The SOCRA Blog
Diverse Recruitment in Fast Enrolling Wearable Device Clinical Trials
A recent experiment reported that giving African American/Black patients study results from a racially representative trial increased their belief that the drug would be effective for them by 20%, without altering white patients’ perception of the medication.
Celebrating Chapter Volunteers on Clinical Trials Day 2024
As Clinical Trials Day 2024 approaches on May 20, we’re spotlighting the incredible work of our SOCRA chapter volunteers.
17th Annual Device Research & Regulatory Conference: Navigating Innovation and Compliance
The 17th Annual Device Research & Regulatory Conference is just around the corner, and it promises to be an enlightening event for professionals in the medical device industry. Hosted in the vibrant city of Nashville, Tennessee, this premier device conference...
Inside the 2024 SOCRA Oncology Clinical Trials Conference: Insights from Program Chairs Tammy Neseth & Susanna Sellmann
Tammy Neseth MA, CCRP, CIP Susanna Sellmann RTT, BS, CCRP Oncology Clinical Trials Conference I March 13-15, 2024 I San Antonio, TX As the winter chill envelops much of North America, a warm and exciting opportunity awaits oncology clinical trial professionals....
2024 Pediatric Clinical Trials Conference Preview: A Conversation with Conference Co-Chairs Lisa Benson & Grace Wentzel
Grace Wentzel (GW) CCRP, CHRC Lisa Benson (LB) BS, CRCP We’re thrilled to announce the 11th annual Pediatric Clinical Trials Conference, which is set to take place February 22-23, 2024, in San Diego, CA. To uncover the vision, evolution, and passion behind the...
Reflecting on SOCRA’s 32nd Annual Conference
From September 29 to October 1, 2023, Montreal's Convention Center was buzzing at the 32nd SOCRA Annual Conference, marking our triumphant return to in-person interactions for the first time in three years. The atmosphere was electric, with the charm of old Montreal...
My Seat at the (Institutional Review Board) Table
Lauren Surden, MSW, CIP Sterling IRB I often get asked about the education and experience needed to be selected to serve on an Institutional Review Board (IRB). The fallback response is that I hold a Master’s degree in Social Work (MSW), however, my...
Developing a Test Taking Plan when Pursuing Professional Certifications
Developing a test taking plan is a great way to eliminate stress when pursuing professional certifications. Read these tips on how you can start the process.
Clinical Research Studies During the COVID-19 Pandemic Public Health Emergency
Defining a “New Normal” in Clinical Research to Support the World’s 336,747 Research Studies By: Jennifer Goldfarb - MSN, RN, CCRP As of April 21, 2020, according to clinicaltrials.gov, there were 336,747 research studies registered by organizations in all 50 states...