ASP Newsletter

David J. Newman, DPhil REPURPOSING FOR COV-2 In the February 2021 ASP Newsletter I commented on and gave “potted precises” of the work done on large scale repurposing of known drugs in order to try to “short-circuit” the time required…

By C. Benjamin Naman, PhD and Karen VanderMolen, PhD As we collectively surpass a year and a half together in the global COVID-19 pandemic, many of us suffer from online meeting fatigue and sore monitor eyes. The ASP overcame these…

Dr. Kerry McPhail PHOTO: DANIEL SEEMILLER By Kerry McPhail, PhD NOTE: A video of President McPhail’s address to members at the July 28th ASP Business Meeting is available at www.pharmacognosy.us/presidential-remarks-asp-business-meeting-2021/ I am profoundly moved and honored to have this opportunity…

By Vanessa Nepomuceno, PhD At some point in graduate school, most people experience imposter syndrome. Imposter syndrome is when you doubt your skills and talents, minimize your own accomplishments, and have an internalized fear of being exposed as a “fraud.”…

By C. Benjamin Naman, PhD This summer, the ASP will host a virtual symposium series July 16, 23, and 30 entitled “Vanguards of Natural Product Research 2021.” These events will highlight the work and creativity of students and postdocs in…