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UCC Student Amy Ahern Receives Prestigious British Pharmacological Society Undergraduate Pharmacology Prize
In a moment of pride for the Department of Pharmacology & Therapeutics in University College Cork (UCC), Amy Ahern, a distinguished student, was awarded the British Pharmacological Society Undergraduate Pharmacology Prize for 2023.
The recognition was presented at the recent UCC College of Medicine and Health Conferring’s on October 31, 2023, during the ceremony for BSc Medical and Health Graduates.
The British Pharmacological Society Undergraduate Pharmacology Prize is an esteemed accolade awarded annually to final-year undergraduates studying pharmacology at universities in the UK and Ireland. This award aims to celebrate exceptional achievements and contributions to the field. Winners of the prize not only gain recognition for their academic excellence but also receive a prize of £100.
Amy Ahern's accomplishment is particularly noteworthy as it marks the second consecutive year that a UCC student has secured this prestigious prize. The recognition is a testament to the department's commitment to fostering academic excellence and nurturing the talents of its students.
To qualify for the British Pharmacological Society Undergraduate Pharmacology Prize, students must have taken at least 50% of their final-year modules in pharmacology and completed a final-year experimental project in the same field. Amy Ahern's dedication to her studies and her outstanding final-year project set her apart as a deserving recipient of this esteemed prize.
The attached photo captures the moment of celebration at the conferring ceremony. In the picture are (from left to right):
- Dr. Louise Collins, BSc Medical and Health Sciences Academic Programme Coordinator
- Dr. Cathal McCarthy, Department of Pharmacology and Therapeutics
- Amy Ahern, Recipient of the British Pharmacological Society Undergraduate Pharmacology Prize
- Dr. Roisin Kelly-Laubscher, Department of Pharmacology and Therapeutics
- Professor Aideen Sullivan, Academic Director BSc Medical and Health Sciences
The Department of Pharmacology and Therapeutics extends its heartfelt congratulations to Amy Ahern on this outstanding achievement. The recognition not only reflects her dedication to the field of pharmacology but also highlights the department's commitment to nurturing excellence in its students. As Amy Ahern embarks on her future endeavors, her success serves as an inspiration for aspiring pharmacologists within and beyond the UCC community.