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    Clinical Researcher—August 2026

    No one is saying that clinical trial sites, sponsors, and contract research organizations (CROs) can’t symbolically gather ’round the campfire and get along with one another. In fact, they can and must, if the clinical research enterprise is to keep running on all cylinders. So it is that, in the August issue of Clinical Researcher, we consider the theme of “Better Together: Getting Sites, Sponsors, and CROs All on the Same Page” by way of a variety of contributors who address the nuances of these potentially rewarding and potentially fraught ties between research partners.

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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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Risk Management Has its Role in Device Development, Too

BlogApril 14, 2019

Many clinical researchers are familiar with the concept of risk management in drug development, but not so familiar with the role it plays in medical device development—especially long before a […]

Denise Snyder

Thinking Ahead Key to Launching a Major Research Management System

BlogApril 14, 2019

Feeling like a challenge? How about implementing an enterprise-wide clinical research management system in an already-complex research environment at a major academic medical center? One simply does not launch into […]

Melissa Bolton

Getting Multicenter Studies Under Control with Technology

BlogApril 13, 2019

It’s all well and good for drug and device companies or contract research organizations to temporarily share technology with study sites that will keep externally sponsored trials running efficiently, but […]

Eric Pittman, Director of Bioresearch Monitoring Division (West), U.S. FDAFDA

FDA Official Offers Valuable Inspection Tips

BlogApril 13, 2019

There was some good news and some bad news to be had at a crowded morning session with Eric Pittman, U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Program Division Director for […]

Harvey Yau, Senior Director for Scientific Product Development, Kelly Services

Can Clinical Research Professionals Thrive in the Gig Economy?

BlogApril 13, 2019

“When your work is quite literally life-changing,” the importance of matching your talents as a clinical research professional to the right employers reaches new heights in the environment of today’s […]

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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 22,000 clinical research professionals look to us for gold-standard education, rigorous certification, and indispensable connections. ​

    Membership Benefits

    Organization Membership

    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.

    Organization Membership

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    • Course Catalog
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    • Home Study
    • Competency Guidelines
    • Clinical Research Glossary

    Popular ICH Training Courses

    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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    • 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

  • Insights

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    • ACRP Blog
    • Clinical Researcher
    • Press Releases
    • White Papers & Reports
    • ACRP Resource Centers

    Clinical Researcher—August 2026

    No one is saying that clinical trial sites, sponsors, and contract research organizations (CROs) can’t symbolically gather ’round the campfire and get along with one another. In fact, they can and must, if the clinical research enterprise is to keep running on all cylinders. So it is that, in the August issue of Clinical Researcher, we consider the theme of “Better Together: Getting Sites, Sponsors, and CROs All on the Same Page” by way of a variety of contributors who address the nuances of these potentially rewarding and potentially fraught ties between research partners.

    Read August 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
    • Virtual Learning
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    Upcoming Events

    • RTP Chapter: August 2026 CCRA Certification Prep Event

      August 24, 2026

    • PNW Chapter: What’s Next: Clinical Research Innovation (ACRP 2026 Conference Replay)

      August 25, 2026

    • Greater Smoky Mountains Chapter: Repositories in Human Research

      August 25, 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

    Conference Registration

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    • Verify ACRP Certification
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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.

    Learn More

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