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About the Northern California (SF Bay Area) Chapter
Welcome to the Northern California Chapter of the Association of Clinical Research Professionals (ACRP). As a chapter of the ACRP, we foster connections among our members and offer local opportunities for personal and professional development. We proudly serve the Northern California region by offering networking activities, educational opportunities, and providing up-to-date information for our members.
We offer high quality, low-cost events, almost monthly and rotated around our region: Sacramento, North Bay, San Francisco – Palo Alto (Peninsula), Berkeley - east (East Bay), and Silicon Valley - San Jose (South Bay). Our annual program includes a Planning Meeting, several educational and networking events, and a year-end holiday educational event. All events are open to the clinical research community. We have ~200 members, one of the largest Chapters. We accomplish our robust program due to sponsorship and our volunteers.
We share expertise with other chapters and have volunteered and presented at the global level with ACRP. Attendees have gained new colleagues, strengthened their expertise, and found their next job or hired their next staff from our events. Volunteers contribute time and expertise to further the profession, showcase or develop leadership and other skills, and have fun doing so.
GENERAL INQUIRY FORM - please complete this form if you have any questions.
2025 Chapter Events & Activities
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Learn more about the 2025 Northern CA Chapter Mentoring Program
Chapter Governance Documents
Benefits of Chapter Membership
By joining an ACRP Chapter you gain benefits such as:
- A community of professionals in the clinical research space
- Networking events
- Professional development activities, some offering CEUs
- Local points of contact on clinical research topics
- Volunteer opportunities to bolster your resume and make a positive impact in your community
Joining and Renewing ACRP Membership
ACRP membership is required to join our chapter. ACRP membership offers invaluable education, global networking, and professional development for clinical researchers at all stages of their career. Select ‘Membership’ from the menu bar on the ACRP home page for more information on the many benefits.
Connect With Us
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Would you like to be featured on social media as a "Clinical Researcher" to help raise awareness and recognition of clinical trials/clinical research profession? If so, please complete this form.
Speaker Opportunities
Interested in proposing a presentation on a timely topic? Contact Molly Romm, Program Co-Chair or Asha Govindarajan, Program Volunteer via this form
Sponsorship
Are you interested in sponsoring one or more events (funding or in-kind support)? Contact us
We thank the following organizations for their funding or in-kind support in delivering on our mission. This support does not influence the content of our activities
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Chapter Contact Information
- President: Meghana Rao
- Vice-President: Amanda Whalen
- Treasurer: Kiruthika Arumugam
- Secretary: Abby Kennedy
- Immediate Past President: Vineeta Gulati
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Meghana Rao
President
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Amanda Whalen
Vice President |
Kiruthika Arumugam
Treasurer |
Abby Kennedy
Secretary
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Vineeta Gulati
Immediate Past President |
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