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ISHP :: News
New member of ISHP
	ISHP is very happy to announce a new member: Türk Eczacilik Tarihi Arastirma Grubu (TETAG) became the 23rd full member of our society. Wellcome, we are really happy to have you with us! November-08-2011
Pharmacy Historian now Professor of Egyptology
	Univ.-Prof. Dr. Tanja Pommerening is now Professor of Egyptology at the University of Mainz. She gave her inaugural address on “Neue Betrachtungen zur altägyptischen Heilkunde“. Pommerening studied pharmacy at the University of Marburg, followed by postgraduate studies in the history of pharmacy and a masters degree in Egyptology. Her background in natural sciences opened the door for several projects related to medicines used in old Egypt. All good wishes for a successful University career! See. October-27-2011
Turkish Website Eczacilik tarihi
	A website in Turkish language covers several aspects of the history of pharmacy. The site mainly focuses on pharmacy in art and literature. The web address is http://eczaciliktarihi.blogspot.com. October-10-2011
Now online available: Pharmazeutische Zeitung 1856 to 1969
	The historical volumes of the Pharmazeutische Zeitung are now available online. This includes all volumes from 1856 to 1969, see. September-06-2011
Pharmacy history research group founded in Turkey
	A national pharmacy history research group has been founded recently by Prof. Dr. Afife Mat, Mr. Mert Sandalci, and Dr. Halil Tekiner in Turkey. TETAG (Türk Eczacilik Tarihi Arastirma Grubu) aims to pioneer pharmacy history research and activities in the country as well as to liaise with pharmacy history bodies at the international level. The group welcomes all individuals who share the same interest. See. Contact to the group at eczaciliktarihi@gmail.com. September-06-2011
New features on the net: Lecture on the History of syringes available
	A video and slides of a lecture (in German) given by ISHP General Secretary Dr. Axel Helmstädter is available here. August-03-2011
ISHP Congress Berlin to be a success
	As early registration deadline went by, already 300 colleagues have registered for the International Congress in Berlin. Approximately 150 presentations (lectures and posters) were suggested. June-14-2011
Prix Carmen Francés
	Applications for the CARMEN FRANCÉS AWARD 2010-2011 on the history of pharmcy are wellcome. Details can be found here. February-25-2011
Dutch Society for the history of Pharmacy becomes disorganized
	Annette Bierman wrote: With some regret I have to inform you that the Dutch Society for the history of pharmacy will cease to exist on January 1st 2011. The main reason for this decision is that almost all members of this Society happen to be members of the Kring voor de Geschiedenis van de pharmacie in Benelux as well. December-29-2010
Composition of 2000–year-old Roman pills identified
	A cross-disciplinary team of the Institute for the Preservation of Medical Traditions and the Smithsonian Institution has succeeded in identifying the components of pills more than 2000 years old. Years of attempts have been successful: next-generation DNA sequencing has enabled scientists of the Smithsonian Institution to identify the plants mixed together to compound these pills. http://medicaltraditions.org. September-29-2010
Pharmacy in History Call for Papers
	The editors of the Pharmacy in History invite historians to consider submitting a manuscript for inclusion in this peer-reviewed scholarly journal. Pharmacy in History publishes essays on the history of pharmaceutical practice, science, and industry, including the history of drugs and therapeutics and facets of the related medical sciences. Guidelines for Authors can be found here. August-04-2010
Now online available: Beiträge zur württembergischen Apothekengeschichte
	The Beiträge zur württembergischen Apothekengeschichte, edited by Armin Wankmüller, are now all available online. This includes all volumes from 1950 to 1995, see. May-22-2010
Wellcome Centre for the History of Medicine is closing down
	Sad news for historians of medicine and pharmacy: The Wellcome Trust and University College London (UCL) have decided to close the Wellcome Trust Centre for the History of Medicine. It will be winded down over a two-year period, see. Apr-17-2010