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.
The Health Care Compliance Association’s 30th Annual Compliance Institute (CI), taking place April 27–30, 2026, in Orlando or virtually, offers practical tools and insights to support this work.
Jerry Stein, PhD, ACRP-CP, ACRP-MD, FACRP, shares his pride in contributing to ACRP’s legacy of providing educational offerings, networking, and other services to meet the needs of members who are both independent clinical researchers and small business owners.
Strong leadership is the backbone of strong companies. The “four Cs” framework for leadership (character, competence, caring, and communication) can be adapted to a wide range of cultures, regulatory demands, and operational needs.
Health equity remains a major issue among underserved populations, with a complex interplay between race, social determinants of health, and health outcomes. One organization working to advance health equity is Our Healthy Community (OHC), which is dedicated to improving health outcomes in underserved communities. To help achieve this, OHC is working to bridge the gap between faith-based organizations, community organizations, and the healthcare industry.