MSU FACULTY OF PHARMACY STUDENTS WIN NATIONAL PHARMACEUTICAL RESEARCH AWARDS

On February 19 students from MSU Faculty of Pharmacy students were presented with two national Pharmaceutical Research Awards for outstanding community research.

The awards were presented at the Annual General Meeting of the Association of Community Pharmacy (Thailand) on behalf of the Foundation for Community Pharmacy and the Pharmaceutical Forum (Thailand) and the Federation of Thai Pharmaceutical Students. The awards ceremony was held at the Bangkok International Trade and Exhibition and Conference Centre.

MSU Faculty of Pharmacy was the second faculty in Thailand to offer the PharmD degree curriculum which delivers a high quality scientific and technical education in Pharmacy. 

Besides offering under and post graduate courses in Pharmacy, the faculty also offers Masters level courses in Medicinal Plants and natural products.

Research fields also include Thai herbal medicinal and natural products as well as the innovation and development of practical health care programs and policies aimed towards the creation of healthy communities.

PHARMACY FACULTIES MEET FOR HARMONY THROUGH SPORT

On October 8 MSU President Dr. Supachai Samappito presided over the opening ceremony of the Pharmacy University sports competition in the Mahasarakham University gymnasium building. Hosted by Mahasarakham University this year, the goodwill games involved participants from the Faculties of Pharmacy from six universities including Ubon Ratchathani and Khon Kaen.

The three days of events are to strengthen ties between pharmacy students from across the country. It also presents an opportunity to publicise the professional and ethical benefits of the pharmaceutical profession.

 Students participated in a variety of competitive events including football, volleyball, basketball, table tennis and cheerleading.

The games are held yearly on a rotational basis and give the students and staff participating in the Pharmacy University Games a great opportunity to unwind after examinations and to socialise with their fellow future pharmacists.