With the world’s population ageing rapidly, pharmacists have a growing role in promoting health, independence and quality of life for older persons. This digital event marks the International Day of Older Persons and brings together global experts to explore strategies from the World Health Organization, updated definitions and preventive approaches to healthy ageing, and the evolving role of community pharmacists. The session will also showcase the e-TRIGGER programme, which targets healthcare professionals working with older adults. Through expert insights and practical examples, the session will equip pharmacists to play a proactive role in meeting the needs of ageing communities.

Moderator:

- Sherif Guorgui, President, FIP Community Pharmacy Section, FIP, Canada

Panellists:

- Yongjie Yon, Technical Officer on Ageing and Health, WHO Europe, Denmark

- Michel Jean-Pierre, Former head of the Geriatric Department – Geneva University Hospitals, Centre Medical Universitaire de Genève, Switzerland

- Ermira Krasniqi, Associate Professor, AMECC “Rezonanca”, Kosovo

- Rafaela Da Silva F., Senior Scientific Project Manager, Health Sciences e Training, Switzerland

In the age of GenAI, when answers can be generated at the click of a button, how can we truly know what students can do? The answer: make learning visible! Building on the strengths of traditional Objective Structured Clinical Examinations (OSCEs) in pharmacy education, where clinical reasoning, practical technique, and professional judgement are demonstrated in authentic, observable moments, we have pivoted to Objective Structured Clinical Examinations (OSPEs). These structured assessments are more than exams; they showcase competence in real-world contexts, bridging the gap between knowledge and professional practice. By engaging students in decision-making, technical proficiency, and communication within real-world scenarios, OSPEs develop not only academic achievement, but practice-ready professionals. They ensure our graduates are equipped with the confidence, resilience, and adaptability needed in a skills-based, rapidly evolving pharmaceutical landscape. In this session, we will showcase OSPEs in action and provide clear, practical guidance on how to successfully implement them effectively in pharmaceutical science education.

Chair

- John Pieper, President and Professor Emeritus, University of Health Sciences and Pharmacy in St. Louis, USA

Co-moderator:

- Emina Bečić, Teaching and Research Assistant, University of Sarajevo - Faculty of Pharmacy, Bosnia and Herzegovina

Panellists:

-Betty Exintaris, Associate Dean Learning and Teaching, Associate Dean Equity, Diversity and Inclusion, Faculty of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Monash University, Australia

- Nilushi Karunaratne, Senior Lecturer, Faculty of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Monash University, Australia

Medication shortages are an escalating global challenge, threatening patient safety and continuity of care. In Latin America, reliance on imports, fragile supply chains, economic instability, and limited regulatory capacity intensify the problem.

This webinar will be held in Spanish.

Moderator:

- Martina Francis, Lecturer, Sydney Pharmacy School, The University of Sydney, Australia

Guest:

- Antonella Milano Gil, Critical Care Pharmacist / Assistant Professor, Clinical Pharmacy, Air Force Hospital, Buenos Aires, Argentina / School of Pharmacy, University of Buenos Aires, Argentina

- Juan Ignacio Vales, Pharmaceutical Chemist, Hospital Policial, Montevideo, Uruguay

- Jorge Arturo Villalobos Madriz, Pharmacist Master's in Supply Chain, Hospital Clínica Bíblica / Universidad Latina de Costa Rica, Costa Rica

Palliative care is essential to improving the quality of life of older persons with life-limiting illnesses, addressing complex physical, emotional and social needs. Pharmacists, as accessible healthcare professionals, play a key role in optimising medication use, managing symptoms and supporting patients and families during this stage of care. This webinar, part of the series “The role of pharmacists in the care of older persons” and marking World Hospice and Palliative Care Day 2025, will explore how pharmacists can contribute to palliative care services, highlight best practices in cancer-related palliative care, and discuss global perspectives and essential communication skills to empower pharmacists in delivering compassionate, people-centred support.

Moderator:

- Betty B. Chaar, Associate Professor, University of Sydney, School of Pharmacy, Australia

Panellists:

- Elizabeth Mattfeld, Project Manager, The Worldwide Hospice and Palliative Care Alliance, Global, Non-Profit based in UK/USA

- Aline Hajj, Global Lead for Development Goal 10 - Equity & Equality, FIP; Professor, Faculté de pharmacie, Université Laval, Canada

- Gizem Gülpınar, Assoc. Prof., Department of Pharmacy Management, Faculty of Pharmacy, Gazi University, Türkiye

- Darren Walsh, Chief 2 Pharmacist (Medicines Information and Education), Geriatric Oncology Pharmacist, University Hospital Waterford, Ireland

To mark World Mental Health Day, this event will address the profound impact disasters and emergency situations can have on mental health, affecting individuals and communities and leading to long-term complications. The sudden disruption, loss, and uncertainty caused by such events often trigger stress, anxiety, and fear. Survivors may experience grief, trauma, or post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), while first responders and healthcare workers can face burnout and compassion fatigue, as well as concerns for their own safety. Access to mental health support is often limited during crises, making resilience-building, community support systems, and timely psychosocial interventions crucial for recovery and overall well-being.

Moderator:

- Robert Moss, Vice President, FIP, The Netherlands

Panellists:

- Luna El Bizri, Founder and manager, Lunapharm pharmacy, Lebanon

- Vijay Suppiah, Senior Lecturer in Pharmacy, University of South Australia, Australia - Kay Dunkley, Executive Officer, Pharmacists' Support Service, Australia

- Salah Kandil Shubair, Deputy CEO, Tawreed, Jordan

This webinar will explore current challenges in the treatment of fibrosis and inflammation, and how nanotechnology may be utilized to overcome some of these barriers and deliver therapies effectively to inflamed and fibrotic tissues. We will also discuss our recent efforts in developing drug-containing nanoparticles with specialized surface modifications that can enhance delivery to inflamed and fibrotic tissues particularly in the lungs and liver, for improved therapeutic outcomes.

Moderator:

- Mathew Cherian, VP of Development, ReVive Biotechnology, USA

Co-moderator:

- Nikolina Biskic, Manager Regulatory Affairs, Switzerland

Panellist:

- Jyothi Menon, Associate Professor Bio-Medical Engineering, Texas A&M University, USA

ISOPP International Symposium 2026

Format: 24-Hour Virtual Symposium (“Around the World”)

Purpose & Features:

• To bring together oncology pharmacy professionals globally for sharing research, innovation, best practices.
• 30 sessions, each 30 minutes, in celebration of ISOPP’s 30th anniversary.
• Keynote & panel sessions, interactive workshops / live discussions, networking, on-demand access for those who can’t attend all live sessions.

 International Society of Oncology Pharmacy Practitioners (ISOPP) invites submissions of abstracts for its 2026 symposium. This event welcomes oncology pharmacy practitioners, researchers, and those involved in service evaluation or clinical audit. Key deadlines: abstracts due 31 October 2025. Accepted abstracts will be published in the Journal of Oncology Pharmacy Practice.

Stay tuned for the 85th FIP World Congress of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, from 12–15 September 2027. More information will be available soon.