ACRO (Association of Clinical Research Organizations)

ACRO, or the Association of Clinical Research Organizations, is a professional group that represents companies conducting clinical trials for new medicines and treatments. These organizations design and manage studies to ensure new drugs are safe and effective before reaching patients. ACRO provides its members with resources, advocacy, and best practices to support high-quality, ethical research globally. Its goal is to advance medical science responsibly while ensuring the welfare of trial participants and the integrity of the research process.