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1 Developing Science, Impacting Health JOIN US 1

2 Invest in yourself. Profit from AAPS. There s never been a more exciting time to be part of the open exchange of knowledge among pharmaceutical scientists in academia, industry, government, and other institutions worldwide. As the foremost international, interdisciplinary community of pharmaceutical scientists, AAPS membership puts you at the center of it all, and gives you the access to people, information, and opportunities that will strengthen your career. The Value of AAPS Membership Far Exceeds the Price You Pay VALUE YOUR COST Free access to every live AAPS Webinar, conducted on a variety of topics* Reduced pricing for members on elearning programs** Online full-text access to the three AAPS Offi cial Journals: Pharmaceutical Research, The AAPS Journal, and AAPS PharmSciTech Membership in up to two AAPS Sections of your choice at no extra cost One AAPS Workshop Registration Member Discount Member Registration Discount for the AAPS Annual Meeting and Exposition Member Registration Discount for the AAPS National Biotechnology Conference TOTALS $6,305 $0 Calculation based on all exclusive member benefi ts in a 12 month period * Based on 30 webinars per year at a cost of $150 per webinar, assuming participation in all webinars ** Based on the full AAPS Biotechnology 101 elearning course cost AAPS is available BY membership@aaps.org BY PHONE AAPS (2277) BY FAX BY MAIL American Association of Pharmaceutical Scientists 2107 Wilson Blvd., Suite 700 Arlington, Va USA SOCIAL MEDIA 2

3 AAPS Members also have access to these invaluable exclusive benefits: Subscription to the AAPS Newsmagazine, AAPS fl agship publication Listing and search capability within the AAPS Member Directory Networking opportunities with other local and international leaders in the pharmaceutical sciences Funding and recognition through AAPS Awards, Fellowships, Grants, and Travelships Opportunities to participate in AAPS Focus Groups, Discussion Groups, and Student Chapters Access to the latest emerging research via AAPS Press Explore job postings and relevant career information in the AAPS Online Career Center Get involved and take advantage of leadership opportunities by volunteering to serve on an AAPS committee Regular membership in AAPS is just $170 per year. That s a savings of $6,135 per year, and that s just the beginning! Read on to learn about all of the valuable benefits AAPS membership has to offer. 3

4 AAPS Provides Resources to Enhance Your Career Success AAPS membership provides you with the opportunity to network with a collective force of professionals within the pharmaceutical sciences and related industries. As a member you have numerous opportunities and avenues to share your thoughts and ideas while discussing the latest industry fi ndings, experiment results, business and career opportunities, and much more. The AAPS Member Directory Helps Get You Connected The AAPS Member Directory is an easy to use search tool that will allow you to identify and connect with other members. Searches can be conducted by name, company, section or keyword allowing members to connect with other members throughout the world. In order to access the Member Directory, please log onto your personal My AAPS webpage at AAPS Sections Concentrate Your AAPS Experience Members of AAPS can choose from nine sections composed of members who share interests in broad areas of the pharmaceutical sciences. AAPS Sections unite scientifi c disciplines into forums to discuss experiment results, share ideas, present scientifi c data, and examine regulatory and ethical concerns. Learn more at See page 14 for a full listing. 4

5 Pursue Your Special Interests via AAPS Focus Groups AAPS Focus Groups encourage members in specialized fi elds to participate in open, dynamic communications with colleagues tackling similar challenges and to forge new relationships. This is your opportunity to interact with colleagues in the fi eld who share your specifi c interests. Explore and make contact with focus groups online at Local Networking Opportunities via AAPS Discussion Groups In geographic areas where there is a concentration of members, AAPS Discussion Groups provide a forum to discuss technical and scientifi c topics that are relevant to academic, industrial, and regulatory pharmaceutical scientists. Discussion groups provide a local forum for face-to-face meetings at which all interested in the advancement of the pharmaceutical sciences may meet and share their scientifi c and educational expertise. Learn more about AAPS Discussion Groups online at 5

6 In cooperation with the Extension Services in Pharmacy at the University of Wisconsin-Madison Full preliminary Full preliminary program program is is available available at at BioPharm Meetings and Professional Development Programs That Provide Timely Information and Learning The AAPS Annual Meeting and Exposition The Place to Be in Pharmaceutical Sciences Meet your colleagues, learn about breakthrough research and technologies, promote your work, and enhance your career and opportunities all in one place. The AAPS Annual Meeting and Exposition is your opportunity to join the biggest gathering of pharmaceutical scientists from around the world in exploration, interaction, and education. AAPS Members enjoy special, reduced registration fees. AAPS National Biotechnology Conference Advancing Health Through Innovations in Biotherapeutics Biotechnology has impacted many disciplines within the pharmaceutical sciences and AAPS has responded with a spring annual meeting. Leaders and innovators across many specialties gather to produce a rich program with the depth to stimulate interaction and new research to provoke discussion. Printed on 50% recycled, 30% post consumer fiber using vegetablebased inks and 100% windpower. WORKSHOP The Learning Never Stops with Conferences, Workshops and Seminars throughout the Year and across North America Top experts representing a cross-section of academia, industry, and government convene in various locations throughout the WORKSHOP Regulatory and Stability Control Strategies for Atypical Impurities Full preliminary program is available at Printed on 50% recycled, 30% post consumer fiber using vegetablebased inks and 100% windpower. November 9-10, 2013 Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center San Antonio WORKSHOP Developing a Biopharmaceutics A New Vision for the Risk Eye: Assessment Unmet Ocular Road Drug Map Delivery Needs November 10, 2013 November Henry B. Gonzalez 9 10, 2013 Convention Center Henry San Antonio B. Gonzalez Convention Center San Antonio year to keep you current on leading edge topics in the pharmaceutical sciences. Choose from a selection of meeting formats, including conferences, workshops, and seminars. There is no better or more comprehensive source of education on the pharmaceutical sciences. For our updated calendar of events, go to 6

7 AAPS Brings Knowledge to You with elearning Programs AAPS elearning exists to provide innovative virtual educational programs for AAPS members and the scientifi c community. These live webinars and ecourses provide a convenient way to enhance your professional development at your own pace, all from the comfort of your home or offi ce. WEBINARS off er a great opportunity to receive the latest information about pharmaceutical science. Plan to participate in our upcoming live events, replay a past session in our archives, or submit a proposal for organizing your own webinar. Members have full access to all AAPS upcoming and past webinars through the AAPS website. ECOURSES provide extensive and cutting-edge educational material to the pharmaceutical and biotechnology communities. The fi rst AAPS ecourse AAPS Biotechnology 101, is a virtual lecture series focusing on the current state of biotherapeutics and off ers practical perspectives from practicing scientists and leading experts from both industry and academia. Previews of each of the 25 lectures are available now on the AAPS Biotechnology 101 website. Regardless of your schedule, budget or learning style, you can satisfy your educational needs while still satisfying your professional and personal ones. Check out AAPS webinars and ecourses today! For more information, visit 7

8 Journals and Publications Give You Access to Research on Emerging Science and Technology AAPS off ers a variety of publications, from scholarly journals to magazines and books. The association takes pride in producing high-quality print and digital publications that present the latest scientifi c news and breakthroughs to both AAPS members and the pharmaceutical sciences community at large. For a complete list of titles, go to AAPS Newsmagazine AAPS fl agship publication, AAPS Newsmagazine, off ers members a variety of content, from the latest science news to pharmaceutical science and regulatory news updates to association-related content. Currently, members receive both a print and enhanced digital edition of the AAPS Newsmagazine monthly. AAPS Press AAPS Press, in collaboration with Springer, off ers a variety of books through its publishing program, which was created for the pharmaceutical scientist. Members receive a discount of 25% off all AAPS books published by Springer. Visit for more information. 8

9 THE JOURNALS YOU NEED TO READ WITH MEMBER DISCOUNTS! AAPS off ers members access to full article content via PharmaGateway.net, in all three offi cial AAPS Journals: The AAPS Journal, AAPS PharmSciTech, and Pharmaceutical Research. The AAPS Journal The AAPS Journal is an online-only journal publishing peerreviewed scholarly reviews, themed issues and research articles within the entire scope of the pharmaceutical sciences encompassed by the AAPS membership. The Journal particularly aims to foster the dissemination of scientifi c information presented at AAPS-sponsored meetings, workshops and symposia, through the publication of invited reviews in themed issues. AAPS PharmSciTech AAPS PharmSciTech is an online-only journal committed to serving those pharmaceutical scientists and engineers interested in the research, development and evaluation of pharmaceutical dosage forms, including drugs derived from biotechnology and the manufacturing science pertaining to the commercialization of such dosage forms. Because of its electronic nature, AAPS PharmSciTech aspires to utilize evolving electronic technology to enable faster and diverse mechanisms of information delivery to its readership. Pharmaceutical Research Pharmaceutical Research, an offi cial journal of the American Association of Pharmaceutical Scientists, publishes papers on innovative research spanning the entire spectrum of science that is the foundation of drug discovery, development, evaluation, and regulatory approval. Small drug molecules, biotechnology products including genes, peptides, proteins and vaccines, and genetically engineered cells are an integral part of papers published in Pharmaceutical Research. You can start exploring our online scientifi c journals now at 9

10 AAPS Advancing Your Career, Every Step Along the Way AAPS Online Career Center The AAPS Online Career Center is an easy to use resource that connects pharmaceutical companies and industry affi liates with highly qualifi ed professionals. When investigating career options, the AAPS OnlineCareer Center provides a mechanism for members to potentially advance their career. Members can view new job postings, submit their resumes online, and access current salary survey data. AAPS Career Fair Members also have the option to network in person with prospective employers when visiting the AAPS Career Fair each year during the Annual Meeting and Exposition. It is a great opportunity for job seekers to meet with employers and learn more about diff erent job options. Likewise, employers and recruiters benefi t from meeting with potential employees, and they can even conduct scheduled interviews. AAPS Pharmaceutical Careers Update AAPS Pharmaceutical Careers Update is a monthly enewsletter dedicated to informing, inspiring, and educating readers to take charge of their careers in the pharmaceutical science industry. AAPS provides this essential resource to assist in your professional development and maximize career advancement opportunities in the pharmaceutical sciences. Our AAPS e-newsletter also updates readers with pertinent information on our upcoming annual AAPS Career Fair events and employer attendees and provides a link to our professional development onsite resources. Browse the AAPS Online Career Center at 10

11 Put AAPS to Work for Your Success Today Numerous exciting opportunities exist for members to receive funding for travel and education. Awards The AAPS Awards Program provides a wonderful opportunity for scientists and graduate students to be recognized and honored for their valuable contributions to the pharmaceutical sciences. Fellows AAPS has a strong commitment to the recognition of select AAPS members through their designation as Fellow. The primary criterion for election to Fellow status is professional excellence in the fi elds relevant to the mission of AAPS. Election to Fellow status is based on the individual s documented sustained level of superior and distinguished professional achievement and contributions in a relevant fi eld. Travelships Travelships are available for eligible individuals presenting papers at the AAPS Annual Meeting and Exposition to assist with travel expenses. For a full listing of programs visit 11

12 Student Membership Let AAPS Enhance Your Educational Needs AAPS is continually working to address the needs and interests of students in the pharmaceutical sciences. AAPS provides targeted information to student members through monthly s and the Graduate Focus section of the AAPS Newsmagazine. In addition to receiving all of the benefi ts available to regular members, students can obtain valuable information on educational opportunities and resources, professional development, career services, and much more through the AAPS Online Student Center at AAPS Student Chapters AAPS also supports student chapters at schools of pharmacy around the country, which enable students to: Increase their awareness of career opportunities in the pharmaceutical sciences; Gain access to educational opportunities where They will learn many aspects of drug development; Take advantage of opportunities for professional advancement and leadership development; Enhance their knowledge of the latest advances and discoveries in the pharmaceutical sciences; and Participate in the outreach activities of AAPS at the local, regional and national levels. 12

13 To reach these goals, each student chapter receives an annual allocation for the support of its activities and functions. In addition to this stipend, the AAPS Student/Post Doc Outreach and Development Committee regularly provides funding to various schools for student-initiated scientifi c programs. You are welcome to explore and contact any of the AAPS Student Chapters online at If you would like more information on how to start an AAPS Student Chapter at your school, please contact our Public Outreach Department at MayS@aaps.org or Visiting Scientist Program (VSP) This program assists schools of pharmacy and other scientifi c institutions by providing a forum for pharmaceutical scientists to visit colleges and share knowledge, experiences and ideas with students. To learn more about the program or to participate visit 13

14 AAPS Sections Uniting Scientific Disciplines All members, including seasoned professionals, those new to the industry, and college students, are encouraged to get involved, share their insights, experience, and dedication to the pharmaceutical sciences industry by joining one of these enriching member groups. Access sections and groups on the AAPS website at Analysis and Pharmaceutical Quality (AP) provides a forum for the exchange of information pertaining to analytical techniques, regulatory and compendial issues, and assurance of quality. Biotechnology (BT) enables individuals from multiple scientifi c disciplines to address issues, share information and experimental fi ndings, and provide education for research, development and commercialization of new biopharmaceuticals. Clinical Pharmacology and Translational Research (CP) provides the clinical research dimension within the comprehensive range of pharmaceutical sciences and is concerned with issues related to the clinical use of pharmaceuticals. Drug Discovery and Development Interface (DD) focuses on issues at the critical interface between drug discovery and drug development and provides a collaborative forum for interactions among scientists from academia, industry (large and small pharma), and government institutions. Formulation Design and Development (FD) unites multiple scientifi c disciplines in order to share experimental results, consider new formulation and dosage form technologies, and discuss issues and concerns regarding the design and development of formulations/drug products for small molecules. Manufacturing Science and Engineering (MS) composed of scientists and engineers interested and involved in the application and advancement of science and technology to the manufacture of pharmaceutical and pharmaceutically related products. Pharmacokinetics, Pharmacodynamics and Drug Metabolism (PP) provides a forum to examine issues related to the biopharmaceutics, pharmacokinetics, phamacodynamics, drug metabolism and transport of pharmaceutical products and therapies. Physical Pharmacy and Biopharmaceutics (PB) focuses on a quantitative understanding of the intrinsic properties of the small drug molecule and the interacting biological system, enabling the selection of developable drug candidates and the identifi cation of potential strategies for optimal drug delivery. Regulatory Sciences (RS) encompasses the areas of regulatory compliance, GMP, clinical and pre-clinical practices; the legal aspects of pharmaceutical development; and protection of intellectual property in the pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical space. 14

15 Complete and submit the enclosed membership application today and be part of this exclusive group!

16 Membership Application CONTACT INFORMATION Mr. Mrs. Ms. Dr. First Name/Middle Initial Last (family) Name Highest Academic Degree Job Title Company/University Street Name Suite Number Room Number PO Box/Department Faculty/Division Subsidiary School City State/Providence Postal Code Country Work Phone Cell Phone Home Phone CHOOSE A SECTION Your AAPS membership includes two section affi liations; there is a $5.00 fee for each additional section. Analysis and Pharmaceutical Quality (AP) Biotechnology (BT) Clinical Pharmacology and Translational Research (CP) Drug Discovery and Development Interface (DD) Formulation Design and Development (FD) Manufacturing Science and Engineering (MS) Pharmacokinetics, Pharmacodynamics and Drug Metabolism (PP) Physical Pharmacy and Biopharmaceutics (PB) Regulatory Sciences (RS)

17 MEMBERSHIP CATEGORIES AND ANNUAL DUES Regular Member (RM) $170 Full-Time Graduate/Undergraduate Student (ST) $40 The signature of your Dean or Department Chairman is required below to certify your full-time status. SIGNATURE DATE Postdoctoral Fellow (PD) $40 A letter from your major professor is required to certify your status. Attach the letter to this notice and mail to the address. Retired Member (RT) $60 To be eligible for this fee, you must be retired from full-time employment AND previously an AAPS Member in good standing. For Each Additional Section Selection Over Two: $5 TOTAL AMOUNT PAYMENT METHOD Federal Tax ID: CHECK Please make all checks payable to: AAPS (U.S. dollars drawn on a U.S. bank only) MAIL APPLICATION TO: PO Box Baltimore, MD CHARGE To make a payment using a credit card, please visit the AAPS website at

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