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It's been a while (19 years!) since we wrote a review on vaginal gels. This time we did it as a chapter in the book "Hydrogels in Drug Delivery" edited by Alejandro J. Paredes, Eneko Larraneta, Garry Laverty & Ryan Donnelly. Give it look at: sciencedirect.com/science/articl… Bruno Sarmento

APS is now on Bluesky! That means you can find us on Bluesky, LinkedIn and X. Make sure you are following us on your favourite networking platform so you are up to date with news and events from the APS.

📈 We have some incredible news! We've soared to 19th in the world for Pharmacy and Pharmacology in the 2025 QS World Rankings by Subject, testament to our world-class research and teaching excellence, making us the top-ranked School at Queen’s! Well done everyone! 🔬 🎓

📢 Skin Forum 2025, June 24 & June 25, Berlin, Germany 📢 Be sure to mark your calendar for Skin Forum 2025 organized jointly with APV. Find out about the programme, how to register and much more here: apv-mainz.de/en/events/semi…

Are you interested in sponsoring or exhibiting at PharmSci 2025? Take a look at the website to see who's already going to be exhibiting at PharmSci and how you can get involved (apsgb.co.uk/pharmsci-2025/).

Don't forget registrations and abstract submissions are open for PharmSci 2025. Be sure to take advantage of the EARLY BIRD rates. Why not submit an abstract for the chance to present a poster or oral presentation. Look at the website to find out more (apsgb.co.uk/pharmsci-2025/)

Delighted to be here in the historic and beautiful old city of Porto for the 5th European Conference on Pharmaceutics to present our work on microneedles, nanocrystals, cocrystals and bacteriophage therapy. QUB Pharmacy School Timofey Skvortsov

📢 Nominations are OPEN for the PharmSci 2025 Award Lectures 📢 Take a look here (apsgb.co.uk/aps-awards-2/) to find out more and submit your nominations. Closing date for nominations is 27 April 2025 so be sure not to miss out.

The Advanced Therapy Medicinal Products & Biologics Focus Group have released the FIRST in the Cell and Gene Therapies Video Series. This interview is with Dr Julian Braybrook. Watch the video here (youtu.be/mbyPPpt9FN8?si…). Find out more on our website (apsgb.co.uk/focus-groups/b…)

The New Scientist Focus Group will be hosting another Industrial Careers Insights Webinar on 30 April 2025. These events are always very popular so ensure you sign up today to avoid disappointment. Find out more and get your tickets here (apsgb.co.uk/event/industri…)

The APS are proud to announce that the Transforming Pharmaceutical Development with MCS & Digital Innovation Meeting was a great success! Find out more here (apsgb.co.uk/blog/transform…) Why not join the APS? Take a look here to find out more (apsgb.co.uk/memberships/)

We are pleased to be co-hosting the "3D Printing: An Important Contributor to the Future of Healthcare" Conference with the Royal Pharmaceutical Society on 3 July 2025. Reduced registration fees available to APS Members. Find out more & get tickets here (apsgb.co.uk/event/3d-print…)

I'm standing for election as Secretary of the Controlled Release Society Have a look at the slate of candidates here: controlledreleasesociety.org/2025-board-dir… It would be great to have your vote!

📢 Skin Forum 2025, June 24 & June 25, Berlin, Germany 📢 Abstract submission deadline extended until: 18 April 2025 Find out about the programme, how to register and much more here: apv-mainz.de/en/events/semi…

Our Group had a great time at the annual QUB Pharmacy School Formal at the Culloden Hotel. This fantastic event is a brilliant opportunity for us to celebrate with our wonderful students each year.

We are thrilled that Professor Ryan Donnelly will be presenting a LIVE WEBINAR on "Applications of Microneedles in Management of Dermatological Conditions". APS Members can attend for FREE, just get your PROMO CODE from the Members Hub. Find out more at apsgb.co.uk/event/webinar-…

It was my great honour to host Maria Jose Alonso at QUB Pharmacy School where she received the Hamilton Medal. Her Award Lecture was an inspiration with so many opportunities for learning for me and the large audience in attendance. Thank you Maria. #lovequb Academy of Pharmaceutical Sciences Controlled Release Society

I’m delighted to share that I’ve been appointed as an #Editorial Board Member for theaapsjournal (IF:5)- the official journal of the American Association of Pharmaceutical Scientists Proud to represent the QUB Pharmacy School & Looking forward to contributing to the journal’s mission Great Ocular Drug Delivery Systems Lab, QUB Ryan Donnelly

Our Elsevier book Hydrogels in Drug Delivery is now published! It’s been a fantastic journey collaborating with this great team, from left to right: Eneko Larraneta, Garry Laverty, and Ryan Donnelly Check the book here: lnkd.in/dbZyEjK5

Congratulations to Zihao Wang, who passed his PhD viva today. Zihao is the 50th (fiftieth 💪) scientist to get his PhD from my Group! Many thanks to Dr Ahmed Faheem and Prof Brendan Gilmore for examining and Dr Lalit Vora for chairing QUB Pharmacy School