PHOENIX, May 2 /PRNewswire/ -- The Association of Clinical Research Professionals (ACRP), a worldwide organization of 20,000 professionals conducting biopharmaceutical clinical research, today presented their Meritorious Service Award to Ronald S. Waife, President of Waife & Associates, Inc. Mr. Waife was recognized for his long contribution to the organization and the industry, including his early and ongoing work in fostering attention to the use of information technology in clinical research. In addition, Mr. Waife had served as Editorial Advisory Board Chair and Technology Forum Chair for the organization, and has written a column for the ACRP on technology in clinical research since 1996.
The Association cited Mr. Waife for being "a prominent advocate, thought leader, and implementer of improvement in the clinical research process for more than a decade," as well as for his various organization roles.
"It has been rewarding to work with the ACRP over the years and watch it grow into such a large, useful and wide-reaching educational and professional support organization," said Mr. Waife. "I am gratified by this recognition and congratulate the ACRP on its continuing service to our industry."
About ACRP
ACRP is the primary resource for clinical research professionals in the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and medical device industries, as well as those in hospital, academic medical centers, and physician office settings. ACRP was founded in 1976, and after thirty years is now an international association comprised of more than 20,000 individuals dedicated to clinical research and development.
About Waife & Associates, Inc.
Waife & Associates, Inc. is a change management consulting company specializing in biopharmaceutical research. It has served nearly two hundred clients since 1993. Its consulting Associates -- all senior industry managers -- provide clinical operations process improvement services and information technology implementation strategies for clinical research. The company advises the industry in the selection and implementation of clinical research software and services, develops industry forums and research reports, and provides facilitation of the process change engendered by new processes and technologies. It also identifies and assists companies seeking to develop and market new services and information technologies for the pharmaceutical and health care industry. In addition, the company advises the investment community in the evaluation or acquisition of software and services companies in this market. The company has offices in Boston, Raleigh, Montreal and Los Angeles. For more information, visit http://www.waife.com .
Waife & Associates, Inc.CONTACT: Waife & Associates, Inc., info@waife.com, +1-781-449-7032
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