The Pharmaceutical Journal
Vol 278 No 7433 p32
6 January 2007

Society summary

British Pharmaceutical Conference practice research medallist sought for 2007

The Royal Pharmaceutical Society is seeking nominations or applications for the 2007 British Pharmaceutical Conference practice research medal, which will be presented at BPC 2007 in September.

The award recognises individuals who have made a significant contribution to the field of pharmacy practice research and have the potential to become leaders in their field. The former upper age limit of 45 years has been dropped.

The winner of the medal will receive a cheque for £1,000 and will deliver a 30-minute lecture at BPC 2007, which takes place at Manchester Central (formerly Manchester International Convention Centre) from 10 to 12 September. 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 (including 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 16 March. The successful applicant will be notified by May. Applications should be submitted to Julie Churchill, Science Programme Manager, Royal Pharmaceutical Society, 1 Lambeth High Street, London SE1 7JN (e-mail julie.churchill@rpsgb.org).

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), Bryony Dean Franklin (2005) and Rob Horne (2005).