The Pharmaceutical Journal
Vol 276 No 7383 p55
14 January 2006

Society summary

Conference practice research medallist sought for BPC 2006

The Royal Pharmaceutical Society is seeking nominations or applications for the 2006 British Pharmaceutical Conference practice research medal, which will be presented at BPC 2006 in September.

The award recognises individuals aged up to 45 who have made a significant contribution to the field of pharmacy practice research and have the potential to become leaders in their field.

The winner of the medal will receive a cheque for £1,000 and will deliver a 30-minute lecture at BPC 2006, which takes place at the Manchester International Convention Centre. The lecture should be based primarily on the applicant’s own research but should also draw on relevant published work from related fields, including health policy.

Applicants do not necessarily have to be based in a school of pharmacy or to be a registered pharmacist. Overseas applicants are welcome.

Anyone wishing to apply for the award, or to nominate a colleague, should forward: an academic curriculum vitae, which includes details of significant grants awarded, publications, professional and academic record including peer review experience; a brief personal supporting statement of up to two sides of A4; and a 1,000-word lecture outline, which should include the lecture title and the topics that will be covered as well as a statement of how the research contributes to knowledge and policy in relation to health care generally and pharmacy practice specifically.

Applications or nominations should be submitted by 31 March. The successful applicant will be notified by May. Applications should be submitted to Lisa Gilbert, Science Programme Manager, Royal Pharmaceutical Society, 1 Lambeth High Street, London SE1 7JN.

The award is sponsored by Chemist & Druggist magazine. Previous winners are Felicity Smith (1999), Judy Cantrill (2000), Carmel Hughes (2001), Janie Sheridan (2002), Karen Hassell (2003), Ian Wong (2004) and Bryony Dean Franklin (2005). Dr Hassell has recently been appointed the first BPC practice chairman, helping to shape this year’s practice programme and working with the science chairman to develop the joint science and practice sessions (PJ, 17 December 2005, p760).