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    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.

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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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Building an Institutional Clinical Research Professionals Group at an Academic Institution: Evidence of Need and Initial Structure

Clinical ResearcherApril 17, 2022

Establishing an internal networking and education group for an institution's clinical research professionals can develop, enhance, and strengthen the clinical research community.
ACRP Fellow

ACRP Celebrates 2022 Class of Fellows Representing the Clinical Research Profession

Blog, Clinical ResearcherMarch 14, 2022

The Association of Clinical Research Professionals (ACRP) is proud to welcome its new class of 2022 Fellows. Recognized with the FACRP designation as a thought leader in the clinical trial […]

Investigator Concept

The Clinical Research Investigator: Clarifying the Misconceptions

Clinical ResearcherFebruary 15, 2022

This article clarifies the roles and responsibilities of principal investigators and a variety of related roles, along with their definitions, according to U.S. regulations and international guidance.
Diversity Gap Concept

A Conundrum of Trust: Addressing the Diversity Gap in Clinical Research

Clinical ResearcherFebruary 15, 2022

One of the best ways we can address the conundrum of trust is by encouraging research sites to sprout from within communities of color.
EU Concept

Adapting to the Evolving European Clinical Trial Regulatory Scenario: An Overview of the Current State of the European Clinical Trials Regulation and Clinical Trials Information System

Clinical ResearcherFebruary 15, 2022

An overview of the impact of the transition from existing Clinical Trials Regulation processes and systems in the European Union to the forthcoming centralized system.
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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

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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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    Understanding Clinical Trial Protocols

    Building Quality Management Systems

    Site Quality Management Tools

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    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.

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    • 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

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    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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    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 >

     

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    Upcoming Events

    • NY Metro Chapter: June 2026 Virtual Course/Study Group for ACRP Certification

      June 6, 2026

    • Virginia Chapter: Keeping Studies Audit-Ready – Practical Regulatory Binder and Continuing Review Strategies Through Staff Transitions

      June 10, 2026

    • St. Louis Chapter: The Limits of De-identification in Clinical Research Data (ACRP 2025 Conference Replay)

      June 10, 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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    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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