DR MICHAEL Barras, a Fellow of the Society of Hospital Pharmacists of Australia (SHPA), has been announced as the recipient of the prestigious SHPA Medal of Merit, challenging all hospital pharmacists to sharpen their research skills to drive the profession forward.
In bestowing the award at Medicines Management 2017, the 43rd SHPA National Conference, SHPA president Professor Michael Dooley paid tribute to Dr Barras' leadership and research focus over 25 years in the profession.
"Michael has been recognised today for his wonderful contribution to mentoring and developing younger hospital pharmacists, and he has had an exceptional influence in research surrounding hospital pharmacy."
In accepting the medal, Barras celebrated the scope and influence of hospital pharmacy practice and called for its evolution to continue.
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