ASPET is a professional organization serving the pharmacology community through scientific, educational, and career-development programs. Its members can connect through ASPETConnect, a membership directory, committees, divisions, regional chapters, and global partnerships. The organization represents a broad range of specialties, including behavioral, cancer, cardiovascular, molecular, and neuropharmacology, as well as drug discovery and development, drug metabolism, toxicology, pharmacology education, and translational and clinical pharmacology.

ASPET offers resources for researchers, educators, students, and early-career scientists, including research and teaching materials, mentoring, policy information, and career connections. Its activities include annual scientific meetings, colloquia, town halls, symposia, and opportunities for students and postdoctoral researchers. Members can also participate in awards programs recognizing achievement at different career stages and across pharmacology specialties.

The organization supports professional engagement through committees, advocacy and science-policy initiatives, educational outreach, journals, and The Pharmacologist. ASPET also provides membership options and benefits, opportunities to join specialist divisions, and a store. Its programs and community resources aim to foster collaboration and advance pharmacology research, education, and practice.