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MEWS FROM THE
ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE 16 Nottingham Drive Lincolnshire. IL 60015 (312) 945-1616
With the publication of the premier issue of the Journal of Controlled Release, the Controlled Release Society expresses its appreciation to Elsevier Science Publishers for their dedicated and enthusiastic support in bringing the Journal to fruition. The Society also thanks the Editors, Dr. Jorge Heller and Professor Jan Feijen, for their commitment to the publication of articies of the highest quality in the science of Controlled Release. President AC15 F. KYDONIEUS Hercon Diuisioon IfeolthXThem Corporation 110-J BrOadWay New i’wk. NY 10010, U.S.A. Presidentelect S. ZACK MANSDORF S.Z. Afansdorf & Associates 2455 Deepridge Circle Ahron, OH 44313, U.S.A.
secretary THEODORE J. ROSEMAN Tmuenal Laboratories, Inc. 6301 Lincoln Avenue Morton Grove, IL 60053.
Vice-president JOSEPH A. BAKAN
Treasurer
Eurand America. Inc. 50 River Pork Drive P.O. Box ‘506 Dayton, OH 45409, U.S.A.
Pennwalt Corpomtion 900 Avenue King ofPrussia. PA 19406,
BACKGROUND
U.S.A
ROBERT C. KOESTLER
First
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ON THE SOCIETY
Beginning with developmental work in the early 1950s on marine antifoulants in rubber and studies on the release of steroids from silicone rubber, the concept of controlled or sustained release of active agents from an inert matrix was published in the open literature. As a greater number of researchers found application for this technique, interest in this field grew. This concept of a sustained action targeted to a desired area of effect had great appeal for control of ecological problems. At the same time, many pharmaceutical researchers realized the tremendous potential of this concept for animal and human drug delivery systems. Hence, an organized effort was initiated by the founders of the Society to provide a forum for the dissemination of basic and applied research on controlled release delivery systems. Beginning in 1973, researchers from
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around the world were invited to speak at an annual symposium on controlled release. This effort has continued, with attendance at the annual symposium growing each year as more scientists become involved in research and development aspects of controiled release. As the scope of the symposium was expanded to include both pesticides and pharmaceuticals, organization of the meeting became more complex each year. Many of the individuals involved with the annual symposium suggested that, with the growing interest in this field, coupled with a need for a better planning structure, the formation of a society devoted to the advancement of controlled release science and technology was needed. Hence, in 1978, the Controlled Release Society was incorporated as a not-for-profit scientific organization. Eligibility for membership was not limited and includes all persons interested in the field of controlled release. Presently, there are over 540 members representing academia, private industry, government, and other not-for-profit groups. Areas of interest to members of the CRS include: Pheromones Herbicides Pesticides Antifoulants Regulatoly Affairs Bioactive Polymers Fertilizers
Veterinary Products Pharmaceuticals Liposomes Transdermal Delivery Microencapsulation Biodegradable Polymers Novel Delivery Systems
The annual business meeting of the Society is normally held the morning of the second symposium day and is open to all members and prospective members of the Society. Membership of the Society is $20.00 per year for individuals and $100 per year for organizations. The membership fee includes a registration discount at the annual symposium, a copy of the annual symposium abstracts, the Society newsletter and other benefits. Persons interested in membership should write to the Society’s Administrative Assistant at our administrative office for a membership application form. The address is: 16 Nottingham Drive, Lincolnshire, IL 60015, U.S.A. Telephone: 312/945-1616.
CALL FOR PAPERS -
1985 MEETING
The Society is pleased to announce that an international site has been selected for the 1985 meeting. Reserve July 8-14, 1985, for your trip to Geneva, Switzerland. Dr. N. Peppas, Purdue University (317/494-4082) and Dr. R. Haluska, Pennwalt (215-265-3200) are U.S.A. Program chairman. Further information will be communicated in future issues of the journal.