Here at the Heartland Association of Research Professionals, our mission is to provide members with opportunities to network, to stay informed about trends in health research, and to further professional knowledge and skills.
Our annual conference is held in the fall and provides a full day of programming for professional development and connecting with local research professionals. Our conference is accredited for Continuing Education. Stay tuned as our 2026 program and speaker lineup is soon to be announced!

Our 2025 conference was held at Children's Mercy Research Institute and featured a full day of programming. We welcomed presentations from 13 local research teams and professionals.

We had a total of 80 members in attendance last year, representing over 8 institutions from across the Greater
Kansas City area.

Our speakers covered a range of topics, from best practices in trial design to feats of ongoing protocols. Members learned about electronic data capture fundamentals, effective methods for involving adolescents as research participants, and new, immersive technologies built from augmented reality and AI.

In partnership with University of Kansas Medical Center, our program was accredited by ACCME, ACPE, ANCC.
Members also enjoyed continental breakfast, buffet lunch, and all-day coffee service.

President: Barbara Seuferling
Vice President: Anne Holmes
Secretary: Catherine Koertje
Treasurer: Cheri Gauldin
Public Relations: RJ Brooks and Allison Scott