For Women’s History Month, ASPET is proud to celebrate with the women who devote their time to the society. In alliance with this year’s theme, Celebrating Women Who Tell Our Stories, women leadership at ASPET responded to one question: What do you want your legacy in pharmacology to be? Below is a sample of their responses:

Namandjé N. Bumpus, PhD
President-Elect, ASPET Council

“That I had a positive impact on public health, played a role in nurturing the next generation of pharmacologists, and advanced inclusivity through being a changemaker.”

Kathryn A. Cunningham, PhD
Secretary/Treasurer, ASPET Council

“My passion for inspirational science, committed focus on mentoring and diversity, and service to individuals suffering with the stigma of a treatable disorder without access to effective treatment strategies.”

Catherine M. Davis-Takacs, PhD
Ex Officio, FASEB Board Representative
ASPET Council

“To have created a field that values all individuals for their contributions. To have created opportunities for individuals, especially women, to find a home and flourish within the pharmacology community throughout their careers.”

Margaret E. Gnegy, PhD
Past President, ASPET Council

“The legacy I most treasure is the mentoring of my wonderful students who carry pharmacology in various forms out into the world and hopefully perpetuate the discipline.”

Julie M. Lade, PhD
Secretary/Treasurer
Division for Drug Metabolism and Disposition

“I want all trainees to know that diversity in thought, molded by personal identity, cultural experiences, and educational background, is critical for the continued success of the field of pharmacology.”

Maurine E. Linder, PhD
Chair-Elect
Division for Molecular Pharmacology

“That I’ve advanced our understanding of the function and mechanism of protein lipidation in cell signaling and promoted career development of women in science through leadership and mentoring.”