APhA Academy of Pharmaceutical Research and Science (APhA-APRS)

The Scientific Voice of Pharmacy

In addition to resources for practitioners, APhA also 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.

Members of APhA may choose to belong to a primary section within APhA-Academy of Pharmaceutical Research and Science (APhA-APRS) based on their area of research. Members may belong to as many sections within APhA-APRS as they wish. APhA-APRS is governed by an Executive Council comprised of elected leaders from the three Sections of APhA-APRS: Basic Sciences, Clinical Sciences and Economic, Social and Administrative Sciences. 

Members receive access to continuing education, an online community for pharmacists, networking and leadership opportunities, premier research journals such as JAPhA and JPharmSci, cutting edge information on Medication Therapy Management, and regulatory issues facing the profession.

Do You Know an Outstanding Pharmaceutical Scientist?

Nominate a colleague for recognition from APhA! Nominate individuals and organizations that are making a difference in your area of practice or research for recognition at the 2011 APhA Annual Meeting & Exposition in Seattle, WA, March 25-28, 2011. Nominations are due by September 15th.  Review the 2010 APhA Awards Guidebook for more details.

Interested in Becoming More Involved Within Your Profession and APhA? 

APhA-APRS is Seeking Volunteers! APhA-APRS is seeking individuals who are interested in serving on Academy task forces and workgroups over the coming year, including the Awards Committee and Postgraduate Initiative. If you are interested in serving, please complete and submit the APhA-APRS Volunteer Application to Meredith Nelson at mnelson@aphanet.org. ESAS members: please also submit the ESAS Activity Form.

Are you a Postgraduate in the Pharmaceutical Sciences?  Get involved in Academy activities by learning more about the Postgraduate Initiative.  

Meet the 2010-2012 APhA-APRS President:

Walter G. Chambliss, PhD, Dr. Chambliss is Director of Technology Management and Professor of Pharmaceutics at the University of Mississippi.  He received his BS degree in Pharmacy in 1977, MS degree in Pharmaceutics in 1980, and a PhD in Pharmaceutics in 1982 from the University of Mississippi. He worked for 17 years in R&D in the pharmaceutical industry at G.D. Searle, Bristol-Myers, and Schering-Plough, where he was Vice-President of R&D.  He has been active in APhA–APRS as an officer in the Basic Sciences Section and as a member of the International Steering Committee for APhA’s Handbook of Pharmaceutical Excipients.