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Focus on Pharmacology Virtual Series

Focus On Pharmacology: ASPET Virtual Series

ASPET is pleased to present Focus on Pharmacology – a virtual series presenting high quality, innovative science in pharmacology and experimental therapeutics. Sessions focus on important and timely areas of pharmacology and career development. They are live and interactive webinars on Zoom, and the recordings and community discussions are on ASPETConnect.

Focus on Pharmacology virtual sessions are free for all ASPET members. Not a member yet? Sign up for membership now.

To register for a session or watch recordings of past webinars, join the ASPET Focus on Pharmacology community in ASPETConnect.

To propose a session, download these guidelines: How to submit a webinar proposal. Use the Webinar Proposal Form to submit a webinar proposal.


 

Upcoming Sessions

 

Psychedelics: Therapeutic Agents or Not?

Tuesday, September 25, 2025, 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm ET

Psychedelics are emerging as promising candidates in CNS drug development due to their sustained efficacy with infrequent dosing and favorable risk/benefit profiles in conditions such as depression, post-traumatic stress disorder, anxiety, and substance use disorders—areas of significant unmet need.

This webinar will provide an integrated overview of the scientific, regulatory, and translational landscape shaping the development of psychedelic-based therapeutics. Topics will include key nonclinical findings, the assessment of toxicity data to inform clinical trial design, and regulatory expectations for progressing through the FDA approval pathway. Additionally, the session will examine the realities of translating academic research into viable prescription therapeutics, with emphasis on what can feasibly be developed, approved, and adopted in real-world healthcare systems.

In particular, attendees will gain insights into approaches to assess and manage product-related risks based on information from the public domain and other acceptable sources, as as well as on conducting a risk/benefit analysis. These insights and others will be helpful in understanding perspectives that the speakers share on how psychedelic products may impact regulatory acceptance or commercial viability—including duration of effect, dosing paradigms, safety liabilities, product risk/benefit analysis, and the economic impact of treatment models. 

Moderator

Kevin Murnane, PhD, LSU Health Shreveport
Marcus S. Delatte, PhD, Allucent

Speakers

Bob Discordia, PhD, EQUULUS Therapeutic
Realities for the Development and Commercialization of Psychedelic-Based Therapeutics

 Kevin Murnane, PhD, LSU Health Shreveport
Psychedelics as Pharmacotherapeutic Agents for Stimulant Use Disorder

 Marcus S. Delatte, PhD, Allucent
Psychedelics: Assessing and Managing Product Risks

 

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DMDD Quarterly Series: Current Advances in Drug Metabolism

Thursday, October 23, 2025, 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm ET

The DMDD Quarterly Webinar Series is intended to stimulate idea exchange and communication among DMDD members and to promote career development of young scientists in the field of drug metabolism and disposition. Aldehyde oxidase (AO) is a challenging enzyme for drug discovery and development, with substrate specificity and interspecies differences complicating clearance and DDI prediction. This ASPET DMDD-sponsored webinar will bring together New Approach Methods (NAMs) and modeling expertise to highlight recent advances in improving translational accuracy for AO-mediated metabolism. Attendees will gain an understanding of limitations for traditional in vitro models used to profile AO substrates, learn about complex novel hepatocyte systems that improve human clearance predictions, acquire insight into how PBPK modeling can be leveraged to characterize AO-mediated DDI, and lastly explore how integrated NAMs and modeling approaches can support better decision-making in drug development.

Moderator 

Julie Lade, PhD, Amgen
Keiann Simon, PhD Candidate, University of Washington

Speakers

Alex Byer-Alcorace, MSc, Boehringer Ingelheim
Improved Clearance Predictions for Aldehyde Oxidase substrates using a Novel Tri-culture Human Hepatocyte Model

Aki Heikkinen, PhD, MSc, Certara Predictive Technologies
Physiologically-Based Pharmacokinetic Modeling of Aldehyde Oxidase Drug-Drug Interactions Mediated by Erlotinib

    

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DMD Highlighted Trainee Authors

Tuesday, November 4, 2025, 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm ET

The Journal of Drug Metabolism and Disposition (DMD) is proud to present two of our highlighted trainee authors. They will describe the science behind their featured papers in DMD, as well as their experience in conducting the research, writing the paper, and going through the publication process. The webinar is ideal for junior researchers and aspiring authors in Drug Metabolism and Disposition, as well as in pharmacology in general, with their own research and publication journey.

Moderator

Xinxin Ding, PhD, University of Arizona

Speakers

Tim Tsang (Doctoral Candidate), University of Washington
Identification of Selective Substrates and Inhibitors of the Major Human Renal Uptake Transporters

Ankit Balhara, PhD, University of Washington
Cannabidiol (CBD) and Δ9-Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) Induce Drug-Metabolizing Enzymes, but not Transporters, in Human Hepatocytes: Implications for Predicting Complex Cannabinoid-Drug Interactions

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Previous Sessions

ASPET’s Focus on Pharmacology: Pharmacogenomics Education in Health Professions – Preview of Scope and Competencies 
Hosted by the Division for Pharmacology Education (DPE)

Tuesday, August 19, 2025, 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm ET

With the emerging importance of pharmacogenomics in medical, pharmacy, nursing and other health professional education and practice, the pharmacology educator is naturally expected to become a pharmacogenomics educator. In taking up this role, pharmacologists must familiarize themselves with the current trends in pharmacogenomics in relation to pharmacotherapy, competency requirements for board and licensing examinations, and clinical applications. The focus group session provides an opportunity to review pharmacogenomics as part of pharmacology education and research.

Moderator

Pius S. Fasinu, Ph.D., RPh, BCPS, Department of Medical Education, University of Alabama at Birmingham 

Speaker

Kelly E. Caudle, Pharm.D., Ph.D., BCPS, Department of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital
Pharmacogenomics Education in Health Professions – Preview of Scope and Competencies

British Toxicology Society-ASPET Global Scholar Program

Tuesday, August 5, 2025, 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm ET

In 2025 the British Toxicology Society (BTS) and the ASPET Toxicology Division launched the inaugural BTS-ASPET Global Scholar Program. In 2026, an ASPET member will be selected to deliver a lecture at the BTS annual meeting (Solihull, England, April 27-29, 2026) and be provided with a networking budget to visit investigators and/or present research at regional institutions. This webinar will combine information about how to apply for this program for 2026 as well as reports from the 2025 Scholars. If you hold a PhD, MD, or equivalent, are currently a postdoctoral fellow, or early career/established investigator and interested in this exciting opportunity you should attend this webinar.

Moderator

Elaine Leslie, PhD, University of Alberta

Speakers

Elaine M. Leslie, PhD, University of Alberta and
Ian M. Copple, PhD, University of Liverpool 
Overview of the ASPET/BTS Visiting Scholar Program

Joshua Gardiner, PhD, University of Liverpool 
My Experience as the British Toxicology Society Scholar for ASPET 2025

John D. Clarke, PhD, Washington State University 
My Experience as the ASPET Scholar for BTS 2025

Norman Weiner Lecture: David R. Sibley, PhD

Thursday, July 24, 2025, 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm ET

The lecture will focus on novel molecules and approaches for treating schizophrenia and psychosis, including D2 dopamine receptor antagonists with unprecedented selectivity, and positive allosteric modulators of the D1 dopamine receptor that interact with multiple allosteric receptor sites.

Moderator

Amy Newman, PhD, NIH/NIDA

Speaker

David R. Sibley, PhD, NIH/NINDS
Searching for Selectivity: The Identification of Novel Modulators for Targeting Dopaminergic Signaling

DMDD Quarterly Series: Current Advances in Drug Metabolism  

Thursday, June 12, 2025, 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm ET

The DMDD Quarterly Webinar Series stimulates idea exchange and communication among the ASPET Division for Drug Metabolism and Disposition members and promotes career development of young scientists in the field of drug metabolism and disposition. Join us for this session where our featured early-career scientists will discuss recent advancements in the pharmacology of equilibrate nucleoside transporter 1 and its role in decitabine-induced myelotoxicity and the association of cytochrome P450 2C8*3 variant with asthma symptom control in children and altered lipid mediator production and inflammatory response.

Moderator

Bhagwat Prasad, PhD, Cincinnati Children's

Speakers

Nadeen Anabtawi, PhD, Ohio State University
CRISPR Screen Identifies ENT1 as a Mediator of Decitabine-Induced Myelotoxicity 

Marysol Almestica-Roberts, PhD, University of Utah 
The Cytochrome P450 2C8*3 Variant (rs11572080) is Associated with Improved Asthma Symptom Control in Children and Altered Lipid Mediator Production and Inflammatory Response in Human Bronchial Epithelial Cells 


Pharmacology Frontiers: Innovations in Migraine, Obesity, Cancer and Asthma Treatments  

Hosted by the ASPET Division for Pharmacology Education (DPE) 

Wednesday, May 7, 2025, 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm ET

As pharmacological advancements continue to shape clinical practice, educators face the challenge of integrating new therapeutics into pre-clinical curricula. This session aims to equip pharmacology educators with the knowledge and strategies needed to effectively teach emerging drug classes to pre-clinical students. We will feature four concise presentations, each focusing on a key therapeutic area where recent pharmacological innovations have transformed treatment paradigms: migraine, obesity, checkpoint inhibitors for cancer, and asthma. This session is designed to empower educators to bridge the gap between foundational pharmacology and cutting-edge clinical practice.

Moderator

Jennelle Durnett Richardson, PhD, Indiana School of Medicine

Speakers

Helen Smith, PhD and Bradi Frei, PharmD, University of the Incarnate Word
Modern Advancements in Cancer Treatment: Checkpoint Inhibitors

Trager Hintze, PharmD, Alice Walton School of Medicine
Progress in Treating Migraines 

Katerine Venderova, PharmD, PhD, Kaiser Permanente
Advances in Asthma Treatments

Shantanu Rao, PhD, University of Findlay
Evolving Therapeutic Approaches to Obesity

Current Advances in Drug Metabolism 11 

Hosted by the ASPET Division for Drug Metabolism and Disposition (DMDD) 

Friday, January 31, 2025, 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm ET

The proposed Division for Drug Metabolism and Disposition (DMDD) Webinar Series is intended to stimulate idea exchange and communication among DMDD members and to promote career development of early career scientists in the field of drug metabolism and disposition. Join us for this session of Current Advances in Drug Metabolism where our featured speakers will discuss 1) central nervous system disposition and efficacy of HIV antiretroviral therapies, and 2) activation of aryl hydrocarbon receptor by gut microbial metabolites.  

Speakers

Dionna Williams, PhD, Emory University
Central nervous system disposition and efficacy of HIV antiretroviral therapies

Pei-Ru Jin, Purdue University
Activation of aryl hydrocarbon receptor by gut microbial metabolites

Navigating Visas and Immigration for Scientific Researchers in ASPET

Hosted by the ASPET Young Scientist Committee (YSC) 

Thursday, January 23, 2025, 12:30 pm – 1:30 pm ET

ASPET is a community of over 4,000 members, including researchers and students in academia, industry, and government from all over the world. A significant portion of the biomedical workforce comprises international researchers on visas like F1, H1B, J1, and O1. To further their careers and gain scientific experience in the US, these members usually seek out immigration attorneys for assistance in applying for transition visas or immigration petitions. Several members eventually apply for a green card through the Eb1A, Eb1B, or Eb2 categories to obtain permanent residency in the US to be able to live and work in the US and avoid long-term visa issues. Through this session, ASPET members will have an opportunity to learn from an immigration attorney about applying for transition visas or immigration petitions. Most importantly, they will learn when and how to get started on these activities in their careers and the potential timelines to get a green card. Members can post their questions in the ASPETConnect portal which can be discussed LIVE to get insightful feedback from the attorney.

Panel

Brian H. Getson, Esq - Getson & Schatz

Brendan Delaney, Esq – Frank & Delaney Immigration Law, LLC

Navigating Your Path to an Academic Teaching Career: Tips for Early-Career Fellows

Hosted by Division for Pharmacology Education (DPE) 

Tuesday, January 14, 2025, 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm ET

This workshop would provide early-career fellows with the basics and tips to progress along the road to embark a track in academia and teaching excellence.

Moderator

Reem T. Atawia, PhD, Southwestern Oklahoma State University

Speakers

Reem T. Atawia, PhD, Southwestern Oklahoma State University
How to Leverage your Teaching and Research Skills?

Carolina Restini, PharmD, PhD, Michigan State University
Components of Teaching Statements and Curriculum Development

Tami Moser, PhD, DBH, Southwestern Oklahoma State University 
Interview Questions and Recommendation

Career Panel for Trainees in the Drug Metabolism and Disposition Field

Hosted by the ASPET Division for Drug Metabolism and Disposition (DMDD)

Monday, December 16, 2024, 12:00 pm – 1:30 pm ET

You are soon finishing your PhD or postdoctoral research? You are soon on the job market and want to pursue a career in academia or industry? Then join our the DMDD Career Panel for Trainees! We have four excellent panelists from academia and industry who are happy to answer your questions!

To have a more robust conversation, please submit your questions.

Moderators

Simone Brixius-Anderko, PhD, University of Pittsburgh
Janie McGlohon, PhD, State University of New York

Panel 

Robert Jones, PhD, Genentech
Lindsay Czuba, PhD, University of Kentucky
Guo Zhong, PhD, Amgen
Herana Kamal Seneviratne, PhD, University of Maryland

 

From Bench to Classroom: Exploring Educator Pathways to Expand Graduate Programs

Hosted by the ASPET Division for Pharmacology Education (DPE) 

Wednesday, December 11, 2024, 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm ET

Basic science educators (BSE) play a vital role in training medical and graduate students, yet little is known about their pathways into the profession. Recent research (Brooks et al., 2023) found that the pathway to becoming a BSE is often “serendipitous” and “happenstance”: most BSE weren’t aware that these types of positions were available when they were in the lab. This session will explore the pathways to BSE roles, and the supports and barriers involved in transitioning from research-focused positions to BSE positions. Presenters will share recent research, and participants will work in integrated small groups to develop skills around supporting students interested in BSE careers, with the aim of developing more robust and inclusive pathways from basic science research into education.

Speakers

Marieke Kruidering, PhD – University of California, San Francisco
Overview of the importance of Basic Science Educators (BSE) in Graduate and Professional Education

Rupa Lalchandani Tuan, PhD – University of California, San Francisco
Using Social Cognitive Career Theory as a Lens to Understand Basic Science Educator Career Pathways

Kelly M. Quesnelle, PhD – University of South Carolina School of Medicine Greenville
Professional Identity Formation of Basic Science Educators: A Qualitative Study

Patrick A. Forcelli, PhD – Georgetown University
How researchers can support graduate students into educator roles

Opening the Blinds on the Editorial Review Process

Hosted by ASPET's Journal of Pharmacology and Experimental Therapeutics (JPET) 

Thursday, November 21, 2024, 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm ET

The peer-review process is often cloaked in mystery. At this interactive workshop attendees will learn about the JPET Editorial Fellowship, a one-year program for individuals with a relevant background to build important skills as a peer reviewer and editor.  Speakers will describe the program as an in-depth opportunity to work interactively with a JPET editor learning important elements of the editorial process including triaging, peer review, and editorial decisions. Attendees will learn how to apply for the fellowship and the expectations of successful applicants who will participate in JPET editorial board meetings and meet quarterly together to discuss aspects of the editorial process, develop special projects and write viewpoints on JPET manuscripts. 

Speakers

Beverley Greenwood-Van Meerveld, PhD, Oklahoma University Health Science Center
Why submit to an ASPET journal: What are we looking for? Tips on manuscript preparation and taking the mystery out of the review process.

Eric R. Gross, MD, PhD, Stanford University School of Medicine
The JPET Editorial Fellowship Program 

Catharine Mielnik, PhD, University of Toronto
What are the Benefits of Becoming a JPET Editorial Fellow?

Establishing ClpP Activators as an Exciting Strategy to Target Mitochondrial Dysfunction in Cancer

Hosted by the ASPET Division for Cancer Pharmacology (DCP) 

Monday, November 18, 2024, 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm ET

ClpP protease regulates mitochondrial protein quality through targeted regulation and degradation of proteins involved in multiple metabolic processes. In cancer, ClpP is overexpressed to aid in elimination of reactive oxygen species that allows cancers to maintain viability. Recent advances in our understanding of ClpP regulation have allowed development of high-affinity small molecules that disrupt ClpP activity and thereby attack a novel vulnerability in cancer. This webinar will highlight the progress made in the ClpP field while presenting how combination of mechanistic, structural, and pharmacologic studies have enabled a new class of drugs to emerge in the field of anti-cancer therapy. 

Speakers

Lee Graves, PhD, University of North Carolina Chapel Hill
Discovery of novel ClpP agonists- lessons learned from multi-omics studies

Walid Houry, PhD, University of Toronto
Potent ClpP activators with anticancer activity: A structural perspective

Stan Lipkowitz, PhD, NCI
From TRAIL to the Mitochondria

How to Write a Good Abstract and the Importance of Making a Good First Impression

Hosted by the ASPET Program Committee

Tuesday, October 22, 2024, 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm ET

Whether you plan a career in industry, science support, STEM education or discovery research, your abstract for a meeting is one of the most compelling documents you will ever submit. All researchers will benefit from this experiential exercise that will cover the basics or enhance the fine points of preparing a focused, informative and exciting abstract for the 2025 ASPET Annual Meeting. Three brief talks will discuss the mechanics of writing good abstracts and how abstracts are used to schedule programming or select finalists in competitions. There will be time for discussion afterwards, and participants are encouraged to have developed a first draft of their abstract ready to submit to their co-authors.   

Moderator

Lawrence H. Boise, PhD, Emory University

Speakers

Carol A. Paronis, PhD, McLean Hospital/Harvard Medical School
The Importance of a Good Abstract from a Programming Point of View

Allyn Howlett, PhD, Wake Forest University
Start from the Middle with What and How of Three Important Research Results

Jed Lampe, PhD, University of Colorado Skaggs
The First Impression: What Judges Look for in Abstract/Poster Competitions

Ableism: Acknowledging It and How to Become Anti-Ableist

Hosted by the ASPET Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Accessibility (IDEA) Committee 

Thursday, October 17, 2024, 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm ET

Did you know that 1 out of 4 adults in the United States live with a visible or hidden disability? Or you may ask yourself, how has society created challenges or barriers for those with disabilities to be their authentic selves? This dialogue provides an insightful presentation on anti-ableism, where we will shed light on the common beliefs of ableism in our society and how it affects individuals with Disabilities. You will gain a deeper understanding of the harmful attitudes, beliefs, and practices contributing to ableism and learn how to become a better ally to the Disability community. This presentation is an opportunity to challenge your assumptions, broaden your perspective, and take actionable steps toward creating a more inclusive and equitable place for all.

Moderators

Khalid Garman, MD, PhD, National Institutes of Health
Ashim Malhotra, PhD, FAPE, California Northstate University

Speaker

David Rice, Director, Office of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion, NIH
Ableism: Acknowledging It and How to Become Anti-Ableist

Applying Mixed Methods Research Designs in Pedagogical Research

Hosted by the ASPET Division for Pharmacology Education (DPE) 

Thursday, October 10, 2024, 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm ET

The mixed-methods research (MMR) approach combines qualitative and quantitative approaches within a single study to enhance research rigor. By integrating separate qualitative and quantitative data strands, MMR allows for a deeper understanding of the phenomena of interest. Although MMR has been utilized in healthcare research, it is only gradually being accepted in health professional-related educational research. This workshop aims to help healthcare professionals in educational research understand what MMR is, best practice recommendations for using MMR, and how MMR can enhance research rigor and provide more comprehensive answers to research questions than using qualitative or quantitative methods alone. 

Panel

Abraham Flanigan, PhD, Georgia Southern University
Anna Brady, PhD, Georgia Southern University
Diptiman Bose, PhD, Alice L. Walton School of Medicine

Current Advances in Drug Metabolism #10

Hosted by the ASPET Division for Drug Metabolism and Disposition (DMDD)

Friday, September 20, 2024, 1:30 pm – 2:30 pm ET

The DMDD Webinar Series is intended to stimulate idea exchange and communication among DMDD members as well as to promote career development of young scientists in the field of drug metabolism and disposition. Join us for this session where our featured scientists will discuss recent advancements in 1) human cytochrome P50 structural enzymology and conformation dynamics, and 2) the application of endogenous biomarkers to assess drug-drug interactions in a preclinical model.

Speakers

Sarah Burris-Hiday, PhD, University of Michigan
Modulation of Human Cytochrome P450 Enzymes by NADPH-cytochrome P450 Reductase FMN Domain

Renmeng Liu, PhD, Gilead
Assessing the Feasibility of Using Endogenous Biomarkers Towards Complex Drug-drug Interactions in Preclinical Species


Introduction to ASPET MentorMatch 

Tuesday, September 10, 2024, 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm ET

ASPET is proud to announce its newest member benefit, MentorMatch. MentorMatch, powered by Qooper, is designed to facilitate one-on-one virtual mentoring relationships for ASPET members at all career levels. The mentoring platform provides step-by-step prompts, tools for goal-setting, career resources and a unique algorithm to find the right match for your professional needs. Join us for a demo and Q&A to learn how MentorMatch can help you take the next step in your career journey as either a mentor or mentee. 

Moderator

Catherine Fry, PhD, Director of Education, ASPET

Speaker

Ceren (Jen) Coskun, Customer Success Manager, Qooper


Applying the Core Concepts of Pharmacology in a Range of Professions - How Deeply Do Graduates Need to be Able to Go? 

Hosted by the ASPET Division for Pharmacology Education (DPE)

Tuesday, August 6, 2024, 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm ET

The session builds on the work of the International Union of Basic and Clinical Pharmacology Education Section (IUPHAR-Ed) Core Concepts of Pharmacology (CCP) project. It will begin with an update on the progress and plans for this global project. Participants will then work in groups to explore two core concepts from White et al., BJP 2023, using the definitions and sub-concepts from Guilding et al., BJP 2024. The groups will produce draft proficiency statements for a range of health professions and science programs for each concept. The outcomes of the session will be published.

Objectives:

  • Advocate for the adoption of concept-based curricula in pharmacology education.
  • Suggest proficiency levels for health professions and science graduates for specific core concepts.
  • Play a part in creating globally accessible educator resources.
  • Elevate awareness about the IUPHAR-Ed CCP project.
  • Transform the focus on pharmacology core concepts, ensuring their long-term application across different professions.

Moderator

Carolina Restini, PhD, Michigan State University

Panel

Paul White BSc, PhD, Monash University

Laurel Gorman, PhD, Temple University

Kelly Karpa, RPh, PhD, East Tennessee State University

Clare Guilding, PhD, Newcastle University

Fabiana Caetano Crowley, PhD, Western University

Mark Hernandez, PhD, East Tennessee State University

Growing the Next Generation of Biomedical Entrepreneurs

Hosted by the ASPET Division for Drug Discovery and Development (DDD)

Friday, July 19, 2024, 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm ET

Over the past decade, greater numbers of early-stage researchers have sought to apply their skills towards careers in the private sector. As a result, there is a growing need for training programs that educate scientists on the intersection of business development, R&D and regulatory approval. This session will feature several program officers from the National Institutes of Health Small Business (SBIR/STTR) Program who will highlight training programs and resources that can equip academic researchers at all career stages with the skills they need to commercialize their lab’s discoveries and advance new therapeutics to the marketplace.

Panel

Eddie Billingslea, PhD, National Institute for General Medical Sciences
“REACHing Early Innovators through Academic Proof of Concept Hubs”

Vicky Cattani PhD, National Institute on Aging
“Pre-Award Education for Biomedical Entrepreneurs”

Saroj Regmi, PhD, National Cancer Institute
“Supporting Early Career Researchers during the Academic to Industry Transition” 

Adam Sorkin, PE, National Institutes of Health Small Business Entrepreneurial Education and Development (SEED) Office
“Administrative Supplements to Promote Entrepreneurial Training”

Navigating Graduate School Applications and Career Journeys in the Pharmacology Field

Hosted by the ASPET Young Scientists Committee

Thursday, June 13, 2024, 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm ET

This session hosted by the Young Scientists Committee seeks to engage with undergraduate, master's, and post-bachelor students seeking to pursue a Ph.D. primarily in pharmacology and the biomedical sciences. In this webinar students will interact and build networks with PhD-level, postdoctoral and professional panelists. Information and materials on graduate school applications, program selection criteria, and relevant research areas in the pharmacology field will be provided. Participants will also learn about the research of the panelists, and their degree and career journey.

Speakers

Nicole Ramos Solis, PhD, The University of Puerto Rico
Tinslee Dilday, PhD Candidate, Indiana University School of Medicine
Dianicha Santana, PhD, University of Illinois at Chicago
Alexus Marie Acton, PhD Candidate, University of Alabama at Birmingham

Focus on Pharmacology: Be Prepared: From Girl Scouts to Bench Research-Propelling Black Youth from STEM Streams to Skilled Scientists

Hosted by the ASPET IDEA Committee

Thursday, February 22, 2024, 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm ET

This panel discussion will examine challenges and barriers to the successful transition of BIPOC youth from STEM streams into the pharmacology workforce. Taking a non-traditional approach, we will explore strategies for engaging youth from leadership development programs such as Girl Scouts and learn to leverage such strategies in the academic environment.

Moderator

Ashim Malhotra, PhD, California Northstate University

Speakers

Tracy Yarbrough, PhD, MD, MAEd, University of California, Davis
Kenya Yarbrough, MPA, Girl Scouts of Greater Los Angeles

Focus on Pharmacology: From Bias to Belonging

Hosted by the ASPET IDEA Committee

Thursday, January 25, 2024, 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm ET

This panel discussion will help define and identify bias and its forms, provide examples for overcoming bias in the academic workplace, and strategize examples for moving towards positive organizational health and vitality.

Speakers

Ashim Malhotra, PhD, California Northstate University College of Pharmacy 

Lakesha Butler, PhD, University of Florida

Focus on Pharmacology: Current Advances in Drug Metabolism 9

Hosted by the ASPET Division for Drug Metabolism and Disposition (DMDD)

Friday, January 19, 2024, 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm ET

The DMDD Quarterly Webinar Series stimulates idea exchange while showcasing the research of junior scientists in the field of drug metabolism and disposition. Dr. Dilip Singh will discuss a novel sequence coverage-informed total protein approach (SC-TPA) for the characterization of drug-metabolizing enzymes and transporters (DMETs) in pooled human liver, intestine, and kidney microsomes including inter-individual variability in DMET levels in the intestine. The importance of these data for predicting first-pass metabolism and tissue-specific drug clearance will be highlighted.  Dr. Lindsay Czuba will present her research on the function of the apical sodium-dependent bile acid transporter, ASBT and its interactions with secondary bile acid metabolites.

Speakers

Dilip Singh, PhD, Postdoctoral Fellow, Washington State University
Sequence Coverage-informed Total Protein Approach (SC-TPA) for Characterization of Differential Tissue Abundance and Inter-individual Variability of Drug Metabolizing Enzymes and Transporters

Lindsay Czuba, PhD, Assistant Professor, University of Kentucky
Small Intestine Secondary Bile Acid Metabolites and their Interactions with the Human Apical Sodium-Dependent Bile Acid Transporter, ASBT

Moderators

Young Jeong, PharmD, PhD, Purdue University
Julie Lade, PhD, Amgen

Focus on Pharmacology: "Alien" International Pharmacologists in the U.S. Workforce: From Graduate Students to Junior Faculty, Challenges and Opportunities

Hosted by the ASPET IDEA Committee

Friday, December 15, 2023, 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm ET

This panel discussion will explore 1) the challenges faced by pharmacologists across the spectrum from graduate students to postdoctoral fellows to junior faculty concerning their international status and “alien” status in the US, 2) identify specific challenges and possible strategies for addressing these.

Moderators

Ashim Malhotra, PhD, California Northstate University College of Pharmacy 


Speakers

Ashim Malhotra, PhD, California Northstate University College of Pharmacy 
Indra Reddy, PhD, Texas A&M Health
Xiadong Feng, PhD, California Northstate University College of Pharmacy

Focus on Pharmacology: Exploring Exciting Paths: Careers Beyond Academia for Pharmacologists and Biomedical Scientists

Hosted by the ASPET Young Scientists Committee

Wednesday, December 6, 2023, 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm ET

This panel discussion hosted by the Young Scientist Committee will be a networking event to discuss careers outside of the traditional academic tenure-track faculty positions. Attendees will get exposure to graduate students and postdocs in different careers beyond academia. In addition, this session will be useful for trainees interested in learning about different careers and networking with panelists to identify potential paths to succeed in their career transitions. The panel will include scientists, medical science liaison, consultants working in pharma/biotech, and science policy experts working in the nonprofit sector.

Following the panel discussion, there will be three break-out rooms (industry, science policy, and consulting/MSL) where attendees will have an opportunity to network with these panelists and ask questions specific to their career interests.

Moderators

Vrushank Bhatt, PhD, Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey
Dianicha Santana, PhD, University of Illinois at Chicago 


Panel

Harshini Neelakantan, PhD, Ridgeline Therapeutics
Yadira Xitlalli Pérez-Páramo, Genentech
Sophia Kaska, PhD, Research!America
Hayley Widden, PhD, Merus N.V.
Elizabeth Gichana, PhD, Boston Consulting Group

Pharmacological Mechanisms of Family Planning

Wednesday, November 29, 2023, 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm ET

This webinar will address pharmacological mechanisms of drugs used in two key decisions for family planning, either promoting pregnancy or stopping it. Although these topics are controversial, they are in the news now and the pharmacological underpinnings of the drugs used need to be clearly understood. Because of the hype surrounding these drugs, it is important for all scientists, no matter one’s specialty, to understand their mechanisms. This session will focus solely on the mechanism of the drugs without any social commentary. Attendees can submit questions to be answered by the speakers.

Speakers

Jennifer Acton Robinson, MD, PhD, MP, Johns Hopkins School of Medicine
Pharmacology of Mifepristone and Misoprostol

Kayla Popova, PharmD, University of Michigan 
Mechanisms of Drugs used for in vitro Fertilization

Moderator

Margaret Gnegy, PhD, University of Michigan

Focus on Pharmacology: Current Advances in Drug Metabolism Part 8

Hosted by the ASPET Division for Drug Metabolism and Disposition (DMDD)

Monday, September 25, 2023, 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm ET

The DMDD Quarterly Webinar Series stimulates idea exchange and communication among DMDD members and highlights career development of young scientists in the field of drug metabolism and disposition. Join us for this session where our featured junior scientists will discuss recent advancements in CYP3A7’s role in parturition and drug interactions as well as factors involved in antiviral drug tenofovir metabolism. 

Speakers

Jed Lampe, PhD, University of Colorado 
CYP3A7's Role in Parturition and Adverse Drug-hormone Interactions

Colten Eberhard, PhD Candidate, Johns Hopkins University 
Tenofovir Metabolism is Diminished in the Brain and Liver of Creatine Kinase Brain-type Knockout Mice

Organizers

Young Jeong, PharmD, PhD, Purdue University

Julie Lade, PhD, Amgen

Focus on Pharmacology: The New Automated Patient-Oriented Problem Solving System in Pharmacology (A-POPS)

Wednesday, August 16, 2023, 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm ET

The Automated Patient-Oriented Problem Solving (A-POPS) System in Pharmacology is a new software product and student learning tool developed in partnership between ASPET and DeckChair Learning Systems. The A-POPS consist of clinical simulations that support active learning, including peer-to-peer teaching. The platform is compatible with all major learning management systems. Participants will be able to see a demo of the A-POPS and learn more about how to use them in the classroom.

Moderator

Catherine Fry, PhD, Director of Education, ASPET

Speakers

Mark Simmons, PhD, University of Maryland Eastern Shore
Using the A-POPS in Your Flipped Classroom

Jeff Graham, PhD, University of Toronto and Al Sura, CEO, DeckChair Learning Systems, Inc.
Exploring Student Performance Metrics Available in A-POPS

Focus on Pharmacology: Current Advances in Drug Metabolism Part 7

Hosted by the ASPET Division for Drug Metabolism and Disposition (DMDD) 

Thursday, July 20, 2023, 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm ET

Please join us for this session where our featured junior scientists will discuss recent advancements in:
  1. the expression of plasma membrane monoamine transporter (PMAT) in neuroblastoma and its role in mIBG disposition, and
  2. using the mass spectrometry imaging technology to understand drug metabolism, disposition, and response.
The DMDD Quarterly Webinar Series is intended to stimulate idea exchange and communication among DMDD members and to promote career development of young scientists in the field of drug metabolism and disposition. 


Speakers

Leticia Salvador Vieira, PhD Candidate, University of Washington College of Pharmacy
The Plasma Membrane Monoamine Transporter (PMAT): Expression in Neuroblastoma and Role in mIBG Disposition

Herana Kamal Seneviratne, PhD, University of Maryland, Baltimore County
Understanding Drug Metabolism, Disposition, and Response Using Mass Spectrometry Imaging

Organizers

Haojie Zhu, PhD, University of Michigan College of Pharmacy

Focus on Pharmacology: Current Advances in Drug Metabolism Part 6, Industry Focus

Co-hosted by the ASPET Division for Drug Metabolism and Disposition (DMDD) and The Canadian Society of Pharmacology and Therapeutics (CSPT)

Tuesday, March 7, 2023, 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm ET

The DMDD Quarterly Webinar Series stimulates idea exchange and communication and promotes career development of young scientists in the field of drug metabolism and disposition. The aim of the webinar is twofold – to feature preeminent science from the perspective of drug discovery research and to educate the audience on the key role diversity, equity, and inclusion all play in driving novel science in industry. 

Please join us for this webinar co-hosted by DMDD and the Canadian Society of Pharmacology and Therapeutics (CSPT) which will include speakers from Genentech and Novo Nordisk who will respectively present methods to improve predicted human clearance using IVIVE in early drug discovery and discuss an industry-based approach to research innovation through diversification.

Speakers

Robert Jones, PhD, Genentech
Application of Empirical Scalars to Enable Early Prediction of Human Hepatic Clearance using in vitro-in vivo Extrapolation in Drug Discovery

Sebastian D Parlee, PhD, Novo Nordisk
Innovation through Diversification: Novo Nordisk Research & Early Development Essential #6 Strategy

Organizers

Julie Lade, PhD, Amgen
Kerry Goralski, PhD, Dalhousie University

Prior Sessions

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Career Development

Educator Resources

Policy & Advocacy

Science

Coronavirus Series

Young Scientist Research Series

 

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