For any scientist, publishing can be a transformational moment in your career and a necessary service to the scientific community. Not only does publication place your work among the top researchers working today but, as Ana Marušić, former president of the Council of Science Editors, said, “Scientific articles are the most important measure of scientific achievement.”
Are great mentors born that way, or can mentoring be learned? When I joined the faculty at Emory University 25 years ago, I had very little experience in mentoring. Suddenly, I found myself running a research lab and taking on trainees who were depending on me for advice and wisdom. It was a challenging time, especially considering that I had no mentor training other than observing my own mentors during my years as a grad student and post-doc.
ASPET Executive Officer Dave Jackson reflects on the first full year with publishing partner, Elsevier.
A Conversation with John R. Hepler, PhD
ASPET Congratulates Inductees of Florida Academy of Science, Engineering and Medicine; ASPET Welcomes New Members.
How to Engage with Science Policy and Advocacy at ASPET. In the December 2025 edition of The Pharmacologist, we reflected on the past year and provided an overview of ASPET’s efforts in helping you advance the science of drug discovery and therapeutics through advocacy. Much of ASPET’s efforts in science policy and advocacy would not be possible without our dedicated member volunteers. Scientists’ engagement with policymakers, who enact policies that influence biomedical research for decades, is necessary. While involvement may seem challenging and time-consuming, active participation in a science society, like ASPET, offers scientists multiple avenues to contribute and shape policy that directly affects the work of pharmacologists.
In Industry Insights, members of ASPET’s Industry Science Committee discuss the intersection of pharmacology and industry, private sector highlights, and how the industry and membership can support each other.
A showcase of early-career scientists—what drives them and why pharmacology is important to them.
Meet Eric Gross, the Newest Member of ASPET’s Publications Committee; PhRMA Foundation and JPET Honor Early Career Scientists.
Recognizing Our Supporters, January–December 2025. ASPET gratefully acknowledges the following individuals and organizations for their support of our programs and initiatives.
