Richard Lawson Named AAPS Director of Technology

ARLINGTON, Va. - American Association of Pharmaceutical Scientists' (AAPS) Executive Director John "Jack" B. Cox announced that Richard Lawson has been promoted to director of the technology department at AAPS.

Lawson will oversee all computer and information systems for the association. Lawson previously served as senior manager, publishing & technology at AAPS, where he was instrumental in the recent launch of AAPS' Internet portal for pharmaceutical scientists, AAPS Pharmaceutica.

Prior to AAPS, Lawson worked as an eBusiness consultant for Sytel, Inc., where he developed portal strategies for the company's product offerings. He also served as a lead programmer for Camber Corporation, spearheading strategy to develop database-driven interactive websites for the U.S. Army and other government agencies.

About AAPS
AAPS is a professional, scientific society of more than 11,000 members employed in academia, industry, government and other research institutes worldwide. Founded in 1986, AAPS aims to advance science through the open exchange of scientific knowledge, serve as an information resource, and contribute to human health through pharmaceutical research and development. For more information about AAPS, visit AAPS Pharmaceutica at www.aapspharmaceutica.com .

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