American Society For Clinical

Alexandria, VA · Founded 1973

Professional society advancing clinical pharmacology and translational medicine through research, education, and scientific collaboration

Primary audience
Medical Researchers
Work area
Scientific Research
Topic
Clinical Pharmacology
Contact
Abigail Gorman
Website Contact

About Organization

The American Society For Clinical Pharmacology promotes the science and practice of clinical pharmacology to improve patient care and public health. Based in Alexandria, VA, the organization operates with 11 employees and generates $4.3 million in annual revenue. Founded in 1973, it serves researchers, clinicians, and pharmaceutical scientists through publications, conferences, and awards programs.

What They Focus On

Translational Medicine

Bridges laboratory discoveries and clinical applications to accelerate development of new therapies for patients

Clinical Research

Advances scientific understanding of drug effects, pharmacokinetics, and therapeutic optimization in human populations

Professional Development

Supports career growth of pharmacologists through grants, mentorship, publications, and educational programs

Financial Information

Form 990 data showing organizational financial health and growth.

Revenue (2024)

$4.3M

+0% vs 2024

Assets (2024)

$7.7M

+0% vs 2024

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Employees
2024 — — — —
2024 $4,291,389 $4,166,644 $7,725,742 11
2023 — — — —
2023 $3,700,370 $4,053,559 $6,491,449 12
2022 — — — —
2022 $3,625,776 $3,254,073 $6,502,007 12
2020 — — — —
2020 $2,105,682 $2,668,717 $5,298,284 13
2019 $4,011,186 $3,682,303 $5,817,074 15
2018 $3,798,624 $3,575,493 $5,194,739 11

Source: IRS Form 990 filings. All figures in USD.

How They Work

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  • 01

    Research Collaboration

    Facilitates connections between academic researchers, clinicians, and pharmaceutical industry scientists

  • 02

    Knowledge Dissemination

    Publishes peer-reviewed journals and hosts conferences to share clinical pharmacology advances

  • 03

    Career Development

    Awards grants and provides mentorship opportunities for early-career investigators in the field

  • 04

    Practice Standards

    Develops guidelines and best practices to improve therapeutic outcomes for patients

Programs and Initiatives

Services and programs offered by American Society For Clinical

Annual Meeting

Hosts conferences bringing together researchers and clinicians to share latest advances in pharmacology

Early Investigator Awards

Provides grants like the Darrell Abernethy Award to support emerging researchers in clinical pharmacology

Professional Education

Offers training and continuing education resources for clinicians and pharmaceutical scientists

Team & Leadership

Meet the people behind American Society For Clinical.

AG

Abigail Gorman

Chief Executive Officer
Full-time
Compensation: $410,130
EL

Elise Laffman-Johnson

Chief Operating Officer
Full-time
Compensation: $240,960
DO

Daniele Ouellet PHD

Director (Until 4/2024)
4 hrs/week
LP

Luana Pesco-Koplowitz MD PHD

Director (Until 4/2024)
4 hrs/week
MR

Matthew Rizk PHD

President
4 hrs/week
SV

Sandra Visser PHD

President-Elect
4 hrs/week
WK

Walter Kraft MD

Immediate Past President
4 hrs/week
AW

Abigail W Gorman

Chief Executive Officer
LI

Lisa Infelise

Sr Dir, Mbr Svcs
Full-time
Compensation: $149,328
AG

Alethea Gerding

Managing Editor
Full-time
Compensation: $126,347
MD

Mark Dresser PHD

Immediate Past Pres. (Until 3/2024)
4 hrs/week
AA

Antoinette Ajavon-Hartmann PHD

Director
AR

Anu Ramamoorthy PHD

Director
JL

Jing Liu PHD

Director
KM

Kathryn Momary Pharmd

Director
LB

Lisa Benincosa PHD

Director
SK

Shayna Killam Pharmd

Director
SS

Stephani Stancil PHD

Director

Milestones

1973

Society Founded

1973

American Society For Clinical Pharmacology established to advance the field

2019

Peak Growth Year

2019

Reached $4.0 million in revenue with expanded membership and programs

2020

Pandemic Transition

2020

Adapted programs to virtual formats during COVID-19 with temporary revenue decline

2024

Revenue Recovery

2024

Achieved record $4.3 million revenue with strengthened scientific programming

Associated People

Board members, advisors, and key contributors

Board of Directors

AA
Antoinette Ajavon-Hartmann PHD Director 4.00 hrs/week
AR
Anu Ramamoorthy PHD Director 4.00 hrs/week
JT
Jacques Turgeon Treasurer 4.00 hrs/week
JL
Jing Liu PHD Director 4.00 hrs/week
KM
Kathryn Momary Pharmd Director 4.00 hrs/week
LB
Lisa Benincosa PHD Director 4.00 hrs/week
SK
Shayna Killam Pharmd Director 4.00 hrs/week
SS
Stephani Stancil PHD Director 4.00 hrs/week

Information compiled from IRS Form 990 and organizational materials.

Executive Compensation

Top compensated officers & key employees from IRS Form 990

Total Reported (2024)

$1.1M

Highest Paid

$495K

Abigail Gorman

Compensated Officers

4

Name Title Base Other Total Hrs/Wk
Abigail Gorman Chief Executive Officer $410,130 $84,562 $494,692 40
Elise Laffman-Johnson Chief Operating Officer $240,960 $29,819 $270,779 40
Lisa Infelise SR DIR, MBR SVCS $149,328 $26,660 $175,988 40
Alethea Gerding Managing Editor $126,347 $16,036 $142,383 40

Source: IRS Form 990 filings. Compensation includes base and other reported compensation.

Partners & Funders

Grant funding relationships from IRS Form 990 filings

$10K Grants Given
1 Organizations

Top Grantees

1 total
RF
Research Foundation Of The City University Of New York NEW YORK, NY
$10K

Source: IRS Form 990 Schedule I filings. Amounts may span multiple tax years.

Lobbying Activity

Lobbying Disclosure Act registrations

Self-Lobbying
24 Registrations
19 Clients
Yes Self-Lobbying

Clients 19 total

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3 filings
Self
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2 filings
Self
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2 filings
Self
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2 filings
Self
Acg Advocacy Obo The American Society For Collective Rights Licensing
1 filing
Self
American Society For Biochemistry And Molecular Biology
1 filing
Self
American Society For Clinical Laboratory Science
1 filing
Self
American Society For Clinical Pathology
1 filing
Self
American Society For Dermatologic Surgery Association
1 filing
Self
American Society For Engineering Education
1 filing
Self
American Society For Gastrointestinal Endoscopy
1 filing
Self
American Society For Histocompatibility & Immunogenetics
1 filing
Self
American Society For Histocompatibility And Immunogenetics
1 filing
Self
American Society For Metabolic And Bariatric Surgery
1 filing
Self
American Society For Mohs Surgery
1 filing
Self
American Society For Nuclear Cardiology
1 filing
Self
American Society For Quality
1 filing
Self
American Society For Reproductive Medicine (Asrm)
1 filing
Self
North American Society For Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology And Nutrition
1 filing
Self

Source: Senate Office of Public Records — Lobbying Disclosure Act

Contact

Get in touch with American Society For Clinical

Email

[email protected]

Phone

(703) 836-6981

Social

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528 North Washington Street Alexandria, VA 22314