This month The Pharmacologist features ASPET’s 2024–2025 Washington Fellows written policy briefs. The Washington Fellows Program is dedicated to enabling developing and early-career scientists interested in science policy to learn about and become more engaged in public policy issues. As part of the program, the Fellows gain skills in writing policy briefs on topics that are of importance to each Fellow. In these briefs, the Fellows showcase compelling arguments for policy improvements on their issue choice.
In the current political climate, should scientists speak up or keep their heads down to avoid unwanted attention? Dozens of scientists in the USA have been fired in the past couple of months (from universities, companies, and government) over comments made online. In addition to the risk of job loss, more than two-thirds of biomedical scientists (according to a recent survey) report being harassed on social media.
ASPET Executive Officer Dave Jackson shares the travel award options for ASPET 2026, including the new Supporting Our Scientists Travel Awards, that are available for all regular and affiliate members who have been impacted by the funding crisis. He also highlights the available resources and toolkits to support your advocacy efforts for federal science funding.
A Conversation with ASPET President-Elect Kathryn Meier, PhD
The National Academy of Medicine Welcomes Two ASPET Members, “Proposed U.S. research and development cuts startle young scientists like me,” Louis Ignarro, PhD, Highlighted in The Washington Post, ASPET Welcomes New Members.
We’re pleased to introduce Industry Insights, a new feature in The Pharmacologist. Each month, members of ASPET’s Industry Science Committee will 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.
The Publications Committee thanks these new editorial board members and all ASPET board members for their service and dedication to the Society’s journals.
Recognizing Our Supporters, January–September 2025. ASPET gratefully acknowledges the following individuals and organizations for their support of our programs and initiatives.
