USA celebrates Clinical Trials Day

The Clinical Trials Office staff were recognized for their work on Clinical Trials Day.

The USA Clinical Trials Office staff, along with their director, Stefanie White, celebrated Clinical Trials Day on Friday, May 19. The goal was to recognize the Clinical Trials Office for the incredible work they do to advance science, improve patient outcomes, and turn today’s hope into tomorrow’s reality. The theme for this year’s event was “Together We Can.” 

“Together, our team of dedicated coordinators, investigators and patient volunteers at the center of it all help advance the science and give hope for future generations,” said Melissa Beavers, CCRP, associate director of research quality assurance and improvement. “We are all grateful for the work and time they dedicate to clinical trials at USA.”

International Clinical Trials Day is celebrated by many organizations and academic institutions annually on May 20 to commemorate the first randomized clinical trial by James Lind in 1747. His experiment aboard a British Royal Navy ship led to the discovery that oranges and lemons were a cure for scurvy. Today, Clinical Trials Day is a time to reflect and recognize all that has been accomplished thanks to clinical trials and the people behind them. 

USA’s celebration included lemon- and orange-themed treats and a short presentation on the history and importance of clinical trials.

The Clinical Trials Office is a USA Health systemwide office providing support to investigators conducting clinical studies, including industry-sponsored, investigator-initiated, and federally funded trials.

Learn more about Clinical Trials Day.