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\nOn Wednesday, April 23, 2025, the IVPN Student Club at Dubai Medical University (DMU) hosted an inspiring international webinar in collaboration with the University of Nottingham, titled "Astropharmacy: The Science and Practice of Medication in Spaceflight." The event featured two speakers — Phil Williams Associate Pro-Vice-Chancellor, and Li Shean Toh , Assistant Professor — who shared fascinating insights into the unique challenges of providing pharmaceutical care during space missions.
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\nThe webinar sparked lively interest among pharmacy students from various universities, who tuned in to learn about how medications behave in zero gravity, how astronauts receive care during long-term missions, and the future role of pharmacists in space exploration. Beyond the science, the session encouraged students to think creatively and globally about their profession.
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\nBringing together academic expertise and student curiosity, this event is a testament to DMU’s dedication to delivering forward-thinking pharmacy education and building meaningful international partnerships that enrich the student learning experience.
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\nBuilding on the success of the event, DMU students are now collaborating with Dr. Phil Williams and his team at the University of Nottingham to initiate a new research project focused on advancing the field of astropharmacy. This exciting development reflects DMU’s dedication to nurturing research opportunities, global collaboration, and innovation in pharmacy education.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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