Pharmacy Prize Giving December 2019
The School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences hosted its annual prize giving ceremony on Thursday 5th December in the Global Room, Watts Building. Professor John Gilmer, Head of School, welcomed academics, sponsors, students, family and friends to the ceremony.
The Prize Giving Ceremony is a celebration of the outstanding performance of the TCD Pharmacy students in their academic achievements in the B.Sc. (Pharm.) and M.Pharm Degree course. Prizes are awarded for excellent academic performance in particular areas of Pharmacy study. All prizes are valued by the School as a statement of support for our students and by the recipient for the recognition it offers for their achievement.
The School acknowledges the generosity of all our sponsors and congratulations to all recipients on their awards and their academic achievements.
The Prizes and Prize Winners
Paul Higgins Memorial Medal/UNIPHAR Prize in Pharmaceutical Chemistry
Winner: Aoife Maher
Photo: Prof. John Gilmer, Aoife Maher and Mr Brian Collins.
This prize is awarded to the student who attains the highest overall combined mark in modules PHU44102.
Presented by: Mr. Brian Collins, UNIPHAR Director of Innovation and Strategy.
Sanofi Prize in Pharmacognosy
Winner: Aoife Maher
Photo: Ms. Ingrid Walsh, Aoife Maher and Assoc. Prof. Helen Sheridan.
Awarded to the student who attains the highest overall combined mark in module PHU33102.
Presented by: Ms. Ingrid Walsh, Head of Primary Care, Sanofi Ireland.
Carrick Therapeutics Prize in Pharmacology
Winner: Chee Cheng Koay
Photo: Prof. Lorraine O'Driscoll, Chee Cheng Koay and Prof. John Gilmer.
Awarded to the student who attains the highest overall credit-weighted combined mark in modules PHU22110, PHU22111, PHU33109, PHU33110, PHU33111 and PHU33112.
Presented by: Ms. Sheila O'Mahony, Vice President of Operations and Management, Carrick Therapeutics.
The Alexion Senior Sophister Prize
Winner: Chee Cheng Koay
Photo: Assoc. Prof. John Walsh, Chee Cheng Koay and Mr. Michael Lennon.
This prize is awarded to the student who obtained the highest overall mark in the B.Sc. (Pharm.) Degree.
Presented by: Mr. Michael Lennon, Director - Regulatory CMC, Alexion Pharmaceuticals.
The Alexion Junior Sophister Prize
Winner: Elizabeth Lyons
Photo: Assoc. Prof. John Walsh, Elizabeth Lyons and Mr. Michael Lennon.
This prize is awarded for the best combined overall mark in the Junior Sophister year.
Presented by:Mr. Michael Lennon, Director - Regulatory CMC, Alexion Pharmaceuticals.
Meagher's Senior Fresh Pharmacy Prize
Winners: Cathal Hannafin
Photo: Ms. Elaine Lillis, Cathal Hannafin and Assoc. Prof. John Walsh.
This prize is awarded to the student with the highest combined overall mark in the Senior Fresh year.
Presented by: Ms. Elaine Lillis, Superintendent Pharmacist, Meagher's Pharmacy Group.
Solvotrin Therapeutics Junior Fresh Pharmacy Prize
Winner: Talitha Pattison
Photo: Prof. John Gilmer, Talitha Pattison and Mr. Ronan McClafferty.
This prize is awarded to the student with the highest combined overall mark in the Junior Fresh year.
Presented by: Mr. Ronan McClafferty, Global Commercial Director, Solvotrin Therapeutics.
Congratulations to all prize recipients and a huge thank you to our sponsors!
