Patty Kasper, MS, CCRA is a recognized expert in clinical research training and operations with more than 20 years of industry experience. Since founding P. Kasper & Associates in 1995, Patty and her team have provided well-designed training programs to the biopharmaceutical and medical device industries. More than 1800 professionals have benefitted from her hallmark hands-on interactive learning modules that bring an exciting real-world element to her classes. Patty has direct experience with Phase 1 through 4 clinical research trials in numerous indications and has directed studies in the US, Canada and Europe. She has been on the faculty of UCSC Extension as part of their prestigious Clinical Trials Design and Management Certificate Program and has received a Certificate of Accomplishment from this Academic Program. Patty is active in the Northern California Chapter of ACRP, has presented speeches on several advanced topics and is currently serving as the Vice President. Patty earned her Masters of Science degree in Bacteriology and Public Health from Washington State University.