Here at the Heartland Association of Research Professionals, our mission is to provide educational and networking opportunities to research professionals within the greater Kansas City area.
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 through ____. Stay tuned as our 2026 program and speaker lineup is soon to be announced!

To provide members with opportunities to network, to stay informed about trends in health research and to further professional knowledge and skills.

Each fall, HARP organizes an accredited, day long educational conference that covers current topics in medical research.


Learning opportunities for professional advancement
Continuing Education Credits

President: Megan Harrision
Vice President: Luigi Boccardi
Secretary: Anna Contreras
Treasurer: Miah Ruffin
Public Relations: Mariah Brewe
Megan Harrison (President), Luigi Boccardi (Vice President), Ana Contreras (Secretary), Miah Ruffin (Treasurer), Mariah Brewe (Public Relations)