Ohio Chapter: October 2026 Fall Event
This is a in-person event
Location:
Dayton VA Medical Center
Building 305 – Multipurpose Room
4100 West Third Street
Dayton, OH 45428
Event Description:
Join the ACRP Ohio Chapter for an in-person educational program focused on quality in clinical research, with practical approaches to preventing issues, preparing for audits, and addressing quality and operational challenges when they occur.
The program will feature presentations and interactive discussion on preventing protocol deviations, site audit readiness from the perspectives of the site, sponsor, and CRO, and root cause analysis. Attendees will have the opportunity to learn from experienced clinical research professionals, participate in an interactive workshop, and connect with colleagues from across the clinical research community.
Speakers:
Jennifer Schulte
Sr. Clinical Trials Manager
Jazz Pharmaceuticals
Presentation Topic: Preventing Protocol Deviations: A Proactive Approach to Quality in Clinical Research
- This session will focus on the prevention of protocol deviations as an important component of quality in clinical research. Attendees will explore proactive approaches to reducing protocol deviations and supporting consistent protocol compliance throughout study conduct.
Julie Kesler, MBA
Head of Clinical Operations, Global Medical Affairs
bioMérieux · Contract
Presentation Topic: Preparing for a Site Audit: Perspectives from the Site, Sponsor, and CRO
- This session will explore site audit preparation from three key perspectives: the clinical research site, sponsor, and CRO. Julie will discuss the roles and expectations of each stakeholder and practical considerations for preparing for an audit, helping research professionals understand not only their own responsibilities but also how the different parties work together to support audit readiness and quality.
Elizabeth Cates, MPA
Director, Pharmacology Translational Unit
Wright State University Department of Research Affairs
Presentation Topic: Root Cause Analysis Workshop
- Elizabeth will lead an interactive workshop focused on root cause analysis in clinical research. Participants will explore practical approaches for identifying the underlying causes of quality and operational issues and developing effective corrective and preventive actions.
Learning Objectives:
- Identify proactive approaches to preventing protocol deviations and supporting protocol compliance throughout clinical trial conduct.
- Describe key considerations for preparing for a clinical research site audit from the perspectives of the site, sponsor, and CRO.
- Apply structured root cause analysis techniques to identify contributing factors and underlying causes of quality or operational issues in clinical research.
Registration Information:
Click here to register by 10/14/26. Each attendee is required to have their own registration – only one registration per transaction.
- Chapter Member: $10
- ACRP Member: $15
- Non-Member: $20
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 3.5 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.