Why has trust in scientists declined, and what can be done about it? Numerous polls from 1990–2020 showed that scientists were trusted by a strong and stable majority of Americans. Since 2020, though, there has been a precipitous drop in public trust of scientists in the USA and around the world. The causative factor underlying this drop was undeniably the worldwide pandemic of 2020–2021.
Executive Officer Dave Jackson discusses ASPET’s plans for the summer following the 2026 Annual Conference, including the Awardee Lecture Series in June, the Focus on Pharmacology webinars in July and August, ASPET’s attendance at the upcoming World Congress of Pharmacology, and more.
ASPET Member Named Inaugural Fellow, Congratulations to the IUPHAR Poster Competition Winners, Division for Pharmacology Education Inducts Two New Fellows into the Academy of Pharmacology Educators, ASPET Welcomes New Members
Honoring ASPET members who have passed.
A “Dose” of Clarity: Part 2. The ASPET Drug Research Policy Subcommittee is pleased to share Part 2 of the Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors installment of A “Dose” of Clarity, an educational campaign addressing medication misinformation.
A showcase of early-career scientists—what drives them and why pharmacology is important to them.
New ASPET Journal Board Member. The Publications Committee thanks this new editorial board member, and all ASPET board members, for their service and dedication to the Society’s journals.
Recognizing Our Supporters, January–April 2026. ASPET gratefully acknowledges the following individuals and organizations for their support of our programs and initiatives.
AMSPC and ASPET began a collaborative webinar series this year called “Future Leaders in Pharmacology” that gives visibility to early career scientists—nominated by department chairs or ASPET division chairs—who show promise as future leaders in the field, an important aide to young scientists entering a crowded job market during a uncertain time for science. But, like ASPET and other leading associations within their fields, AMSPC has been resilient during this turbulent period and provided support for members and students through its annual conference, advocacy, and continued focus on advancing scientific knowledge.
It is a challenging time for international scientists who want to visit the USA. Wait times for visas have increased dramatically since 2024. Many visa requests by scientists are denied for unexplained reasons. And international scientists who do manage to make it to the USA for a meeting are sometimes detained and grilled by immigration officials.
