PROGRAM
May 13th
09:00h – 15:00h
Registration
10:00h – 12:00h
Pre-Conference Workshop
“Leveraging SWOT Analysis for Effective Professional Development Planning”
Tanja Fens – University of Groningen, Groningen, the Netherlands
Indre Treciokiene – Vilnius University, Vilnius, Lithuania
Santina Gorsen – Vrije Universiteit Brussel (VUB), Brussels, Belgium
14:00h
Opening Ceremony + EAFP Awards
14:30h
Session I – Pharmaceutical Education and Research: Strengths
Ema Paulino – ANF (Portuguese Association of Community Pharmacies) – Portugal
Dimitrios Rekkas – National and Kapodistrian University of Athens – Greece
Chair: Patrizia Santi – University of Parma – Italy
Co-Chair: Ana Grenha – University of Algarve – Portugal
Session I – Oral Communications
15h30
Qualitiative exploration of GPS’, pharmacists’ and patients’ perspectives regarding asthma management in primary care settings in Kuwait
Amnah Taqi – School of Pharmacy, Faculty of Medical Sciences, Newcastle University
15h40
The role of Community Pharmacies in medication preparedness in Norway
Aase Raddum – Centre for Pharmacy, Department of Clinical Science, University of Bergen, Norway
15h50
Achievement of clinical professional pharmacy competencies acording to pharmacy students Universitat Ramon Llull
Aina Surroca Rebés – Blanquerna School of Health Sciences, Universitat Ramon Llull, Barcelona, Spain
Chair: Patrizia Santi – University of Parma – Italy
Co-Chair: Ana Grenha – University of Algarve – Portugal
16:00h
Coffee Break and Poster Exhibition
17:00h
EAFP General Assembly
18:00h
Welcome Reception
May 14th
08:30h
Registration
09:00h
Session II – Pharmaceutical Education and Research: Weaknesses
Borut Božič – University of Ljubljana – Slovenia
John Pieper – FIP (International Pharmaceutical Federation) – USA
Chair: Carlos Cavaleiro – University of Coimbra – Portugal
Co-Chair: Tamara Koelher – Utrecht University – The Netherlands
Session II – Oral Communications
10h00
FIP global development tools for educators and faculty development
Arijana Meštrović –FIP Pharma Expert, Zagreb, Croatia
10h10
Using Swot Analysis in Pharmacy Education: A review of its implementation at Vilnius University
Indrė Trečiokienė – Pharmacy and Pharmacology Center, Faculty of Medicine, Vilnius University
10h20
UEF PAKOTEEKI VR – Virtual reality escape room in pharmacy education
Piia Siitonen – University of Eastern Finland
Chair: Carlos Cavaleiro – University of Coimbra – Portugal
Co-Chair: Tamara Koelher – Utrecht University – The Netherlands
10:30h
Coffee Break and Poster Exhibition
11:00h
Session III – Pharmaceutical Education and Research: Opportunities
Lilian Azzopardi – University of Malta – Malta
Helder Mota Filipe – OF (Portuguese Pharmaceutical Society – Bastonário) – Portugal
Chair: João Sousa – University of Coimbra – Portugal
Co-Chair: Kristien De Paepe –Vrije Universiteit Brussel – Brussels – Belgium
Session III – Oral Communications
12h00
Engineeering polysaccharides to improve lung inhalation strategies
Ana Grenha – University of Algarve, Faro, Portugal
12h10
Search for innovative plant ingredients with potential application in pharmaceutical cosmetology
Zuriyadda Sakipova – School of Pharmacy, Asfendiyarov KazNMU, Kazakhstan
12h20
Needed change can no longer wait
Michael Rouse – Board of Pharmacy Specialties, Washington DC, USA
Chair: João Sousa – University of Coimbra – Portugal
Co-Chair: Kristien De Paepe –Vrije Universiteit Brussel – Brussels – Belgium
12:30h
Lunch Break
13:30h
Session IV – Pharmaceutical Education and Research: Threats
Reidun Kjome – University of Bergen – Norway
Patricia Parra – COIFFA (Iberoamerican Conference of Faculties of Pharmacy) – University la Salle – Mexico
Chair: Jorge Manzanares Robles – Faculty of Pharmacy Universidad Miguel-Hernandez – Alicante – Spain
Co-Chair: Ana Advinha – University of Évora – Portugal
Session IV – Oral Communications
14h30
Evaluating practical learning in botany and pharmacognosy: A SWOT perspective
Santina Gorsen – Vrije Universiteit Brussel (VUB), Brussels, Belgium
14h40
Tailoring faculty development for inclusive pharmacy education: Insights from a needs assessment survey
Mirey Alfarah – Centre for Pharmacy, University of Bergen, Noroway
14h50
Food supplements and their use in elderly subjects—Challenges and risks – A SWOT Analysis
Maria João Campos – Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Coimbra, Coimbra, Portugal
Chair: Jorge Manzanares Robles – Faculty of Pharmacy Universidad Miguel-Hernandez – Alicante – Spain
Co-Chair: Ana Advinha – University of Évora – Portugal
15:00h
Coffee Break and Poster Exhibition
15:30h
Session V: Stakeholder’s forum
Astrid Thorissen – EIPG (European Industrial Pharmacists Group)
Nenad Miljković – EAHP (European Association of Hospital Pharmacists)
Lúcia Santos – OF (Portuguese Pharmaceutical Society) – Portugal
Joana Viveiro – (Plataforma Saúde em Diálogo) – Portugal
Faidra Angelikaki – ISPE (International Society for Pharmaceutical Engineering)
Chair: Mateusz Kurek – Jagiellonian University of Krakow – Poland
Co-Chair: Ana Fernandes – Lusófona University – Portugal
Session V – Oral Communications
17h30
Bridging generations through integrative learning, research, and community care – The ESPIEM project
Maria Deolinda Auxtero – Egas Moniz School of Health & Science, Caparica, Almada, Portugal
17h40
Strengthening workplace culture by design: The CU pharmacy way
Ralph Altiere – University of Colorado Skaggs School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Aurora Colorado, USA
17h50
Pharmacy Labels and Written Information on Medication Adherence: PLIMA study protocol
Indrė Trečiokienė – Pharmacy and Pharmacology Center, Faculty of Medicine, Vilnius University
Chair: Mateusz Kurek – Jagiellonian University of Krakow – Poland
Co-Chair: Ana Fernandes – Lusófona University – Portugal
20:00h
Gala Dinner
May 15th
09:00h
Registration
09:30h
Session VI – Pharmacy curricula: SWOT analysis from student perspective
Sama Ghozlan – IPSF (International Pharmaceutical Students Federation)
Afonso Garcia – APEF (National Portuguese Association of Pharmacy Students)
Chair: Raquel Pires – NEF/AAC – Portugal
Co-Chair: Patrícia Cavaco Silva – Egas Moniz School of Health & Science – Portugal
Session VI – Oral Communications
10h30
Enhancing inclusion through technological tools: Research-driven pedagogies in a toxicology course
Fernando Remião – Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Porto, Porto, Portugal
10h40
Reflections on application of sterile pharmaceutical products
Maresca Attard Pizzuto – Faculty of Medicine and Surgery, University of Malta, Malta
10h50
Teaching the importance of health literacy
Victoria Bell – Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Coimbra, Coimbra, Portugal
Chair: Raquel Pires – NEF/AAC – Portugal
Co-Chair: Patrícia Cavaco Silva – Egas Moniz School of Health & Science – Portugal
11:00h
Coffee Break and Poster Exhibition
11:30h
Session VII – Best Presentation Award (Oral Communication and Poster)
12:00h
Closing Ceremony
SPONSORS
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Important Dates
Dates to remember!
Participants are invited to submit abstracts for oral or poster presentations in the areas of pharmacy education and pharmacy research by 28 February 2025.
Opening of abstract submission: January 15th
Deadline for abstract submission: February 28th
Notification of abstract aceptence: March 15th
Start of late registration fee – April 1st
13th to 15th of May 2025 – EAFP Annual Conference 2025
Cancellations:
Cancellations received before March 12th: 75% refund (bank charges will be deducted).
There will be no refund from March 12th, on.
Bank charges will be the resposibility of the participant cancelling the transfer.
Alterations can be requested by contacting the PCO Secretariat at eafpconference25@organideia.com
Registration
Registration period is now open!
REGISTRATION FEE INCLUDES:
EAFP MEMBER and NON-MEMBER:
- Access to all scientific activities during the Congress;
- Welcome reception; Coffee breaks; Lunches and Gala Dinner;
- Participation Certificate (digital format) sent by e-mail the following week.
STUDENT:
- Access to all scientific activities during the Congress;
- Welcome reception; Coffee Breaks and Lunches;
- Participation Certificate (digital format) sent by e-mail the following week.
- Gala Dinner is not included.
| Registration | Early-bird (Unitl March 31st) | Late registration( From April 1st) |
|---|---|---|
|
EAFP-Member* |
300€ |
400€ |
|
Non-Member |
350€ |
450€ |
|
Student** |
50€ |
75€ |
|
Gala Dinner*** |
70€ |
70€ |
*To register as an EAFP member, your membership fees must be up to date. Proof document must be sent to the secretariat email: eafpconference25@organideia.com
** Student proof document is mandatory. Must be sent to the secretariat email:
eafpconference25@organideia.com
***Gala Dinner – Not included in registration for students and accompanying person, only.
Abstracts
Upload your file by May 09th!
Final Presentation files Upload
Oral Communication
- You must submitt your final file, using the template bellow, by May 09th, 2025
- Download the template HERE
- Each presenting author will have 7 minutes to present their work, followed by 3 minutes for questions and answers. We thank you in advance for your understanding in adhering to the specified allotted time.
Poster
- The Posters will be displayed, so you should attend on the day of the Conference with your printed Poster, following the printing guidelines.
- View the Guidelines HERE.
- You may display your poster starting from 1:30 PM on May 13th, until 11:30 AM on May 15th.
- The boards for displaying posters will be 120 cm in height and 90 cm in width.
- The printing of Posters is the responsibility of each author;
- Please use the template provided. Download it HERE.
- The poster must be placed on the board with the assigned poster number.
- The assignment of poster numbers is already available in the program.
- All necessary materials for affixing your Poster will be provided by the secretariat.
Venue
EAFP Annual Conference 2025
The event will take place from 13th to 15th of May 2025 at Polo III – Faculty of Pharmacy – University of Coimbra
VENUE
Polo III – Faculty of Pharmacy – University of Coimbra
Accommodation
The Organizing Committee recommends the following hotels:
Aeminium Coimbra Hotel – Affiliated by Meliá **** (4 stars)
Avenida Armando Gonçalves, Lote 20, Coimbra, Portugal
Contact: (+351) 239 480 800 – Call for national fixed number
Email: reservas.coimbra@melia.com
Single Room: 110€ | Double Room: 120€
Breaksfast included
To book, please contact hotel by email: reservas.coimbra@melia.com, mentioning EAFP – Annual Conference 2025.
Distance between Hotel Aeminium to Polo III Coimbra by walking: 7 min (550m)
Hotel Astoria *** (3 stars)
Av. Emídio Navarro, 21, 3000-150 Coimbra – Portugal
Contact: (+351) 239 853 020 – Call for national fixed number
E-mail:astoria@almeidahotels.pt
Special fee: 10% discount on the avaliable fees
Breaksfast included
To book, please contact hotel by email or telephone mentioning the promocode: EAFP25
Distance between Hotel Astória to Polo III Coimbra by car: 10 min (4,2 km)
Hotel IBIS **(2 stars)
Avenida Emídio Navarro, n°70, Edifício Topázio – 3000-150 Coimbra – Portugal
Contact: (+351) 239 852 130 – Call for national fixed number
E-mail: h1672@accor.com
Special fee: 10% discount on the avaliable fees
To book, please contact hotel by email mentioning EAFP-Annual Conference 2025
*Credit card details are required to guarantee the reservation
Distance between Hotel IBIS to Polo III Coimbra by car: 10 min (4,6 km)
Hotel Olso*** (3 Stars)
Avenida Fernão de Magalhães, 25, – 3000-175 Coimbra – Portugal
Contact: (+351) 239 829 071 – Call for national fixed number
E-mail: mail@hoteloslo-coimbra.pt
Special fee: 10% discount on the avaliable fees
Breaksfast included
To book, please enter the website: www.hoteloslo-coimbra.pt and use the Promocode: LOVECOIMBRA
Distance between Hotel OSLO to Polo III Coimbra by car: 9 min (4,1 km)
