2025 Summer Scientific Forum (SSF)
Scientific Programming Committee Call for Volunteers

Apply to Serve On the 2025 SSF Scientific Programming Committee

The 2025 Summer Scientific Forum will take place in person, July 14 - 17, 2025, in Indianapolis, Indiana.

Purpose
The Summer Scientific Forum (SSF) Scientific Programming Committee is responsible for planning high-quality scientific content that engages the target audience for the SSF -- scientists working in bioanalysis and pharmaceutical analysis. The committee plans all scientific content, including plenary, symposia, keynote, and rapid fire sessions.

The committee's scientific agenda must also drive attendees from various scientific backgrounds to connect with other scientists in shared high-level sessions focused on key regulatory issues.

Tasks
Build a scientific program that:
- Is consistent with the AAPS strategic vision and aligns with other programming across the AAPS seasonal calendar
- Achieves the programmatic objectives of SSF
- Ensures high standards for presentation
- Prioritizes attendee experience over other concerns

Read the complete role descriptions:
- Committee Vice Chair
- Track Vice Chairs (Bioanalytical + Pharmaceutical Analysis)
- Sub-Track Leaders (Bioanalytical + Pharmaceutical Analysis)

Submit your application by September 16, 2024 at 5:00 pm Eastern Standard Time.

Attention: Applications are blinded for review by a screening committee of volunteers. Applicants are strongly encouraged to answer each question thoughtfully and completely. The screening committee evaluates candidates only on the information included in their responses.

Committee Limit: Members cannot serve on more than one AAPS Committee at a time. Members will not be considered for roles on other committees until their term is complete. Participation in short-term volunteer activities (e.g., task forces, moderating a session, servicing as a mentor) at any time is acceptable. Read the Committee Volunteer Policy (PDF).

Applicants will be notified about their application status in early October 2024.

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* 1. First Name

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* 2. Last Name

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* 3. Degree

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* 4. Company/Organization/Institution Name

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* 5. Email Address

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* 6. Phone Number

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* 7. With which gender do you identify?

Male

Female

Prefer not to say

Prefer to self-describe (please fill in)

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* 8. You must be a member of AAPS at the time of application in order to serve on this committee. To check your membership status and get your Member ID Number, visit members.aaps.org, log in, and select "My Account" under "My AAPS." Or, email the AAPS Membership Team at membership@aaps.org.

Enter your Member ID Number:

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* 9. Please indicate which track you are most aligned with:

Bioanalytical

Pharmaceutical Analysis

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* 10. Select the volunteer position to which you are applying (check any that interest you):

Committee Vice Chair (Attention: AAPS seeks a scientist with a pharmaceutical analysis background for this role to ensure complementary skill sets between the Committee Chair and Vice Chair)

Track Vice Chair

Track Sub-leader

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* 11. How many years of research or drug development experience do you have?

0-2

3-6

7-10

11-15

16+

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* 12. What are your top 3-5 current research interests or areas of expertise?

Interest 1

Interest 2

Interest 3

Interest 4

Interest 5

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* 13. How would you contribute to the committee based on your own scientific background?

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* 14. What are the key areas or trends you believe the SSF should explore in order to help scientists stay abreast of the latest research and insights in Bioanalysis and Pharmaceutical Analysis?

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* 15. On which modalities do you believe the SSF should focus?

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* 16. What scientific or technological megatrends do you believe will have the biggest impact on pharmaceutical science in the next 5 years?

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* 17. What experience, if any, do you have in planning a scientific conference?

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* 18. What experience, if any, do you have in managing a committee?

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* 19. I confirm that I read the detailed position description that outlines duties and terms of service, and that I can commit to these requirements. Position Job Descriptions

I am an AAPS member and will remain a member through July 2025.

I am not a member of any other AAPS standing committee at this time (Committee Volunteer Policy PDF).

I am a member of an AAPS Community.

I will participate in all planning calls for this conference (SSF SPC calls, track calls etc.).

I will use AAPS' web-based platforms, including Microsoft Teams and the submission review website, to participate in committee meetings and access materials.

I will be able to complete the committee's tasks, including session selection; organizing sessions and placing them in the programming grid; recruiting speakers directly; and speaker management up to and through the meeting.

I will be available to AAPS staff by phone or email during term of service.

I will attend the SSF in Indianapolis, Indiana in July 2025.

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* 20. Please let us know why you are interested in serving as a part of the SSF SPC.

Thank you for applying to serve on the SSF Scientific Programming Committee! You will be notified about the status of your application in early October.