Developing
Science,
Impacting
Health
VALUE YOUR COST
Free access to every live AAPS Webinar,
conducted on a variety of topics* 4500 0
Reduced pricing for members
on eLearning programs** 400 0
Online full-text access to the three AAPS Offi cial Journals: Pharmaceutical Research, The AAPS Journal, and AAPS PharmSciTech
300 0
Membership in up to two AAPS Sections
of your choice at no extra cost 10 0
One AAPS Workshop Registration
Member Discount 420 Member Registration Discount for
the AAPS Annual Meeting and Exposition 355 0
Member Registration Discount for
the AAPS National Biotechnology Conference 320 0
TOTALS $6,305 $0
Invest in yourself.
Profi t from AAPS.
There’s never been a more exciting time to be part of the open exchange of knowledge among pharmaceutical scientists in academia, industry, government, and other institutions world-wide. As the foremost international, interdisciplinary community of pharmaceutical scientists, AAPS membership puts you at the center of it all, and gives you the access to people, information, and opportunities that will strengthen your career.
The Value of AAPS Membership Far Exceeds
the Price You Pay
Calculation based on all exclusive member benefi ts in a 12 month period
* Based on 30 webinars per year at a cost of $150 per webinar, assuming participation in all webinars ** Based on the full AAPS Biotechnology 101 eLearning course cost
AAPS is available
BY EMAIL [email protected] BY PHONE +1.877.998.AAPS (2277) +1.703.243.2800 BY FAX +1.703.243.9329 BY MAIL American Association of Pharmaceutical Scientists 2107 Wilson Blvd., Suite 700 Arlington, Va. 22201-3042 USA SOCIAL MEDIAAAPS Members also have access to these
invaluable exclusive benefi ts:
◗ Subscription to the AAPS Newsmagazine, AAPS’ fl agship publication
◗ Listing and search capability within the AAPS Member Directory
◗ Networking opportunities with other local and international leaders in the pharmaceutical sciences
◗ Funding and recognition through AAPS Awards, Fellowships, Grants, and Travelships
◗ Opportunities to participate in AAPS Focus Groups, Discussion Groups, and Student Chapters
◗ Access to the latest emerging research via AAPS Press ◗ Explore job postings and relevant career information in the
AAPS Online Career Center
◗ Get involved and take advantage of leadership opportunities by volunteering to serve on an AAPS committee
Regular membership in AAPS is just $170 per year.
That’s a savings of $6,135 per year, and that’s just
the beginning! Read on to learn about all of the
valuable benefi ts AAPS membership has to off er.
valuable benefi ts AAPS membership has to off er.
AAPS Provides Resources to Enhance
Your Career Success
AAPS membership provides you with the opportunity to network with a collective force of professionals within the pharmaceutical sciences and related industries. As a member you have numerous opportunities and avenues to share your thoughts and ideas while discussing the latest industry fi ndings, experiment results, business and career opportunities, and much more.
The AAPS Member Directory
Helps Get You Connected
The AAPS Member Directory is an easy to use search tool that will allow you to identify and connect with other members. Searches can be conducted by name, company, section or keyword allowing members to connect with other members throughout the world. In order to access the Member Directory, please log onto your personal “My AAPS” webpage
at www.aaps.org
AAPS Sections Concentrate
Your AAPS Experience
Members of AAPS can choose from nine sections composed of members who share interests in broad areas of the pharmaceutical sciences. AAPS Sections unite scientifi c disciplines into forums to discuss experiment results, share ideas, present scientifi c data, and examine regulatory and ethical concerns. Learn more at www.aaps.org/Sections See page 14 for a full listing.
Pursue Your Special Interests via AAPS
Focus Groups
AAPS Focus Groups encourage members in specialized fi elds to participate in open, dynamic communications with colleagues tackling similar challenges and to forge new relationships. This is your opportunity to interact with colleagues in the fi eld who share your specifi c interests.
Explore and make contact with focus groups online at www.aaps.org/FocusGroups
Local Networking Opportunities via AAPS
Discussion Groups
In geographic areas where there is a concentration of members, AAPS Discussion Groups provide a forum to discuss technical and scientifi c topics that are relevant to academic, industrial, and regulatory pharmaceutical scientists. Discussion groups provide a local forum for face-to-face meetings at which all interested in the advancement of the pharmaceutical sciences may meet and share their scientifi c and educational expertise.
Learn more about AAPS Discussion Groups online at www.aaps.org/RegDiscussionGr
Meetings and Professional
Development Programs That Provide
Timely Information and Learning
The AAPS Annual Meeting and Exposition —
“The” Place to Be in Pharmaceutical Sciences
Meet your colleagues, learn about breakthrough research and technologies, promote your work, and enhance your career and opportunities – all in one place. The AAPS Annual Meeting and Exposition is your opportunity to join the biggest gathering of pharmaceutical scientists from around the world in exploration, interaction, and education. AAPS Members enjoy special, reduced registration fees. www.aaps.org/annualmeeting
AAPS National Biotechnology Conference —
Advancing Health Through Innovations in
Biotherapeutics
Biotechnology has impacted many disciplines within the pharmaceutical sciences and AAPS has responded with a spring annual meeting. Leaders and innovators across many specialties gather to produce a rich program with the depth to stimulate interaction and new research to provoke discussion.
www.aaps.org/nationalbiotech
The Learning Never Stops with Conferences,
Workshops and Seminars throughout the
Year and across North America
Top experts representing a cross-section of academia, industry, and government convene in various locations throughout the
year to keep you current on leading edge topics in the pharmaceutical sciences. Choose from a selection of meeting formats, including conferences, workshops, and seminars. There is no better or more comprehensive source of education on the pharmaceutical sciences. For our updated calendar of events, go to www.aaps.org/meetings
Developing a Biopharmaceutics Risk Assessment Road Map In cooperation with the Extension Services in Pharmacy at the University of Wisconsin-Madison
WORKSHOP
November 9–10, 2013 Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center San Antonio Non-P rofit O rg US P ostagePAID Merrifield , V A Permit N o. 1502
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Hotel Accommodations
Registrants are responsible for making hotel reservations. Discounted rates will be available at selected hotels through the AAPS housing resource for the 2013 AAPS Annual Meeting and Exposition. Go to www.aaps.org/AMHotelTravel/ and reserve your hotel room early!
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Upcoming Meetings
For a complete list of upcoming meetings, please visit www.aaps.org/meetings
Register today!
www.aaps.org/BioPharm
A New Vision for the Eye: Unmet Ocular Drug Delivery Needs
WORKSHOP
November 10, 2013 Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center San Antonio Non-P rofit O rg US P ostagePAID Merrifield , V A Permit N o. 1502
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Regulatory and Stabilit y Control Strategies for Atypical Impurities
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AAPS Brings Knowledge to You with
eLearning Programs
AAPS eLearning exists to provide innovative virtual educational programs for AAPS members and the scientifi c community. These live webinars and eCourses provide a convenient way to enhance your professional development at your own pace, all from the comfort of your home or offi ce.
WEBINARS off er a great opportunity to receive the latest information about pharmaceutical science. Plan to participate in our upcoming live events, replay a past session in our archives, or submit a proposal for organizing your own webinar. Members have full access to all AAPS upcoming and past webinars through the AAPS website.
ECOURSES provide extensive and cutting-edge educational material to the pharmaceutical and biotechnology communities. The fi rst AAPS eCourse AAPS Biotechnology 101, is a virtual lecture series focusing on the current state of biotherapeutics and off ers practical perspectives from practicing scientists and leading experts from both industry and academia. Previews of each of the 25 lectures are available now on the AAPS Biotechnology 101 website.
Regardless of your schedule, budget or learning style, you can satisfy your educational needs while still satisfying your professional and personal ones. Check out AAPS webinars and eCourses today! For more information, visit
Journals and Publications – Give
You Access to Research on Emerging
Science and Technology
AAPS off ers a variety of publications, from scholarly journals to magazines and books.
The association takes pride in producing high-quality print and digital publications that present the latest scientifi c news and breakthroughs to both AAPS members and the pharmaceutical sciences community at large.
For a complete list of titles, go to www.aaps.org/publications
AAPS Newsmagazine
AAPS’ fl agship publication, AAPS Newsmagazine, off ers members a variety of content, from the latest science news to pharmaceutical science and regulatory news updates to association-related content. Currently, members receive both a print and enhanced digital edition of the AAPS Newsmagazine monthly.
AAPS Press
AAPS Press, in collaboration with Springer, off ers a variety of books through its publishing program, which was created for the pharmaceutical scientist. Members receive a discount of 25% off all AAPS books published by Springer.
THE JOURNALS YOU NEED TO READ – WITH MEMBER DISCOUNTS!
AAPS off ers members access to full article content via PharmaGateway.net, in all three offi cial AAPS Journals: The AAPS Journal, AAPS PharmSciTech, and Pharmaceutical Research.
The AAPS Journal
The AAPS Journal is an online-only journal publishing peer-reviewed scholarly reviews, themed issues and research articles within the entire scope of the pharmaceutical sciences encompassed by the AAPS membership. The Journal particularly aims to foster the dissemination of scientifi c information presented at AAPS-sponsored meetings, workshops and symposia, through the publication of invited reviews in themed issues.
AAPS PharmSciTech
AAPS PharmSciTech is an online-only journal committed to serving those pharmaceutical scientists and engineers interested in the research, development and evaluation of pharmaceutical dosage forms, including drugs derived from biotechnology and the manufacturing science pertaining to the commercialization 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.
Pharmaceutical Research
Pharmaceutical Research, an offi cial journal of the American Association of Pharmaceutical Scientists, publishes papers on innovative research spanning the entire spectrum of science that is the foundation of drug discovery, development,
AAPS—Advancing Your Career,
Every Step Along the Way
AAPS Online Career Center
The AAPS Online Career Center is an easy to use resource that connects pharmaceutical companies and industry affi liates with highly qualifi ed professionals. When investigating career
options, the AAPS OnlineCareer Center provides a mechanism for members to potentially advance their career. Members can view new job postings, submit their resumes online, and access current salary survey data.
AAPS Career Fair
Members also have the option to network in person with prospective employers when visiting the AAPS Career Fair each year during the Annual Meeting and Exposition. It is a great opportunity for job seekers to meet with employers and learn more about diff erent job options. Likewise, employers and recruiters benefi t from meeting with potential employees, and they can even conduct scheduled interviews.
AAPS Pharmaceutical Careers Update
AAPS Pharmaceutical Careers Update is a monthly eNewsletter dedicated to informing, inspiring, and educating readers to take charge of their careers in the pharmaceutical science industry. AAPS provides this essential resource to assist in your professional development and maximize career advancement opportunities in the pharmaceutical sciences. Our AAPS e-newsletter also updates readers with pertinent information on our upcoming annual AAPS Career Fair events and employer attendees and provides a link to our professional development onsite resources.
Browse the AAPS Online Career Center at www.aaps.org/careers
Put AAPS to Work for
Your Success Today
Numerous exciting opportunities exist for members to receive funding for travel and education.
Awards
The AAPS Awards Program provides a wonderful opportunity for scientists and graduate students to be recognized and honored for their valuable contributions to the pharmaceutical sciences.
Fellows
AAPS has a strong commitment to the recognition of select AAPS members through their designation as Fellow. The primary criterion for election to Fellow status is professional excellence in the fi elds relevant to the mission of AAPS. Election to Fellow status is based on the individual’s documented sustained level of superior and distinguished professional honored for their valuable contributions to
Student Membership—Let AAPS
Enhance Your Educational Needs
AAPS is continually working to address the needs and interests of students in the pharmaceutical sciences. AAPS provides targeted information to student members through monthly emails and the Graduate Focus section of the AAPS Newsmagazine.In addition to receiving all of the benefi ts available to regular members, students can obtain valuable information on educational opportunities and resources, professional development, career services, and much more through the AAPS Online Student Center at
www.aaps.org/ForStudents
AAPS Student Chapters
AAPS also supports student chapters at schools of pharmacy around the country, which enable students to:
◗ Increase their awareness of career opportunities in the pharmaceutical sciences;
◗ Gain access to educational opportunities where ◗ They will learn many aspects of drug development; ◗ Take advantage of opportunities for professional
advancement and leadership development;
◗ Enhance their knowledge of the latest advances and discoveries in the pharmaceutical sciences; and ◗ Participate in the outreach activities of AAPS at the local,
To reach these goals, each student chapter receives an annual allocation for the support of its activities and functions. In addition to this stipend, the AAPS Student/Post Doc Outreach and Development Committee regularly provides funding to various schools for student-initiated scientifi c programs. You are welcome to explore and contact any of the AAPS Student Chapters online at
www.aaps.org/ForStudents
If you would like more information on how to start an AAPS Student Chapter at your school, please contact our Public Outreach Department at [email protected] or +1.703.248.4740.
AAPS Sections – Uniting Scientifi c
Disciplines
All members, including seasoned professionals, those new to the industry, and college students, are encouraged to get involved, share their insights, experience, and dedication to the pharmaceutical sciences industry by joining one of these enriching member groups. Access sections and groups on the AAPS website at www.aaps.org/SectionsGroups
Analysis and Pharmaceutical Quality (AP) provides a forum for
the exchange of information pertaining to analytical techniques, regulatory and compendial issues, and assurance of quality.
Biotechnology (BT) enables individuals from multiple scientifi c
disciplines to address issues, share information and experimental fi ndings, and provide education for research, development and commercialization of new biopharmaceuticals.
Clinical Pharmacology and Translational Research (CP) provides
the clinical research dimension within the comprehensive range of pharmaceutical sciences and is concerned with issues related to the clinical use of pharmaceuticals.
Drug Discovery and Development Interface (DD) focuses on
issues at the critical interface between drug discovery and drug development and provides a collaborative forum for interactions among scientists from academia, industry (large and small pharma), and government institutions.
Formulation Design and Development (FD) unites multiple
scientifi c disciplines in order to share experimental results, consider new formulation and dosage form technologies, and discuss issues and concerns regarding the design and development of formulations/drug products for small molecules.
Manufacturing Science and Engineering (MS) 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 products.
Pharmacokinetics, Pharmacodynamics and Drug Metabolism (PP) provides a forum to examine issues related to the
biopharmaceutics, pharmacokinetics, phamacodynamics, drug metabolism and transport of pharmaceutical products and therapies.
Physical Pharmacy and Biopharmaceutics (PB) focuses on a
quantitative understanding of the intrinsic properties of the small drug molecule and the interacting biological system, enabling the selection of developable drug candidates and the identifi cation of potential strategies for optimal drug delivery.
Regulatory Sciences (RS) encompasses the areas of regulatory
compliance, GMP, clinical and pre-clinical practices; the legal aspects of pharmaceutical development; and protection of intellectual property in the pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical space.
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