Question 1

What is SAPA-NE?

Accepted Answer

SAPA-NE (Sino-American Pharmaceutical Professionals Association – New England/Boston) is a leading not-for-profit professional organization founded in 1998. It serves nearly 2,000 members from the Chinese-American pharmaceutical and biotechnology community in the greater Boston and New England region.

Question 2

How do I join SAPA-NE?

Accepted Answer

You can join SAPA-NE by visiting the Sign Up page at sapa-neweb.org/sign-up. Membership is open to professionals, students, and anyone interested in the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries in New England.

Question 3

What events does SAPA-NE organize?

Accepted Answer

SAPA-NE organizes annual conferences (600+ attendees), scientific symposiums, bimonthly seminars (free online), career development workshops, summer picnics, and networking events throughout the year. Events feature keynote speakers from leading pharmaceutical and biotech companies.

Question 4

Is SAPA-NE only for Chinese Americans?

Accepted Answer

While SAPA-NE was founded to serve the Chinese-American pharmaceutical community, events and membership are open to all professionals interested in pharmaceutical science, biotechnology, and international scientific cooperation.

Question 5

Where is SAPA-NE located?

Accepted Answer

SAPA-NE is based in Boston, Massachusetts and serves the greater Boston and New England region. It is a chapter of the broader SAPA organization, which has chapters across the US (headquarters, Greater Philadelphia, Connecticut, DC, Midwest).

Question 6

What is SAPA-NE's relationship to SAPA?

Accepted Answer

SAPA-NE is the New England/Boston chapter of the Sino-American Pharmaceutical Professionals Association (SAPA), which was established in 1993. SAPA has over 6,000 members across seven chapters globally. Other chapters include SAPA-HO (headquarters), SAPA-GP (Greater Philadelphia), SAPA-CT (Connecticut), SAPA-DC (Washington DC), and SAPA-MW (Midwest).

Question 7

How can I sponsor a SAPA-NE event?

Accepted Answer

Organizations interested in sponsoring SAPA-NE events can visit the Sponsorship Contact page at sapa-neweb.org/sponsorshipcontact for sponsorship packages and contact information. SAPA-NE is supported by global pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies.

Question 8

Does SAPA-NE have a scholarship program?

Accepted Answer

Yes, SAPA-NE offers a scholarship program to support students and early-career professionals in pharmaceutical sciences and biotechnology. Details and applications are available on the Scholarship page at sapa-neweb.org/scholarship.

Meet SAPA-NE's Senior Leadership & Board of Directors

SAPA NE 2026-2027 Leadership Team

Kejie Li, Ph.D.

President

(Triveni Bio)

Yuemei Zhang, Ph.D.

Immediate Past President

(Eli Lilly & Company)

Hong Liu, Ph.D.

President-Elect

(Novartis)

Bo Yan, Ph.D.

Secretary General

(Beam Therapeutics)

Executive Committee Members

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