Global pharmacy awards go to pharmacists in seven countries

Ten pharmacists and pharmaceutical scientists from seven countries were recognised for their services to pharmacy at the opening ceremony of the 76th World Congress of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences in Buenos Aires, Argentina, today.

PRESS RELEASE Buenos Aires, 28 August 2016 — Ten pharmacists and pharmaceutical scientists from seven countries were recognised for their services to pharmacy at the opening ceremony of the 76th World Congress of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences in Buenos Aires, Argentina, today. They received awards from the International Pharmaceutical Federation (FIP) as follows:

  • Distinguished Science Award to Professor Shinji Yamashita (Japan; collected by Dr Teruko Imai)
  • Joseph A. Oddis Award for Exceptional Service to FIP to Dr Dieter Steinbach (Germany)
  • FIP Fellowships —

Professor Ralph Altiere (USA)

Professor Michael Anisfeld (USA)

Professor Parisa Aslani (Australia)

Mr Thony Björk (Sweden)

Professor Timothy Chen (Australia)

Mrs Manjiri Gharat (India)

Professor Michiho Ito (Japan)

Ms Lindsay McClure (United Kingdom)