The Consortium of Academic Programs in Clinical Research (CoAPCR) facilitates the development of high-quality educational programs encompassing all areas of clinical research that are based in academic credit-granting institutions.
OBJECTIVES
The CoAPCR 2025 Annual Meeting is a crucial platform for career development and innovation in clinical research education and training. The conference seeks to meet the following objectives:
KEYNOTE
Interconnectedness of Our Biomedical Research Ecosystem: The Critical Role of Academia in Advancing Drug Development
10:30 AM, September 16th, 2025
Cherié Butts, PhD, Sr. Medical Director (West Coast) at Biogen. Dr. Butts is a recognized thought leader on the interconnectedness of biomedical research across academia, government, and industry.
WORKSHOPS
Developing a Clinical Research Apprenticeship
1:00 PM, September 15th, 2025
Best Practices in Professional Development
3:00 PM, September 16th, 2025
SESSIONS
Poster Presentations
3:00 PM, September 15th, 2025
Accreditation Update
12:00 PM, September 16th, 2025
Early Career Advancement
1:00 PM, September 16th, 2025
Panel: K-12 Outreach Initiatives
2:15 PM, September 16th, 2025
CoAPCR BUSINESS MEETING
9:00 AM, September 16th, 2025
Members of CoAPCR are organizations or individuals categorized into one of three membership types. Individuals who are faculty, staff, faculty, current students, or employees of an organization that is an Institutional or Supporting member can attend CoAPCR events. Sustaining members are individuals not associated or joining independent of their organization.
In-person Attendees: individuals of CoAPCR member organizations should complete their in-person registrations by August 29th, 2025, to allow dinner reservations on September 5th and secure hotel accommodations. The Hampton Inn Wilmington-University Area/Smith Creek Station is offering an exclusive CoAPCR member rate of $99 from September 14th to 17th, 2025, for a limited time.
Virtual Attendees: individuals of CoAPCR member organizations planning to attend virtually should register by September 12th, 2025.
Guests of a CoAPCR member: a CoAPCR member may sponsor an approved guest interested in attending a public session(s) of the CoAPCR 2025 Annual Meeting. The guest should work with the Member Representative and the CoAPCR Organizing Committee.
Non-member & Non-Guest): individuals may attend public sessions of the CoAPCR 2025 Annual Meeting, subject to approval. Registration and a small fee will be requested.
COSTS
| MEMBERSHIP STATUS | REGISTRATION FEE | EXPLANATION |
| Renewed for 2025-2026 | $0 | The 2025 Annual Meeting registration fee is included in the member's annual renewal. Additional costs for the dinner, transportation, lodging, parking, and printing are not included. |
| Not Renewed or New Member | Varies by membership type | The 2025 Annual Meeting registration fee is equivalent to the annual renewal fee for the membership type. Additional costs for the dinner, transportation, lodging, parking, and printing are not included. |
| Member Guests | Varies | Please contact the Member Representative and the CoAPCR Organizing Committee. |
| Non-Member Attendees |
Virtual: $25 In-Person: $50 |
Fees cover the costs for technology, food, and refreshments. |
Details will be updated on the 2025 Annual Meeting Information page (member login required)
Volunteers Needed!
Please contact the Organizing Committee to learn how to help.
One of the founding priorities of COAPCR was the development of an accreditation process for academic programs in clinical research. In 2013, COAPCR sponsored the creation of a Committee on Accreditation of Academic Programs in Clinical Research (CAAPCR). The Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) was chosen as the umbrella accreditation body to house CAAPCR and the Standards and Guidelines for our accreditation process were ultimately approved by CAAHEP in April, 2017. CAAPCR began accepting Requests for Accreditation Services in September, 2017. In September, CAAHEP approved the accreditation of the first three academic programs in clinical research. Programs interested in the requirements and processes required for accreditation should review the CAAPCR website. Questions and suggestions should be forwarded to Stephen Sonstein, Chair, CAAPCR at caapcr@gmail.org.
The curriculum requirements for academic programs in clinical research are based upon the Core Competency Framework developed by the Joint Task Force for Clinical Trial Competency (JTF). There are 8 competency domains:
Within the 8 Domains are 48 specific core competencies which have been expressed at Fundamental, Skilled and Advanced levels. For further information, go to the JTF Framework website.