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NY Metro Chapter: Clinical Trials in the Age of Weight Loss Drugs

NY Metro Chapter: Clinical Trials in the Age of Weight Loss Drugs Event Description: GLP-1 and weight loss drugs are everywhere, from clinical trial protocols to everyday conversations. But what does their rapid rise really mean for the way clinical trials are designed, conducted, and monitored? Join the NY Metro Chapter of ACRP for a virtual fireside chat that takes a relatable, real-world look at the evolution of GLP-1 therapies. We will explore where these drugs came from, how they are helping patients, where challenges and unintended consequences are emerging, and what the future pipeline may hold. The discussion will also dive into practical implications for clinical trials, including eligibility and retention, safety and quality considerations, regulatory impact, and how different roles across the clinical research ecosystem are being affected. This session is designed for clinical research professionals across all functions who want to better understand how weight loss drugs are reshaping the clinical trial landscape. Speaker: Melanie Jay, MD, MS Learning Objectives: Understand how GLP-1 and weight loss drugs evolved and why they are so widely used today Recognize both the benefits and challenges these therapies create for patients and clinical trials Identify common impacts on trial eligibility, retention, and participant behavior Discuss key safety, quality, and regulatory considerations emerging in studies involving GLP-1 use Gain insight into what upcoming pipelines may mean for future clinical trials Registration Information: Click here to register before 2/23/26. Each attendee is required to have their own registration – only one registration per transaction. NY Metro Chapter Member: $0 Other Chapter Member/ACRP Member: $0 Non-Member: $25 After registering, please visit the event's community page to find the login information or any additional event updates, and to communicate with the event organizer. The educational portion of this event may be self-reported as 1.5 points toward an attendee’s Maintenance of Certification. These points are subject to review and acceptance by the Academy of Clinical Research Professionals in accordance with the criteria established. Attendees should keep a record of event participation in case they are randomly selected to participate in the maintenance verification process. The Chapter can provide a certificate of attendance upon request.

*Rescheduled* Western NY Chapter: Engaging Hearts and Minds - Making an Irresistible Pitch in Patien

Western NY Chapter: Engaging Hearts and Minds - Making an Irresistible Pitch in Patient Recruitment (ACRP 2024 Conference Replay) This event will be presenting a replay session from the ACRP Conference Library Event Description: How can research professionals improve their “elevator pitch,” or that first 60-second message they share with a potential participant in order to have them be in a space where they can truly listen to and engage with information about a study? Drawing from the fields of psychology and marketing, with input from an institutional review board (IRB), this presentation will help the audience identify informed consent elements to include in their roster when the recruitment game gets real. Speakers: Krista Ellis Project Manager University of Utah Brooklyn Henderson Research Services Consultant Vanderbilt University Medical Center Learning Objectives: Define key elements of the elevator pitch. Analyze motivational factors of participating in a clinical research trial. Formulate new introductions to your clinical research trial using the strategies presented Registration & ACRP Contact Hour Information: Click here to register and purchase the contact hour before 2/17/26. Each attendee is required to have their own registration – only one registration per transaction. This event will offer 1 contact hour. Please claim your contact hour before 3/17/26. Chapter Member (registration with or without contact hours): $0 ACRP Member (registration only): $5 ACRP Member (registration + contact hours): $20 Non-Member (registration only): $10 Non-Member (registration + contact hours): $85 After registering, please visit the event's community page to find the login information or any additional event updates, and to communicate with the event organizer. To claim contact hours: Register and purchase the contact hours and attend the event. After attending the event, visit learning.acrpnet.org and log into your ACRP account. Click the “GO TO MY COURSES” box. Find the event in your dashboard, confirm your attendance, and take the event evaluation between 1 and 30 days following the event to obtain the online certificate. After 30 days, contact hours are no longer available.