Inspired by ASPET President Randy Hall’s article on artificial intelligence and its potential impact on pharmacology, Executive Officer Dave Jackson discusses how ASPET is—and has been—providing content focused on AI for its members.
ASPET Executive Officer Dave Jackson reflects on the impact of the passage of the FY2026 appropriations bill on scientific research, and how that funding decision was influenced by advocacy. He also emphasizes that the fight to support scientific research continues and encourages members to continue being a part of ASPET’s advocacy efforts.
ASPET Executive Officer Dave Jackson reflects on the first full year with publishing partner, Elsevier.
A message to the ASPET membership from Executive Officer Dave Jackson as 2025 draws to a close.
ASPET Executive Officer Dave Jackson shares how this issue’s cover story illustrates the ways membership in ASPET can help scientists throughout their careers, as well as the importance of attending ASPET 2026 in Minneapolis. He also discusses how membership in ASPET supports scientists, through grants, community, publication opportunities, networking, and more.
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.
With membership renewal season quickly approaching, Executive Officer Dave Jackson shares the various steps ASPET is taking to further support our members, such as keeping membership dues costs flat for 2026, increasing travel awards, and more.
Its “Awards Season” at ASPET. Learn more about why ASPET Executive Officer, Dave Jackson, encourages members to nominate peers and colleagues (or themselves) for the ASPET Fellows, Scientific Achievement Awards, and Division-Sponsored Awards.
As we approach the summer months, I’m pleased to turn our attention to a cornerstone of our community: connection. In the rapidly evolving landscape of pharmacology, staying connected—with peers, mentors, and collaborators—is essential. As you likely know, the ASPET Annual Meeting is perhaps the most impactful event we host each year to create connection, as we brought over 1,000 pharmacologists together in Portland, Oregon in April earlier this year.
As we approach the summer months, I’m pleased to turn our attention to a cornerstone of our community: connection. In the rapidly evolving landscape of pharmacology, staying connected—with peers, mentors, and collaborators—is essential. As you likely know, the ASPET Annual Meeting is perhaps the most impactful event we host each year to create connection, as we brought over 1,000 pharmacologists together in Portland, Oregon in April earlier this year.




