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The work of the Academic Department is supported by highly regarded expert contributors who<br />
contribute in a number of ways.<br />
Members can also become involved in the <strong>Society</strong>’s academic activities, for example, by becoming an<br />
examiner for one of our Diplomas, attending courses or lectures, or by speaking at one of our events.<br />
If you are interested in joining us, then please contact academichead@apothecaries.org<br />
Archives and Collections<br />
The <strong>Society</strong>’s Collection is made up of artefacts, books and records that have come into the <strong>Society</strong>’s<br />
possession by gift or acquisition over the 400 years of the <strong>Society</strong>’s existence. Broadly, the Collection<br />
is made up of paintings, silverware, furniture and a range of pharmaceutical, medical and other<br />
artefacts which have associations with the <strong>Society</strong> and its work. The Collection also includes some<br />
special collections of historical importance, as well as extensive archives, the Library and a selection<br />
of rare books. The care of the Collection is overseen by a Curator, who is generally a Past Master of<br />
the <strong>Society</strong>.<br />
In 2015, the <strong>Society</strong> launched an Adopt a Book scheme as a way for members of the <strong>Society</strong>, its<br />
Faculties and Friends, to support the restoration of some of the <strong>Society</strong>’s rare books. This collection,<br />
of some 250, largely medical and herbal texts, spans the 16 th century to the mid-19 th century and is<br />
an important part of our heritage.<br />
The Friends of the Archive at the Worshipful <strong>Society</strong> of Apothecaries award up to four grants<br />
annually, each of £250, to support researchers who wish to use the <strong>Society</strong>’s collections. The grants<br />
are intended to encourage researchers to use the collections either as the main focus of a project, or<br />
as part of a larger research proposal.<br />
Medals, Awards & Prizes<br />
THE GALEN MEDAL: The annual Galen Medal in Therapeutics was introduced in 1926 and is the<br />
<strong>Society</strong> of Apothecaries’ most prestigious award.<br />
The <strong>2022</strong> Galen Medal was presented to Professor Patrick Chinnery ScD, FMedSci, FRC Path, FRCP<br />
(University of Cambridge) for his work in the field of mitochondrial medicine.<br />
ROLL OF GALEN MEDALLISTS SINCE 2012<br />
2013 Prof Sir Richard PETO<br />
2014 Dr NB LYDON<br />
2015 Prof PJ BARNES<br />
2016 Prof DAS COMPSTON CBE<br />
2017 Prof Dame AJ MILLS<br />
2018 Prof Sir Douglass M TURNBULL<br />
2019 Prof Sir Stephen P O’RAHILLY<br />
2020 Prof Dame Kay DAVIES CBE, DBE<br />
2021 Prof P PIOT KCMG<br />
THE WILLIAM FARR MEDAL: The William Farr Medal was inaugurated in 2006 to recognise<br />
significant contribution by a medical practitioner to the management of elderly people.<br />
The <strong>2022</strong> Farr Medal was presented to Professor Graham Ellis MB ChB MD FRCPEdin for the<br />
implementation of evidence-based models of care to deliver improved health outcomes for older people<br />
with frailty, particularly in the sphere of hospital at home.<br />
ROLL OF FARR MEDALLISTS SINCE 2013<br />
2013 Prof M EMBERTON<br />
2013 Prof M MASON<br />
2014 Dr EL SAMPSON<br />
2015 Prof LA ROBINSON<br />
2016 Prof GE MEAD<br />
2017 Prof A MACLULLICH<br />
2018 Dr M WITHAM<br />
2019 Prof S CONROY<br />
2020 Prof CW RITCHIE<br />
2021 Prof A GORDON<br />
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