The American Society for Photobiology (ASP) is a scientific society for the promotion of research in photobiology, integration of different photobiology disciplines, dissemination of photobiology knowledge, and provides information on photobiological aspects of national and international issues.
The society was formed in 1972 and held its inaugural meeting on Sunday June 10, 1973, in Sarasota, Florida, under the presidency of founder Kendric C.
[1] The society publishes Photochemistry and Photobiology as its official journal.
Other publications include the free online textbook, Photobiological Sciences Online.
Recipients of the Lifetime Achievement Award include John Woodland Hastings, Pill-Soon Song, and Margaret Kripke.