1. Resources

2. “LibGuides is an easy-to-use content management system deployed at thousands of libraries worldwide. Librarians use it to curate knowledge and share information, organize class and subject specific resources, and to create and manage websites.” 
This guide is designed to be a resource for those conducting clinical research at UF. It includes tabs for resources, training, IRB, Safety and Ethics, NIH, Standards and Templates, and Professional Associations.
Terry Kit Selfe, DC, PhD, CCRP, AHIP -Translational Research and Impact Librarian
Associate University Librarian - Health Science Center Libraries
PO Box SW Archer Rd - Gainesville, FL 32610
Selfe,Terry Kit

3. Clinical Research Professionals Advisory Council
Representatives from a variety of departments serve on the council, a diverse group of clinical research professionals who promote cross-functional collaboration for research initiatives at UF. The council’s goal is to help clinical research coordinators grow professionally and to achieve success at UF by being champions for clinical research, and facilitate collaborative discussion forums to exchange information.
The members of the council:
• Act as advocates for professional development opportunities for the clinical research coordinator community • Offer insight to senior leadership about workflows in order to help strategize training plans for all CRPs • Provide a connection between CRPs and functional units involved with clinical research • Identify and disseminate best-practice information within the CRP community

4. 2018 Seminar Series Save the date for these 2018 seminars Topic
March 30, 2018
Assessing Professional Development of Clinical Research Coordinators presented by H. Robert Kolb, RN, BS, CCRC
April 27, 2018
Clinical Research Ethics presented by Lauren Solberg, JD, MTS
May 25, 2018
Recruiting Special Populations presented by Linda Cottler, PhD, MPH, FACE
June 29, 2018
Updates in Rare Disease Research presented by Holly Morris, RN, BSN, CCRC, CHRC and Lee Ann Lawson, BSN, MS
July 27, 2018
Sponsor-Investigator IND/IDE Regulatory Issues presented by Sheila Austin, MS, CIP
Aug. 31, 2018
Do’s and don’ts related to research recordkeeping presented by Sara Kiszka
Sept. 28, 2018
Communicating with the IRB:  You can be heard AND approved presented by Tiffany Pineda
Oct. 26, 2018
ClinicalTrials.gov at UF– To Register Or Not To Register??? presented by Elizabeth Piantadosi
Nov. 30, 2018
TBD
Dec. 21, 2018

5. ACRP North Central Florida Chapter
Welcome to the North Central Florida Chapter of the Association of Clinical Research Professionals (ACRP). We proudly serve Gainesville and the surrounding areas to provide up-to-date information, continuing education credits, and networking for the research community. We are a comprehensive organization of clinical research professionals from a variety of backgrounds.
As a chapter of the ACRP, the mission of this organization shall be to provide a readily accessible mechanism for regional program development for clinical research professionals to foster professional interaction, continuing education, problem-solving, and discussion of professional issues.

6. UF clinical research professionals take home international association’s Chapter Excellence Award

7. ACRP Professional Development Courses
Professional development is an essential part of achieving the highest level of patient safety, data quality and regulatory compliance. To foster professional development, the UF CTSI Clinical Research Professionals Advisory Council has partnered with the Association of Clinical Research Professionals (ACRP) to provide courses on a variety of topics related to human subjects research.
These courses encompass many aspects of clinical research. Some courses are directly related to the work research coordinators perform on a daily basis, and some provide more specialized information. Research coordinators are encouraged to explore the list of available courses.
If you have any questions, please contact Bob Kolb at (352) or

8. Research Coordinator Certification Study Groups
Certification Options -Certification is awarded by two organizations, both accredited by the National Commission for Certifying Agencies (NCAA):
The Association of Clinical Research Professionals (ACRP) offers Clinical Research Associate, Clinical Research Coordinator and Physician Investigator certifications. A nonprofit founded in 1976, ACRP has grown to more than 20,000 members worldwide today.
The Society of Clinical Research Associates (SoCRA) offers Clinical Research Professional certification. SOCRA is a nonprofit with more than 6,000 members worldwide. .
If you are considering certification, consider what you are trained to do professionally and which option is right for you (side-by-side comparison).
Both ACRP and SoCRA are dedicated to ensuring quality clinical research, promoting the protection of research participants, and offering educational opportunities and resources to clinical research professionals. Certification advances the clinical research profession and enhances subject safety, regulatory compliance and the public’s confidence in clinical trials. It is a valuable career development milestone for any clinical research professional

9. CTSA Clinical Research Coordinator Council (CCRCC)
Join the Research Coordinator online community The ACTS website offers a portal for research coordinators to engage, interact and learn. Click here to download instructions on how to create your account. Contact Bob Kolb, for assistance. Once you are signed up, download the user guide here. In this group we will provide an ongoing forum for deliberate and meaningful discussions around the multifaceted, expanding role of clinical research coordinators, highlight issues surrounding developing support and training as well as consider, develop and present data on current topical studies. If you would like to join the CCRCC SIG, please contact H. Robert Kolb