Clinical Trials Resource Area - Professional Organizations

Association of Clinical Research Professionals (ACRP)
ACRP is the primary resource for clinical research professionals in the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and medical device industries, as well as those in hospital, academic medical centers, and physician office settings. ACRP was founded in 1976 to address the distinct educational and networking needs of research nurses and others who supported the work of clinical investigations.

Drug Information Association (DIA)
DIA is a professional association of members worldwide who are involved in the discovery, development, regulation, surveillance, or marketing of pharmaceuticals or related products. DIA is a nonprofit, multidisciplinary, neutral forum for sharing information that optimizes the process of drug development and lifecycle management by providing: global and regional forums for the exchange of information, education, and training; extensive multidisciplinary networking opportunities; rewarding volunteer leadership experiences; and high-quality professional development opportunities.

Society for Clinical Data Management (SCDM)
The Society for Clinical Data Management (SCDM) is a non-profit professional society founded to advance the discipline of Clinical Data Management. The binding interest of all members is quality clinical data management practices.

Society of Clinical Research Associates (SoCRA)
The Society of Clinical Research Associates, a professional membership organization, was developed to provide educational programs, certification, and a forum for research professionals to exchange information. SoCRA was originally created to benefit researchers at the site, yet membership has grown to include monitors, data managers, quality assurance, and regulatory representatives from industry, academia, research centers, NIH and regulatory agencies. SoCRA’s mission is to provide a forum in which members can learn and exchange information to grow professionally in clinical research and to build strong foundations for successful clinical research outcomes.