Celebrating women in STEM: Dr Helena Qin and Dr Betty Exintaris reflect on their journeys
Dr Helena Qin (left) and Dr Betty Exintaris (right). In recognition of International Day of Women and Girls in Science on 11 February 2025, we celebrate the remarkable contributions of Dr Helena Qin and Dr Betty Exintaris, two inspiring women leading the way in STEM. Their dedication to advancing scientific research and fostering diversity in […]
The Sunset Years according to Sheila Doggrell
The 1st of October is the UN National Day of Older Persons. Each state and territory has a Seniors’ Month, but the month varies. In Queensland it is October https://qldseniorsmonth.org.au. I joined the EDI committee to advocate for the middle-aged and older members of ASCEPT, especially those that no longer hold major research grants i.e., people […]
ASCEPT NZ Forum ASM 2024
Kia ora koutou The New Zealand Forum of the Australasian Society of Clinical and Experimental Pharmacologists and Toxicologists (ASCEPT) will be holding its Annual Scientific Meeting at the Christchurch Town Hall (Christchurch, New Zealand) from Wednesday 4 to Friday 6 September 2024. Meeting Schedule Welcome Function: Evening, 4 September 2024 Location: Parlour Room, O.G.B. Bar Annual […]
ASCEPT awardees attend SMP2024
In this article ASCEPT’s 2023 awardees, Alice Terrill – Garth McQueen Oral Prize, and Maria Jelinic – Bellberry Young Investigator Award, share their experiences from Science Meets Parliament (SMP) 2024. Pictured above from left to right: Alice Terrill, Bridin Murnion (ASCEPT President) and Maria Jelinic outside Parliament House in Canberra. Maria Jelinic – Bellberry Young […]
EPHAR 2024 – call for abstracts
EPHAR 2024 The Federation of European Pharmacological Societies will welcome pharmacologists from Europe and the world from June 23-26, 2024, at the Megaron Athens International Conference Center, in downtown Athens. You will be able to taste some of Greece’ s ancient and modern culture, while catching up with friends and colleagues, in the events of the social program. […]
ASCEPT ASM 2023 – Awards
Ascept recently released a statement of support regarding the Voicing to Parliament. Read our full statement.
ASCEPT’s support of the Voice to Parliament
Ascept recently released a statement of support regarding the Voicing to Parliament. Read our full statement.
Future Meetings
2023 ASCEPT NZ Annual Scientific Meeting
Kia ora koutou! We are pleased to announce that registration for the 2023 ASCEPT NZ Annual Scientific Meeting is now open!Meeting dates are Wednesday 30th of August to Friday 1st of September 2023.Register here: https://www.queenstownresearchweek.org/ascept/Submit your abstracts here: https://www.queenstownresearchweek.org/abstract-submission/ (please use the ASCEPT abstract template as indicated on the webpage)Early Bird Deadline: Monday 17 July 2023Abstract submission deadline: 7 […]
2023 Clinical Pharmacology Weekend – Registration now open!
ASCEPT’s annual Clinical Pharmacology Weekend will be held at St Vincent’s Hospital, Sydney on Saturday 6 May and Sunday 7 May 2023. The weekend will include presentations from clinical pharmacologists and other content experts and is predominately aimed at clinical pharmacology trainees and consultants. Others (clinical and non-clinical) with an interest in clinical pharmacology are […]