July 2026: Issue 005

CENTER FOR CLINICAL RESEARCH (CCR) UPDATES

Congratulations to our latest Clinical Research Coordinator (CRC) Training Program graduates!

Over the past 12 weeks, participants completed 144 hours of didactic instruction and clinical shadowing, gaining valuable hands-on experience and foundational knowledge in clinical research.

The graduation ceremony featured opening remarks from Dr. Colin Depp, who highlighted the importance of workforce development and encouraged graduates to stay connected as they advance in their careers. Course instructor and ACTRI CRC Manager Fanny Delebecque reflected on the program's structure and the accomplishments of this outstanding cohort, while students shared their unique career journeys and how the program has prepared them for future opportunities. The ceremony concluded with graduates receiving their certificates, followed by inspiring remarks from Elizabeth Johnson, the ACTRI Administrative Director, on the impact of investing in the next generation of clinical research professionals.

Congratulations to our graduates, we can't wait to see where your careers in clinical and translational research take you!

CCR Wants Your Feedback: New Satisfaction Surveys Rolling Out

CCR is rolling out satisfaction surveys across all three CCR units (Clinic, CRC, and CTSS) and we need your help.

These brief surveys are study-specific and will be sent at key points in your study's lifecycle (start-up, active, and end of services), so you can share your experience as it happens.

Each unit will reach out to you directly with the survey link when the time is right. When you receive it, please take a few minutes to complete it. All study team members are encouraged to respond as the more perspectives we hear, the better picture we get of how we can better serve you.

Your feedback directly shapes our workflows, communication and support, so candid input, both positive and constructive, is incredibly valuable to us.

Questions? Reach out to ACTRI-CCR@health.ucsd.edu.

REMINDER: CCR Team Building & ACTRI All-Team Luncheon

On July 15, CCR staff will be participating in an all-team luncheon and team building activity. Most staff will be unavailable, however all currently scheduled visits will be conducted as planned.

For urgent issues, contact the respective unit:

Clinics: Bernadette Cale at bcale@health.ucsd.edu

CRC: Fanny Delebecque at fdelebecque@health.ucsd.edu

CTSS: Ana Bhatt at abhatt@health.ucsd.edu

SERVICE SPOTLIGHT: CTSS FDA Submission Support

Navigating the complexities of FDA regulations shouldn’t stand in the way of your research goals. The Clinical Trial Support Services (CTSS) team is here to provide dedicated support for your FDA submission needs, allowing you to focus on the science. From initial planning to navigating FDA touchpoints, we offer comprehensive assistance, including:

FDA Communication: Serving as your liaison for all FDA-related inquiries and correspondence.
Meeting Preparation: Expert support in preparing robust submission packages for pre-IND/IDE meetings.
Regulatory Submissions: Full-service management of your IND/IDE submissions, including protocol and consent form development.

Reach out to the CTSS team at actri-ctss@health.ucsd.edu to discuss how we can support to your project.

CCR REMINDERS

Clinic visits must be approved in advance — please wait for visit confirmation before bringing patients to the clinic.
Point-of-care testing (including pregnancy and urine drug screens) must be performed or verified by clinic staff listed on the CLIA waiver.
DEXA scans: All women of childbearing age must complete a pregnancy test prior to the scan.
Updated Study Closure Process in Clinical Conductor — As previously communicated, all patient study statuses must be updated to Completed, Non-Qualified, Screen Failed, Run-in Failed, or Dropped before a study can be closed. Do not delete patients, as this results in loss of clinic and financial data. Once statuses are updated, notify Jesse Lora (JcLora@Health.UCSD.edu) to complete the closure. A step-by-step guide is available here.
CTSS clinical trial invoicing support available — CTSS can support investigators with industry-sponsored trial invoicing from reviewing agreements and creating invoices to tracking payments and reconciling accounts at closeout. Contact actri-ctss@health.ucsd.edu to learn more.