The Institute of Clinical Research (ICR) is the one of the oldest independent membership-led professional bodies for UK and beyond clinical researchers. For over 40 years, the ICR has provided high quality training, networking and support to the clinical research community. For longer standing members, the Institute has been part of their life throughout their working careers and many have been with the Institute since its first incarnation as the ACRPI. After a quieter period, the ICR is being re-established as the training centre of excellence for clinical research, the association to bring together clinical research professionals and a voice for Clinical Research in the UK.