In addition to participating in international and regional organizations such as IUPHAR and APFP, we promote researcher exchange, the development of young researchers, and the establishment of a foundation for international collaborative research through initiatives such as lecturer exchanges, joint symposia, and joint meetings with pharmacological societies from around the world.
1. International Academic Societies in Pharmacology and us
IUPHAR
International Union of Basic and Clinical Pharmacology(IUPHAR) is a non-profit organization established in 1959 with the aim of representing the interests of pharmacologists worldwide. It achieves this through activities such as promoting international cooperation, supporting regional initiatives, fostering scientific exchange, conducting public outreach, managing the Nomenclature and Drug Classification Committee (NC-IUPHAR), and disseminating information on ligand activity and drug-target interactions via the *Guide to Pharmacology* database. In collaboration with the Science Council of Japan, we contribute to the management and activities of the Union by having its members serve as officers on the IUPHAR Council and various committees covering fields such as basic and clinical pharmacology and education.
APFP
Asia Pacific Federation of Pharmacologists(APFP) comprises pharmacological societies and their members from the Asia-Pacific region; its mission is to promote research, education, and community service across a broad spectrum of pharmacological fields—such as clinical pharmacology and natural product research—and to foster cooperation and exchange among pharmacologists through regular regional meetings. The APFP’s predecessor, the SEA/WP-RMP (Southeast Asia/Western Pacific Regional Meeting of Pharmacologists), was established in 1976 by Professors M.K. Sim (National University of Singapore), Michael Rand (University of Melbourne), and Koroku Hashimoto (Tohoku University).
We have been deeply involved in APFP operations since its inception and continues to conduct its activities in close collaboration with related international organizations, such as IUPHAR.
2. International research collaboration
ASPET
American Society for Pharmacology and Experimental Therapeutics (ASPET) is a U.S.-based non-profit academic organization established in 1908 to promote and support research and educational activities in pharmacology and experimental therapeutics.
ASPET and we are deepening international research collaboration through lecturer exchange programs, such as the "JPS-ASPET Lecture" held at their respective annual scientific meetings.
ASCEPT
Australasian Society of Clinical and Experimental Pharmacologists and Toxicologists (ASCEPT) is the professional body for clinical and basic pharmacology and toxicology in Australia and New Zealand. Established in 1966, its primary objectives include promoting research and education regarding the appropriate use and toxicity of medicines and chemicals, as well as providing advice to government agencies. The society maintains a close collaborative relationship with us; through long-standing initiatives such as the exchange of speakers—including the "JPS-ASCEPT Lecture"—at their respective annual scientific meetings, the two societies have fostered an important international partnership characterized by the exchange of personnel and the sharing of the latest scientific insights.
BPS
The British Pharmacological Society (BPS) is a UK-based international pharmacology community established in 1931; it is a non-profit organization comprising academic researchers, healthcare professionals, and representatives from the pharmaceutical industry across more than 60 countries. Its mission is to advance research, education, and clinical applications in the field of pharmacology.
The BPS and we maintain an international partnership and, as key members of IUPHAR, jointly support international scientific meetings such as the World Congress of Basic and Clinical Pharmacology (WCP).
CNPHARS
Chinese Pharmacological Society (CNPHARS) was established in 1985 as a core academic organization dedicated to advancing basic pharmacological research, clinical applications, and new drug development in China. It has maintained a long-standing friendly relationship with us, regularly co-hosting the "Japan-China Joint Meeting on Pharmacology and Clinical Pharmacology" to foster the development of pharmacology in the Asian region. Furthermore, as both societies are members of IUPHAR and APFP, they have forged a strong partnership through international academic activities and the exchange of researchers.
KSP
The Korean Society of Pharmacology (KSP), established in 1947, is the largest academic organization in Korea dedicated to the fields of pharmacology and therapeutics. Its mission is to advance research and education in pharmacology and to disseminate scientific information. The KSP has maintained a very close cooperative relationship with us for many years, and the two societies regularly co-host the "Japan-Korea Joint Seminar on Pharmacology." This joint seminar contributes significantly to fostering close collaborative research between the two societies and revitalizing international academic exchange.
PTST
Pharmacological and Therapeutic Society of Thailand (PTST), established in 1978, is a leading academic organization representing the field of pharmacology in Thailand. It operates with the aim of disseminating knowledge regarding pharmacology and pharmacotherapeutics within the country, promoting academic research, and fostering exchange with relevant domestic and international organizations.
The PTST and we maintain a strong cooperative relationship and active exchange—facilitated by their deep involvement in international research networks such as APFP and IUPHAR—which includes holding joint symposia at the annual academic meetings organized by the societies.
The Pharmacological Society in Taiwan
The Pharmacological Society in Taiwan is an academic organization established in 1970 with the aim of advancing and developing pharmacological research in Taiwan. It maintains a close cooperative relationship with us, continuously co-hosting events such as the "Japan-Taiwan Pharmacological Exchange Symposium" and joint symposia. Through these initiatives, the society engages in multifaceted academic exchanges to foster the development of pharmacology within the Asian region.
