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SOCRA

  • 15,500+ Members
  • 11,900+ "CCRP" Certified Clinical Research Professionals
  • 34 education programs held in 2021

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  • Leadership and Line Management in Clinical Research

    Anatoly Gorkun Senior Manager, Global Clinical Management, PPD Hugh Devine Senior Director, Global Clinical Management, PPD Abstract: Line management is...Read More >>

  • Clinical Research Nursing Conference– Understanding the role that nurses play in Clinical Research and Empowering them to become leaders in the field

    Jennifer Goldfarb MSN, RN, CCRP Introduction We here at SOCRA are very excited for the relaunch of the Clinical Research...Read More >>

  • An Inspiring Interview with SOCRA’s 2022 Recipient of the President’s Special Recognition Award for Distinguished Service: Nancy Wintering, MSW, LCSW, CCRP

    From September 14 to September 17, 2022, our global clinical research community will gather virtually for SOCRA’s 31st Annual Conference...Read More >>

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Our Mission

In order to promote quality clinical research, to protect the welfare of research participants, and improve global health, SOCRA's mission is:

To establish educational programming and provide continuing education for clinical research professionals
To establish an internationally recognized certification program for clinical research professionals (CCRP®)
To foster the professional development and peer recognition of clinical research professionals

 SOCRA's Vision
That all clinical research fully protects every research participant and is accomplished with excellence, quality, and professionalism.

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