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You must be an ACRP Member to join a local chapter. Learn more about ACRP membership. NTX Chapter members can earn free ACRP contact hours for participating in Chapter continuing education events!
Upcoming Virtual Event: Saturday, November 13, 2021 from 08:30 AM TO 11:00 AM (CT)
Learn & Understand the Importance of Metadata in FDA-Regulated Systems
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About the North Texas Chapter
Welcome to the North Texas Chapter of the Association of Clinical Research Professionals (ACRP). We proudly serve the Dallas - Fort Worth Metroplex, and the surrounding areas from West and East TX, 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.
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 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 North Texas Chapter of ACRP can expect to receive the following benefit:
- 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.
Sponsorship Opportunities
The North Texas Chapter of ACRP invites you to become a corporate or institutional sponsor for future events. Inquiries about the several levels of sponsorships and other details can be directed to one of the board members listed below.
Contact Information
- President: Vanetta G Zollicoffer, CCRC, vzollicoffer@hotmail.com
- Past President: Lynette Westbrook, MS, BSN, RN, CCRC, lyneteww@icloud.com
- Education Chair: Anita Zacherl, azach78766@aol.com
- Treasurer: Holly Lawrence, holly.lawrence@utsouthwestern.edu
- Secretary: TBD
- Membership Chair: TBD
- Nominating Committee: Lynette Westbrook, MS, BSN, RN, CCRC, lynetteww@icloud.com
- Community Admin: Cynthia Azghani, RN, CCRC, cazghani@gmail.com
Past Events
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2015 Chapter Excellence Award Winner
The North Texas Chapter has been selected as the Chapter Excellence Award winner in Community Outreach.
This award recognizes your Chapter for significantly fostering the clinical research profession through making significant impacts within your local community. The Chapter of Excellence award is the highest honor and recognition available for ACRP Chapters.