, MD, Commissioner of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), is leaving the agency in April, according to a report in The Washington Post. […]

Katie Dry, PT, DPT, MS, ACRP-CP, Research Physical Therapist, Military Health System via the Geneva Foundation

Clinical Trials Must Broaden Sexual and Gender IDs to Be More Inclusive

BlogMarch 5, 2019

It’s an increasingly common scenario: The patient filling out the traditional "gender" question on the demographic form was assigned female at birth, but may identify as male (transgender) or as neither male or […]

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    Advance Yourself

    When you become an ACRP member, you’re joining a network with a global reach—and so much more. Our member community of 20,000 clinical research professionals look to us for gold-standard education, rigorous certification, and indispensable connections. ​

    Membership Benefits

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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.

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    • Clinical Research Glossary

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    Good Clinical Practice (GCP) Simulation

    Understanding Clinical Trial Protocols

    Building Quality Management Systems

    Site Quality Management Tools

    Guidelines and Regulations Resource Center

    ACRP is committed to being a trusted source for all professionals whose roles involve conducting and leading clinical research. Access the most accurate and up-to-date information related to clinical research guidelines and regulations.

    Explore Resources

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    • ACRP-CP® Certification
    • CCRC® Certification
    • CCRA® Certification
    • CPI® Certification
    • ACRP-MDP® Specialty
    • ACRP-PM® Specialty

    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.

    Learn More

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    Boost Your Prospects with ACRP Certification

    ACRP Certified professionals say their achievement results in increased job responsibility, more employment and advancement opportunities, and recognition—including promotions, bonuses, and salary increases.

    Learn More

    Getting Started in Clinical Research

    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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    • ACRP Blog
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    • White Papers & Reports
    • ACRP Resource Centers

    Clinical Researcher—April 2026

    What goes around comes around, or so they say. It may seem like an aging catchphrase, but the occasionally trendy concept of Continuous Quality Improvement captures the mood of the April issue of Clinical Researcher, in which contributors on the theme of “Raising the Bar for Compliance and Investigation” draw our attention to the benefits of meeting (and the perils of not stepping up to) ever-higher standards for clinical research stakeholders in the realms of regulatory expectations, principal investigator training, career planning and support, and more.

    Read April 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 >

     

  • Events

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    • ACRP Annual Conference
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    Upcoming Events

    • Colorado Chapter: FDA’s Latest Guidance on Informed Consent: Reading Between the Lines (ACRP 2025 Conference Replay)

      May 4, 2026

    • NY Metro Chapter: 2026 Spring Networking Event at Electric Shuffle

      May 6, 2026

    • New Jersey Chapter: The ABCs of Risk-Based Monitoring for Sites (ACRP 2025 Conference Replay Session)

      May 6, 2026

    View All Events

    Discounted Rates for ACRP 2026

    ACRP members save $200 on their ACRP 2026 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

    Conference Registration

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    • Verify ACRP Certification
    • Post a Job
    • Advertising & Sponsorships

    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.

    Learn More

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