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In the midst of this Pride Month, current politically motivated headwinds may be driving some of the terminology related to inclusive research underground, but the scientific rationale for inclusive studies is here to stay because “smart science is smart business,” says a presenter from ACRP 2025. 

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While critical investments in clinical research infrastructure and training are essential for supporting new principal investigators (PIs) leading clinical trials, a significant barrier remains—a lack of awareness of clinical research as a career option in the first place. According to the authors of a special feature in the forthcoming June issue of ACRP’s Clinical Researcher journal, one innovative and practical solution to PI shortages and broader clinical research staffing challenges comes in the form of early intervention programs, which could be adapted to provide early practical exposure to careers in clinical research. 

When managing clinical trials, one key question remains: is it better to rely on best-in-breed systems that focus on individual functions, or should you adopt a single, integrated system that integrates and centralizes everything? For sites juggling CTMS, eSource, eRegulatory, eConsent, payments, participant engagement, and more, the burden of disconnected systems can slow down everything.