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Heartland Association of Research Professionals

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Heartland Association of Research Professionals

Heartland Association of Research ProfessionalsHeartland Association of Research ProfessionalsHeartland Association of Research Professionals
  • Home
  • About
  • Annual Conference
    • HARP 2025 Fall Conference
    • 2026 Abstract Submission
  • Contact Us

About HARP

Our Mission

Our Conference

Our Conference

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 Conference

Our Conference

Our Conference

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!

2025 Conference Gallery

Day of Connection and Education

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.

Attendance

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

Kansas City area.

Presentation Topics

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.

Conference Perks

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.

Thank you to our 2025 HARP Board of Officers!

President: Barbara Seuferling

Vice President: Anne Holmes

Secretary: Catherine Koertje

Treasurer: Cheri Gauldin

Public Relations: RJ Brooks and Allison Scott

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