Candidate for Secretary
Amanda Galster, MPH, CCRP
Associate Director of Clinical Trials
R. Ken Coit College of Pharmacy University of Arizona
Tucson, Arizona
Other Positions:
University of Arizona, Aegis Consortium, Executive Director, PASC-RECOVER, 2021-2023
University of Minnesota, Department of Pediatrics
Clinical Research Program Director, 2013 - 2021
Regulatory & Clinical Research Manager, 2006 - 2013
Lead Clinical Research Associate, 2004 - 2006
Academic and Professional Degrees/Certifications:
Graduate Certificate, Regulatory Science, James E. Rogers College of Law, Pending
Masters, Public Health, University of Minnesota - Twin Cities, 2007
Bachelor of Arts, University of Minnesota - Twin Cities, 1998
SOCRA Certified Clinical Research Professional (CCRP), 2006 - Current
SOCRA Activities and Positions Held:
Director, Board of Directors, 2022-Present
Co-Chair, Pediatric Clinical Trials Conference, 2020- 2022
Chair, Pediatric Track, Annual Conference 2018-2020
Speaker, Pediatric Clinical Trials Conference 2017-2022
Speaker, Annual Conference 2012, 2017-2020
Poster Presenter, Annual Conference 2010, 2014
Author, SOCRA Source, 2014
Additional Activities:
Institute for Advanced Clinical Trials for Children (I-ACT)
UMN QI Lead, PICTR Trailblazer Program, 2020-2021
Co-Chair, BET Committee, 2020-2021
Co-Chair, Mentoring Program, 2020-2021
Children’s Oncology Group (COG)
Chair, CRA Nominating Committee, 2012-2013
Chair, CRA Education Committee, 2010-2013
Member, CRA Steering Committee, 2010-2013
Member, CRA Nominating Committee, 2009-2013
Member, CRA Education Committee, 2007-2010
Vision Statement:
My research experience includes pediatric clinical trials, Post-Acute Sequelae of COVID-19 (PASC), and most recently aging research. In these areas I have supported and managed innovative research, built and led research teams, and ensured regulatory compliance. However, what I enjoy most is training, coaching, and supporting research staff and empowering them to do their work in the most ethical, effective, and compliant ways. Supporting the professional development of clinical research professionals is crucial in this highly regulated and ever-changing landscape. The pandemic has changed how we do this important work, while also elevating the importance of rapid high-quality clinical research. Even so, the profession and the workforce are facing significant challenges as clinical research tries to keep pace in this golden era of innovation. I believe with all my heart that SOCRA serves a critical need, and gladly volunteer my time to move the SoCRA mission forward and support the membership in advancing the profession.
Prior involvement in the planning for Annual Conferences and hosting other conferences and webinars gave me great insight into the mission and organization of SOCRA. Yet serving on the Board of Directors has enlightened me to the greater challenges we all face. Extending my service to the Board of Directors as Secretary would allow me to further support the education and professional development needs of our clinical research professionals, and I would be proud to serve the research community in this way.