Advancing Ethics and Innovation: Celebrating Clinical Trials Day with CITI Program

Overview

Every year on May 20, the world recognizes Clinical Trials Day, a time to celebrate the extraordinary contributions of clinical research professionals and reflect on the progress made in advancing human health through ethical, evidence-based science.

At CITI Program, we join this celebration by honoring the dedication of investigators, coordinators, sponsors, and research staff who drive clinical trials forward. We also reaffirm our commitment to supporting these professionals through trusted, accessible, and regulation-aligned training. We design courses to support your success with up-to-date knowledge, ethical guidance, and practical tools, whether you are new to clinical research or leading complex trials.

Why Clinical Trials Day Matters

Clinical Trials Day honors the legacy of James Lind’s pioneering scurvy trial in 1747, widely regarded as the first controlled clinical study. In that experiment on twelve men, Lind found that a diet of citrus fruit liquids yielded remarkable results in the treatment of a disease afflicting British sailors. While lemons had been used for 200 years, Lind was the first to rigorously compare their effect against five other common remedies. But more than a historical milestone, it reminds us of the ongoing need for ethical research, skilled professionals, and trusted training.

At CITI Program, we are proud to be part of that mission, empowering researchers with resources that elevate clinical research and protect human subjects.

ICH E6(R3): An Introduction – Navigating the Next Era of GCP

Clinical trials and regulatory expectations surrounding them are evolving rapidly. Our ICH E6(R3): An Introduction course provides a practical overview of the updated International Council for Harmonisation’s Guideline for Good Clinical Practice (E6).

This course explains how E6(R3) introduces changes to core principles, investigator and sponsor responsibilities, IRB oversight, and emerging trial designs through a dynamic, video-based format. It also clarifies new terminology and the purpose of Annexes 1 and 2, helping researchers anticipate how modern technologies and methodologies fit into compliant trial operations.

It’s a must-have resource for teams seeking to stay ahead in a shifting regulatory landscape.

Clinical Research: An Introduction – Laying the Foundation

If you are entering the world of clinical trials or building a foundational understanding across your organization, our Clinical Research: An Introduction course is a comprehensive starting point.

This course outlines clinical research, who conducts it, and how it is governed. It explores ethical frameworks, regulatory agencies, data management, protocol design, and compliance expectations. It also delves into billing practices and oversight structures to ensure learners gain a 360-degree understanding of the research ecosystem.

Perfect for onboarding or broad-based education across departments.

GCP Training – Consistent, Compliant, and TransCelerate-Accepted

CITI Program created Good Clinical Practice (GCP) courses for research teams engaged in clinical trials. These courses align with ICH guidelines and meet the TransCelerate BioPharma Minimum Criteria, enabling mutual recognition of training among major sponsors and research sites.

With CITI Program, teams receive trusted, consistent training that ensures alignment with global standards and institutional peace of mind.

CRC-Focused Training – Supporting the Backbone of Clinical Trials

Clinical Research Coordinators (CRCs) are the operational heart of many research studies. Our CRC-focused training series addresses the unique responsibilities of coordinators, from participant interactions to data collection and regulatory compliance.

These courses, tailored to the daily work of CRCs, help ensure smooth trial execution and reinforce the critical link between protocol and practice.

FDA Inspections: From Site Preparation to Response

An FDA inspection can be one of the most high-stakes events in a clinical trial lifecycle. CITI Program’s FDA Inspections course equips research teams with the tools and knowledge to prepare effectively, manage the inspection process, and respond to inspection findings.

Learners gain a deep understanding of FDA inspections, related documentation (like Forms FDA 482 and 483), and how to create Corrective Action Preventive Action (CAPA) plans that stand up to regulatory scrutiny. This course builds confidence and readiness across the site team, from mock inspections to communication strategies.

Biomedical Principal Investigator (PI) Training – Leadership Through Compliance

The role of the Principal Investigator (PI) is critical in ensuring ethical and compliant clinical trials. Our Biomedical PI course offers targeted, role-based training for both new and experienced investigators.

Through a compelling fictional narrative of a PI navigating an FDA Warning Letter, the course contextualizes GCP principles and explores key topics like supervision, delegation, informed consent, documentation, and communication. It is a powerful learning experience that blends regulation with real-world relevance, making it ideal for investigator development and quality improvement initiatives.

Summit Clinical Research Courses – Elevating Operational Excellence

Clinical research requires more than scientific insight—it demands operational strength across every trial phase. Our Summit Clinical Research courses are designed to build that strength by offering comprehensive training on regulatory affairs, participant engagement, and quality control.

Learners gain practical knowledge in key areas such as Good Documentation Practices (GDP), research pharmacy and lab operations, and strategies for managing study participants while minimizing attrition. These courses are ideal for professionals who support the day-to-day operations of trials and want to enhance efficiency, compliance, and data integrity across the research lifecycle.

Supporting Clinical Research with Webinars

In addition to formal coursework, CITI Program offers a rich library of on-demand webinars that address current and complex issues in clinical research. From oversight strategies to ethical dilemmas, our webinars complement structured training with timely insights—ideal for professional development, regulatory updates, or team discussions.

All webinars are available separately or through our All Access Webinar Package, which provides a cost-effective, flexible option for continuous learning across your organization.

To Clinical Research Professionals: Thank You

On this Clinical Trials Day, we celebrate the investigators, coordinators, monitors, sponsors, and support teams who make progress possible. Your commitment to science, ethics, and patient care inspires everything we do. Let’s continue advancing ethical research, one trial at a time.