The resources below list professional and research organizations that provide information, resources, and opportunities for researchers. The list is not exhaustive and will be updated periodically. If you have suggestions, please email the Research Community Forum.
I. Research Professional Organizations
II. Other Resources
I. Research Professional Organizations
- American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) | A professional organization for physicians and oncology professionals caring for people with cancer
- Association of American Cancer Institutes' Clinical Research Initiative (AACI-CRI) | A network for cancer center clinical research leaders
- Society for Clinical Research Sites (SCRS) | A trade association that represents the global clinical research sites and focuses on site sustainibility
- Association for Clinical Research Professionals (ACRP) | A professional organization that supports clinical research professionals through membership, training and development, and certification
- Oncology Nursing Society (ONS) | ONS has special interest groups (SIGs) on various topics, including clinical trials
- Society for Clinical Research Associates (SoCRA) | A non-profit organization dedicated to educating and developing clinical research professionals
II. Other Resources
- Clinical Trial Transformation Initiative | This initiative focuses on identifying and promoting practices that will increase the quality and efficacy of clinical trials
- TransCelerate BioPharma Inc. | TransCelerate works to identify, prioritize, design, and facilitate implementation of research and practice related solutions
- Public Responsibility in Medicine and Research (PRIM&R) | A professional organization that offers research and ethics focused education, membership services, professional certification, public policy initiatives, and community building
- Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institution (PCORI) | This organization works to improve the quality and relevance of evidence available to help patients, caregivers, clinicians, employers, insures, and policy makers make informed health decisions
- Model Agreements and Guidelines International (MAGI)
- Grant and Award Opportunities through ASCO | Conquer Cancer, the ASCO foundation, supports numerous grant and award opportunities for academic researchers and community-based practices, some which are based on the Exemplary Attributes of Clinical Trial Sites | ASCO