Stay ahead with best practices in clinical research

In the ever-evolving field of clinical research, it’s crucial to stay informed and updated with the latest guidelines and best practices to ensure data integrity, ethical conduct, and regulatory compliance. That’s where our Responsible Conduct of Research (RCR) series comes in – a comprehensive four-part ‘Lunch & Learn’ series designed to equip professionals with the knowledge and tools to navigate the complexities of clinical research, documentation, publication, and writing.

Each course in the series – Good Clinical Practice (GCP), Good Documentation Practice (GDocP), Good Publication Practice (GPP), and Good Writing Practice (GWP) – is designed to give you the foundational skills and current knowledge needed to stay compliant and ethical in your research activities.

Why does this matter?

The industry is constantly evolving, and so are the guidelines that govern clinical research. Recently, significant updates have been made to key standards, such as:

• ICH E6(R3) Revision for Good Clinical Practice: the new revision places emphasis on risk-based monitoring, data integrity, and patient-centric approaches, highlighting the growing importance of managing data securely and ensuring patient safety in clinical trials
• ALCOA+ Principles in Good Documentation Practice: this update focuses on ensuring that documentation is attributable, legible, contemporaneous, original, and accurate, with additional attention to the integrity of electronic records
• GPP guidelines: these recent revisions provide stronger protocols for research misconduct prevention, clearer criteria for authorship, and transparency in reporting research findings. The growing emphasis on data sharing and honest publication ensures that the scientific community can rely on published results
• Good Writing Practice: ethical standards in writing have been updated to focus more on regulatory compliance, plagiarism prevention, and standardised document formatting, making sure that medical writing remains accurate, clear, and transparent

It’s more critical than ever to stay on top of these updates, as failure to comply with current standards can lead to costly mistakes, regulatory scrutiny, and ethical lapses in research. By regularly engaging in training courses like these, professionals can ensure that their knowledge is up to date, their practices are aligned with the latest standards, and they are contributing to research that is both ethical and impactful.

Are you ready to ensure your research meets the latest ethical standards and guidelines? Don’t fall behind – enrol in our Responsible Conduct of Research (RCR) series today to stay updated and compliant with the latest industry practices.

 

Published on Mar 18, 2025 by Samaa Al Tabbah