Philadelphia, Sept. 24, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Regulatory Affairs Professionals Society (RAPS) today honored the 2019 class of RAPS Fellows, a distinction bestowed upon seasoned regulatory leaders who have gone above and beyond to give back to the profession and share their experience and expertise with others.
“To be named a RAPS Fellow, an awardee must exhibit unique dedication to the regulatory field that is demonstrated by a history of commitment and success,” said RAPS Chairman Don Boyer, BSc, RAC, FRAP. “From a strategic leader to a dedicated mentor, our rigorous selection process guarantees that only professionals with the highest qualifications and experience are selected.”
The 2019 RAPS Fellows are:
- Lisa Baumhardt, FRAP, senior manager of global regulatory affairs, artificial intelligence strategy, Watson Health Imaging, an IBM Company
- Bradley Hossack, FRAP, global corporate vice president regulatory affairs, Stryker Corporation
- Natalie Kennel, RAC, FRAP, ASQ, CQE, CQMgr, founder, NJK & Associates
- Georgiann Keyport, RAC, FRAP, senior partner and co-founder, Canopy Medical LLC
The four new Fellows were recognized at the RAPS Regulatory Convergence conference in Philadelphia. The Convergence is the largest annual gathering of the global regulatory profession.
About RAPS
The Regulatory Affairs Professionals Society (RAPS) is the largest global organization of and for those involved with the regulation of healthcare and related products, including medical devices, pharmaceuticals, biologics and nutritional products. Founded in 1976, RAPS helped establish the regulatory profession and continues to actively support the professional and lead the profession as a neutral, non-lobbying nonprofit organization. RAPS offers education and training, professional standards, publications, research, knowledge sharing, networking, career development opportunities and other valuable resources, including Regulatory Affairs Certification (RAC), the only post-academic professional credential to recognize regulatory excellence. RAPS is headquartered in suburban Washington, DC, with chapters and affiliates worldwide. www.RAPS.org
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