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American Association ofPharmaceutical Scientists
AAPS Media Guide
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Who We AreThe American Association of Pharmaceutical Scientists (AAPS),
founded in 1986, is an individual membership society composedof pharmaceutical scientists who have joined together to serve
the public and their own common professional interests. AAPS
currently boasts more than 13,500 members. AAPS is not a trade
organization. AAPS is a non-profit organization that serves as an
educational, scientific and scholarly body.
AAPS offers vital benefits to the pharmaceutical scientists who
constitute its membership, including: two annual meetings;
numerous conferences, workshops, symposia and other networking
opportunities; print publications; student chapters; Career Center;
Distance Learning and online initiatives such as The AAPS Journal
and AAPS PharmSciTechTM scientific journals.
AAPS recognizes its responsibility to support and encourage high
standards of education for pharmaceutical scientists and to actively
participate in the international scientific community.
Snapshot ofAAPS MembersMembership is open to any individual who supports and is
willing to contribute to the objectives of the association. AAPSmembers come from industry, academia, government and private
institutions. Members are engaged in research, teaching, product
development, quality control, clinical testing, regulatory affairs,
economic issues, administration, management, and more.
Membership Profile
Where Employed:
Male
Female
Males under 35
Females under 35
Average Age: 42 years old
Years of Experience: 14 years
Percent Holding Ph.D.
11%Academia
2%Other
1%Government
86 %Industry
66%
53 %
47%
61%
34 %
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Pharmaceutical
Scientist ExpertResource ServiceThe world of pharmaceutical science is filled with exciting stories
and thought-provoking personalities. AAPS Pharmaceutical
Scientist Expert Resource Service quickly accommodates media
requests for interviews. This service allows editors, writers and
broadcasters to share in-depth information from top experts with
readers, listeners and viewers.
Our knowledgeable sources will be happy to provide background
information across the broad range of the pharmaceutical sciences.
The Pharmaceutical Scientist Expert Resource Service instantlyrefers reporters directly to accessible, knowledgeable, and reliable
pharmaceutical scientists with expertise in areas such as:
drug design and discovery
biotechnology
physical pharmacy and biopharmaceutics
formulation design and development
pharmacokinetics
pharmacodynamics and drug metabolism
manufacturing science and engineering
clinical pharmacology and translational research
regulatory science
For instance, whom can you turn to for expertise in the areas of
pharmacogenomics, drug safety and regulation, drug delivery
systems, vaccine development or dietary supplements? AAPS
can put you in touch with experts who know these hot issues
inside and out.
To access this service,
contact [email protected].
AAPS Online
Press RoomThe AAPS Online Press Roomis bursting with breaking news
in the pharmaceutical sciences:
Gain access to pharmaceutical
sciences tutorials, AAPS history,
and future AAPS workshops and meetings.
Learn how to access our Pharmaceutical Scientist Expert
Resource Service.
Access press releases on the latest research findings and AAPS
workshops.
Learn more about the AAPS Annual Meeting and Exposition,
including program highlights, meeting abstracts, press room,
hotel and registration information.
Preview new scientific research by reviewing The AAPS Journal
and AAPS PharmSciTech.
Discover more about AAPS more than 13,500 members and
view the biographies of AAPS leaders.
Visit the AAPS Online Press Room at www.aapsharmaceutica.com
about/media for more information.
AAPS PharmaceuticalScience PrimersCurious about current trends,
achievements and career opportunities
in the pharmaceutical sciences? Our
primers provide detailed information
about a day in the life of professors,
researchers and regulators and how
they became pharmaceutical scientists.
Visit our site for updated information on new topics, or browse
our current selections: www.aapspharmaceutica.com/primers .
Molecular drug targets, proteomics, bioinformatics
and drug design
Delivery systems and formulation design
Drug development
Pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics and clinical evaluation
Pharmacogenetics, pharmacogenomics and clinical evaluation
The role of the FDA/USP in pharmaceutical sciences
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Drug Design and Discovery (DDD) encourages the generation of knowledge concerning the chemistry,
biochemistry, and pharmacological actions of synthetic and naturally
occurring medicinal agents.
Physical Pharmacy and Biopharmaceutics (PPfocuses on a quantitative understanding of the intrinsic properties
of the molecule and the interacting biological system, enabling the
selection of developable drug candidates and the identification of
potential strategies for optimal drug delivery.
Formulation Design and Development (FDD) unites multiple scientific disciplines in order to share experimental
results, consider new formulation and dosage form technologies, and
discuss issues and concerns regarding the design and development o
formulations/drug products for small molecules.
Manufacturing Science and Engineering (MSE)composed of scientists and engineers interested and involved in
the application and advancement of science and technology to the
manufacture of pharmaceutical and pharmaceutically related produc
Pharmacokinetics, Pharmacodynamics and
Drug Metabolism (PPDM) provides a forum toexamine issues related to the biopharmaceutics, pharmacokinetics,pharmacodynamics, drug metabolism and transport of pharmaceutic
products andtherapies.
Regulatory Sciences (RS) analyses information onproduct performance, addresses issues regarding drug law and
resultant regulations, and promotes science-based regulations to
help drug regulatory agencies protect public health and safety.
What Does a Pharmaceutical
Scientist Do?Pharmaceutical scientists discover and develop innovative drugs that save millionsof lives and improve the quality of life for many others. They have a broad base
of scientific knowledge and are employed by pharmaceutical companies; work as
researchers and professors at universities, as regulatory scientists for agencies like
the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), and U.S. Pharmacopeia (USP), and as
researchers for government agencies such as the National Institutes of Health (NIH).
What are the Pharmaceutical Sciences?The pharmaceutical sciences combine a broad range of scientific disciplines that are critical to the discovery and
development of new drugs and therapies. AAPS classifies the pharmaceutical sciences into the following categories:
Analysis and Pharmaceutical Quality (APQ) provides a forum for the exchange of information pertaining to
analytical techniques, regulatory and compendial issues, and
assurance of quality.
Biotechnology (BIOTEC) enables individuals frommultiple scientific disciplines to address issues, share information
and experimental findings, and provide education for research,
development, and commercialization of new biopharmaceuticals.
Clinical Pharmacology andTranslational Research (CPTR)
provides the clinical research dimension
within the comprehensive range of
pharmaceutical sciences and is concerned
with issues related to the clinical use
of pharmaceuticals.
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AAPS Student CenterThe AAPS Student Center provides the latest information on educational
and career opportunities in the pharmaceutical sciences. Reports, articles,presentations, webcasts and more keep students up-to-date on scientific
and academic developments. Job search and rsum assistance, and
internship, fellowship, grant and travelship announcements equip
students with the professional development materials they need to
reach their career goals. Also, find news about the dynamic group of
AAPS Student Chapters across the country and the globe.
AAPS Career NetworkThe AAPS Career Network includes access to rsum posting andsearching, recruitment service information, career articles, employment
opportunities, and mentoring program information.
AAPS Members also have access to WorldPharmSci Careers magazine.
The magazine is an extension of WorldPharmSci, a partnership among
the leading societies in pharmaceutical sciences and related fields formed
to provide a comprehensive employment solution. Careers provides job
seekers with valuable resources and tools that will assist them at every
step of their career path.
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The AAPSJournalThe AAPS Journal (www.aapsj.org) is an online-only quarterly
journal publishing reviews, theme issues and research articles
in the scope of pharmaceutical sciences encompassed by the AAPS
membership. Special emphasis is placed on increasing dissemination
of scientific presentations made at AAPS-sponsored meetings,
workshops and symposia. Because of its electronic nature, The
AAPS Journal aspires to utilize evolving electronic technology to
enable faster and diverse mechanisms of information delivery
to its readership. The abstracts for the AAPS Annual Meeting and
Exposition are featured in a supplemental issue of the Journal.
AAPSPharmSciTech AAPS PharmSciTech(www.aapspharmscitech.org ) is an online-
only quarterly journal committed to serving those pharmaceutical
scientists interested in the research, development and evaluation
of pharmaceutical dosage forms, including drugs derived from
biotechnology and the manufacturing science pertaining to thecommercialization of such dosage forms. Because of its electronic
nature, AAPS PharmSciTech aspires to utilize evolving electronic
technology to enable faster and diverse mechanisms of information
delivery to its readership.
AAPSNewsmagazineReaching more than 13,500 of the worlds leading pharmaceutical
scientists, AAPS Newsmagazine AAPS monthly member publication
delivers timely information, cutting-edge research, pertinent industr
developments and association news. According to a readership surve
the publication is read cover-to-cover by more than 95 percent of AA
members. Regular features include Pharmaceutical Science Update
U.S. Regulatory News, Highlights from AAPS Publications, AAPS
Meetings, AAPS News, Graduate Focus, AAPS Member Spotlight,
AAPS Focus Groups, Events Calendar, and Employment Opportunit
Monthly features covered in AAPS Newsmagazine focus on topics
such as drug delivery systems, industry modernization, parenterals
genomics, product quality assurance, pharmaceutical technologies
and industry salary and employment status information. The annual
buyers guide and salary survey issues present useful information for
the career pharmaceutical scientist. For a complimentary subscriptio
please contact [email protected].
Pharmaceutical ResearchPharmaceutical Research, an official journal of AAPS, presents papers
which describe innovative research spanning the entire spectrum of
drug discovery, development, evaluation, and regulatory approval.
Small drug molecules, biotechnology products including genes,
peptides, proteins and vaccines, and genetically engineered cells are
integral part of papers published in the journal. Current emphasis of
the journal includes the following areas: preformulation; drug delive
and targeting; formulation design, engineering, and processing;
pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics, and pharmacogenomics;
molecular biopharmaceutics and drug disposition; and computation
biopharmaceutics, among others. Pharmaceutical Research now featu
Editors choice - free access to top papers!
AAPS PressAAPS Press is dedicated exclusively to the promotion of pharmaceut
scholarship. With its copublishing partner, Springer Business+Media
pharmaceutical scientists can utilize AAPS Press to present their resear
to researchers around the world. All AAPS Press/Springer titles are
reviewed by the most respected researchers in the field to ensure tha
all titles are of the highest caliber. Visit AAPS Press online at www.a
pharmaceutica.com/aapspress for a list of current book titles.
Scientific News and ResearchAAPS scientific journals feature the latest news and peer-reviewed research in the pharmaceutical
sciences. Media are invited to use these journals as a source for potential news stories.
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AAPS Annual MeetingThe AAPS Annual Meeting and Exposition is the premier
gathering of more than 10,000 pharmaceutical scientistsfrom around the world. During symposia and podium/poster
sessions, attendees discuss numerous groundbreaking issues and
research presented by members. Scientists also focus on subjects
important to the future of therapeutics. A variety of roundtable
discussions target topics at the forefront of the pharmaceutical
sciences. Members of the media are invited to cover the meeting
and, in addition to a complimentary registration, AAPS provides
an on-site press room for interviews, phone calls, faxes, reading
or research. AAPS staff will be happy to assist you in setting up
interviews with key AAPS spokespersons or scientists presenting
at the meeting. Visit the AAPS Press Room online at www.aaps
pharmaceutica.com/ampressroom for details on the
upcoming AAPS Annual Meeting and Exposition, including
press registration information.
AAPS National
BiotechnologyConference:Advancing Healththrough Innovationsin BiotherapeuticsThe annual AAPS National Biotechnology Conference is devoted
to the science of pharmaceutical biotechnology. Biotechnology
impacts every discipline within the pharmaceutical sciences and
AAPS has created a rich scientific program designed to stimulate
interaction and provoke discussion. Cutting-edge poster sessionsa biotech-focused AAPS Career Center; and an exhibit hall showcas
major biotech suppliers offer something for every scientists
specialty. Visit www.aapspharmaceutica.com/nbcpressroom
for more information.
Other MeetingsAAPS offers a wide selection of exciting workshops and meetings.
For up-to-date information on other AAPS Meetings, visit www.aap
pharmaceutica.com/meetings.
AAPS PharmaceuticaAAPS Pharmaceutica, www.aapspharmaceutica.com , is the web p
for the American Association of Pharmaceutical Scientists and comp
guide to essential pharmaceutical science information, products an
services. AAPS Pharmaceutica draws more than 3.4 million hits an
more than 115,000 visitors each month, including approximately
8,000 international visitors.
AAPS Pharmaceutica offers the latest information on important AAPevents such as the AAPS Annual Meeting and Exposition and innova
workshops and conferences on timely topics. Students and scientis
will find cutting-edge research and peer-re-
viewed papers highlighted
in AAPS highly acclaimed print and
electronic journals.
Need details on vendors and services?
AAPS Pharmaceutica provides resources
for locating and learning about more
than 750 exhibitors, suppliers and
sponsors in the pharmaceutical industry,
as well as contacts within the federalgovernment and related organizations.
Call for Papers
June 22-25, 2008
Metro Toronto Convention Ce
Toronto, Ontario Canada
Registration Available January 2008! www.aapspharmaceutica.com/nationalb
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AAPS VisionThe American Association of Pharmaceutical
Scientists will be the premier organizationof all scientists dedicated to the discovery,
development and manufacture of
pharmaceutical products and therapies
through advances in science and technology.
AAPS MissionThe American Association of Pharmaceutical
Scientists provides a dynamic international
forum for the exchange of knowledge among
scientists to enhance their contributions tohealth. We offer timely scientific programs,
ongoing education, opportunities for networking,
and professional development.
AAPS ValuesCommunication
AAPS is committed to effective communication throughout
the association, with other organizations and with the public.
InclusivenessAAPS values diversity in its membership and
scientific disciplines and promotes inclusiveness.
InnovationAAPS is committed to innovation in science and technology.
IntegrityAAPS is committed to the highest standards of ethical conduct.
Member FocusAAPS is an organization driven by the needs of its members.
Member InvolvementAAPS supports and encourages the active participation of all its members.
Professional DevelopmentAAPS values professional development through networking, mentoring,
education and scientific exchange.
QualityAAPS is committed to promoting quality science and offering quality
programming, publications, and other services to its members, the
scientific community and the public.
American Association ofPharmaceutical Scientists
2107 Wilson Blvd., Suite 700Arlington, VA 22201-3042USA
Tel: +1(703) 243-2800Fax: +1(703) 243-5582Email: [email protected]
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