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Professional Patient Advocates in Life Sciences (PPALS) Membership

The Professional Patient Advocates in Life Sciences (PPALS), a 501c3 non-profit organization supports the individuals who are responsible for the Patient Advocacy function within the biotech and pharmaceutical industries.

The mission of the Professional Patient Advocates in Life Science (PPALS) is:
  • Advance Patient Advocacy as a profession
  • Provide greater visibility for individuals in the patient advocacy field
  • Encourage drug development and related companies to establish this function where it does not yet exist, as appropriate
  • Serve as a catalyst for positive change.
  • Ultimately, PPALS strives to be the mechanism through which a national certification program for patient advocates in industry is developed.

For PPALS to support its mission and the professional patient advocacy community, we offer a tiered membership opportunity for individuals and companies. We invite you to become a PPALS member within the category that is most appropriate for you.

Benefits of PPALS Membership

  • Membership Directory
  • Registration discount for Professional Patient Advocates in Life Sciences curriculum
  • Access to career opportunity listings (member only access)
  • Opportunity to be a Guest Blogger on a compelling patient advocacy topic
  • Post a membership wide survey on relevant topic or inquiry
  • Submit article for online newsletter or question for ‘Ask a Colleague’ column
  • Provide guidance for PPALS’ education curriculum
  • Become a PPALS Mentor for individuals

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