ASP Newsletter
Volume 62 Issue 2:
Summer 2026
Beyond his remarkable research accomplishments, Jon Clardy’s election to the NAS also celebrates his exceptional record as a mentor and teacher.
Other Issues
Issue Content
Upcoming ASP Annual Meeting
Denver Activity Guide!
In addition to engaging in captivating natural products science, we hope you’ll also make time to explore the Front Range and Colorado Mountains.
News
Jerry L. McLaughlin, Ph.D (1939-2023)
by Nicholas H. Oberlies, Holly A. Showalter, Rachel Mata, and D. Craig Hopp
June 14, 2026
The ASP community mourns the passing of Dr. Jerry L. McLaughlin on May 15, 2023. He dedicated his life to the pursuit of knowledge and teaching, making remarkable contributions to medicinal chemistry and pharmacognosy.
JNP Highlights
by Melissa Henckel, MS
June 9, 2026
Explore key studies and discoveries featured in the Journal of Natural Products, highlighting advances in pharmacognosy and bioactive compounds.
Honoring Jon Clardy’s election to the National Academy of Sciences
by Emily Mevers, PhD and Katherine Maloney, PhD
June 9, 2026
Celebrate Jon Clardy’s election to the National Academy of Sciences and his groundbreaking contributions to pharmacognosy and natural products research.
Introducing
UIC Student Chapter: Pharmacognosy Outreach Praxis
by Margaret (Maggie) Hill, MS
June 27, 2026
Two years ago, a PhD student with a passion for natural products and a commitment to mentorship set out to bring the American Society of Pharmacognosy’s student chapter community to the University of Illinois Chicago (UIC).
Hello Phoenix, Goodbye Hulk: ASP Launches New Website
by Nadja Cech, PhD
June 12, 2026
The American Society of Pharmacognosy has a new website. Check it out! None of us will mourn the demise of the oversized green behemoth (a.k.a. The Hulk).
New Columns
AI in Natural Products Research
by Joseph Egan, PhD
June 19, 2026
AI tools and chatbots are seemingly taking over all the mundane tasks. Explore how AI tool building can be useful to natural product research.
Caffeine: The Chemistry of Staying Awake
by Yueying Li, PhD
June 14, 2026
Explore how caffeine works in the brain, its chemistry, benefits, risks, and why it keeps you alert and focused throughout the day.
Announcements
Fulbright Scholar Award Opportunity
June 19, 2026
We are excited to share that Fulbright has launched the U.S.-Chile Fulbright Antarctic Science Exchange, a first-of-its-kind bilateral award between Chile and the United States focused on Antarctic scientific research.
Early Career Committee: Mock Interviews at Annual Meeting
June 19, 2026
ASP Early Career Committee Mock Interviews: Join us at the ASP Annual Meeting in Denver, CO for mock interviews. Register to attend.
New funding opportunity from the Symbiosis in Aquatic Systems Initiative
June 9, 2026
The Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation’s Symbiosis in Aquatic Systems Initiative is seeking proposals that open new interdisciplinary lines of inquiry.
Annual ASP Meeting
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About this Newsletter
Newsletter Staff
Melissa M. Henckel, MS
Editor
Nadja B. Cech, PhD
Communications Committee Chair
Margaret L. Hill, MS
Social Media Director
Joseph Egan, PhD
Communications Committee
Laura Stoll
Business Manager
Contribution Deadlines
1st of every month
Please send information to:
Melissa M. Henckel, MS, Editor
ASP Newsletter: pharmacognosy.newsletter@gmail.com
ISSN 2377-8520 (print)
ISSN 2377-8547 (online)
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.