The pharmaceutical sector contributes to healthcare's footprint, as global greenhouse gas emissions continue impacting global climate. As climate change increasingly threatens health systems and patient outcomes, pharmacists must develop competencies to reduce environmental impact while maintaining resilient services. This event celebrates the launch of FIP resources aiming to integrate sustainability across all pharmacy sectors. Expert panellists will explore practical strategies for mitigation and adaptation, address barriers, and discuss sector-specific sustainable practice. Participants will gain actionable tools to advance professional development, curriculum design, and policy advocacy in planetary health stewardship.

Moderator:

- Chima Amadi, CEO, Clemac Digital Health, Nigeria

Co-moderator:

- Lizette Ezenekwe, Lecturer in clinical pharmacy, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Nigeria

Panellists:

- Duaa Mohamed Suliman, Research Fellow, Mohamed Bin Rashid School of Government, UAE

- Min Na Eii, Advanced Pharmacist Practitioner, South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust, UK

- Rafa Al Khalifa, Associate Director, Al Thiqa Specialty Pharmacy Services, UAE

As AI rapidly reshapes how pharmacists access and share information, knowing how to craft effective prompts has never been more important. This digital workshop introduces the fundamentals of prompt engineering, covering the core principles of writing effective prompts, best practices tailored to pharmacy, and strategies to manage potential risks when applying AI in healthcare in general and in pharmacy in particular. Participants will gain practical techniques to harness generative AI in a structured way, responsibly, enhance accuracy, and build confidence in the everyday use of generative AI tools. This session will be an interactive workshop to learn and practice core principles of prompt engineering.

Moderator: - Whitley Yi, Director, Pharmacy & Member Services, Well Digital, Adjunct Lecturer, University of Colorado Skaggs School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, USA

Panellist: - Founder/CEO Pharmovate, Founder/Strategic Advisor Pharmi, Lecturer Digital Pharmaceutical Care, University of Utrecht, The Netherlands

This session emphasizes the critical role of collaboration and advocacy in advancing equity through pharmacy. Participants will explore strategies for engaging policymakers, healthcare providers, and communities to reform outdated legislation, address systemic barriers, and expand pharmacists’ involvement in essential health services such as vaccination, chronic disease management, and public health education. Through regional dialogue and practical examples, the event will highlight successful advocacy initiatives, demonstrating how pharmacists can drive systemic change and enhance equitable access to care while strengthening health literacy in their communities.

Panellists:
- Ahmad Taqi, Assistant Prof. / President, Kuwait University / Kuwait Pharmaceutical Association, Kuwait
- Zeid Kilani, CEO Rawhi Group Pharmacies, President of the Jordan Pharmacists Association, Jordan

To support this reform, FIP, through the UNITWIN Network on Global Pharmacy Education Development and in collaboration with UNESCO, is launching the FIP-UNESCO UNITWIN Centre for Excellence in the AMR. Building on the lessons and impact of the 2025 FIP-UNESCO UNITWIN Strategic Insight Board report (https://www.fip.org/file/6326) and aligned with UNESCO’s 2023–2027 agreement. This CfE will serve as a regional hub for FIP’s Academic Institutional Members (AIMs), uniting partners to strengthen pharmacy education and science as a tool to advance practice, improve health outcomes, and promote sustainable workforce development across the region.

Moderator:

- Genuine Desireh, UNITWIN and Provision Programme Manager, FIP, The Netherlands

Facilitator:

- Hanadi Alolimi, UNITWIN and Provision Programme Coordinator, FIP, The Netherlands

Panellists:

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

- Lilian M. Azzopardi, Professor, Department of Pharmacy at the Faculty of Medicine and Surgery of the University of Malta, Malta

- Magaly Rodriguez de Bittner, Associate Dean for Clinical Services and Practice Transformation, University of Maryland, School of Pharmacy, USA - Giovanni Pauletti, Professor & Dean of Research and Graduate Studies, University of Health Sciences and Pharmacy in St. Louis, USA

- Silvana Leite, Professor, Universidade Federal de Santa Catarina, Brazil - Dalia Bajis, Head of Programmes and Provision, FIP, The Netherlands - Catherine Duggan, CEO, FIP, The Netherlands

- Peter Swaan, Professor and Dean, University of Florida College of Pharmacy, USA - Wanda T. Maldonado Dávila, Dean, University of Puerto Rico, Puerto Rico - USA

The purpose of the webinar is to outline the core principles of quality assurance in pharmacy education, with specific reference to its role in strengthening programmes across the Western Pacific region. the event brings a panel of respected accreditors and academic with experience of the accreditation process, including the challenges, that there is an insightful webinar with practical takeaways for participants.

Chair:

- Chun-Wai, Mai, Deputy Director, Research Strategy & Innovation, IMU University, Malaysia

Co-moderator:

- Paul Gallagher, Deputy Head-Clinical, Department of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Faculty of Science, National University of Singapore, Singapore Panellists:

- Rhonda Clifford, Chair, Accreditation Committee, Australian Pharmacy Council, Australia

- Bronwyn Clark, CEO, Australian Pharmacy Council, Australia - Kate Spencer, Executive Director Accreditation & Assessment, Australian Pharmacy Council, Australia

- Shaun Lee, Head of School, Monash University, Malaysia - Aleth Therese L. Dacanay, Dean, Faculty of Pharmacy University of Santo Tomas, Philippines

This session features two expert speakers — Ammar Bin Kumar from Malaysia and Dr Margaret Lin from Taiwan — who will explore the vital role of deprescribing in older adults to reduce harm from polypharmacy and promote safer aging. Ammar will outline a step-by-step deprescribing process for pharmacists, share evidence of clinical benefits, discuss barriers, and present real-world experiences from Hospital Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia’s largest geriatric referral centre. Margaret will present a clinical case and research findings from Taiwan examining predictors of medication regimen complexity. Together, they will highlight practical strategies and regional insights to advance safe, effective, and sustainable medication use among aging populations.

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

Guests:
- Ammar Bin Kamar, Geriatric Pharmacist, Hospital Kuala Lumpur, Ministry of Health, Malaysia
- Hsiang-Wen (Margaret) Lin, Associate Dean/Professor, College of Pharmacy, China Medical University, Taiwan

Genome editing therapies like CRISPR technologies can mainly correct point mutations. An editing system that could restore function of an entire gene (with multiple mutations) would be beneficial. We present a mammalian transposase that delivers large DNA pieces without inducing double-strand breaks, enhancing safety. Key challenges with this technology are the delivery of twopayloads, minimizing off- target biodistribution, while ensuring a high cellular uptake/expression.  Lipid nanoparticles (LNPs) were engineered to co-deliver DNA and transposase mRNA. Optimized LNPs exhibited improved tolerability, efficient uptake, and considerable ABCA4 expression in Abca4⁻/⁻ mice photoreceptors, suggesting therapeutic efficacy in retinal diseases.

Chair:
- Mathew Cherian PhD, Consultant, Member IPS ExCo, USA

Co-moderator: -
Qurrotul Aini Shodiquna, Erasmus Mundus Student in Sustainable Drug Discovery, Indonesia

Panellists:
- Sandeep Nema PhD, President, BioPharm CMC Advisors, USA
- Subhro Guhathakurta PhD, Consultant, USA

As antimicrobial resistance increases, so does the threat to millions of NCD patients who are at high risk of infection. People living with non-communicable diseases are more vulnerable to drug-resistant infections, and often have higher exposure to antimicrobials, for example due to diabetes-related infections or because of cancer treatments. Given the diversity of NCD-related health settings and specialities, it is vitally important to improve AMR stewardship and continuity of care across the professions. At this webinar, speakers from the five main health professions will share expertise and guidance on how interprofessional collaboration can be a key tool to respond to AMR and NCDs.

Moderator:

- Howard Catton, CEO, ICN (International Council of Nurses), UK

Panellists:

- Darija Kuruc Poje, Vice President, European Association of Hospital Pharmacists (EAHP), Croatia

- Belinda C. Henderson, Chief Nurse for infection prevention and control, Queensland Department of Health, Australia

- Caline Mattar, Associate Professor of Medicine, Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis, USA

- Alison Lupton-Smith, Senior Lecturer and Physiotherapist, Stellenbosch University, South Africa

- Wendy Thompson, Clinical Senior Lecturer in Primary Dental Care and Dentist, Manchester University, UK

Men worldwide face significant health disparities, often linked to behavioural, cultural, and systemic barriers to care. Pharmacists, as trusted and accessible providers, are uniquely positioned to address these challenges through prevention, screening, and tailored support. As part of FIP’s EquityRx programme and in collaboration with Global Action on Men’s Health, this digital event spotlights the Advancing Men’s Health through Pharmacy report. Through expert presentations and discussions, participants will gain practical, evidence-based strategies to implement inclusive pharmacy services, overcome barriers, and improve men’s health outcomes in alignment with equity and universal health coverage goals.

Moderator:
- Luis Lourenço, Professional Secretary, FIP, Portugal

Panellists:
- Nicola Brink, Chief Executive Officer, Self-Care Association of South Africa, South Africa
- Shelita Dattani, Independent Pharmacy Consultant, Canada
- Peter Baker, Chief Executive, Global Action on Men’s Health, UK
- Ayesha Nasser, EquityRx intern, FIP

This webinar aims to inspire community pharmacists to adapt to be fit for the future for the benefit of their patients in their rapidly evolving health and challenging economic landscape by introducing them to the Modern Community Pharmacy Practice model.

Chair:

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

Panellists:

- Michael Holden, Managing Director, MH Associates, United Kingdom

- Victoria Steele, Founder, Steelier Ltd, United Kingdom

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.