- Applied Clinical Trials-12-01-2011
- Volume 20
- Issue 12
Professional Societies and Associations
Find out the latest on industry organizations and what they offer as membership benefits.
ABPI
Association of the British Pharmaceutical Industry
Purpose. Its mission is to represent the pharmaceutical industry operating in the United Kingdom in a way that assures patient access to the best available medicines; creates a favorable political, economic, and regulatory environment; encourages innovative research and development; and affords fair commercial returns.
Details. Persons eligible: Full membership is open to companies in the United Kingdom who supply prescription medicines. Research affiliate membership is open to companies engaged in R&D and/or development of medicines for human use but which have no turnover in such products. General affiliates represent a range of organizations with an interest in the pharmaceutical industry operating in the United Kingdom. Annual meeting: TBD. Publications: Newsletter.
Contact. Information Services Executive, 7th floor, Southside, 105 Victoria Street, London, UK, SW1E 6QT, +44 0870 890 4333, fax: +44 020 7747 1447,
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ACCP
American College of Clinical Pharmacology
Purpose. Provide leadership and interdisciplinary education that will enable the generation, integration, and translation of scientific knowledge to optimize research, development, and utilization of medication for the benefit of all.
Details. Persons eligible: All healthcare professionals interested in clinical pharmacology who complete a profile and submit a CV for review by a Credentials Committee. Annual meeting: September 23-25, 2012, San Diego, CA. Publications:The Journal of Clinical Pharmacology (monthly) and Clinical Pharmacology in Drug Development (quarterly).
Contact. Krista L. Levy, Director, Marketing & Member Services, PO Box 1637, Rockville, MD 20849, (240) 399-9070, fax: (240) 399-9071, website:
ACRP
Association of Clinical Research Professionals
Purpose. The mission is "to provide global leadership to promote integrity and excellence for the clinical research profession." Founded in 1976, ACRP is the largest clinical research organization in the world with diverse membership—including coordinators, monitors, regulators, nurses, and doctors in biologics, devices, and drug development. ACRP's membership is 18,000, spanning over 70 countries and 64 chapter affiliates.
Details. Persons eligible: Membership is open to all professionals engaged in clinical research. Annual meeting: ACRP 2012 Global Conference & Exhibition, April 14-17, 2012, Houston, TX. Publications: The Monitor (peer-reviewed periodical, published seven times a year) and The Wire (biweekly eNewsletter). Certification: Since 1992, the Academy, an ACRP affiliate, has been the leading certifier of clinical research professionals with more than 25,000 professionals holding a designation from our accrediting bodies to date. Professional development: ACRP offers training programs that meet the development needs of clinical research professionals.
Contact. United States: ACRP Global Headquarters, 500 Montgomery Street, Suite 800, Alexandria, VA 22314, (703) 254-8100, fax: (703) 254-8101,
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ASCPT
American Society for Clinical Pharmacology and Therapeutics
Purpose. To advance the discipline and practice of clinical pharmacology for the benefit of patients and society. ASCPT fosters the recognition of clinical pharmacology as a discipline at the forefront of the discovery, development, regulation, and use of safe and effective medicines. The primary forums provided to facilitate scientific exchange include ASCPT's prestigious journal, Clinical Pharmacology & Therapeutics (which now publishes manuscripts developed from well-conducted, well-reported, and relevant clinical trials), ASCPT's Annual Scientific Meeting, Scientific Sections for clinical pharmacology specialties, and its website.
Details. Persons eligible: Full members are persons who have earned a doctorate degree or equivalent in any of the biomedical sciences, or persons in executive and leadership roles in related organizations. They must demonstrate a sincere interest in, and contributions to, human pharmacology and therapeutics through publications, grants, patents, governmental reports, company reports, etc. Trainee/student members are persons currently enrolled in a post-doctoral training program who have demonstrated an interest in human pharmacology and therapeutics, or persons who are pursuing a post-baccalaureate degree and who possess an interest in human pharmacology and therapeutics. Annual meeting: March 14-17, 2012, Gaylord National Hotel and Convention Center, National Harbor, MD. Publications: Clinical Pharmacology and Therapeutics (journal, 13 issues).
Contact. Sharon J. Swan, FASAE, CAE, Chief Executive Officer, 528 N. Washington Street, Alexandria, VA 22314, (703) 836-6981, fax: (703) 836-5223,
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BARQA
British Association of Research Quality Assurance
Purpose. To develop and promote quality standards in scientific research and development and to facilitate knowledge sharing and transfer through: discussion, training, seminars, conferences, publications, and partnerships. To liaise with regulatory agencies in the development and interpretation of regulations and guidance.
Details. Persons eligible: All those with an interest in the quality and integrity of scientific research and development and those working with, or interested in, good laboratory, clinical, pharmacovigilance, or manufacturing practice regulations, be they from industry, government, academia, CROs, or consultancy and wherever in the world they are based. Annual meeting: November 6-9, 2012, Manchester, UK. Publications: Various educational booklets.
Contact. David Weller, Association Manager, 3 Wherry Lane, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP4 1LG, UK, +44 1473 221 411, fax: +44 1473 221 412,
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CCRA
Clinical Contract Research Association
Purpose. This trade association represents the professional views and interests of all organizations that provide contract clinical development services to the pharma and biotech industries.
Details. Persons eligible: Membership is open to any independent company that offers a service of organizing and reporting clinical research in Phases I-IV.
Contact. Susan N. Dilks, Director of Operations, PO Box 1055, Oadby, Leicester LE2 4XZ, UK, +44 116 271 9727, fax: +44 116 271 3155,
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CIRB
Consortium of Independent Review Boards
Purpose. CIRB is a non-profit organization with a central mission to promote the integrity, high quality, and effectiveness of the independent institutional review board (IRB) process in connection with the protection of human subjects involved in clinical research. Since its establishment in 1993, CIRB has strived to promote the interests of research participants by careful, collaborative assessment of the current research environment and its changing landscape, and the development of strategies, policies, and teaching tools that position independent IRBs to successfully employ the highest ethical standards in the review of clinical research.
Details. Persons eligible: Full membership is open to IRBs who are independent of the clinical site(s) they oversee and engage in the review of clinical research in the United States and/or Canada. The IRBs must either be accredited by a recognized Human Research Protection Program (HRPP) accrediting body, or committed to seeking accreditation from a recognized HRPP accrediting body within two years from the date of admission, and demonstrate material compliance with applicable laws as set forth in CIRB's "Policy Statement on HRPP Accreditation." The IRB must also agree to support CIRB and adhere to its bylaws, policies, and code of ethics. Prospective members must complete a membership application and be approved by the CIRB Board. For additional information with regard to membership, please visit:
Contact. Cami Gearheart, Chair, Consortium of Independent Review Boards, 1601 K Street, NW, 2nd Floor, Washington, DC 20006, (202) 778-9294, fax: (202) 778-9100,
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CISCRP
The Center for Information & Study on Clinical Research Participation
Purpose. An independent nonprofit organization founded in 2003, CISCRP's mission is to educate, inform, and empower patients, the public, medical and research professionals, the media, and policymakers about what it means to be an active participant in the clinical research process. CISCRP promotes greater awareness and understanding of clinical research participation and the role that it plays in public health. In addition, CISCRP facilitates more effective collaboration among all members of the clinical research enterprise, and provides resources for the research community to better understand the study volunteer.
Details. Persons eligible: All members of the clinical research enterprise who are committed to increased education and awareness regarding clinical research participation. At this time, over 500 organizations across a broad constituency are members of the CISCRP Circle of Supporters and the number is growing rapidly. Annual Meeting: Early December 2012. Publications: Monthly electronic/print newsletter for professionals and the general public as part of an educational awareness campaign to increase understanding that those who volunteer to participate in clinical trials are genuine "medical heroes."
Contact. Diane Simmons, President and CEO, CISCRP, 56 Commercial Wharf East, Boston, MA 02110, (617) 725-2750,
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DIA
Drug Information Association
Purpose. DIA is a neutral, global, professional, member-driven association of nearly 18,000 professionals involved in the discovery, development, and life cycle management of pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, medical devices, and related healthcare products. Through its international educational offerings and myriad of networking opportunities, DIA provides a global forum for knowledge exchange that fosters the innovation of products, technologies, and services to improve health and well-being worldwide. Headquarters are in Horsham, PA, with offices in Basel, Switzerland; Tokyo, Japan; Mumbai, India; and Beijing, China.
Details. Persons eligible: Open to any professional in the pharmaceutical or related healthcare industries, academia, CROs/CSOs, and regulatory or related government agencies. Annual meetings: 24th Annual EuroMeeting, March 26-28, 2012, Copenhagen, Denmark; DIA 2012, June 24-28, 2012, Philadelphia, PA; the organization also holds annual meetings in Canada, Japan, India, Latin America, and China. Publications: Drug Information Journal (published six times per year), Global Forum (published six times per year), CSO Directory (published annually).
Contact. US: (215) 442-6100, fax: (215) 442-6199, e-mail:
Europe: +41 61 225 51 51, fax: +41 61 225 51 52, e-mail:
Japan: +81.3.5833.8444, fax: +81.3.5820.8448, e-mail:
India: +91.22.67653226, fax: +91.22.28594762, e-mail: