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Meet The Team: Introducing Wan Yen, Business Developer
With extensive experience in pharmaceuticals and Good Clinical Practice, Wan Yen joined our team recently as a Business Developer. This blog will take a few moments to learn more about her, her experience, and what she hopes to bring to GCP Central.
GCP Central Announces new ISO:14155 Training
Keeping your team compliant is our priority, and we’re happy to announce a new product to the GCP Central training portfolio developed by our Medical Device Clinical Research and ISO14155 Expert trainingpartner, Rianne Tooten.
Mygcp powerapp: acknowledge your knowledge part 3
We will soon be launching our new myGCP Powerapp. We are incredibly excited about it and will give you an insight into its development in this blog. Why this app?
The Medical Device Regulation: Why a Delay in Implementation, and What is The Impact on Your Clinical Trials?
With the European Commission recently adopting a proposal to give a longer transition time to adapt to the Medical Device Regulation (MDR), important questions to pose are why this delay and how does it impact your clinical research-related work?
MyGCP Powerapp: Acknowledge Your Knowledge Part 2
This 3-part series will take you through the app’s whys and hows and the pilot experiences. You could read in the previous part about our motivation to develop the powerapp. Now we take a closer look at how the app works.
Interview with Anne van der Plas: “All the little steps are fascinating.”
“I liked how you set it up; you really get involved in thinking about the topic.”
MyGCP Powerapp: Acknowledge your knowledge
We’re close to launching our new myGCP Powerapp and are incredibly excited about it. We’d love to give you some insight into the app’s development in this blog
Medical Device Regulation: The Need for Clinical Expert Involvement
In this guest blog from Esther Daemen, we look at the need for the involvement of clinical experts in developing new medical devices, from concept to completion, and the importance of adhering to the new Medical Device Regulation (MDR).
EU CTR And CTIS: First Learnings From Working With CTIS And When Known Issues Will Be Solved.
This is the third and final part of a series of articles where GCP Central goes in-depth into the challenges, learnings, and critical findings of implementing the new European Clinical Trials Regulation (EU CTR). In this instalment, we look at issues encountered in this first year of working with CTIS and essential information about how to cope with these.
Implementing the EU CTR: Publishing Clinical Trial Reports and Transparency
It is essential that the results of clinical trials are publicly available. To ensure clinical trials (and their sponsors) are trusted, but most of all, to prevent participants from unnecessary studies. Let us find out where data from clinical trials within the EU can be accessed.
Implementing CTIS: What you Should Know
This is the first in a series of articles where GCP Central goes in-depth into the challenges, learnings, and critical findings of implementing the new European Clinical Trials Regulation (EU CTR). In this instalment, we reflect on the Clinical Trials Information System (CTIS), the unique single-entry point and database for clinical trials, and the issues surrounding the slower system adoption.
Checking In – Are You Inspection Ready with MDR and EUCTR?
In the past few months, 2 new regulations have been put into place in the world of clinical trials. The EU Clinical Trials Regulation and the Medical Devices Regulation (MDR) (EU 2017/745) have been implemented. This has created a new need for training teams to streamline trials, and be compliant.
Why your team needs MDR training: From an Expert
The transition from the previous MDD to the new MDR brings a period of change. But what impact will this have on...
Are you EU CTR Ready? Our must-have Checklist for January 31, 2022.
Today's the day the EU CTR comes into effect. This new legislation will majorly impact organizations involved in the...
January 31, 2022: EU CTR goes Live. Are you ready?
On the 31st of January, 2022, the European Commission’s new clinical trial legislation will come into effect. With the hope of creating a better environment to conduct clinical trials within the EU, the European Clinical Trials Regulation (EU CTR 536/2014) creates a uniform standard that all future trials will need to adhere to when conducting trials for medicinal products for human use.
EU CTR and VGO: what impact do they have on research in the Netherlands? Reflections from the field: Thera Max-Mos, Sanofi
We spoke with Sanofi’s Thera Max-Mos, Head Clinical Study Unit ai, NL, to discuss these changes. We look at the impact this has had on the study and any teething problems in the procedure. She also shares her thoughts on the upcoming EU CTR introduction.
ECTR And MDR: Marieke Meulemans Presenting At The SCRS European Site Solutions Virtual Summit
We’re proud to announce that Marieke Meulemans will present “ European Clinical Trial Regulation (ECTR) and...
Is Continuous Learning The Answer? Join Marieke Meulemans Live and Discover The Answer
Continuous learning Is a revolutionary concept, but when It comes to the world of GCP training, It has the potential to change everything. Rather than marking a checkbox every year, those Involved In clinical research could use bite-sized learning moments and optimize their learning.
Is Continuous Learning The Answer To A GMP and GLP Compliant Workforce? Live Webinar With Marieke Meulemans
Utilizing different approaches to GMP and GLP training can improve learning retention, reduce the time and money spent on retraining, and improve your team’s results. Your company can respond faster and be more flexible when it comes to changes in the industry.
Expanding Our Course Catalog with a New German Refresher ICH GCP Course
Our Refresher ICH GCP Course is designed for study nurses and members of an investigational team who need to refresh their knowledge of the German Medicines Act (AMG) applicable to clinical drug research with human subjects (Arzneimittelstudien).
Introducing Our New Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) Online Course
Our new Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) online course covers the legal requirements and best practices for quality oversight on external manufacturing. Learn more about it here.
Software Update 2.11: What’s New in myGCP?
In our ongoing commitment to high-quality GCP training, as well as providing you with the latest updates available, myGCP will undergo a software update
Join Our Live Webinar: CFR (Code of Federal Regulations) And What It Means For You.
Join our Live webinar: CFR (Code of Federal Regulations) and what it means for you. We’ll be live on Thursday, January 28th, at 4:00 PM CET.
Announcing New ICH-GCP Course for Sponsors in International Clinical Trials
Announcing the latest addition to the GCP Central online course offerings: Expert ICH GCP Course for Sponsors in International Clinical Trials.
Your GCP Learning Preferences Discovered
As learning methods change and the pressure to manage time efficiently evolves, so does the need to provide effective,...
The Most Popular International myGCP Courses Of 2020
2020 has been an unprecedented year of change; companies, organizations, and individuals needed to evolve and adapt...
Simple Steps To Creating Your myGCP Account
Managing our time effectively at work is a constant challenge, made even more...
GCP Central Launches Online CFR training Course For Clinical Trials In The USA
Introducing the newest online course from GCP Central – Basic CFR Course for Clinical Trials In The USA. Learn about the principles of the Code of Federal Regulations that are required for the conduct of clinical trials in the USA …
Announcing the launch of our refreshed website
It's official, after months of hard work and dedication, it's time to launch our refreshed website. We wanted to make...
Which course is right for me? Plans unveiled for course title updates
Did you know that over the past year, we have increased the number of courses we offer by 400%? As our company has grown, so has our GCP training course portfolio, providing a more extensive range of courses catering to both the Dutch and English-speaking research communities Our commitment is to provide a better way of training, and we are changing our course titles to help you more easily find the course you need.
Validation in 6 Steps: How to Validate Computerized Systems in Clinical Research
The Validation of software tools used in the conduct of clinical trials is listed as a requirement described in ICH-GCP guidelines. Learn more about the six steps of the Validation process here…
Validating Your Quality Management System: GCP Central Releases Whitepaper
How can validation of your own or your vendor’s system help to ensure good quality clinical trials? Download GCP Central’s latest whitepaper here.
3 Reasons Your Clinical Research Team Needs Online Learning Now
In the current COVID-19 crisis, where research has taken a central focus, and a lot of other studies have been halted. Discover why online learning is now more crucial than ever.
GCP Central Announces Live Webinar: Clinical Trials During COVID19 – A Risk-Based Approach
In the current crisis, hospitals are overburdened, and people have to stay at home as much as possible. How are we dealing with study visits and other aspects of the trials? Introducing the latest in the GCP Central webinars: Clinical trials during Corona: A risk-based approach in the interest of patients and data.
An Important Message from GCP Central CEO, Marieke Meulemans
The current COVID-19 crisis has many companies changing the way they think and the services they provide. Find out what GCP Central is doing, and discover more about our collaboration with CastorEDC here.
Your Opinion Matters: Take The myGCP Survey
At GCP Central, our commitment is to providing quality training to our users. We appreciate feedback, and use this to improve our learning system, myGCP. After all, one of the most effective ways to learn is to be continuously updated with new knowledge and improve your skills based on this.
GCP Central Shares Highlights from the European Conference on Clinical Research (EUCROF)
On the 10th and 11th of February, GCP Central (alongside Seuss+) attended the European Conference on Clinical Research...
How often should GCP Training be completed?
This is a commonly asked question from medical and research professionals and in some cases a slight grey area. There...
Introducing our new eBook: An Introduction to Continuous Learning
GCP Central’s eBook: “An Introduction to Continuous Learning” uncovers insights and benefits of continuous learning and how it improves clinical trials.
Webinar Announcement: Drive better quality clinical research with continuous learning
We're pleased to announce that we're going live with our first webinar - How you can drive better quality clinical...
Are you ready for the European Clinical Trial Regulation (ECTR)? GCP Central launches 5 different ECTR training courses within myGCP
The 2020 implementation of the European Clinical Trials Regulation (ECTR) will bring big changes to the way that...
Meet The Team: Introducing Saskia
Another installment from our popular “Meet the Team” feature, this week we’re catching up with Saskia, who joined GCP Central earlier this year as Content & training manager. Join us as we find out all about Saskia’s role at GCP Central.
What’s new in myGCP version 2.10?
It’s here! The long-awaited version update of myGCP has arrived. In this blog, we’ll visit all the changes and updates made to myGCP, and what you can expect from it moving forward.
European Clinical Trial Regulation (ECTR) E-Learning Creates a Long Term Partnership
The implementation of the European Clinical Trials Regulation (ECTR) should be a hot topic at the moment. Although the...
Meet the Team: Introducing Anouk
In the latest installment of Meet the Team, Anouk has recently joined GCP Central. We caught up with her and...
Meet the Team: Introducing Sharon
From Australia’s Southern Highlands to the world of GCP training comes our latest GCP Central superstar, Sharon. We sat down with her (with a lot of laughs as well!) to talk more over her new role with the team, and also find out a little bit more about her, and what skills she brings to our amazing team.
Meet us and find out what we are all about. GCP Central launches brand video
It’s time to get to know us a little better, so we are proud to announce and share our brand video today. This year,...
What’s new with myGCP? Updates and changes inspired by you
Continuous learning is one of our core values here at GCP Central, and your feedback is so important to us as part of our internal learning loop and platform improvements.
We have made several important improvements to myGCP over the past couple of months and am sharing them with you right here.
Which myGCP link is right for me?
This year we enthusiastically launched our new brand to the world and have been rolling out myGCP improvements all along with it since then. Part of our improvements was the implementation of two different myGCP environments entry domains. One of which is specifically for the Dutch community and one for the global community.
A week in the life of CEO Marieke Meulemans
GCP Central is a bustling hive of daily activity, so what does a typical week in the life of a CEO look like? A week...
