Cancer and leukemia group B clinical research associates committee.
The Cancer and Leukemia Group B is dedicated to developing and implementing training programs that will enhance the skills and abilities of Clinical Research Associates (CRA) involved in all aspects of data collection and research. Training programs not only improve overall knowledge and professionalism but also improve the integrity of study data. The CRA roles and responsibilities include the following: collect, analyze, and monitor data; collaborate with other members of the health care team; insure regulatory mandates are followed; manage the care of research participants; assist in the recruitment and enrollment of human subjects; protect subjects rights by adhering to Institutional Review Board guidelines, the Code of Federal Regulations; prepare and submit timely adverse event experience reports; maintain case report forms and drug accountability records; educate other health care professionals, patients, and families regarding clinical trials; participate in research audits; and function as a team member with the research team. In addition, CRAs may also be responsible for writing reports, grant, and budget development and the development of protocols, forms, and informed consent documents.
Price
Kandie C
KC
Delaware Community Clinical Oncology Program, Christiana Care Health Services, Inc., Newark, Delaware, USA. KPrice@Christianacare.org
Barrett
Barbara K
BK
Roark
Jean M
JM
D000488:Allied Health Personnel; D035843:Biomedical Research; D002986:Clinical Trials as Topic; D006801:Humans; D007938:Leukemia / Q000628:therapy; D009369:Neoplasms / Q000628:therapy; D012955:Societies, Medical / Q000458:organization & administration*