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ARAC's Q2 Wisdom Wire Recap
Welcome back to ARAC's Wisdom Wire , your quarterly source for the latest industry news, announcements, tech tips, and more! CLICK HERE to read. As we wrap up Q2, we're excited to share key highlights and insights from the past few months. Dive in to discover the latest from ARAC, including hot topics, upcoming events, recent case studies, team expansions, and a special science spotlight. Hot Topics: Keynote Q&A with Dr. Brian King In a compelling keynote Q&A at TMA '24
Jul 15, 20243 min read


PMI Open Science | Warsaw, Poland
Dr. Jessica Zdinak spent the afternoon at the PMI Open Science event in Warsaw, Poland. Zdinak notes how impressive their comprehensive...
Jun 13, 20241 min read


How Our Emotional State Colors Moral Judgements
To understand, explain, and predict external behavior, we must look at the underlying motivations, cognitions, and affective states of the individual. As part of these underlying aspects, mood and cognitive biases are key components. A scientific article by Dr. Ian Jones considers these two aspects in relation with how people make moral judgments. While this article may not directly assess nicotine and tobacco use behaviors, the theoretical concept applies. One of our values
Jun 10, 20244 min read


ARAC's Secret Sauce
While attending LSI '24 Emerging Medtech Summit in Dana Point, California... Dr. Jessica Zdinak conducted an INTERVIEW telling the ARAC story. #LSIUSA24
Jun 7, 20241 min read


ARAC Summit 2024
TOMORROW is our ARAC SUMMIT 2024! Stay tuned for KEY TAKEAWAYS from this comprehensive and collaborative all-day meeting. THANK YOU to Troutman Pepper for hosting us.
Jun 6, 20241 min read


Understanding Individuals Through Person-Centered Effect Sizes
At ARAC, we continue to look for the most relevant design and statistical methods to better answer research questions. While NHST is the industry statistical standard, our scientists have explored alternative avenues to understanding human behavior, specifically through Person-Centered effect sizes. Averages tell us about individual behavior in general, and always with consideration of the group. But to better understand individual behavior and how individuals makeup the grea
Jun 5, 20244 min read


May 13, 20240 min read


ADVANCEMENTS & LEADERSHIP UPDATES - ARAC PRESS RELEASE – MAY 2024:
ARAC has experienced tremendous growth in various facets of our operations these past 6-months, and we're thrilled to share some significant updates with you! As we continue to grow and evolve, we remain dedicated to delivering exceptional results and exceeding expectations. We understand the importance of having a robust team of experts to drive our mission forward. With Dr. Jessica Zdinak's leadership and the collective expertise of our esteemed scientists, we are well-equi
May 13, 20243 min read


NEW Lead Behavioral Scientist
We're delighted to welcome another addition to our team, bolstering our resources to support our esteemed Chief Research Officer, Dr. Jessica Zdinak , further strengthening our capabilities in research and analysis. Lauren C. Smith , MS - Officially joining ARAC in June 2024 as Lead Behavioral Scientist. Lauren Smith is a seasoned research scientist with a decade of expertise in human behavioral research, including significant contributions to regulatory filings during her t
May 9, 20241 min read


Congratulations Dr. Jones & Dr. Stauch!
ARAC is brimming with pride for to our esteemed team members, DR. KIRI STAUCH & DR. IAN JONES on their remarkable achievement of earning PH.D. degrees! Your dedication, hard work, and unwavering commitment to your research contributes immensely to our team and the academic community at large. We have every confidence that you will continue to excel and make significant contributions to your respective fields. DR. KIRI STAUCH - Kiri’s degree is in Experimental Psychology with
May 8, 20242 min read


FDLI Annual Conference 2024
ARAC is gearing up for an amazing experience at the upcoming Food and Drug Law Institute (FDLI) Annual Conference 2024! 🌟 🗓️ Date: MAY...
May 6, 20241 min read


Exciting Human Factors Study Focus Group Session Underway! 🚀
Dr. Jessica Zdinak, Chief Research Officer, lead FIVE 90-minute dynamic focus group sessions as part of an ongoing Human Factors Study...
May 3, 20241 min read
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