Baltimore-Washington Chapter: Empowering the Clinical Research Workforce in an Evolving AI Landscape (ACRP 2026 Conference Replay)
This event will be presenting a replay sessions from the ACRP Conference Library
Event Description:
Clinical research teams manage millions of data points and thousands of documents—yet many still rely on manual, time-consuming processes that slow progress and increase risk. The good news: There are accessible AI and automation tools within your office suite that can significantly streamline everyday tasks. Join experts in clinical research operations as they share practical use cases, share insights, and discuss how you can build confidence and expertise in this rapidly changing field. Specific topics include reducing the AI fear factor, building an AI-informed workforce, and tackling clinical research operations with AI.
Speakers:
Burak Aktan, Head of Business Operations, Clinical Sciences and Study Management, Merck; Noelle Gaskill, MBA, ACRP-CP, VP, GM of Time Network, Tempus; Andrew Gordesky, Regional Director, Clinical Quality Management Latin America, Merck; Sandra Koseoglu, Director/ Program Lead, Clinical Sciences and Study Management, Merck; Chelsea Osterman, MD, Executive Medical Director, Tempus AI; Jessica Propps, ACRP-CP, Clinical Operations Manager – Regulatory, Merck; Jennifer Sheller, ACRP-CP, Senior Vice President and Head, Global Clinical Trial Operations (GCTO), Merck; Karen Strat, PhD, Clinical Scientist, Merck
Registration & ACRP Contact Hour Information:
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- ACRP Member (registration only): $0
- ACRP Member (registration + contact hour): $15
- Non-Member (registration only): $0
- Non-Member (registration + contact hour): $75
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