Sponsored by the Division for Behavioral Pharmacology
JH Woods Early Career Award in Behavioral Pharmacology
The ASPET Division for Behavioral Pharmacology JH Woods Early Career Award in Behavioral Pharmacology was established to recognize outstanding original research by early career investigators in the area of behavioral pharmacology.
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Nominations open July 15, 2024. The deadline to submit is September 3, 2024.
P.B. Dews Lifetime Achievement Award for Research in Behavioral Pharmacology
The Division for Behavioral Pharmacology sponsors the P. B. Dews Award for Research in Behavioral Pharmacology to recognize outstanding lifetime achievements in research, teaching, and professional service in the field of behavioral pharmacology and to honor Dr. Peter Dews for his seminal contributions to the development of behavioral pharmacology as a discipline.
The biennial award is supported by an endowment made possible by contributions from Aventis, Centre de Recherche Pierre Fabre, Eli Lilly, Harvard University, International Life Sciences Institute Caffeine Committee, Merck (San Diego), Pepsi Cola Company, Pfizer Central Research and Pfizer Global Research and Development, Pharmacia, Wyeth Research, and ASPET members.
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Nominations open Summer 2025.
Sponsored by the Division for Cancer Pharmacology
Susan Band Horwitz Award Lecture in Cancer Pharmacology
The ASPET Division for Cancer Pharmacology established the Susan Band Horwitz Award Lecture to recognize excellent original research by established investigators in the area of cancer pharmacology. The award is named in honor of Dr. Horwitz who is a pioneer in understanding the mechanism of action of cancer chemotherapy drugs many of which have been and remain mainstays of cancer therapy and whose work has changed the nature of cancer treatment.
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Nominations open July 15, 2024. The deadline to submit is September 3, 2024.
Sponsored by the Division for Cardiovascular Pharmacology
Benedict R. Lucchesi Young Scientist Travel Award in Cardiac Pharmacology
The Benedict R. Lucchesi Young Scientist Travel Award in Cardiac Pharmacology was established to honor Dr. Lucchesi’s lifelong scientific contributions to our better understanding and appreciation of the pharmacological treatment and prevention of cardiovascular disease and for his mentoring of countless prominent cardiovascular pharmacologists in translational approaches.
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Nominations open July 15, 2024. The deadline to submit is September 3, 2024.
Division for Cardiovascular Pharmacology Mid-Career Award
The ASPET Division for Cardiovascular Pharmacology Mid-Career Award recognizes and honors those who are working in any area of Cardiovascular Science. The award is open to mid-career stage, independent investigators from all types of organizations including academia, industry, private or government institutes who are primary members of the ASPET Division for Cardiovascular Pharmacology. It will be presented biennially.
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Nominations open July 15, 2024. The deadline to submit is September 3, 2024.
Paul M. Vanhoutte Distinguished Lectureship in Vascular Pharmacology
The Paul M. Vanhoutte Award in Vascular Pharmacology was established to honor Dr. Vanhoutte’s lifelong scientific contributions to our better understanding and appreciation of the importance of endothelial cells and vascular smooth muscle function in health and disease and for his mentoring of countless prominent endothelial and vascular biologists and pharmacologists.
Nominations open Summer 2025.
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Division for Cardiovascular Pharmacology Early Career Award
The ASPET Division for Cardiovascular Pharmacology Early Career Award recognizes and honors individuals who are working in any area of Cardiovascular Science. The award is open to early career stage, independent investigators from all types of organizations including academia, industry, private or government institutes who are primary members of the ASPET Division for Cardiovascular Pharmacology.
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Nominations open Summer 2025.
Sponsored by the Division for Drug Discovery and Development
Scientific Achievement Award in Drug Discovery and Development
This award recognizes outstanding investigators that have made significant contributions in drug discovery, translational and/or drug development science. This can include investigators who have developed technologies, methods or processes that have enhanced the process of drug discovery or enabled accelerated drug development. Contributions to any therapeutic area or therapeutic modality (small molecule, oligonucleotide, gene therapy, biologic or drug-device combination) will be considered.
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Nominations open July 15, 2024. The deadline to submit is September 3, 2024.
Early Career Scientist Abstract Award
The purpose of the award is to recognize and support early career scientists past their post-doctoral training but before developing a national/international reputation. Potential awardees can apply by submitting an abstract for the 2025 Annual Meeting. All applicants must be a regular member of ASPET, within 15 years of receiving a PhD or equivalent terminal degree but no longer a postdoc and submit an abstract in the Drug Discovery and Development Category. The award will provide paid registration to an early-career scientist who will be presenting their work at the ASPET 2025 Annual Meeting.
Sponsored by the Division for Drug Metabolism and Disposition
Richard Okita Early Career Award in Drug Metabolism and Disposition
This early career achievement award has been established by the ASPET Division for Drug Metabolism and Disposition to recognize excellent original research by early career investigators in the area of drug metabolism and disposition. The award is presented biennially in odd-numbered years.
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Nominations open July 15, 2024. The deadline to submit is September 3, 2024.
Early Career Scientist Abstract Award
The purpose of the award is to recognize and support early career scientists past their post-doctoral training but before developing a national/international reputation. Potential awardees can apply by submitting an abstract for the 2025 Annual Meeting. All applicants must be a regular member of ASPET, within 15 years of receiving a PhD or equivalent terminal degree but no longer a postdoc and submit an abstract in the Drug Metabolism and Disposition Category. The award will provide paid registration to an early-career scientist who will be presenting their work at the ASPET 2025 Annual Meeting.
Bernard B. Brodie Award in Drug Metabolism and Disposition
The B. B. Brodie Award in Drug Metabolism and Disposition has been established to honor the fundamental contributions of Bernard B. Brodie in the field of drug metabolism and disposition. The award is presented biennially in even years to recognize outstanding original research contributions in drug metabolism and disposition, particularly those having a major impact on future research in the field.
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Nominations open Summer 2025.
James R. Gillette Award
The James R. Gillette Award is presented each year for two outstanding papers published in Drug Metabolism and Disposition, one each in the broad categories of a) Drug Metabolism and b) Disposition and Pharmacokinetics. No application needed. All manuscripts published in Drug Metabolism and Disposition during 2024 will be considered.
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Sponsored by the Division for Molecular Pharmacology
Early Career Award
The Division for Molecular Pharmacology Early Career Award recognizes scholarly achievements of junior investigators early in their independent careers.
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Nominations open July 15, 2024. The deadline to submit is September 3, 2024.
Early Career Scientist Abstract Award
The purpose of the award is to recognize and support early career scientists past their post-doctoral training but before developing a national/international reputation. Potential awardees can apply by submitting an abstract for the 2025 Annual Meeting. All applicants must be a regular member of ASPET, within 15 years of receiving a PhD or equivalent terminal degree but no longer a postdoc and submit an abstract in the Molecular Pharmacology Category. The award will provide paid registration to an early-career scientist who will be presenting their work at the ASPET 2025 Annual Meeting.
Sponsored by the Division for Neuropharmacology
Early Career Award
The ASPET Division for Neuropharmacology Early Career Award recognizes and honors a young independent investigator who is working in any area of neuropharmacology. The award is open to early career stage independent investigators from all types of organizations, including academia, industry, private, or government institutes.
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Nominations open July 15, 2024. The deadline to submit is September 3, 2024.
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Recognition Award
The ASPET Division for Neuropharmacology DEI Recognition Award is for an individual who has made important contributions to the enhancement and promotion of diversity, equity and inclusion in the field of neuropharmacology.
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Nominations open July 15, 2024. The deadline to submit is September 3, 2024.
Sponsored by the Division for Pharmacology Education
Pharmacology Educators Award
The primary goal of this travel award is to promote participation in the ASPET Annual Meeting by pharmacology educators and to foster career development in pharmacology education.
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Nominations open July 15, 2024. The deadline to submit is September 3, 2024.
Sponsored by the Division for Toxicology
Career Award
The ASPET Division for Toxicology Career Award recognizes outstanding original research contributions to toxicology by an established investigator. The award is presented annually.
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Nominations open July 15, 2024. The deadline to submit is September 3, 2024.
Early Career Award
The ASPET Division for Toxicology Early Career Award recognizes excellent original research by early career investigators in the area of toxicology. The award is presented annually.
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Nominations will open July 15, 2024. The deadline to submit is September 3, 2024
Sponsored by the Division for Translational and Clinical Pharmacology
Early Career Awards
These awards recognize excellence in translational and clinical pharmacology research that comes from early career scientists. The purpose is to provide travel support to defray costs to participate at the ASPET Annual Meeting. Awardees will give short talks during an Early Career Showcase.
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Nominations will open July 15, 2024. The deadline to submit is September 3, 2024.
Early Career Scientist Abstract Award
The purpose of the award is to recognize and support early career scientists past their post-doctoral training but before developing a national/international reputation. Potential awardees can apply by submitting an abstract for the 2025 Annual Meeting. All applicants must be a regular member of ASPET, within 15 years of receiving a PhD or equivalent terminal degree but no longer a postdoc and submit an abstract in the Translational and Clinical Pharmacology Category. The award will provide paid registration to an early-career scientist who will be presenting their work at the ASPET 2025 Annual Meeting.
Ray Fuller Lecture
The Ray Fuller Lecture was established to honor the achievements of Ray W. Fuller, PhD in applying an improved understanding of the central nervous system to discover better treatments for the mentally ill. Dr. Fuller was one of the triad that discovered fluoxetine (Prozac), leading to an entire new approach to the therapy of depression.
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