Orange County Regulatory Affairs Discussion Group

?? Celebrating Our Returning 2025 OCRA Board Members: Fawn Zhang(张芳） JD, PharmD, RAC, Julie Manchester, Shideh Sharifi, Anand Parikh, and Arta Zenunovi? ?? OCRA is proud to recognize and celebrate our returning board members who will continue their exceptional work in 2025. ??? These leaders bring diverse expertise and a shared commitment to fostering a vibrant and supportive community for regulatory professionals. ?? Their dedication ensures OCRA remains a leading organization for education, networking, and professional growth in regulatory affairs. ???? A heartfelt thank you to our returning board members for their leadership and unwavering dedication to OCRA’s mission. ?? Your contributions have a lasting impact, and we look forward to an exciting year ahead under your guidance! ?? #OCRA #Leadership #RegulatoryAffairs #ProfessionalDevelopment #EmpoweringProfessionals

?? Exciting News: Welcoming the 2025 OCRA Board Members: Shelly M. Gallup, RAC, Shep Bentley, Nora XI, Joshua Lee, and Ronald Kao ?? We are thrilled to announce and celebrate the election of our new OCRA Board Members for 2025! ?? These exceptional leaders bring an incredible range of expertise, vision, and enthusiasm to our organization, fueling our mission to empower regulatory professionals and elevate the field of regulatory affairs. As we look ahead to 2025, we’re inspired by the energy and innovative ideas these leaders will bring to OCRA’s initiatives. ?? Their passion for professional development, commitment to the regulatory community, and dedication to shaping the future of our industry make this a truly exciting time. Here’s to a year of growth, impact, and new possibilities under their guidance. ?? Congratulations to all of our new board members—let’s make 2025 extraordinary together! ??? #OCRA #Leadership #RegulatoryExcellence #EmpoweringProfessionals #Innovation

?? Recapping a Memorable Evening of Celebration & Appreciation! This past Thursday evening, we had the privilege of hosting our Member & Sponsor Appreciation Holiday Dinner, and what a night it was! ??? The evening was filled with engaging conversations, delicious food, and an opportunity to reflect on the amazing year we’ve had together. Here are some highlights: ? Awards & Recognitions: Celebrating the outstanding contributions of our volunteers who make #OCRA-DG thrive. ? New Board Member Announcement: Welcoming fresh leadership as we look ahead to an exciting year in 2025. ? Community Connections: The room was buzzing with meaningful exchanges that remind us of the strength and value of our professional network. Thank you to everyone who joined us and made the evening so special. Your support and dedication are the heart of our mission, and we couldn’t do it without you. Here’s to a successful year behind us and an even brighter one ahead! ?? Kirtida Patel Fawn Zhang(张芳） JD, PharmD, RAC Aimee Wong Alay Bhayani, MS, RAC Thomas Lee, PhD Binh Nguyen Henry Bryson Ronald Kao Ayub Y. Dongmei H. Artemis Ailianou, PhD Kim Walker David Tang Dr. Dov Gal, DVM, MBA Akshata K. Prashil Panchal Vicki Ong Jerry Valenti Christopher Swanson James Demetriou Suzette Rampair, M. S., B. Sc. Jay Vaishnav, PhD, FRAPS SUKHON LIKITLERSUANG Jr Rahmzadeh Shelly M. Gallup, RAC Arta Zenunovi? Tori Anaya Anya Bekhtel Nora XI Martin Sprunck Joshua Lee Shideh Sharifi Julie Manchester Anand Parikh Eva Chang, RAC #Community #Networking #ProfessionalGrowth #OCRA Many thanks to our #Diamond Sponsor: Allergan Aesthetics, an AbbVie Company and all the 2024 #OCRA Sponsors!

?? Recapping a Memorable Evening of Celebration & Appreciation! This past Thursday evening, we had the privilege of hosting our Member & Sponsor Appreciation Holiday Dinner, and what a night it was! ??? The evening was filled with engaging conversations, delicious food, and an opportunity to reflect on the amazing year we’ve had together. Here are some highlights: ? Awards & Recognitions: Celebrating the outstanding contributions of our volunteers who make #OCRA-DG thrive. ? New Board Member Announcement: Welcoming fresh leadership as we look ahead to an exciting year in 2025. ? Community Connections: The room was buzzing with meaningful exchanges that remind us of the strength and value of our professional network. Thank you to everyone who joined us and made the evening so special. Your support and dedication are the heart of our mission, and we couldn’t do it without you. Here’s to a successful year behind us and an even brighter one ahead! ?? Kirtida Patel Fawn Zhang(张芳） JD, PharmD, RAC Aimee Wong Alay Bhayani, MS, RAC Thomas Lee, PhD Binh Nguyen Henry Bryson Ronald Kao Ayub Y. Dongmei H. Artemis Ailianou, PhD Kim Walker David Tang Dr. Dov Gal, DVM, MBA Akshata K. Prashil Panchal Vicki Ong Jerry Valenti Christopher Swanson James Demetriou Suzette Rampair, M. S., B. Sc. Jay Vaishnav, PhD, FRAPS SUKHON LIKITLERSUANG Jr Rahmzadeh Shelly M. Gallup, RAC Arta Zenunovi? Tori Anaya Anya Bekhtel Nora XI Martin Sprunck Joshua Lee Shideh Sharifi Julie Manchester Anand Parikh Eva Chang, RAC #Community #Networking #ProfessionalGrowth #OCRA Many thanks to our #Diamond Sponsor: Allergan Aesthetics, an AbbVie Company and all the 2024 #OCRA Sponsors!

Great time at the OCRA members appreciation party! Awards for exceptional volunteers ?? Announcement of the winners for the Board election ??

?? Happening This Week! ?? Looking forward to celebrating with our members and sponsors and creating memorable moments together! ?? ??? A few seats are still available—register soon to join us! ?? Sign up today to secure your spot!

?? OCRA Members, Your Vote Counts! The election for our 2025 Board of Directors is officially open! ??? Members now have the opportunity to shape the future of #OCRA-DG by casting your vote for our board candidates. ?? Voting is open until the morning of 11/14. Check your inbox for an email with the voting link and make your voice heard! Each vote strengthens our community, so thank you for participating and contributing to OCRA’s mission. It’s not too late to join membership and vote and/or attend our member application dinner on 11/14: https://ocra-dg.org #OCRA #BoardOfDirectors #Voting #Leadership #Community

Attention OCRA Members we are two weeks away from the year end appreciation dinner! Please find the information below and make sure you RSVP so we can have an accurate head count! Looking forward to seeing you there! #OCRA #OrangeCountyRegulatoryAffirs

?? Webinar Recap: Clinical Trial Management in Academic Medical Centers ?? We had the pleasure of hosting Dr. Tony Succar in our recent #OCRA-DG webinar! With experience across three major institutions, Tony Succar, PhD, MScMed(OphthSc) shared insights from his work on a bionic eye and a virtual vision rehab program, highlighting the essential role of clinical trials in developing new treatments. Key takeaways: ?? Over 500,000 trials registered on ClinicalTrials. gov underscore the need for effective trial management. ?? Strategies for participant retention, managing drug vs. device trials, and the unique challenges of pediatric trials. ?? Practical tips for improving trial success and participant experience. ?? Looking ahead to 2025: #Join OCRA to access our exclusive webinars all year long and stay ahead! https://lnkd.in/gBeUJtGc #ClinicalTrials #WebinarRecap #JoinOCRA #ProfessionalDevelopment

?? We’ve hit 1,000 followers! ?? A big THANK YOU to each and every one of you for being part of our journey! We started this official page from scratch in February this year. Reaching this milestone is a testament to the value we’re creating together in this community. Whether you’re here for insights, industry updates, or just to connect, we appreciate you being with us. We look forward to growing together, sharing more impactful content, and continuing to learn from each other. Here’s to the next 1,000! ?? Orange County Regulatory Affairs Discussion Group #Milestone #ThankYou #Community #Followers #Growth #OCRAdg30