ACRO expands membership with addition of three digital technology companies
The Association of Clinical Research Organizations (ACRO) is pleased to announce the expansion of its membership to include ERT, Oracle and Veeva. These new…
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ACRO testifies before IRS and Treasury Department on proposed Base Erosion and Anti-Abuse Tax (BEAT) regulation
On Monday, March 25, 2019 ACRO provided testimony at a public hearing held by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) and Treasury Department…
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EU efforts turn towards digital for 2019
2018 was a busy and productive year for ACRO’s European Scientific & Regulatory Committee, which meets quarterly in London. While the Committee focused largely on the continuing implementation of the EU Clinical Trial Regulation, there were also opportunities to engage with regulators on other topics ranging from European regulatory strategy to Advanced Therapies to the urgent challenges of Brexit.
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Dr. Cynthia Verst of IQVIA Elected 2019 ACRO Chair
Washington DC – The Association of Clinical Research Organizations (ACRO) is pleased to announce that its Board of Directors has elected Dr. Cynthia Verst,…
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UK Government focus on strengthening clinical research amidst unique challenges of Brexit
The Association of Clinical Research Organizations (ACRO) convenes discussion series that seeks to advance an industry with important health and economic impacts…
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ACRO members talk UK competitiveness and enabling post-Brexit success
What happens to clinical research when the UK leaves the EU’s common market and regulatory structure? When public perceptions seem locked onto…
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Who’s in and who’s out? ACRO talks Inclusion-Exclusion Criteria
ACRO joins FDA public meeting to discuss trial risks and rationale, benefits and barriers Clinical trials have an enormous number of inter-related,…
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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…