The APhA Academy of Pharmaceutical Research and Science (APhA-APRS) stimulates the discovery, dissemination and application of research to improve patient health and serves pharmacists and those members who are involved in the pharmaceutical sciences.
APhA-APRS News and Highlights
Call for 2018-2019 APhA-APRS Standing Committee Members
Looking for opportunities to get involved in APhA and the Academies, grow your professional network and build leadership skills? APhA-APRS is seeking member volunteers to serve on several Academy Committees. Benefits of becoming an Academy volunteer include opportunities to provide input on programs and products offered by the Association, support the profession by addressing emerging issues, learn about new and innovative research and practice initiatives, and promote the role of the pharmacist in enhancing patient care. Take advantage of this unique member benefit and apply today!
Meet the APhA Science Officer
The APhA Science Officer is charged with prioritizing and coordinating the Association’s response to emerging and important scientific issues and assists in developing the Association’s official position on scientific, regulatory, and therapeutic issues. Patrick G. Clay, PharmD, FCCP, CCTI, is Professor of Pharmacotherapy at University of North Texas System College of Pharmacy and is a member of APhA-APRS Clinical Sciences Section. pclay@aphanet.org
Pharmacy News
The National Governors Association recently released The Expanding Role of Pharmacists in a Transformed Health Care System. This report highlights how states can better integrate pharmacists into the health care system and is one more confirmation of the profession’s role in addressing the health care needs of patients.
Are you a new member to APhA-APRS? Or a current APhA-APRS member looking for ways to get more involved?Are you interested in the policy making process? Visit www.pharmacist.com/volunteer to learn more about the volunteer opportunities in APhA-APRS.
Join the APhA-APRS Community on Engage
- Login on pharmacist.com with your username and password.
- Click on "My Account".
- Select "Academies, Sections, and SIGs" on the left side of the page.
- Click on "Edit" on the right-hand side of the page.
- Under "Primary Academy", select "APhA-APRS".
- Under " APhA-APRS Special Interest Groups (APhA-APRS SIGs)", check your primary sections of interest.
- Once the above steps have been completed, visit APhA Engage at http://engage.pharmacist.com and JOIN your chosen SIG community(s) in APhA Engage.
Getting Started Video Library for APhA Engage, your members-only online discussion community
- *Watch for tips on Setting Up your APhA Engage profile (2 min 32 sec)
- *Learn on how to Make New Contacts on APhA Engage (1 min 3 sec)
- *Explore APhA Engage Communities and Discussion Boards (4 min 27 sec)
- *Share and search Member-Contributed Resources like PDFs, Word docs, tutorials, and webinars within your APhA Engage communities (2 min 26 sec)
Questions or suggestions for community-related content? Conta. ct Margaret Tomecki at mtomecki@aphanet.org