This month, I want to focus on how the Society has changed in the past year with its strategic focus on cultivating an “Inclusive and Diverse Culture.” Ultimately, ASPET is cultivating a diverse and inclusive community that creates a sense of belonging, engagement and harmony within our interdisciplinary pharmacological community.
I want to focus this month on the progress we’ve made toward being the “leading voice promoting the field.” Overall, ASPET’s objective is to be the leading voice for pharmacology, advocating for the essential and unique role the field plays in biomedical research.
As we approach National Volunteer Week from April 21–27, 2024, themed “Something for Everyone,” we at ASPET strive to provide opportunities for all members to get involved with the Society and make meaningful connections to their peers.
Every individual and organization can be more successful when they work with others toward a common goal. That fact holds true for ASPET, as we recognize that we can accomplish more when we partner with other like-minded organizations looking to benefit the field of pharmacology.
As the professional home for pharmacology, ASPET welcomes everyone involved in the field, including early-career professionals. We recognize the unique needs of students, postdocs and other early career professionals and provide them with opportunities to develop both their skills and their career options.
As your Executive Officer, it is my privilege to “be handed the torch” from ASPET’s storied and accomplished past and carry it into the next phase for our Society. It is truly inspiring to think about the many revered programs, products and services that ASPET has been carrying on for decades to benefit the pharmacology community. Among them, we’re excited for this January 2024 issue to serve as the latest evolution of The Pharmacologist.
