Education and Science
Our Mission
The Education and Science Focus Group addresses issues related to the education of scientists and engineers for roles in the pharmaceutical technology field. Additionally, the Focus Group promotes and supports research and development in universities. Our Key Areas of Focus
- Shaping the structure and curriculum of education in pharmaceutical technology
- Creating job prospects for graduates in the field of drug research and development
- Promoting exchange and collaboration between academia and industry
Our Focus Group Members
To adequately cover all areas of interest of the Focus Group, members come from international backgrounds including universities, technical colleges, industry, and personnel management. Our Objective
The Focus Group aims to be a leading point of contact in the realm of education and science in universities concerning pharmaceutical technology broadly defined. We aim to contribute to shaping the future of the field and preparing graduates for professional life.
Activities
University Forums (HITs)
Organizing annual university forums. They serve as a platform for regular exchange of thoughts and experiences among pharmaceutical scientists at universities. In collaboration with the DPhG (German Pharmaceutical Society) and the German section of the Controlled Release Society (since 2001), various forums have been held since 1999 on topics including:
- Computer-based training
- Job fields of industrial pharmacists
- Pharmaceutical study programs and postgraduate courses
- Pharmaceutical biotechnology
- Bachelor/Master programs
- Modularization of education in pharmaceutical technology
APV Roadshows
APV Roadshows are lecture events where pharmaceutical students are given insights into career perspectives and opportunities in the pharmaceutical industry by industrial pharmacists. Roadshows can be conducted at any university institute in Germany. The APV collaborates with the local university institute as the organizer. So far, five roadshows have been successfully conducted at the universities of Halle, Braunschweig, Berlin, Frankfurt, and Munich.
Industry Introductory Courses for PhD Students
Congress
The University Department at APV organizes an international congress every two years in collaboration with other national societies (APGI, ADRITELF, GSIA, HPS, PPS, EAPB) (International Meeting on Pharmaceutics, Biopharmaceutics and Pharmaceutical Technology). Scientific presentations on new findings in pharmaceutical research are accompanied by poster presentations and industry exhibitions.
Get in touch with us:
Prof. Dr. Heike Bunjes
Head of the Focus Group Education and Science
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