Skip to main content
. 2016 Jan 15;9(1):6–8. doi: 10.1111/cts.12381

Table 1.

ASCPT Strategic Plan; “Transforming Translation” – Mission, Vision, Core Principles, and Goals

MISSION STATEMENT
Advancing clinical pharmacology, translational medicine, and therapeutics for the benefit of patients and society.
VISION STATEMENT
ASCPT's influence and leadership make it the authority on the science and practice of translational medicine, building on a foundation of clinical pharmacology and therapeutics.
CORE PRINCIPLES
  • Clinical pharmacology and translational medicine drive the development and use of therapeutics to enhance patient care.

  • The continuum of clinical pharmacology and translational medicine strengthens the discovery, development, regulation, as well as safe and effective utilization of medications.

  • The unique strength of ASCPT lies in its multidisciplinary nature and its ability to be a catalyst for emerging science.

  • ASCPT demonstrates the highest standards of ethics and integrity and fosters these values with a commitment to diversity.

GOALS:
Scientific Expertise: ASCPT unifies therapeutic disciplines, convening translational scientists in academia, industry, and government to leverage their diverse expertise.
Catalyst for Innovation: ASCPT fosters innovation and is at the forefront of emerging scientific fields in clinical pharmacology and translational medicine.
Influence and Impact: ASCPT is the scientific resource that influences decision‐making on therapeutic usage for patient care.
Education and Communication: ASCPT builds upon its exceptional educational offerings and family of journals to create value for members and new audiences.
Organizational Effectiveness: ASCPT has the infrastructure to sustain its leadership position in the field, secure a strong financial future, and support diversity in its evolving membership.