Archive for the ‘News & Announcements’ Category

Memorial wall for Norman R. Farnsworth

Tuesday, November 1st, 2011

A memorial wall has been created at this website in memory, honor and dedication of Norman R. Farnsworth, his life, his work and his contributions.  Society members have been invited to share experiences, remembrances and wishes for the family.  Comments received will be posted at http://www.pharmacognosy.us/norman-r-farnsworth-in-memoriam/.

In Memoriam – Norman Farnsworth (1930-2011)

Monday, September 12th, 2011

Les Mitscher named ACS Fellow

Thursday, August 18th, 2011

Lester A. (‘Les’) Mitscher, University of Kansas Distinguished Professor,  natural products researcher, past ASP President, ASP Fellow, and AAAS Fellow has been named to the 2011 class of Fellows of the American Chemical Society.  Dr. Mitscher has numerous awards and honors related to his research career.  Congratulations on this latest recognition!  The full list of new fellows can be viewed at http://pubs.acs.org/cen/acsnews/89/8932acs2.html.

New iPhone™ app gives ASP content access

Monday, July 18th, 2011

A new Apple iPhone™ application allows access to the member directory, calendar, and more.

2012 ICNPR

Friday, July 8th, 2011

Save the date:  July 28 – August 1, 2012, New York City.

The International Congress on Natural Products Research will be held in New York City in 2012.  The meeting will include the American Society of Pharmacognosy (ASP), the Pharmacognosy Society of French Speaking Persons (AFERP), the Society for Medicinal Plant Research (GA), the Phytochemical Society of Europe (PSE), and the Italian Society of Pharmacognosy (SIF).  The meeting website, sponsored by Sequoia Sciences, is http://www.icnpr2012.org, and will have content soon.