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

NY Metro Chapter: January 2026 Virtual Course/Study Group for ACRP Certification Course Description: This combination Virtual Course/Study Group for ACRP Certification provides guidance, for candidates eligible to take the exam, on how to prepare for an ACRP Certification (e.g., CCRA®, CCRC®, ACRP-CP®, CPI®). N.B.: This course will not cover the medical device or project management subspecialty designations. The certification programs are now aligned with the Clinical Trial Competency Framework developed by the Joint Task Force for Clinical Trial Competency. Knowledge areas reflect current practice as a monitor, study coordinator and investigator. The exam covers the 6 relevant guidelines: Declaration of Helsinki, ICH E2A, ICH E6, E8, E9 and E11. The course will help you familiarize yourself with the format of the exam, tackle example questions, and conduct a personal gap analysis to ensure you are fully primed to earn your ACRP Certification. The Exam Content Outlines (ECOs) will be used to customize your personal needs. Ensure you have a copy of the ECO available. This course includes presentation/hand-outs, interactive exercises, discussions and question-and-answer sessions. This event is independent of the ACRP Certification Board and the Academy, and is designed for general learning purposes. It does not include or provide access to actual exam content. View the course agenda. Course Flyer No contact hours are offered. Registration Information: Click here to register before 1/9/2026. No refunds will be offered. Early Bird Registration (November 14, 2025 – December 29, 2025) Regular Rate Registration (December 30, 2026 – January 9, 2026) NY Metro Chapter Member $225 $250 Other Chapter Member/ACRP Member $250 $275 Non-Member $275 $300 After registering, please visit the event's community page to find any additional event updates and to communicate with the event organizer.

Virginia Chapter: Advancing Personalized Cancer Immunotherapies: Navigating Challenges, Regulations,

Virginia Chapter: Advancing Personalized Cancer Immunotherapies: Navigating Challenges, Regulations, and Strategies in Clinical Trial Design Event Description: Vaccines have proven effective in preventing diseases caused by viruses and bacteria. Since the first vaccine was developed more than 200 years ago, they have prevented some of the twentieth century’s deadliest diseases and have helped save hundreds of millions of lives globally. Doctors can now identify targets on patients’ tumors that can help distinguish cancer cells from their normal cells. Sometimes these targets are normal proteins that are produced at abnormally high levels by cancer cells. Additionally, virus-derived proteins expressed by virus-infected cancer cells offer another promising source of markers that can be targeted through vaccines. Join us to learn more about personalized therapies and their clinical trials. Speakers: Joann Peters, MPH Joann Peters is the Chief Operating Officer at Geneos Therapeutics, a Philadelphia based Biotech company specializing in DNA personalized cancer vaccines. At Geneos Joan is responsible for the daily operations of the business, leading efforts in scaling manufacturing and operational capacity and oversight of clinical operations. Prior to Geneos she had a distinguished 19-year career in the Contract Research Organization (CRO) industry, where she supported company growth strategies and led oncology-focused study teams. She held senior roles at PRA, Chiltern, INC and Linical. Joann received her Bachelors of Science degree from Iowa State University in Dietetics/ Food and Nutrition and holds a Masters of Health Care Administration from Webster University. Learning Objectives: Review of the therapeutic cancer vaccine landscape To explore the unique challenges and considerations when designing and conducting clinical trials for personalized therapies. To identify regulatory, ethical, and logistical factors influencing personalized medicine clinical trials. To discuss strategies for optimizing trial design and patient selection in personalized medicine research. Registration Information: Click here to register before 1/13/26. Each attendee is required to have their own registration – only one registration per transaction. Chapter Member: $0 ACRP Member: $15 Non-Member: $30 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 point 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.

Suncoast Chapter: A Site Management Approach to Study Startup

Suncoast Chapter: A Site Management Approach to Study Startup Event Description: Site Management Organizations (SMOs) sit at the critical intersection between sponsors, CROs, and research sites—but when roles are unclear, timelines stretch, quality suffers, and frustration rises on all sides. This session pulls back the curtain on how high-performing SMOs accelerate study start-up while strengthening compliance, data integrity, and sponsor/CRO confidence. Using real-world examples, we will break down the core SMO functions—from study activation and regulatory oversight to budgeting, contracting, education, and CTMS management—and show how clear role delineation drives measurable operational gains. Participants will walk away with proven quality improvement strategies, practical templates, and technology-driven workflows that reduce start-up delays, streamline communication, and elevate site performance across the trial lifecycle. Speakers: Charita Braker, RN, CCRC, ACRP-MDP, ACRP-PM Manager, Clinical Research Education HCA Healthcare Research Institute Jessi Klinedinst, M.A. Manager, Regulatory Affairs HCA Healthcare Research Institute Learning Objectives: Understanding that site management organizations (SMOs) are essentially the bridge between the sponsor/contract research organization (CRO) and sites, we will demonstrate proven quality improvement practices used by SMOs to reduce start-up timelines. Roles discussed involve study activation, regulatory compliance, contracting and budgeting, clinical education, and clinical trial management system oversight. Participants will understand the function of each role and how the delineation of responsibilities improves site compliance, data quality, and sponsor/CRO satisfaction with a site's clinical trials. We will explore best practices using specific examples from real-world experiences, including technology use and templates covering communication, trial management, study and site specifics, etc. Registration Information: Click here to register before 1/15/26. Each attendee is required to have their own registration – only one registration per transaction. Chapter Member: $0 ACRP Member: $15 Non-Member: $30 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 point 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. JOIN TEAMS MEETING