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Interesting report by ABPI about the skills shortage that is facing the UK life sciences industry. The report states that there is a need for individuals with a knowledge of clinical pharmacology, bioinformatics, statistics, data mining, health economics and outcomes. All areas that pharmacists would be ideally suited to with further qualifications. Would expect similar skills shortages is facing the Irish life sciences industry. http://www.abpi.org.uk/media-centre/newsreleases/2015/Pages/111115.aspx

http://thepsi.ie/tns/news/latest-news/15-12-10/Acting_Registrar_appointed.aspx

The PIER Committee would like to offer Marita Kinsella, PSI Registrar, all the best in her new role in the Department of Health’s Acute Hospitals Policy division. http://thepsi.ie/tns/news/latest-news/15-11-25/Registrar_Marita_Kinsella_to_take_up_a_position_in_the_Department_of_Health.aspx

Congrats to PIER member Dr Mike Morris (Director of Scientific Affairs, HPRA) on his Professional Excellence Award at the Helix Health Pharmacist Awards on 21st November 2015. His contribution to the Irish regulatory environment is immense. And he has contributed hugely to the IMB/HPRA reputation at the EMA, Ph Eur & ICH table.Dr Mike Morris Professional Excellence Award

For those members who weren't able to attend the PIER CPD meeting and AGM last Saturday, here is the presentation given by Professor Anne Marie Healy (School of Pharmacy & Pharmaceutical Sciences, TCD) on the integrated MPharm programme which has just commenced APPEL MPharm presentation PIER Nov 2015. Also a leaflet explaining the placement opportunities in the industry sector Integrated MPharm programme leaflet_April 2015.

Welcome to Vanessa Lyons (HPRA), Olivia Murphy (Quintiles), Dr Katie Ryan (UCC School of Pharmacy) and Ita Walsh (Compliance Group) who are joining the PIER Committee. Thanks to David Carroll, Dr Brendan Griffin, Jenny Loughney & Dr Catherine McHugh who have stepped down for their contribution to PIER over the past number of years. Cathal Gallagher has now assumed the Treasurer role.

The Irish Institute of Pharmacy (IIOP) launched its strategy “Supporting the Pharmacy Journey” at a seminar in the RCSI on Wednesday 23rd September 2015. Recordings of the presentations are now available http://irish-institute-of-pharmacy.newsweaver.com/12sveplv2ito7io9216d0l?email=true&a=2&p=679015&t=179580. 

The PIER Autumn CPD meeting & AGM will take place on Saturday 7th November 2015 in Uniphar Head Office, Citywest, Dublin 24.

Here are details of the final agenda PIER Autumn Event Agenda 7th Nov 2015 and directions Directions to Uniphar Citywest Co Dublin. Registration is from 9.30am.

If you want to attend, please email membership@pier.ie or education@pier.ie asap.

Comprehensive week long residential course for anyone looking to work in Regulatory Affairs from 9th-12th November 2015 in Berlin https://www.topra.org/TOPRA/TOPRA_Member/Events/Event_Display.aspx?EventKey=IC215.  
  1. Pharmacy Intern Recruitment 2016/17 through CAASP Process
  2. Call for expressions of interest in joining the PIER Committee
  3. Pfizer Graduate Recruitment Programme 2016 (Grange Castle & Newbridge sites)
  4. PIER Autumn CPD Meeting & AGM-Sat 7th Nov 2015 in Uniphar, Citywest, Dublin
  5. Next edition of EIPG Journal Sept 2015 now available
  6. SFI Smart Futures Volunteer Workshop in Dublin on Friday 9th Oct from 10am-12pm.
  7. PIER represented in IIOP Photo Competition

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