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January 29, 2015 – WASHINGTON, DC – The Association of Clinical Research Organizations (ACRO) is pleased to welcome BioClinica® and Theorem Clinical Research into its membership.
BioClinica is joining as a regular member of ACRO and Dr. John Hubbard, President and CEO, will become a member of the ACRO Board of Directors. Headquartered in Newtown, PA, BioClinica is a global provider of medical imaging services, enterprise eClinical technologies, clinical research centers and cardiovascular safety solutions that support every phase of clinical research. The company employs more than 1,250 people and operates throughout the United States, Europe and Asia. Dr. Hubbard has more than 30 years of experience in clinical research and drug development, most recently serving as Senior Vice President and Worldwide Head of Development Operations at Pfizer.
Theorem is joining ACRO as an associate member. Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, Theorem is a global provider of comprehensive clinical services and is focused on analytic-based development, combination trials and personal data applications for the biopharmaceutical, medical device and diagnostics industries. The company employs more than 1,300 research professionals and operates in 30 countries.
“I am delighted to welcome BioClinica and Theorem to the association and especially look forward to working with Dr. Hubbard on the ACRO Board,” said ACRO Chairman Jamie
Macdonald, CEO of INC Research. “Our expanding membership is further evidence of the important role ACRO plays in promoting the interests of the CRO industry globally.”
About ACRO
The Association of Clinical Research Organizations (ACRO) represents companies that provide a variety of specialized services that support the development of new pharmaceuticals, biologics, and medical devices. The Association provides an active voice for the CRO industry globally. Through its member companies, ACRO helps improve the quality, efficiency and safety of biomedical research. ACRO member companies employ more than 100,000 professionals worldwide, conduct research in 142 countries and account for approximately two-thirds of contract clinical research revenue. For more information, please visit www.acrohealth.org. Twitter @acrohealth. YouTube@ACROHealthChannel. Facebook. RebelMouse.
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