Federal News Update: Senate votes to reopen the federal government, FDA Announces National Priority Voucher Awards and Trump Administration Lowers Cost of GLP-1s

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. 

Federal News Update: Major CDC Shakeup, FY26 Funding, and New Trial Access Bill

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 Federal Update, 6-24-25

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.