ACRP - Association of Clinical Research Professionals

08/25/2026

Live tomorrow at 12:00 PM ET!

Leslie Byatt (UNM Hospital), Lisa Ince (Syneos Health), and Mary Lord (Merck) will share insights on foundational project management principles and how they apply to day-to-day clinical research, from timelines and risk to communication and stakeholder alignment.

Explore how to strengthen your project management mindset, with or without formal certification.

Enroll now (with or without 1.0 ACRP Contact Hour) > https://bit.ly/44r4SVL

08/24/2026

In the 2nd post of our ACRP Certification Q&A Social Series, we explore the value of ACRP Certification for experienced professionals.

ICH E6(R3) places greater emphasis on integrating quality throughout the clinical trial lifecycle and applying risk-proportionate approaches to trial conduct.

As organizations adapt to these evolving expectations, even experienced clinical research professionals are continually expanding their knowledge and skills to support high-quality research.

Many professionals pursue ACRP Certification to complement their work experience and demonstrate their commitment to lifelong learning and continued professional growth.

Learn more > https://acrpnet.org/2026/07/15/acrp-certification-exams-transition-to-ich-e6r3-on-july-15

08/22/2026

Independent oversight of research conduct is essential to protect human subjects, promote ethical practices, and maintain public trust. Routine monitoring helps ensure studies are conducted as intended, but some federally and foundation-funded projects lack built-in monitoring processes. Duke University’s Clinical Quality Management Program addresses this gap with a framework of policies, procedures, and tools for effective oversight.

Read more in the August Clinical Researcher > https://bit.ly/4wBIHYi

08/21/2026

Your ACRP Certification represents a commitment to professional growth. Keep that achievement going by maintaining your certification!

If your certification expires November 30, 2026, you’ll need 24 continuing education and/or continuing involvement points to renew. Apply by October 15 to take advantage of Early Bird Rates.

Re-certify in three easy steps > https://bit.ly/3Xl3UWM

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08/20/2026

What does it mean to bring a public or consumer perspective to clinical research?

Toni Willis, MD, FAAPMR, ACRP’s current Public Member, shares how her experience as a physician, clinical trial participant, and patient advocate shaped her path to the ACRP Board of Trustees. In her role, she hopes to help increase access to and diversity in clinical trials and encourage more physicians to consider careers in clinical research.

Read Toni's story > https://bit.ly/4zoyfpA

08/19/2026

David Vulcano, CEO of ACRP, has been selected as a 2026 Nashville TITAN 100 honoree, an award recognizing the region’s most accomplished CEOs and C-level executives.

Honorees from the public and private sector are chosen for their exceptional leadership, strategic vision, passion, and lasting influence on their organizations, industries, and communities.

Under Vulcano’s leadership, ACRP continues to advance excellence in clinical research through workforce development, community engagement, and initiatives that strengthen the quality and integrity of clinical trials worldwide.

Read more >

David Vulcano, FACRP, Chief Executive Officer at ACRP, has been recognized as an honoree of the 2026 Nashville Titan 100, a program which recognizes Nashville’s top 100 CEOs & C-level executives. The honorees are the area’s most accomplished business leaders in their industry, using criteria tha...

08/19/2026

One week to register! You don’t need a formal project management title to benefit from a project management mindset.

Join Leslie Byatt (UNM Hospital), Lisa Ince (Syneos Health), and Mary Lord (Merck) for a live webinar exploring practical approaches to scope, timelines, communication, risk, stakeholder alignment, and change management in clinical research.

Enroll now (with or without 1.0 ACRP Contact Hour) > https://bit.ly/44r4SVL

08/18/2026

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.

The August 2026 issue of Clinical Researcher explores the nuances of these potentially rewarding and potentially fraught ties between research partners through five featured articles and six additional articles.

Read more > https://bit.ly/4wWuM05

08/17/2026

What’s next for ACRP? Get an inside look at where we’re headed in 2027 during the 2026 ACRP and Academy Annual Membership Meeting on October 14.

Hear from ACRP Leadership, get an update on the year’s progress, and bring your questions for the live Q&A. Plus, learn how you can get involved in shaping what’s ahead.

Open to ACRP members and all ACRP-certified professionals.

Register now >> https://bit.ly/4gBDrzJ

Not a member? Now is a great time to join us >> https://bit.ly/3IoMLYo

08/13/2026

While risk-based quality management has gained increasing acceptance across the clinical research enterprise, quantitative evidence on its financial impact has been limited.

A new analysis coauthored by experts Abigail Dirks, MA, MS, of Tufts Center for the Study of Drug Development, and Sylviane de Viron, PhD, from CluePoints, addresses this gap, finding RBQM-enabled trials associated with up to 23x ROI and 19% shorter clinical phase durations.

Read their insights on the financial impact and broader benefits of RBQM in a recent Q&A blog > https://bit.ly/4fYuLkY