ASCEPT awardees reflect on their insights and learnings from SMP2025
In this article, ASCEPT’s 2024 award recipients—Nashwa Masnoon (Tony Smith Quality Use of Medicines Prize), Andrew Thorpe (Garth McQueen Prize), and Liz Johnstone (BPS/ASCEPT Outstanding New Investigator Prize)—reflect on their experiences at Science Meets Parliament (SMP) 2025. SMP is a unique event that brings together scientists and policymakers, providing an opportunity to engage in meaningful […]
ASCEPT Clinical Pharmacology Weekend 2025
Join us at St Vincent’s Hospital, Sydney on 17 & 18 May, 2025 for an intensive weekend of learning and case discussions with international experts in therapeutic drug monitoring. This year’s program focuses on the critical theme of “Pharmacokinetics and Therapeutic Drug Monitoring,” bringing together leading experts in the field to share their knowledge and insights. […]
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
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ASCEPT’s support of the Voice to Parliament
Ascept recently released a statement of support regarding the Voicing to Parliament. Read our full statement.