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19 19 19 31 19 65 19 7dPlease join us in celebrating Clinical Research Week 2026
159The Office of Clinical Research in partnership with the PSOM Society for Penn Clinical Research Professionals are celebrating week long activities, in recognition of our Clinical Research Professionals (CRPs) ; and to observe the International Clinical Trials Awareness Day during the week of May 13, 2026.
c3Clinical Research Week is designed to demonstrate our unwavering support of our >1000 Clinical Research Professionals and to celebrate their contributions.
1d2Order Merch! “Ask Me About Research” buttons and "Clinical Research in Action" brochures, email OCR at psom-ocr@pobox.upenn.edu
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Order now thru Friday, April 24th for items before May 13th, order placed after will be delivered after May 13th.
88Payment will be through the requesting department. OCR can coordinate the order/shipment through an approved Penn vendor.
54Please see below for the schedule of activities for 2026.
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Clinical Research Week Calendar of Events
2cMONDAY, MAY 11
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- High Five Virtual Flash Mob 7
Take a look at the Virtual appreciation message/ Hi Fives research teams shared with their colleagues!
93!!CANCELLED!! Data use cases and resources (AI, Learning Health System, transition of PennDNA, Penn Data Commons)
a1will be rescheduled for a new date/ time in near future. Zoom online link will be sent to registered attendees.
2eTUESDAY, MAY 12
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- Recruitment Tables 7
The Office of Clinical Research will host tables in PCAM Atrium for research teams. Teams will have the opportunity to speak with patients, families and caregivers about their studies and hand out flyers and brochures.
e1We will be hosting a research participant recruitment table on Tuesday, May 12th and Thursday, 14th. Contact Tom Hohing to reserve a spot thohing@upenn.edu
32WEDNESDAY, MAY 13
43CREATE Award ceremony (In-person event)
1ccThank you to everyone who joined us for the CREATE Awards on Wednesday, May 13, 2026. Congratulations to our 2026 winners, and all of our nominees! If you were unable to attend in person or via Zoom, you can watch the recording here.
10dSee the full list of award recipients on the SPCRP website.
86Contact the executive board to find out how to get involved in society initiatives.
30THURSDAY, MAY 14
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The Office of Clinical Research will host tables in PCAM Atrium for research teams. Teams will have the opportunity to speak with patients, families and caregivers about their studies and hand out flyers and brochures.
e1We will be hosting a research participant recruitment table on Tuesday, May 12th and Thursday, 14th. Contact Tom Hohing to reserve a spot thohing@upenn.edu
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- Career Paths in Clinical Research: What's next for me? 7
How did seasoned Clinical Research Professionals figure out their Whys? and Whats? on their career journey? Let's chat with them during an online moderated panel of CRPs from Penn Medicine (CHPS, CCI, IS, Nursing Education, OCR).
8aThursday May 14th, 2:30pm- 3:30pm EST. Zoom link.
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Insights and Inspirations in Clinical Research
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Podcasts called CureTalks@Penn, highlighting Penn Medicine clinical research teams.
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Wellness Activities
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Supporting Mental Health at Work and Beyond: Recognizing, Responding, and Connecting
9eThis session provides employees and supervisors with practical skills to respond effectively to mental health challenges in the workplace and beyond.
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2cFRIDAY, MAY 15
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108Send OCR a team selfie holding the Clinical Research in Action sign by Friday May 8th, 2026.
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Wellness Activity: 30 min Guided Medidation
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Get connected with your network
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Professional Organizations websites:
61Association of Clinical Research Professionals - ACRP
5cRegulatory Affairs Professionals Society | RAPS
4b 66International Association of Clinical Research Nurses - Home
65SOCRA The Society of Clinical Research Associates, Inc.
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