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Here’s a look at the clinical research associate apprenticeship program announced by PPD on Thursday. CLINICAL RESEARCH ASSOCIATE (CRA) APPRENTICESHIP What is a clinical research associate? CRAs play a vital role in meeting our commitment to our clients. They are responsible for: Reviewing study case report forms (CRFs) completed by the investigative sites where clinical trials take place, and verifying entries by validating accurate source documentation to support CRF entries Documenting site visits and issues in reports and follow-up letters to the site Facilitating effective communications among investigative sites, the client and PPD Responding to company, client and federal...

Homeland security is tighter today thanks to work by a NCSU professor, and she is being honored for those efforts. Frances Ligler, a professor at NC State’s College of Engineering, is among the latest scientists selected for the National Investors Hall of Fame. Ligler is being recognized for her work in developing optical biosensors which are used to identify pathogens, toxins or explosives among other threats. Her research has led to development of more than 10 commercial biosensor products. “I am humbled and honored to be in such great company,” Ligler says. “As an inventor who has enjoyed making...