Become a member of AAPS! The American Association of Pharmaceutical Scientists is a professional, scientific organization of approximately 7,000 individual members from around the world, and across the drug discovery and development process. Our mission is to advance the capacity of pharmaceutical scientists to develop products and therapies that improve global health. Join us for access to research through our meetings and journals; for networking through our AAPS Communities and events; and for career growth through our career development program.