David M. Vulcano LCSW, MBA, CIP, RAC

David Vulcano was born and raised in New Orleans, Louisiana. He has a Masters degree in both Social Work and Business Administration from Louisiana State University. Additional credentials include obtaining the status of Certified IRB Professional (CIP) and Regulatory Affairs Certification (RAC). His current primary employment is as the AVP for Clinical Research for Hospital Corporation of America (HCA), overseeing the research efforts of over 170 hospitals, over 100 Surgery Centers, various physician practices and affiliated programs in 31 states and in London.

Among other roles, he was formerly the Chief Research Officer for Psychiatric Solutions, Inc and Ardent Health Services/Behavioral Healthcare Corporation where he oversaw research the efforts in both medical and psychiatric hospitals as well as the operations of in-house IRBs. David is the Chair of the Board of Trustees for the Association of Clinical Research Professionals (ACRP) assisting their mission in providing global leadership (offices/operations in United States, European Union, India, Singapore, and other emerging markets) to promote integrity and excellence in the clinical research profession.