Your Professional Home for Pharmacology

ASPET is creating a global scientific community where everyone in pharmacology disciplines feels welcomed, valued, seen and heard. ASPET welcomes your participation in our diverse and inclusive community whose common vision is a world where there is a safe and effective therapeutic for every disease.

Highlights

• With more than 40 sessions, hear from a diversity of voices representing scientific excellence across our interdisciplinary pharmacological community.
• Develop your professional skills to advance your career whether you are just starting out, are further along the journey, or are looking to explore the various research areas and employment types available to those interested in pharmacological science.
• ASPET is committed to creating an environment where everyone has a voice through opportunities to share scientific research across the spectrum of pharmacology. Poster presentations are scheduled during networking receptions to encourage discussions.
• ASPET wants to help dismantle barriers to your full participation whether that includes a need for closed captioning, clear aisles to navigate a wheelchair, a large print program book, Kosher meals, private space to nurse, or other needs, please contact meetings@aspet.org in advance so accommodations can be arranged.

Your Scientific Resource

The ASPET Annual Meeting is the place to discover the highest quality, innovative science and techniques.

Highlights

• Listen to inspirational insights from world-renowned experts and join thought-provoking discussions.
• Interact with keynotes and award winners.
• Explore the breadth of pharmacology in shorter, faster-paced concurrent sessions that take either a broad approach or dive deep into a divisional area.
• Interactive sessions to expand your skill set as an educator
• Explore more than 500 posters highlighting the latest research. Discover young talent doing fascinating work.
• Deepen valuable connections with old friends and colleagues as well as build new relationships with prospective scientific collaborators, mentors, trainees, and employers in a wide range of pharmacologic research areas.
• Discover new products and services provided by ASPET sponsors and exhibitors.

Networking and Engaging with the Pharmacology Community

ASPET provides unparalleled opportunities to engage with others in the pharmacology community.

Evening Poster Receptions

Enjoy a drink and snacks while exploring the latest science or presenting it yourself! Poster presentations are held every evening. Posters are grouped by divisional topic area and every night includes student and postdoc finalists competing for poster awards. Hear their presentations and discuss the latest research advances.

Opening Night Reception

On Thursday, April 3rd ASPET welcomes everyone to Portland where you can connect with each other on the conference’s opening night in a fun and inspiring location outside of a hotel ballroom. A free ticket is included in your registration fee.

Shared Meals

The program is designed to allow plenty of opportunities to share a meal with other scientists focused on pharmacology and experimental therapeutics. You can network and enjoy a meal with your colleagues. A restaurant guide will be available closer to the event.

Generous Breaks Between Sessions

The schedule includes 30-minute breaks between sessions. You don’t have to rush to find the next session room. Take the time to linger to meet the speakers or chat with other attendees in the session or compare notes with a colleague who attended a different session.

Pre-/Post- Conference Activities

Community Service Project - Join ASPET at 7:00 am on Thursday, April 3 to serve the Portland area community. Since 2009, ASPET members attending the annual meeting have given their time to volunteer in the local communities. Activities have ranged from home construction, to painting, cleaning, stocking shelves, building maintenance, food preparation and service. ASPET’s Division for Behavioral Pharmacology will again sponsor a volunteer opportunity at ASPET 2025 in Portland. Space is limited and further details will be provided to those who volunteer. Sign up when you register for the meeting.

Tours and Tickets Available for Purchase Through ASPET- A limited number of tickets will be available to ASPET attendees to experience key tourist activities and events in the city. All tickets through ASPET are non-refundable. More information is coming soon.

Engage with our Sponsors, Exhibitors, and Career Center Table Representatives

Attendees are invited to connect with sponsors, exhibitors, and career center table representatives during breaks to learn about the latest products, services, and programs in the field. Direct contact information can be found on the event’s mobile application.

Tentative Exhibitor and Career Center Table Hours

• Thursday, April 3 | 4:30 pm – 7:00 pm
• Friday, April 4 | 10:00 am - 10:30 am, 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm, 3:00 pm - 3:30 pm, 4:30 pm -7:00 pm
• Saturday, Saturday, April 5 | 10:30 am - 11:00 am, 12:30 pm -1:30 pm, 3:00 pm - 3:30 pm, 4:30 pm -7:00 pm
• Sunday, April 6 | No hours.

Career Resources

Take advantage of several opportunities to move your career to the next level.

• ASPET Online Job Board plus physical job boards at the meeting
• Peer mentoring program for undergraduates, graduate students, and postdocs
• Career focused networking lunches for trainees sponsored by divisions
• Interactive career and professional development sessions (final list to be posted in January)
• Career center tables to visit with universities who want to connect with potential students, labs looking for scientists, or employers scouting for new team members.
• Nightly networking in the poster hall.
• and more!

Committee and Board Meetings

Many ASPET committees take advantage of the annual meeting to hold face-to-face committee meetings. The tentative list of committee and board meetings schedule is coming soon so you can make your travel plans accordingly.

Also, ASPET’s 2025-2026 Call for Volunteers is scheduled to open in January of 2025. Your time, talent, leadership and willingness to help advance ASPET's mission is welcome.

Learn about openings on committees and other opportunities to volunteer at: Get Involved with ASPET.

Ancillary Events

The Behavioral Pharmacology Society is expected to host its annual meeting during the ASPET Annual Meeting. Please contact BPS for more information about how to register for this meeting.

The Catecholamine Society is expected to host its annual dinner during the ASPET Annual Meeting. Please contact the Catecholamine Society for more information and how to register for this event.

Does your company want to host an event during the ASPET Annual Meeting? Please contact meetings@aspet.org.