ACRO Opposes Fatally-Flawed Right-To-Try Legislation
In May of 2017 the Board of Directors of the Association of Clinical Research Organizations, which represents the world’s leading clinical research…
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British MP Benn talks Brexit challenges and the future of UK clinical research industry
The Association of Clinical Research Organizations (ACRO) highlights contributions to health and economy (Leeds, UK) – Facing unprecedented challenges associated with Brexit,…
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John Ratliff of Covance Elected 2018 ACRO Chairman
WASHINGTON–(BUSINESS WIRE)–The Association of Clinical Research Organizations (ACRO) is pleased to announce that its Board of Directors has elected John Ratliff, CEO of Covance Drug…
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ACRO Urges Modernization of the R&D Tax Credit
WASHINGTON – November 14, 2017 – As the Senate begins debate on a tax reform bill, the clinical research industry hopes that…
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ACRO Testifies About Clinical Trials In New Jersey
Washington, DC – October 24, 2017 – On October 19 ACRO Executive Director Doug Peddicord, Ph.D., testified at a public hearing of…
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Majority of Americans Open to Clinical Trial Participation If Recommended by a Doctor, New Study Finds
WASHINGTON–(BUSINESS WIRE)–The Association of Clinical Research Organizations (ACRO) applauds Research!America for a recently released survey on the public’s perception of clinical trials….
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Right to Try ACRO Policy Statement
Over the past few years, legislation that would give terminally ill patients access to unapproved treatments, known as “Right-to-Try,” has gained momentum…
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ACRO Strongly Endorses Domestic Research Enhancement Act of 2017
Contact: John Lewis 202.464.9340 jlewis@acrohealth.org April 4, 2017 (Washington, DC) – The Domestic Research Enhancement Act of 2017 (H.R. 1234), which modernizes…
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Dear Director Collins and Director Brennan
February 21, 2017 Dr. Francis S. Collins Director, National Institutes of Health Dr. Patricia Flatley Brennan Director, National Library of Medicine Re:…
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John Hubbard of Bioclinica Elected 2017 ACRO Chairman, Medidata Joins Member Companies
Contact: John Lewis 202.464.9340 jlewis@acrohealth.org John Hubbard of Bioclinica Elected 2017 ACRO Chairman Medidata Joins Member Companies January 30, 2017 – WASHINGTON,…
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ACRO Applauds Passage of 21st Century Cures Act
Contact: John Lewis 202.464.9340 jlewis@acrohealth.org December 7, 2016 (Washington, DC) – Doug Peddicord, PhD, Executive Director of the Association of Clinical Research…
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Survey Points to Wearable Technology, Social Media Recruitment As Leading Trends in Clinical Trials
Contact: John Lewis 202.464.9340 jlewis@acrohealth.org May 10, 2016 (Washington, DC) – A rapid increase in the use of wearable technology and an…
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Association of Clinical Research Organizations Launches Real World Data Video Series
February 9, 2016 – WASHINGTON, DC – The Association of Clinical Research Organizations (ACRO) today launched a new video series examining the…
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David Simmons of PPD Elected 2016 ACRO Chairman
January 6, 2016 – WASHINGTON, DC – The Association of Clinical Research Organizations (ACRO) is pleased to announce that its Board of…
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ACRO Names Supporters of Research & Development, 21st Century Cures As Legislators of the Year
Washington, D.C. – The Association of Clinical Research Organizations (ACRO), is very pleased to name its two 2015 Legislators of the Year,…
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ACRO Welcomes Nomination of Califf As FDA Commissioner
Washington, D.C. – Doug Peddicord, PhD, Executive Director of the Association of Clinical Research Organizations (ACRO), today issued the following statement regarding…
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Patient Centered Drug Development At Center of CRO Innovation Month
Washington, D.C. – The Association of Clinical Research Organizations (ACRO) is kicking off its second annual CRO Innovation Month with the theme…
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Statement by ACRO Executive Director Doug Peddicord On House Passage of 21st Century Cures Act
July 10, 2015 (Washington, DC) – The Association of Clinical Research Organizations (ACRO) is pleased to see the passage of the 21st…
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ACRO Praises Reps. Meehan, Holding, Butterfield For Introducing Domestic Research Enhancement Act
May 21, 2015 (Washington, DC) – Jamie Macdonald, Chairman of the Association of Clinical Research Organizations (ACRO) and CEO of INC Research,…
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ACRO Holds Initial Meeting of CRO Forum, Begins Two-Way Dialogue With TransCelerate
March 9, 2015 – WASHINGTON, DC – The Association of Clinical Research Organizations, whose members account for approximately two-thirds of contract clinical…