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About the North Texas Chapter
Welcome to the North Texas 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 Dallas and Ft. Worth areas by offering networking activities, educational opportunities, and providing up-to-date information for our members.
We look forward to seeing you at our chapter meetings and hope that you will consider becoming more involved in the chapter by volunteering or serving in a leadership role.
Upcoming Events:
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.
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: Shari Anwar, anwarintexas@gmail.com
- Parliamentarian: Lynette Westbrook, MS, BSN, RN, CCRC, lyneteww@icloud.com
- Education Co-Chair: Anita Zacherl, RN, RAC, azach78766@aol.com
- Education Co-Chair: Kristy Riddle, ksrn07@hotmail.com
- Treasurer: Holly Lawrence, holly.lawrence@utsouthwestern.edu
- Secretary: Debbie Waldrop, debawaldrop@gmail.com
- Nominating Committee: Lynette Westbrook, lynetteww@icloud.com
- Publications Chair: Brigid Hayward, Brigid.Hayward@UTSouthwestern.edu
- Social Media Chair: Alyssa Boudreau, alyssa.boudreau@utsouthwestern.edu
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North Texas Chapter Past Events
2015 Chapter Excellence Award Winner
The North Texas Chapter was 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.