Robert O’Connor, MS, CCRA, ACRP-CP, FACRP, reflects on a career in which he has been able to contribute to groundbreaking global guidance for clinical researchers, improve upon informed consent processes, and begin examining the ethical issues involved in thinking of clinical trials as medical care.

ACRP Fellow Erika Stevens, MA, FACRP, reflects on her ongoing campaign for recognition of the clinical research industry as a profession, how change is the one constant in the industry, and the critical need for robust clinical development activities to treat patients and improve health outcomes.

David J. Morin, MD, FACP, CPI, FACRP, reflects on how bringing stakeholders together around a shared purpose can reduce inefficiencies, improve collaboration, and help clinical research better serve patients.

Suzanne M. Kincaid, CCRA, ACRP-PM, FACRP, shares how ACRP has helped her grow as a clinical research professional into an industry leader at the forefront of emerging trends.

Jerry Stein, PhD, ACRP-CP, ACRP-MD, FACRP, shares the number one reason that motivated him to maintain his ACRP membership and stay active for close to 40 years.

Lynn D. Van Dermark, RN, BSN, MBA, RAC, FACRP, shares her pride in contributing to ACRP’s legacy of building training systems and defining standards that elevate excellence in clinical research.

For 50 years, the Association of Clinical Research Professionals (ACRP) has been at the forefront of progress, guided by one unwavering truth: Advancing excellence in clinical research means empowering the professionals who make life-changing breakthroughs possible.