The white paper below represents the NIH’s attempt to define the opportunities and challenges facing the field of quantitative systems pharmacology (QSP). The paper recommends the adoption of a holistic approach to understanding the interaction of drugs with human biology. The paper further notes that this will require the collaboration and training of scientists from multiple disciplines, from pharmacology to chemistry to computer science. We look forward to hearing from ideas from our SIG members about how these disciplines can be effectively synthesized so that QSP can continue to grow as a field. www.nigms.nih.gov/News/reports/Documents/SystemsPharmaWPSorger2011.pdf
To advance the development and utilization of safe and efficacious medicines through the application of Quantitative Systems Pharmacology (QSP)
Advance the science of QSP by fostering a community for the exchange of ideas and knowledge
Promote the application of QSP in drug development and regulatory decision-making
Develop and maintain information resources for its members, including establishment of “best practices” for QSP approaches
Facilitate communication and advance knowledge through sponsored sessions at professional meetings, white papers, discussion groups, and publications
Working groups are one of the best ways to get involved in the QSP-SIG and contribute your energy and passion to the advancement of the field. Over the last several years the QSP leadership had the privilege to endorse the formation of several working groups that have delivered outstanding achievements. All started with an idea and a few enthusiastic champions that have managed to get wider engagement from our community. We anticipate several working groups may end soon, having completed their objectives, and others may seek new membership to drive a transition to new objectives.
If you are interested, do not hesitate to contact us on our email: isop_qsp_sig@isop.org.
Virtual Student Symposium: 26 Jun 2025
The QSP SIG of the ISoP is pleased to announce a Virtual Student Symposium to be held on 26th June 2025, 10 am – 3 pm Eastern US time, and invites abstract submissions from students and trainees in the field!
We invite abstracts that align with one of the following three thematic sessions:
• Applications – Real-world use of QSP in drug development or translational research
• Methodologies – Novel QSP modeling and computational approaches
• Disease Models – Development or application of disease-specific QSP models
Each abstract should clearly articulate the following:
1. Question/Objectives – What is the central question or goal of your work?
2. Why is this work important or impactful in the context of QSP?
3. Findings – What are the key takeaways and conclusions?
Abstracts should include no more than 250 words. The presentation time will be 5 mins with 3-5 additional mins of Q&A. The abstract submission is currently open and will close on May 26th, 2025. Notifications of abstract acceptance will come by 30th May 2025.
Submission Link: https://wkf.ms/42aAFs7
This is a great opportunity to share your work, get feedback from the community, and connect with peers and experts in QSP. We look forward to your innovative and impactful contributions!
Past Events:
(Note that ISOP membership login is required to view the recordings from the past events)
Establishing QSP Virtual Population (VPOP) Credibility Assessment Guidelines for Best Industry Practices [Recommendations for Regulatory Submissions]
Access slides and recording: https://learn.isop.org/products/establishing-qsp-virtual-population-vpop-credibility-assessment-guidelines-workshop
QSP SIG Lunch and Learn at ACoP15 Nov 2024
Access slides: ACOP2024_Meet-the-SIG
Virtual QSP Week August 2024
Access Recording: https://learn.isop.org/products/virtual-qsp-week-2024
Virtual Student Symposium March 2024
Access Recording: https://learn.isop.org/products/virtual-student-qsp-symposium