Preparing for ACRP 2018

Association of Clinical Research Professionals
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Carl Bazan is a clinical research associate with Precision for Medicine in Bethesda, Maryland. In association with his work, Carl Bazan engages with professional organizations such as the Association of Clinical Research Professionals (ACRP).

ACRP consists of more than 13,000 clinical researchers from around the world. Members are scheduled to gather for ACRP 2018, the organization’s yearly educational and networking conference, between April 27 and May 1 at the Gaylord National Resort and Convention Center in National Harbor, Maryland, near Washington, DC.

Past meetings have included discussions on a number of clinical research topics, such as managing clinical trial regulations in Europe, how minor issues of noncompliance can compromise research results, and how to optimize communication during research projects.

To learn more about the upcoming conference or to review ACRP 2017 and ACRP 2016 sessions in the organization’s online conference library, visit www.acrpnet.org.

Electric Vehicle Sales Increased Significantly in 2016

Electric Vehicle
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Since 2016, Dr. Carl Bazan has worked as a clinical research associate at Precision for Medicine in Bethesda, Maryland. Outside of his work as a researcher, Dr. Carl Bazan pursues a personal interest in electric vehicles.

After experiencing a 5-percent sales drop from 2014 to 2015, the market for electric vehicles (EV) appears to be strong worldwide. According to the most recent numbers, EV sales in the United States jumped 36 percent in 2016. By the end of 2016, nearly 160,000 electric vehicles had been sold nationwide, and four companies – Tesla, Chevrolet, Nissan, and Ford – had EV models that sold more than 10,000 units each.

Globally, EV sales were even stronger in 2016. The year saw worldwide sales reach more than 777,000 vehicles, which represented a 41-percent increase over 2015. In addition to increased consumer consciousness, the growth in EV sales can be contributed to several factors, including financial incentives, improved performance, and the expansion of charging infrastructure.