The American Pharmacogenomics Association (APGxA) is dedicated to providing leadership and support for the field of pharmacogenomics. We are committed to upholding the highest standards of professional and personal conduct, fostering knowledge sharing, and promoting the overall development of our members.
APGxA’s Commitment:
1. Uphold High Standards: The APGxA promotes the highest standards in professional and personal behavior within the field of pharmacogenomics.
2. Foster Knowledge: We strive to enhance knowledge that contributes to job performance in pharmacogenomics and actively support learning and development.
3. Encourage Best Practices: The APGxA encourages the sharing of best practices among its members to advance the field.
4. Respectful Interactions: We represent and interact with our members with utmost respect, dignity, and in a timely manner.
5. Data Usage: Members’ data is used solely for the purpose of the APGxA and to further the interests of the membership. The APGxA does not sell or release members’ data to third parties without express knowledge.
Members’ Commitment:
1. Professional Integrity: Members commit to behaving with the highest professional and ethical standards, upholding the vision and mission of the APGxA.
2. Employer’s Interest: Act in a manner that is in the best interest of their employer and upholds the employer’s reputation in society.
3. Contribution to Reputation: Use every opportunity to enhance the reputation of the pharmacogenomics profession through individual contributions and active participation in the APGxA.
4. Obligations to APGxA: Members commit to meeting their obligations to the APGxA and fellow members, including respecting privacy and personal information.
5. Responsible Knowledge Use: Make appropriate use of knowledge or information resulting from APGxA membership.
6. Intellectual Property: Protect the intellectual property of the APGxA and ensure its use in an approved manner.
7. User Logins and Passwords: Members are responsible for protecting user logins and passwords, recognizing the personal nature of membership accounts.
8. Adherence to Code: Accept and abide by the APGxA Code of Conduct and report any members not in accordance with the Code.
Service Provider & Vendor Members:
1. Adherence to Code: Service Provider & Vendor members must adhere to the APGxA Code of Conduct.
2. Database Access: Service Provider & Vendor members are not permitted to access member databases without approval.
3. Member Contact: Direct contact with members for solicitation purposes is not allowed without prior approval from the APGxA.
Guidance and Complaints:
Any actions contrary to the APGxA Code of Conduct should be reported to the Association for review and appropriate recommendations to the APGxA Board if necessary.