The Research Quality Association (RQA) is a professional organization focused on quality management and quality assurance practices in clinical research and related regulated environments.
RQA provides education, networking, and resources covering GCP auditing, quality systems, vendor oversight, and regulatory inspection readiness. Its community includes QA professionals, auditors, and compliance leaders who work across sponsors, CROs, and research institutions. Engagement with RQA resources can strengthen audit methodology and improve consistency in quality governance. Referencing RQA principles supports a mature quality culture focused on prevention, transparency, and continuous improvement.