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About the Virginia Chapter
Welcome to the Virginia Chapter of the Association of Clinical Research Professionals (ACRP). We proudly serve the state of Virginia to provide up-to-date information, continuing education credits, and networking for the research community. We are a comprehensive organization of clinical research professionals from a variety of backgrounds.
As a chapter of the ACRP, the mission of this organization shall be to provide a readily accessible mechanism for regional program development for clinical research professionals to foster professional interaction, continuing education, problem-solving, and discussion of professional issues.
Note: You must be an ACRP Member to join a local chapter. Learn more about ACRP membership.
Upcoming Chapter Events
Past Chapter Events
2024
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Virginia Chapter Past Events 2016-2022
Virginia Chapter Past Events 2013-2015
Joining and Renewing Chapter Membership
ACRP membership is required to join our chapter. ACRP membership offers invaluable global networking and professional development opportunities including access to many resources: Clinical Researcher, The Wire, online communities, discounts on offerings, and more. Select ‘Membership’ from the menu bar on the ACRP home page for more information on the many benefits.
We look forward to seeing you at our chapter meetings and hope that you will consider becoming more involved in the Chapter at some point by volunteering for a committee or running for a Board Member position.
Benefits of Virginia Chapter Membership
Becoming an active member in your local ACRP chapter is a great way to learn more about clinical research in the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industry and it also provides many great benefits; a member of the Central Virginia Chapter of ACRP can expect to receive the following benefits:
- Obtaining research-related continuing education credits for each speaker meeting you attend – which counts towards certification maintenance
- Discounted registration for chapter sponsored educational programs
- Networking in all areas of research with other engaged research professionals
- A valuable resource for information, training, and employment opportunities
Remember, only members of ACRP can become members of the local Chapter. Our Chapter is active in the National dues collection program. This means that the national organization will collect dues for local membership at the same time they collect your national dues.
Chapter Committees
2023 FALL SYMPOSIUM PLANNING COMMITTEE
Role: To plan and execute a full-day educational symposium for chapter, ACRP and other clinical research professionals
Committee Chairs:
Katie Rea, UVA
Rochelle Brown, VCU
Susan Rockwell, Consultant
Committee Members:
Barry Herndon, Parexel
Christina Ludwick Hartman, Virginia Research Center
Jessica Nichols, Carilion Clinic
Kim Bullock, UVA
Kristina Cooper, Carilion Clinic
Shay Brill, Gates Medical Research Institute
Tina Bryant, Carilion Clinic
EDUCATION COMMITTEE
Role: To provide educational events to our chapter members
Committee Chair: Shay Brill, Gates Medical Research Institute
Committee Members:
Brooke Chenault, UNOS
Francis Farrell, Carilion Clinic
Jessica Nichols, Carilion Clinic
Robin Jones, Focused Ultrasound
Tina Bryant, Carilion Clinic
STEERING COMMITTEE
Role: To lead the chapter, providing guidance and oversight of all chapter activities
Committee Chair: Christina Ludwick Hartman, Virginia Research Center
Committee Members:
Barry Herndon, Parexel - Past Chapter Chair
CJ Woodburn, UVA – Treasurer
Francis Farrell, Carilion Clinic
Gina Gualtiere, Takeda
Gwen Darby, HCA Healthcare – Secretary, Membership Co-Chair
Katie Rea, UVA – Fall Symposium Tri-Chair
Kim Bullock, UVA
Rochelle Brown, VCU – Fall Symposium Tri-Chair
Sandra Burks, iTHRIV
Shay Brill, Gates Medical Research Institute – Education Chair, Past Chapter Chair
Sherrie McNamara, Prestige Consumer Healthcare/Fleet – Membership Co-Chair
Susan Rockwell, Consultant – Fall Symposium Tri-Chair, Past Chapter Chair
MEMBERSHIP COMMITTEE
Role: To increase membership awareness, engagement, satisfaction, and retention.
Committee Members:
Gwen Darby, HCA Healthcare
Sherrie McNamara, Prestige Consumer Healthcare/Fleet
Shelby Hamm, Carilion Clinic
COMMUNICATION COMMITTEE
Role: To develop communication content for the Chapter through the Online Community, Chapter Website, Direct E-Mail, and social media
Committee Chair: Christina Ludwick Hartman, Virginia Research Center
Committee Members:
Jessica Nichols, Carilion Clinic
Shay Brill, Gates Medical Research Institute
Shelby Hamm, Carilion Clinic
Sherrie McNamara, Prestige Consumer Healthcare/Fleet
Want to Get Involved? Volunteer with the Virginia Chapter!
Contact: Susan Rockwell - susanmrockwell1@gmail.com