Colorado Chapter: 2025 Rocky Mountain Clinical Research Summit
This is an in-person event
Location:
Hyatt House, Anschutz Medical Campus
12230 E. Colfax Ave.
Aurora, CO 80011
Event Description:
The Rocky Mountain Clinical Research Summit is a half-day event designed to explore the most pressing innovations and challenges shaping the future of clinical research. This year’s theme, “Future Trends in Clinical Research,” focuses on two timely and transformative topics: artificial intelligence and representation in clinical trials.
Join us for thought-provoking presentations by nationally recognized experts who will share insights on how AI is revolutionizing trial design, data management, and decision-making—and why increasing representation in research participation is essential for advancing health outcomes and scientific rigor.
Whether you work in academia, industry, or at the front lines of clinical trial coordination, this summit offers a unique opportunity to deepen your knowledge, engage in meaningful discussion, and connect with peers across the Rocky Mountain research community.
Speakers:
David Vulcano, LCSW, MBA, CIP, RAC
Executive for Clinical Research at HCA
Healthcare policy expert
Seneca Harrison
Owner and CEO
Quality Clinical Research
Jeri Burr, MS, RN, PED-BC, CCRC, FACRP
Program Director, HEAL Pain Effectiveness Research Network
Utah Data Coordinating Center, Salt Lake City, UT
Event Agenda:
11:00 - 11:45 AM | Lunch and Check-In
11:55 - 12:00 PM | Welcome and Opening Remarks
12:00 - 1:50 PM | Presentation: The AI Research assistant: Ethical, efficient,
everyday use - Jeri Burr
1:00 – 1:50 PM | Presentation: Bridging the Gap: Expanding Participation in
Clinical Research Through Technology & Community Strategy –
Seneca Harrison
2:20 – 2:30 PM | Coffee Break
2:30 – 3:45 PM | Keynote Presentation: Clinical Research Professional’s
Responsible Oversight of Artificial Intelligence – David Vulcano
3:45 – 4:00 PM | Demo: Cody Sam
4:00 – 4:45 PM | Panel Discussion & audience Q&A – with Jeri Burr, Seneca
Harrison, and David Vulcano (moderated by Kate Jenkins)
4:45 PM | Happy Hour and Networking Reception
5:45 PM | Raffle Drawing
Learning Objectives:
- Identify emerging trends and technologies—such as decentralized trials, AI-driven data analysis, and digital health tools—that are shaping the future of clinical research.
- Discuss the evolving regulatory and ethical landscape related to innovative study designs, remote monitoring, and participant privacy in a digital research environment.
- Apply strategies to enhance participant representation and engagement in modern clinical trials, particularly through community outreach and broad-based study design.
- Evaluate the impact of workforce development and training trends on the competencies needed for research professionals in an increasingly complex clinical trial ecosystem.
- Recognize opportunities for cross-sector collaboration between academic institutions, industry sponsors, and technology providers to support innovation and quality in clinical research.
Registration Information:
Registration is now closed. Each attendee is required to have their own registration – only registration per transaction.
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Early Bird Rate
Monday, 7/31/25 - Sunday, 9/14/25
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Regular Rate
Monday, 9/15/25 – Friday, 11/07/25
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Chapter Member
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$75
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$100
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ACRP Member
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$100
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$125
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Non-Member
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$125
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$150
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Group Rates:
- Flat rate of $75/person for groups of 10+ registrations
For more information on group discounts and to claim the group registration rate, please contact laurie.burnside@outlook.com by 9/15/25.
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 4 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.