The Network Advantage: defining and recognizing quality in clinical research
Join us as we present the findings of AMRC’s 2025 industry consultation on quality in clinical research and outline the steps the association will take to define and recognise quality in practice.
From expansion to infrastructure: what Tekton Research’s growth signals for MCRCs
Tekton Research’s recent announcement of two new research sites in New Carlisle, Ohio, and Englewood, New Jersey, reflects more than geographic growth. It offers a clear view into how multisite clinical research corporations (MCRCs) are evolving from collections of sites into scalable research infrastructure designed for speed, quality, and access.
AMRC welcomes three new members
The Association of Multisite Research Corporations (AMRC) today announced the addition of three new members,Rovia Clinical Research, K2 Medical Research, and Eximia, further expanding its representation of leading multisite research organizations across the United States and internationally.
Clinical Trials Sector Braces for Wave of M&A
When Headlands Research was acquired by THL Partners earlier this year, the deal sent a clear signal: consolidation in the clinical trials sector is accelerating. Investors are taking a hard look at the potential of site networks and multisite clinical research corporations (MCRCs) to deliver the scale, quality, and efficiency demanded by sponsors, CROs, and patients.
From headwinds to tailwinds: what can we expect for the rest of 2025 in clinical trials?
There’s an ancient Chinese expression that says, “may you live in interesting times.” For the clinical trial industry, the word “interesting” doesn’t even begin to cover the roller-coaster ride of regulatory changes, disappearing grants, and general uncertainty it’s endured over the past six to twelve months.
Member Spotlight: Headlands to be Acquired by THL Partners, Signalling Growing Investor Confidence in the MCRC Model
AMRC founding member Headlands Research has announced its pending acquisition by THL Partners, marking an important moment for both the organization and the broader clinical trials sector. The deal reflects the rapidly rising interest of the investment community in the future of multisite clinical research corporations (MCRCs).
Federal News Update: NIH Funding, Vaccine Policy and Looming Drug Pricing Deadline
While he’s a firm believer in the entire clinical trial process, for Carlos Orantes, Chief Executive Officer at Alcanza Clinical Research, there’s an unmistakable ‘magic’ to be found in late-stage trials. “You’re that much closer to bringing lifesaving and enhancing drugs and devices to patients by collaborating with other dedicated professionals,” he says.
AMRC Launches “Access Granted”
Access Granted is the Association of Multisite Research Corporations’s (AMRC) initiative for increasing site participation at industry events. This month, we are giving away five free tickets to the inaugural Partnerships with Sites Summit, 15 September 2025, Philadelphia by entering our free prize giveaway.
Member spotlight: Javara: How a Mistaken Job Title Led Jennifer Byrne to a Life in Clinical Research
Derailed a bit at first to discover she’d in fact been hired as a clinical researcher, Byrne realized quickly. “I had found my life’s work.” Or, perhaps more accurately, it found her. And over three decades on, she’s CEO of Javara, a founding member of the Association for Multisite Research Corporations (AMRC) and a leading voice in clinical trial innovation.
Jennifer Byrne joins AMRC Board of Directors
The Association of Multisite Research Corporations (AMRC), the leading trade association representing multisite clinical research corporations (MCRCs), announces Jennifer Byrne, CEO of Javara, as its newest member of the Board of Directors.
