Charles “Chuck” Sather, CCRA has been a clinical research consultant for approximately 13 years specializing in the risk-based monitoring of pediatric and adult pharmaceutical, biologic and medical device clinical trials, in compliance and data management auditing and in training and education.  In 2002 he co-founded Clinical Pathways (CP), LLC with Sandra “SAM” Sather.  More than 1/3 of his experience in clinical research has been as a monitor/consultant on a variety of pediatric and neonatal clinical trials.  He graduated Summa Cum Laude from UCLA with a BSN and has an additional 15 years of experience predominantly in pediatric and neonatal nursing.

His current focus is to promote efficiency in monitoring and auditing in a balanced, fair and amiable manner.  He is a frequent speaker at industry conferences, has authored/co-authored multiple courses for clinical research training programs in various functional areas and has participated as an Item Writer on ACRP’s Exam Committee.