ACRN CEO, Dr Tariro Makadzange, recently attended the International Accrediting Organization for Clinical Research (IAOCR) Leaders’ Think Tank in London, United Kingdom. IAOCR is the world leader in certification, accreditation, and quality assurance in clinical research for sites, companies, and the workforce. The Industry Leaders Think Tank is a unique event exclusively for senior industry leaders and nominated directors from the clinical research field. It brings together respected decision-makers and change agents to ensure meaningful discussions.
The engagement in London was an excellent opportunity for ACRN to engage with global leaders across clinical research sites, CROS, and sponsors. It was inspiring to hear directly from sites across Europe, the Middle East, North and South America, and other global stakeholders about their needs and priorities.
At ACRN, we are excited about how we can help drive quality, accreditation, and capacity-building for clinical trial sites across Africa. We are committed to collaboration, continuous learning, agility, and building on existing best practices — not reinventing the wheel — to help Africa leapfrog and grow rapidly in this space.