Learn more about ACRO’s advocacy efforts in the United States and Europe
Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning
ACRO’s AI/ML Committee brings together member company subject matter experts engaged in the development and use of AI/ML tools in the design, conduct, oversight, and analysis of clinical trials.
Patient Access to Clinical Trials (PACT)
ACRO’s Patient Access to Clinical Trials (PACT) Committee was formed in 2020 as a part of ACRO’s ongoing efforts to advance clinical research access and representation.
Risk-Based Quality Management
Risk-based monitoring is an adaptive approach that directs monitoring focus and activities to the evolving areas of greatest need which have the most potential to impact patient safety and data quality.
ACRO MEMBERS
US Advocacy
ACRO works with US legislators and regulators to ensure a positive regulatory environment that supports high-quality, safe and ethical clinical research.
European Advocacy
ACRO engages with regulators and policymakers in the EU and UK to ensure a positive regulatory environment that supports high-quality, safe and ethical clinical research.
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