Who we are

The CRPBC is an informal, inclusive group of over 450 Clinical Research Professionals who work primarily in the lower mainland of British Columbia. We provide networking and professional development opportunities for everyone working in the clinical research profession, grant funded or industry sponsored. CRPBC members range from those with 25 years of experience (or more) to new grads from the biotech & sciences sector. Members work in all therapeutic areas, for Canadian, American and European projects.

The CRPBC will not share your information with anyone and will use the information to contact you, by email, with meeting reminders or special notices.

Regulatory News (click here for the archives page)

What’s New

Fraser Health 8th Annual Research Week – for more information and to register click here or email Camille Viray - posted April 17, 2013

UBC REB is looking for your input – click here to complete anonymous satisfaction questionnaire - closes April 19, 2013

BCCRIN Provincial Research Asset Map - posted April 2, 2013
This online searchable asset map is designed to assist sponsors and CRO’s in identifying possible sites and investigators for placing clinical trials in BC.
The database is currently under revision to become more user friendly, easier to navigate and with more powerful search capabilities.
We encourage you to visit and ensure your site is listed! https://assetmap.bccrin.ca
Should you wish to add your site please email Alison Orth or call 778-928-8272.

BCCRIN SOCRA program – posted 19 March 2013

BCCRIN is pleased to announce year 2 of our Clinical Research Professionals Certification Program – a program unique to British Columbia and first in kind in Canada.

Regulators believe that there are fewer errors, lower costs, more rapid turnaround and greater safety in clinical trials when certified professionals are involved. Certification advances the clinical research profession by enhancing research participant safety, regulatory compliance and the public’s understanding of clinical trials.

Fostering certification is one of BCCRIN’s six key priorities and falls within the objectives of the quality management and professional development task forces. Supporting the professional development of clinical researchers ultimately leads to increased quality at research sites, research participant safety and lower costs. For employers, certification can serve a variety of purposes, from providing evidence of experience and qualifications of clinical research personnel, to validating competency when considering a new employee.

More information on the program and how to apply can be found on the BCCRIN website:http://www.bccrin.ca/whats-new/for-research-sites/bccrin-clinical-research-professionals-certification-program/ Application deadline is Monday April 1, 2013.

BCCRIN releases their Clinical Trial Participation Survey report - posted 26 January 2013

SOCRA courses in Vancouver: Monitoring and Advanced Site Management - June 13&14, 2013

Have suggestions for next year speakers? Please let us know.