During a training module this week, a group of monitors were discussing the importance of back-up coverage. Monitors that are conducting visits in the field know that juggling schedules can be very challenging. To provide thorough and consistent monitoring, experienced monitors are assigned to a clinical trial or a study team. Next, training is extended into the therapeutic area of research and sponsor specific trainings including SOPs and monitoring plans.  But what about back-up coordinators- are they trained and ready?

It has always been my goal to make clinical research education more widely available to professionals, raising standards across the industry. This vision was the foundation for IMARC more than 16 years ago, and now, we’re taking another major step toward realizing that vision. Starting today, clinical research professionals will have easier access to affordable training through IMARC University, our new series of online training courses.

In order to run a well-controlled compliant study at the site level, one must ensure that the study team has been trained, and is knowledgeable on the rules and regulations. Although it is the Investigator who is responsible for the conduct of the study, there is a larger team at work to complete all the required activities. The research coordinator carries out many of the day-to-day activities and touches nearly every study milestone. 

In order to run a well-controlled compliant study at the site level, one must ensure that the study team has been trained, and is knowledgeable on the rules and regulations. Although it is the Investigator who is responsible for the conduct of the study, there is a larger team at work to complete all the required activities. The research coordinator carries out many of the day-to-day activities and touches nearly every study milestone.