Scientific association introduces philanthropic arm dedicated to accelerating science
Arlington, Va. (December 2, 2013) – The American Association of Pharmaceutical Scientists (AAPS) has established a premier information network for pharmaceutical scientists around the world. In order to have a greater impact in advancing the contributions of the pharmaceutical sciences to global health, AAPS is proud to announce the launch of the AAPS Foundation.
The AAPS Foundation is dedicated to the support of scientists and initiatives that promote the discovery, development, and manufacture of drugs by attracting and providing resources used to advance research, education, and training. The foundation seeks to empower pharmaceutical scientists, and to expand and engage the interests of future generations of scientists, in a manner that positively impacts the pharmaceutical sciences and creates solutions addressing vital needs found in the treatment of disease and the preservation of health.
“It is more important now than ever that pharmaceutical scientists develop skills that will meet the world’s evolving health challenges; but these needs and personal development gaps cannot be addressed without dynamic and up-to-date initiatives,” stated Philip R. Mayer, Ph.D., chair of the AAPS Foundation Executive Committee. “Support of the AAPS Foundation can help ensure that current and future pharmaceutical scientists are fully prepared to meet the challenges found in the discovery and development of today’s modern medicines.”
AAPS Foundation funding priorities will include:
- Graduate Student Fellowships, through AAPS’ strategic partnership with the American Foundation for Pharmaceutical Educations, leaders with a 70-year history in graduate education; Undergraduate Research Grants, in outstanding academic laboratories, to encourage those investigating a research career;
- Multiyear New Investigator Grants to our most promising young faculty members;
- Leadership Institute to ensure that current students and research professionals will thrive in the pharmaceutical industry, academia, or government; and
- Teach the Teacher program, developed to increase outreach to K-12 students and also establish ongoing relationships with high school science and math teachers around the country and globe.