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Science Policy and You: How Pharmacologists Can Become Science Advocates

Saturday May 20, 2023

3:30 pm - 4:30 pm Central Time (CT)





Chair :

Lindsey Galbo-Thomma
Wake Forest School of Medicine

Catherine Davis
Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences



Given the rise in science denial and distrust across the US, it is more important than ever for pharmacologists to learn about the various ways they can become advocates for the field of pharmacology, and science in general. However, ASPET members may find it difficult to identify important policy areas, navigate the legislative process, engage stakeholders, or determine the right avenue for their advocacy work. Given these difficulties, the Science Policy Committee (SPC) wants to be a resource for ASPET members and to demonstrate how advocacy requires pharmacologists at all career levels to use their expertise to communicate the importance of science to their elected officials and greater community. This session will introduce attendees to the ASPET SPC, highlight the advocacy work of individual ASPET members, and provide a casual forum to learn more about getting involved in science policy.

Speakers

Lindsey Galbo-Thomma - Wake Forest School of Medicine

Catherine Davis - Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences

Introduction

Debra Cooper - California Health and Human Services Agency

Using Scientific Expertise to Assist in the Legislative Process

Lindsey Galbo-Thomma - Wake Forest School of Medicine

Round Table Introductions and Discussion

ASPET 2023 Annual Meeting Program
Important Dates

Apr

20

Registration Discounts End

Apr

14-24

Division Town Halls

Apr

24

Housing Deadline

May

3-10

Online Award Lecture Series

May

18-21

ASPET 2023 Annual Meeting
St. Louis Union Station, MO