New CISCRP Brochure Speaks to African Americans About Clinical Research

It has long been known that illnesses like asthma, diabetes, hypertension, HIV/AIDS, and certain kinds of cancer affect African Americans more than other people. Yet little is known about the ways in which African Americans respond to treatment for these and other conditions. Despite government regulations that require minorities to be included in federally funded research projects, African Americans remain under-represented in these important endeavors. Continued..

Clinical Trial Search Eased With New CISCRP Online Tool

The difficult task of finding a suitable clinical trial is about to get easier thanks to CISCRP. The non-profit organization is ready to launch an updated version of its highly successful search engine, www.SearchClinicalTrials.org. The new tool will simplify the process of finding clinical trials for people with specific illnesses. It will debut next month on the website of the Lupus Foundation of America, Inc. (LFA). Continued..

Striving for Excellence Through Accreditation

Hospitals need it. Libraries want it. Even preschool programs recognize the value of having it. Accreditation provides an external “seal of approval” to organizations in many fields, and now, human research protection programs (HRPPs) are getting on board with it too. Continued..