Across the country, ACRP Members are leading an initiative to secure official proclamations recognizing May 20 as Clinical Trials Day.

These ceremonial declarations help the public better understand the importance of clinical trials, celebrate the workforce, and reinforce that clinical research is fundamental to medical progress. Explore the impact of their efforts below.

Upper Left: Durham City Council Recognizes Clinical Trials Day

Bottom Left: Members of the West Virginia Clinical and Translational Science Institute stand with Morgantown Mayor Danielle Trumble

Long Beach, California

Long Beach, California

San Diego, California

San Diego, California

District of Columbia

District of Columbia

State of Georgia

State of Georgia

State of Illinois

State of Illinois

State of Indiana

State of Indiana

State of Louisiana

State of Louisiana

State of Maryland

State of Maryland

Baltimore, Maryland

Baltimore, Maryland

Montgomery County, Maryland

Montgomery County, Maryland

State of Nebraska

State of Nebraska

New Brunswick, New Jersey

New Brunswick, New Jersey

State of New Mexico

State of New Mexico

Durham, North Carolina

Durham, North Carolina

Raleigh, North Carolina

Raleigh, North Carolina

State of Oregon

State of Oregon

State of South Carolina

State of South Carolina

Johnson City, Tennessee

Johnson City, Tennessee

San Antonio, Texas

San Antonio, Texas

State of Washington

State of Washington

Morgantown, West Viriginia

Morgantown, West Viriginia

ACRP Advocacy in Action

  • Kalli Kniss poses with the San Diego proclamation

  • Terra Browning, Corporate Director, Research Education & PI Engagement at Ballard Health, and Greg Cox, Johnson City, TN Mayor

  • Megan Meays, Shandalle Roh, Heather Diederich, and Governor Jim Pillen in the Nebraska State Capitol

  • Alisha Daniels, MD, MHA, CCRC, ACRP-PM, at the Illinois State Capitol

  • Linda Shostak, Denise Snyder, Crystal Foushee, and Susan Landis with the Raleigh, North Carolina proclamation

  • Joél Marie Barra, BSBM, CCRP, ACRP-CP, at Long Beach City Hall

  • Rachana Kanvinde, MS, SFC, CCRP, at the Georgia State Capitol

  • Tamara Flys, PhD, MPH, CCRC, at CHRISTUS St. Vincent, New Mexico

  • Susmita Mullick, MS, ACRP-CP, at the office of the Mayor of New Brunswick, New Jersey

  • Olivia Derridinger, MPA/Health, CCRC, stands with the Oregon State proclamation

  • Chad Erikson MS, CCRC, FACRP, stands with the Louisiana State proclamation

  • “The South Carolina proclamation recognizing Clinical Trials Day is an important acknowledgment of the work clinical research professionals do to advance science and improve patient outcomes. It reflects the collective effort across sites, sponsors, and research teams who contribute to moving clinical trials forward and expanding access to innovative therapies.”

    —Dorothy Schilz (ACRP South Carolina Chapter)

  • "This recognition is more than symbolic; it’s a meaningful acknowledgment of the clinical research professionals who make medical innovation possible every day. From research scientists, investigators and coordinators to nurses, patient advocates and volunteers, data and quality management to regulatory experts, this work is driven by a shared commitment to advancing science, improving outcomes, and expanding access to clinical trials."

    —Rachana Kanvinde, MS, SFC, CCRP (ACRP Atlanta Area Chapter)

  • This proclamation recognizes the critical role clinical research plays in advancing medical innovation, improving patient outcomes, and strengthening the health of our communities. I am proud to celebrate the researchers, clinicians, participants, and partners who make this work possible.

    —Tamara Flys, PhD, MPH, CCRC

  • "I am honored to join in recognizing May 20th as Clinical Trials Day in the State of Illinois through an official proclamation from Governor JB Pritzker. This recognition highlights the extraordinary impact of clinical research professionals, research participants, investigators, coordinators, and study teams who advance science and improve patient care through clinical trials each day."

    —Alisha Daniels, MD, MHA, CCRC, ACRP-PM

  • "Securing official recognition for Clinical Trials Day is deeply meaningful, especially at a time when the clinical research community in the United States has suffered from underfunding and overwork. This proclamation is a validation of the tireless, often invisible work that goes into advancing human health. For the Baltimore/Washington Chapter, this has been especially exciting, as we are surrounded by the legacy of institutions like the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and Johns Hopkins. We are grateful for the opportunity to shine a spotlight on the generations of researchers and patients in our area who made profound sacrifices so we could have the life-saving medicines we take for granted today."

    —Amelia Corl, MPH, CCRC (ACRP Baltimore/Washington Chapter)

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