Our Locations​ and FAQ’s

American Pharmacogenomics association

Multiple locations

Our base is on the beautiful central coast of California, in San Luis Obispo, the middle point between San Francisco and Los Angeles on the coast. We will be opening regional locations in 2024-2025.

West Location (Main)

8:00am • 3:00Pm

3940-7 Broad Street, Suite #404, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401

Directions

East Location

TBD

East location to be announced 2024-2025

Directions

Central Location

8:00AM • 3:00PM

6400 S. Fiddlers Green Circle, Suite 300-550, Greenwood Village, CO 80111

Directions

FAQs

Pharmacogenomics is the study of how genes affect a person’s response to drugs. This field combines pharmacology (the science of drugs) and genomics (the study of genes and their functions) to develop effective, safe medications and doses tailored to a person’s genetic makeup. Understanding the genetic basis of drug response can lead to personalized medicine, where treatments are customized for each individual.

Pharmacogenomics offers significant benefits to both pharmacists and laboratories. For pharmacists and physicians, it provides insights into personalized drug therapy, ensuring the right medication and dosage for patients, improving treatment outcomes, and reducing adverse drug reactions. For laboratories, it opens new avenues for research and development, enables the creation of more effective and targeted drugs, and fosters collaborations with healthcare providers for better patient care.

Membership in the association provides numerous benefits, including access to the latest research and developments in pharmacogenomics, networking opportunities with industry experts, continued education through workshops and seminars, and a platform for collaboration on innovative projects. Members may also receive discounts on conferences and access to exclusive resources and tools relevant to the field.

The membership requirements include a professional background in pharmacogenomics, pharmacy, or a related scientific field. Membership is also available to students with proof of current enrollment in a pharmacogenetics related program. Membership fees and adherence to the association’s code of ethics are part of the requirements.

Members can collaborate and network through various platforms provided by the association, such as annual conferences, member-exclusive online forums, and local chapter meetings. These platforms enable members to share knowledge, discuss challenges and advancements in the field, and build professional relationships that can lead to collaborative research, clinical trials, and innovations in pharmacogenomic practices.

You can stay informed about pharmacogenomics developments by attending industry conferences and webinars, joining professional associations like ours, and following thought leaders and organizations in pharmacogenomics on social media. Our association also offer newsletters that provide updates on the latest research, policy changes, and advancements in the field.