Opening Eyes and Doors to New Career and Learning Opportunities in Clinical Research

When the ACRP Certified Professional (ACRP-CP®) certification launched in 2017, it made available to the clinical research field a rigorously developed and validated test leading to a credential highlighting the skills of professionals whose job roles do not easily stay within the boundaries of traditional clinical research coordinators (CRCs), clinical research associates (CRAs), or principal investigators. 

Perseverance Leads to Progress

This will be a critical year for professionals throughout the clinical research enterprise to build on the momentum gained in 2023 for improving diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI)—not just among the volunteer participants in clinical trials, but also among all other stakeholders in their design, management, and results. 

Getting Ahead of Tech-Related Data Integrity Challenges

Data integrity issues continue to be uncovered by U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) investigators, leading to a range of regulatory actions. Between 2017 and 2022, FDA issued more than 160 Warning Letters citing data integrity deficiencies,¹ which relate to the completeness, consistency and accuracy of data.²

Prioritizing a Positive Patient Experience

Continued progress in modernizing clinical trials is essential. This should include evaluating appropriate use of technology and the potential of non-traditional sites, such as retail pharmacies, as well as offering at-home services to study participants.