Introducing the RAPS Quebec Local Networking Group
The Regulatory Affairs Professionals Society (RAPS) has started a networking group for regulatory professionals in Quebec, Canada, partnering with local regulatory professionals to create a community for regulatory professionals to network and share knowledge.
The RAPS Quebec Local Networking Group (LNG) is RAPS’s third regional community in Canada, joining the RAPS Ontario Chapter and the RAPS Western Canada Chapter. Several members of the group connected in October at RAPS Convergence 2023 in Montreal and have been working with RAPS to set up a community so they can begin holding events.
"Together with our LNG leadership team, we are striving to build a strong network of regulatory professionals that will actively engage all groups, from young aspiring professionals to seasoned experts in the field,” says Oksana Nedostup, chair of the RAPS Quebec Local Networking Group. "The Quebec regulatory community has a huge potential, and we want to bring it to a new level of excellence. We are sincerely welcoming all interested professionals to join us in this inspiring journey by attending our networking and educational events, engaging in our on-line discussions and numerous upcoming initiatives. This is a community for you!”
Interested in joining the RAPS Quebec Local Networking Group? Visit the new community website here.
The RAPS Quebec Local Networking Group leadership team:
- Chair: Oksana Nedostup, Director, Quality Assurance and Regulatory Affairs at Lernapharm
- Vice Co-Chair: Emma Yuen, Senior Regulatory Affairs Specialist at Worldwide Clinical Trials
- Vice Co-Chair: Sumatha Kondabolu, Senior Quality Specialist at Qualio
- Program/Education Chair: Nadine Adia, Director of Regulatory Affairs and Quality at Bodycad Laboratories Inc.
- Communications Chair: Priyanka Ramjagsingh, Quality Assurance and Regulatory Affairs Manager at Eli Health
- Industry Liaison Chair: Marcel Bassil, PhD, CCRP, LSSYBC, Lead, Life Sciences at CGI
These LNG leaders will work with local regulatory professionals and RAPS to build an engaged community and host events for regulatory professionals in Quebec, both online and in-person.
"We envision a community that is not only well-informed but also deeply connected and empowered to excel in their careers,’" says Sumantha Kondabolu. “By doing so, we aspire to make significant contributions to the advancement of healthcare regulatory excellence in the region.”
"I'm excited about the opportunity to lead with heart, bringing together diverse voices to spark innovation and drive positive change in healthcare regulation,” says Nadine Adia. “This journey promises not just professional growth but the chance to make a real difference.”
"I am thrilled to be part of the RAPS Quebec LNP committee to create a bridge between the IT tools efficiency and the regulatory landscape in terms of digitalization and the usage of emerging technologies,” says Marcel Bassil.
"During RAPS Convergence in Montreal, it was clear that there is a large regulatory affairs community in Quebec,” says Priyanka Ramjagsingh. “The RAPS Quebec LNG will be a great opportunity where we can all connect to share knowledge, build relationships and foster growth within the life sciences industry."
Not local to Quebec? Find your local RAPS community here.