Live Conferences
Clinical Research Never Stops Advancing, Neither Should You
SOCRA offers a robust portfolio of live conferences, workshops, and courses to keep you at the forefront of the industry and support your continuing educational goals.
See below for a full list of live programs or visit the event calendar.
28th Annual Conference
San Antonio, TX | Sept. 27 -29, 2019
Featuring 100+ speakers presenting in 8 tracks with 26 different sessions/topics and also includes a robust exhibit and poster program.
Canadian Regulatory Conference
This conference will assist clinical research professionals in improving their skills and understanding of the responsibilities of conducting clinical research in Canada.
Clinical Research / Clinical Science Course
This introductory course features two modules on clinical research regulatory and procedural practices and a medical/ scientific overview .
Clinical Research Nursing
The purpose of this program is to assist Site Coordinators, Research Associates, and Study Nurses in improving their skills and their understanding of the responsibilities of the Clinical Research Site.
CRP Preparation and GCP Review Course
This one-day course will aid participants in preparing for the CCRP certification exam through review of FDA and ICH Good Clinical Practice (GCP) guidelines.
Device Research & Regulatory Conference
This conference will discuss current issues relating to compliance, development, and clinical investigation for Device Research. A Half-day optional Device Basics workshop precedes the main conference.
Emergency Clinical Research Symposium
The purpose of this workshop is to assist Research Professionals in improving their skills and their understanding of the responsibilities of conducting clinical research in the emergency setting.
FDA Regulatory Requirements, Compliance, & GCP Conference
This two-day conference , jointly Sponsored with the FDA, will share information regarding clinical research regulations and GCP guidelines and discuss methods to aid the research professional in their practice.
Finance and Productivity: Advanced Site Management
This workshop, for site managers and research associates, will review billing, budgeting, profitability, and business best practices for clinical research programs.
Human Research Protections
This conference will aid the participant in understanding the legal, ethical and practical considerations related to human subjects research.
Investigator GCP & Trials Management Workshop
This course, for clinical investigators and key research staff, will review GCP, finance, budgeting and legal responsibilities of the clinical investigative site.
Monitoring & GCP Workshop
This interactive workshop, for site monitors, managers or auditors, will review GCP and clinical research monitoring best practices.
Oncology Clinical Trials Conference
The purpose of this workshop is to assist Research Professionals in improving their skills and their understanding of the responsibilities of conducting oncology clinical research.
Pediatric Clinical Trials Conference
This two day program will cover the regulatory, financial, and ethical components of conducting clinical trials in the pediatric population.
Project/Program Management
This conference will review project management and risk management principles, budget development / financial management and global considerations for clinical research programs.
Quality Improvement through Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
This workshop will discuss fundamental concepts and current issues in the development and implementation of an effective SOP program for clinical research and to decrease risk for clinical research sites, sponsors and Ethics Boards.
Site Coordinator / Manager & GCP Workshop
This workshop, for site coordinators, research associates, and study nurses with 0-5 years experience, will review the responsibilities at the clinical research site.