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ACR Center for Research and Innovation™

The knowledge and connections you need for the scientific progress you want.

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Advancing science. Improving outcomes.

At the ACR Center for Research and Innovation™ (CRI), we connect members, academic partners, and industry leaders to accelerate scientific progress and transform patient care.

Through CRI, we drive advancements in:

  • Clinical trial design and management that set new standards for excellence.
  • Precision diagnostics that refine accuracy and confidence in care.
  • Imaging-based therapy that expands the possibilities of treatment.
  • AI validation that ensures trust, safety, and scalability in innovation.
  • Real-world evidence that transforms data into actionable insights.

By sharing insights and data, we answer critical questions, solve pressing challenges, and move science forward — together.

ACR Center for Research and Innovation

Your Trusted Partner in Scientific Advancement

500+

clinical projects conducted

100

active clinical projects at any time

39,000+

imaging scientists in our network

150+

staff dedicated to clinical research

20,000+

sites using TRIAD®

50+

years of grant and corporate-sponsored research

Where Science Meets Impact

  • Master the AI Lifecycle

    CRI serves as the validation center within the ACR AI lifecycle. Work with leading experts from the ACR Data Science Institute, IT and industry to create, test, validate and analyze your datasets and algorithms.

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  • Imaging Analytics for Improved Insights

    Are you an industry or academic partner seeking quantitative imaging services? Partner with our Imaging Analytics team to enhance your interpretation of medical images. Leverage advanced techniques and tools to support your research applications for greater insights. 

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  • The ACR National Clinical Imaging Research Registry™

    Are you working to address complex scientific questions and produce results applicable across various care settings, geographic locations and populations? We have the ANCIRR. ANCIRR can collect images and clinical data from multiple practice settings to propel your research faster. 

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Specialty Services

At the ACR Center for Research and Innovation™, we provide comprehensive support to help your studies succeed—from funding and design through execution and analysis. Our expertise ensures efficiency, accuracy, and regulatory confidence at every stage.

Support services include:

  • Funding and Study Design – Grants, sponsors, protocols and contracting
  • Site and Reader Support – Selection, qualification, recruitment, and training
  • Data and Imaging Management – Collection, QC, QA and regulatory services
  • Central Review and Analysis – Remote/onsite review, validation, analytics and data transfer
  • Expertise Across Research Areas – Screening, therapy trials, biomarkers, AI, registries, socioeconomic studies
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Programs and Collaborations

Cancer Data and Image Database for AI (CANDID-4-AI)
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Clinical Trial Quality Assurance (IROCqa)

funded by NIH

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Taking Your Research to the Next Level

Discover the latest advancements from radiologists, researchers and industry empowered by CRI.

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How CRI Bolsters Your Progress

Thank you for considering CRI as a potential partner for your research needs. Put us to work to help facilitate your success. Please reach out with questions, ideas and requests for proposals.

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