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PROGRAM AGENDA
| MONDAY, JAN 27 | ||||
| 9:30 AM | 5:00 PM | Networking | ||
| 4:00 PM | 6:00 PM | AMSPC Registration Desk open | Lobby | |
| 6:30 PM | 8:30 PM | AMSPC Welcome "Tico" Reception & Dinner |
La Castilla Terrace |
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| TUESDAY, JAN 28 |
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| 7:00 AM | 8:00 AM | Buffet Breakfast (tax & gratuity included) | Hacienda Kitchen | |
| 7:30 AM | 12:30 PM | AMSPC Registration Desk | ||
| 8:00 AM | 12:15 PM | AMSPC ANNUAL MEETING I | ||
| 8:00 AM | 8:15 AM |
Welcome & Introductions |
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| 8:15 AM | 8:30 AM |
A Tribute to Departed Colleagues Kent Vrana, PhD |
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| 8:30 AM | 9:00 AM |
Opening Activity Nancy Walworth, PhD |
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| 9:00 AM |
9:45 AM |
ASPET Update 
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| 9:45 AM | 10:15 AM |
Introduction to Critical Friends Groups (CFG) as a Problem-Solving Tool
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| 10:15 AM | 10:45 AM |
Coffee Break & Networking
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| 10:45 AM | 12:15 PM |
Seasoned Chairs: Scientific Presentations and Leadership Experience Overview
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| 12:15 PM | 1:15 PM | Group Lunch | ||
| 2:00 PM | 6:00 PM |
Group Tour: La Paz Waterfall Gardens Included for all attendees & registered social guests |
Meet in lobby |
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| Evening & Dinner on your own | ||||
| WEDNESDAY, JAN 29 | ||||
| 7:00 AM | 8:00 AM | Buffet Breakfast (tax & gratuity included) | Hacienda Kitchen | |
| 7:00 AM |
8:00 AM | New Chairs Breakfast - Reserved Table | Hacienda Kitchen |
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| 7:30 AM | 12:30 PM | AMSPC Registration Desk - Staff: Karen Gottlieb | ||
| 8:00 AM | 12:00 PM | AMSPC ANNUAL MEETING II | ||
| 8:00 AM | 8:15 AM |
Welcome & Comments Nancy Walworth, PhD |
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| 8:15 AM | 9:00 AM |
New Chair Scientific Presentation
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| 9:00 AM | 9:45 AM | CFG Problem Solving Session I Led by Anne Dorrance |
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| 9:45 AM | 10:15 AM |
Coffee Break & Networking |
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| 10:15 AM | 11:00 AM |
Seasoned Chair: Scientific Presentations and Leadership Experience Overview David Hein, PhD, University of Louisville |
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| 11:00 AM | 11:15 AM |
Presentation of President's Award for Leadership in Pharmacology |
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| 11:15 AM | 12:15 PM | Panel Discussion: Managing Up and Strategizing for the Future
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| 12:15 PM | 1:15 PM | Lunch on your own | ||
| 1:15 PM | 5:15 PM |
Optional Tour ($): Poaz Volcano & Doka Coffee Tour |
Meet in lobby | |
| Evening on your own | ||||
| THURSDAY, JAN 30 | ||||
| 7:00 AM | 8:00 AM | Buffet Breakfast (included - on your own) | Hacienda Kitchen | |
| 7:30 AM | 12:30 PM |
AMSPC Registration Desk |
Lobby | |
| 8:00 AM | 12:15 PM | AMSPC ANNUAL MEETING III | ||
| 8:00 AM | 8:05 AM |
Welcome & Reminders Nancy Walworth, PhD |
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| 8:05 AM | 9:00 AM |
Panel Discussion: Two Sides of a Coin: Faculty Recruitment and Retention
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| 9:00 AM | 9:45 AM |
CFG Problem-Solving Session II Led by Anne Dorrance |
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| 9:45 AM | 10:15 AM |
Coffee Break & Networking |
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| 10:15 AM |
11:15 AM |
Trends in Pharmacology Education Sandeep Bansal, Kent Vrana, Keith Elmslie, Teresa Wilborn |
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| 11:15 AM | 11:30AM |
Presentation of the Distinguished Service Award Nancy Walworth, PhD |
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| 11:30 AM | 11:40 AM |
Treasurer’s Report |
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| 11:40 AM | 11:50 AM |
Election of Nominating Committee |
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| 11:50 AM | 12:00 PM |
President's Report: Discussions of the 2025 Meeting & Preview of 2026 Meeting |
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| 12:30 PM | 4:00 PM |
Optional Tour ($): San Jose Gold Museum |
Meet in lobby | |
| 6:30 PM | 9:00 PM |
AMSPC Farewell "Pura Vida" Dinner |
La Castilla Terrace | |
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| FRIDAY, JAN 31 |
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| 7:00 AM | 10:00 AM | Buffet Breakfast (tax & gratuity included) | Hacienda Kitchen | |
| 10:00 AM | 4:00 PM | Networking Opportunities | Lobby | |
| 11:00 AM | Hotel Check Out / Departures |