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Clinical Research Coordinators: Unsung Heroes at the Heart of Trials

Imperical Blog

Health care heroes are everywhere, from surgeons in war zones to pediatric nurses in suburban offices. In trials, clinical research coordinators (CRCs) are priceless members of every trial team. From study startup to study closeout, CRCs make the trial happen.

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‘Other Duties as Assigned’: The Wide-Ranging Role of the CRC Professional

ACRP blog

to call and remind a bedside nurse to draw pharmacokinetic samples from a study participant, or stopping for doughnuts and juice on their way in to work to feed a subject’s six kids so she would come in for her visit, both of which Tilley has done, but a “whatever it takes” attitude will often send one down the right path in this line of work.

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ACRP 2023 Speakers Emphasize Impacts of Quality and Diversity on Clinical Trial Sites

ACRP blog

Among many other topics, speakers at this weekend’s ACRP 2023 gathering in Dallas, Texas, are sharing insights on the importance of building quality into clinical trials and increasing diversity among the staff and patients at the study site level. At the trial level, the protocol is the blueprint for quality.

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Poaching, Shallow Personnel Pool Fuel Dangerous Site ‘Talent Drain’

ACRP blog

It wasn’t just the resignation of yet another clinical research coordinator (CRC) that Christina Brennan, MD, CCRC, vice president for clinical research at Northwell Health, had to contend with earlier this year. Welcome to the war for clinical trial talent, 2022 style. We have approximately 2.5

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Clinical Research Jobs: How to Choose the Right Career Path

XTalks

Clinical research is part of a growing industry that provides individuals with rewarding career options and a ladder to climb. Working in the clinical trials industry allows clinical researchers to work with patients and bring new drugs to market. Clinical Research Coordinator.

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Checklist to Reduce Burden on Sites and Patients

Advarra

With trial complexity increasing, site staff availability stretched thin, bespoke methods of interaction, and unique methods of engaging with patients administered by sites, the relationship is complicated. Is Your Trial Designed to Leverage Site-provided Information? Does Your Trial Operations include Resources Sites Need for Success?

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3 Ways to Fast Track Your Career in Clinical Research

XTalks

Here are three ways to advance your career in clinical research. To learn more about what it takes to progress from a CRA to a project manager or clinical trial manager position in less than two years, register for this free webinar hosted by trial experts from ICON’s functional service provision (FSP) division, DOCS.