We All Rise TOGETHER

Whether celebrating with colleagues at the ACRP 2026 Annual Conference, with your team at work, or joining the conversation from anywhere in the world, Clinical Trials Day brings the clinical research enterprise together to recognize the progress made through clinical trials—and the people who make it possible.

On May 20, 2026, ACRP released this video featuring a few of the many clinical research professionals who are committed to helping research rise every day.

One of the highlights of ACRP 2026 was live caricature sessions with attendees. Explore the “Faces of Clinical Research” captured in the galleries below.

May 20 City and State Proclamations

Across the country, ACRP Members led an initiative to secure 20 city and state proclamations recognizing May 20 as Clinical Trials Day. This initiative will grow in 2027 to raise more awareness of clinical research.

Celebrations from Around the Globe

In every snapshot, you’ll find the human side of clinical research: the teams connecting, celebrating, and expressing hope for the patients and communities they serve. Thank you to all who celebrated Clinical Trials Day and shared how research rises with the world.