ASP Newsletter
Volume 61 Issue 3:
Fall 2025
We believe that humanity has lost not only an exemplary scientist (Gordon Cragg) but also an exceptional individual.
David J. Newman, DPhil, and Sheo Singh, PhD
Other Issues
Issue Content
ASP President Cichewicz Addresses Members
Today, we find ourselves at a pivotal crossroads. Our society’s membership and participation have waned because the landscape of natural products research and the innovators who drive it have profoundly expanded the scope of our scientific field.
ASP Annual Meeting 2025 a Grand Success
by Melany P. Puglisi, PhD
December 19, 2025
It is my pleasure to share the highlights from the 2025 ASP Annual Meeting in Grand Rapids, Michigan! The theme of the meeting was “A Grand Natural Products Adventure/Pharmacognosy Infused Health and Wellness Solutions.”
Remembering Our Late Colleague and Friend Gordon Cragg
by David J. Newman, DPhil, and Sheo Singh, PhD
December 19, 2025
ASP Fellow, Dr. Gordon Mitchell Cragg, died on August 25, 2025. He was a devoted member of ASP throughout his long and illustrious career in natural products research. The following tribute has been written by his two longtime friends.
In Memoriam: Richard G. Powell
by A. Douglas Kinghorn, PhD
October 24, 2025
Richard (Dick) G. Powell, a long-time associate editor of the Journal of Natural Products and an outstanding phytochemist, passed away in May 2025. He was a retired research leader at the National Center for Agricultural Utilization Research.
Wright Receives 2025 Farnsworth Award
by William Gerwick, PhD
October 23, 2025
Dr. Amy Wright delivered the Norman R. Farnsworth Research Achievement Award lecture. Wright has had a productive scientific career discovering and elucidating the structures of highly bioactive marine natural products.
Exploring the Role of Professional Societies when Science Is Under Attack
by Brian Murphy, PhD
October 22, 2025
Since taking office, the second Trump Administration has carried out a series of legislative actions that continue to severely weaken our nation’s scientific infrastructure. They have employed both physical intimidation and financial hostage-holding.
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Purpose
The purpose of the American Society of Pharmacognosy Newsletter is to serve as the primary source to disseminate information in various scientific disciplines to the membership of the Society. It also serves to convey messages to the membership and to encourage individuals to become members.
Content
- News items are accepted in the fields related to the discipline of pharmacognosy, which includes natural product chemistry and applications, biotechnology, phytomedicine, phytochemistry, pharmaceutical technology, complementary and alternative therapies, nutraceuticals, traditional medicines, and related areas.
- Information on upcoming meetings of the American Society of Pharmacognosy and other meetings related to the areas above.
- Listings of new books related to the discipline of pharmcognosy.
- Announcements of the development of new programs in the area of natural products at colleges and universities, institutes, and governmental organizations.
- Announcements of the availability of award and grant opportunities in the area of natural products research.
- Listings of job opportunities for young professionals in relevant areas.