COAPCR 2025 Annual Meeting

2025 Annual Meeting

Pathways for Clinical Research Careers 

CONFERENCE OVERVIEW

• Date: Monday, September 15th, 12 PM EST to Tuesday, September 16th, 2025, 5 PM
• Location: DH 1070, Discovery Hall, UNC Wilmington, Wilmington, NC
• Format: In-person meeting with webconference option for virtual attendees.

OBJECTIVES

The CoAPCR 2025 Annual Meeting is a crucial platform for career development and innovation in clinical research education and training. The conference seeks to meet the following objectives:

• Strengthen academic collaboration in clinical research education and training.
• Connect early-career researchers with mentors, educators, and industry leaders.
• Showcase best practices in developing apprenticeship programs and professional training.

AGENDA OVERVIEW

KEYNOTE

Interconnectedness of Our Biomedical Research Ecosystem: The Critical Role of Academia in Advancing Drug Development

10:30 AM, September 16th, 2025

Cherié  Butts, PhD, Sr. Medical Director (West Coast) at Biogen. Dr. Butts is a recognized thought leader on the interconnectedness of biomedical research across academia, government, and industry.

WORKSHOPS

Developing a Clinical Research Apprenticeship

1:00 PM, September 15th, 2025

• Stephanie Freel, PhD, PMP, Director, Clinical Research Operations, Education & Outreach, Duke Office of Clinical Research (DOCR)
• Sharleen Traynor, PhD, MPH, ACRP-CP, Director, Clinical Trials Research Associate Program, Durham Technical Community College

Best Practices in Professional Development

3:00 PM, September 16th, 2025

SESSIONS

Poster Presentations

3:00 PM, September 15th, 2025

• Presentations on academic programs, member organizations, research, and scholarly work

Accreditation Update

12:00 PM, September 16th, 2025

• Carolynn Jones, Clinical Professor, The Ohio State University & Board Member, CAAPCR

Early Career Advancement

1:00 PM, September 16th, 2025

• Susan Landis, CEO, ACRP

Panel: K-12 Outreach Initiatives

2:15 PM, September 16th, 2025

• Organized by Jessica Fritter, DHSc, MACPR, ACRP-CP, Director, Master of Clinical Research & Certificate Programs & Co-Director, Workforce Development, Clinical and Translational Science Institute, The Ohio State University

CoAPCR BUSINESS MEETING

9:00 AM, September 16th, 2025

• Members only meeting on organizational business matters.

REGISTRATION

Members of CoAPCR are organizations or individuals categorized into one of three membership types. Individuals who are faculty, staff, faculty, current students, or employees of an organization that is an Institutional or Supporting member can attend CoAPCR events. Sustaining members are individuals not associated or joining independent of their organization.

In-person Attendees: individuals of CoAPCR member organizations should complete their in-person registrations by August 29th, 2025, to allow dinner reservations on September 5th and secure hotel accommodations. The Hampton Inn Wilmington-University Area/Smith Creek Station is offering an exclusive CoAPCR member rate of $99 from September 14th to 17th, 2025, for a limited time.

Virtual Attendees: individuals of CoAPCR member organizations planning to attend virtually should register by September 12th, 2025. 

Guests of a CoAPCR member: a CoAPCR member may sponsor an approved guest interested in attending a public session(s) of the CoAPCR 2025 Annual Meeting. The guest should work with the Member Representative and the CoAPCR Organizing Committee.

Non-member & Non-Guest): individuals may attend public sessions of the CoAPCR 2025 Annual Meeting, subject to approval. Registration and a small fee will be requested.

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COSTS

MEMBERSHIP STATUS	REGISTRATION FEE	EXPLANATION
Renewed for 2025-2026	$0	The 2025 Annual Meeting registration fee is included in the member's annual renewal. Additional costs for the dinner, transportation, lodging, parking, and printing are not included.
Not Renewed or New Member	Varies by membership type	The 2025 Annual Meeting registration fee is equivalent to the annual renewal fee for the membership type. Additional costs for the dinner, transportation, lodging, parking, and printing are not included.
Member Guests	Varies	Please contact the Member Representative and the CoAPCR Organizing Committee.
Non-Member Attendees	Virtual: $25 In-Person: $50	Fees cover the costs for technology, food, and refreshments.

For More Information

Details will be updated on the 2025 Annual Meeting Information page (member login required)

 

Volunteers Needed!

Please contact the Organizing Committee to learn how to help.

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