CISCRP is a first-of-its-kind 501(c)3 nonprofit organization dedicated to educating and informing the public, patients, medical/research communities, the media, and policy makers about clinical research participation and the role that each party plays as a participant in the process. CISCRP's staff and Board of Advisors have highly diverse backgrounds - from the clinical research, healthcare and advocacy communities. CISCRP's funding comes from a wide variety of sources including individual donors, government and research institutions, foundations and corporations.