Pre-Conference Workshops
At ACRP 2025, we're offering a wide range of learning opportunities to explore new concepts or deepen your understanding of clinical research. Whether you're a seasoned pro or starting your career, a pre-conference workshop at ACRP 2025 is your ticket to success.
Workshops are not included in Full Conference Registration, require additional fees, and allow attendees to earn an additional 8.0 ACRP contact hours (Full-Day Workshop) or 4.0 ACRP contact hours (Half-Day Workshop) above the 24.0 ACRP contact hours with Full Conference Registration. Continental breakfast and lunch will be provided to Full Day workshop registrants. Meals are not provided for Half-Day Workshops. If you are registered for the conference and would like to add a workshop, contact ACRP Customer Care for assistance with your registration.
Vital Signs: Evaluating the Health of Your Clinical Research Program
This session provides a framework to assess the overall "health" of your clinical research program in terms of its most critical areas. By delving into key areas in compliance, business, financial, regulatory, and clinical dimensions, the session will help attendees identify gaps and inefficiencies in their programs. Participants will complete a scorecard covering essential topics, leading to an overall health score and follow-up action plans.
Thursday, April 24, 8:00 AM — 12:00 PM
CEU: 4.00 ACRP
Cynthia Dunn, RN, BSN, MSN, CCRA, CCRP, CHRC, CPC, Clinical Research Consultant, Crescent City Research Consulting LLC
Wendy Portier, MSN, RN, CHRC, CHC, CPC, Managing Director, Portier & Associates, LLC
Kelly Willenberg, DBA, RN, CCRP, CHC, CHRC, CEO, Kelly Willenberg, LLC
Project Management Basics for Clinical Research
Ready to thrive in your role instead of constantly putting out fires? This workshop equips clinical research professionals with essential leadership, communication, and project management skills to effectively manage projects and lead teams. Enhance your toolkit today to excel in future challenges.
Thursday, April 24, 8:00 AM — 5:00 PM
CEU: 8.00 ACRP
Beth Bieze, MA, CCRA, ACRP-PM, FACRP, Clinical Quality Management Director, ProTrials Research Inc.
Jennifer McLeland, PhD, CCRC, ACRP-PM, RPSGT, Manager, Division of Clinical Research, Washington University School of Medicine
Clinical Trial Budgeting Basics: Tips and Tricks for Success
Are unexpected costs catching you off guard? This pre-conference workshop covers clinical trial budgeting essentials, equipping both new and seasoned professionals with tools to capture all costs and optimize financial planning for every study.
Thursday, April 24, 1:00 — 5:00 PM
CEU: 4.00 ACRP
Matt Lowery, ACRP-CP, CCRC, CEO / Principal Consultant, The Pathways Grp, LLC
Bourbon Street to Better Trials: Empowering a Quality Culture for Success
In today’s dynamic clinical trial landscape, fostering a quality culture is essential for success and compliance with global standards like ICH E6(R3). This interactive half-day workshop provides practical strategies for building and sustaining a high-performing quality culture, focusing on risk management, leadership engagement, and continuous improvement. Equip yourself to make quality the foundation of your clinical research operations.
Thursday, April 24, 1:00 — 5:00 PM
CEU: 4.00 ACRP
Leslie Sam, BA, CSSBB, CQIA, President, Leslie Sam and Associates, LLC