A celebration of our School’s eminent Academics and Retirees:

Ingrid Hook John Clancy Des Corrigan Owen Corrigan

Student Awards Ceremony

Dear Colleagues and Friends,

I would like to welcome you all to this evening of celebration and thanks to mark retirements of our academics and colleagues: Ingrid Hook, Des Corrigan, John Clancy, and Owen Corrigan.

Each of these individuals has made unique contributions not only to our School, but also to Irish and international pharmacy and so their presence in our midst will be missed. We know, however, that we can continue to rely on their combined wealth of expertise and experience to help us resolve challenges and continue to excel in the future.

The evening will include a student awards event, recognising our excellent Pharmacy undergraduates.

I am delighted to mark this milestone in a never-stopping relay of academic values, skills and generations.

Prof Marek Radomski, MD, PhD, FTCD, Doctor Honoris Causa (CUM) Head of School of Pharmacy & Pharmaceutical Sciences

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Ingrid Hook has played a pivotal role in the development of the School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences in Trinity College Dublin. She has impressed us all over the years with her commitment to Science, Pharmacy and Education. Her dedication to the School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Science was evident when she stepped into the position of Head of School during most challenging times. Ingrid was a source of support and guidance to many of her colleagues during this period.

Ingrid qualified as a Pharmacist in 1965 and worked in hospital pharmacy until 1969. In 1970 she was appointed as Lecturer in Pharmacognosy at the College of the Pharmaceutical Society of Ireland, Ballsbridge, which became part of TCD in 1977.

Over the years Ingrid has been a highly regarded teacher within College to undergraduates (BSc Pharmacy, Botany) and postgraduates. Ingrid has supervised numerous Master’s and Doctoral research students who have progressed to very senior and influential positions in Pharmacy, Industry and in legislative bodies in this country and abroad. Most of Ingrid’s postgraduate students were women who benefitted from having her as a mentor and role model.

Ingrid has been involved in academic research, of the highest standard, throughout her academic career. Her national and international reputation is a consequence of her resilience and ability. It is hard to imagine that in the 1990’s, from the very basic research environment in Shrewsbury Road, Ingrid managed to secure EU funding with an international consortium headed by Professor Professor Meinhart H. Zenk in Germany. As a consequence of her research activity Ingrid has published numerous research papers and articles.

Her work has ranged from the botanical, to cell tissue culture, drug discovery and genetics. Her research equipment has ranged from state of the art to improvised cell cultures vessels in old fashioned milk bottles (when there was no money). Some of her work was ahead of its time, in particular her micro-algal work in 1991 that was funded through the Irish – American partnership with Pfizer Chemical Corporation.

Ingrid has held many positions of responsibility within College which include, Head of School, as well as membership and Chair of numerous committees and sub-committees including University Council, Graduate Studies Committee, Senior Promotions Committee, Central Fellowship Committee, College Safety Committee, Science Faculty Committee, Head of Schools Committee and college Tutor.

Nationally Ingrid has held positions including Member of Council and Executive, Consumer Association of Ireland, CAI Representative to Health and Safety Authority, Advisory Sub-Committee on Dangerous Substances. She currently holds positions as a Member of Comhairle na Nimheanna (The Poisons Board), an expert to the Herbal Medicines Sub-Committee of the IMB and is a Member of Science Sub-committee of the Royal Dublin Society (RDS). Ingrid also currently holds international positions representing Ireland on the Scientific Committee of European Scientific Cooperative on Phytotherapy (ESCOP) and is a representative on the WP2 in Good Practice in Traditional Chinese medicine research in the Post-genomic Era (GP-TCM) Funded under 7th FWP (Seventh Framework Programme)

Ingrid Hook, BSc (Pharmacy), FPSI Pharmacist, Botanist, Biotechnologist

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As you may know Des Corrigan took early retirement from College in September 2008 after dedicating over 40 years to the profession of Pharmacy and Academia in particular. He was appointed as Lecturer in Pharmacognosy (ie natural products used in pharmacy & medicine) to teach students then enrolled at the College of the Pharmaceutical Society of Ireland, Ballsbridge, which became part of TCD in 1977. Des was then appointed Senior Lecturer and Head of the Pharmacognosy Department in 1981. An active involvement in the politics of the Faculty of Science followed, especially as Director of the School from 1997 to 2003. He was in fact the last incumbent of this position!

Over the years Des has been a highly regarded teacher within College to undergraduates (BSc Pharmacy), postgraduates (MSc Pharmacy and in Drug and Alcohol Policy), to the profession-in the continuous education programmes run by the Pharmaceutical Society of Ireland and as an invited speaker at international conferences. He has of course supervised research students and written numerous research papers and articles.

Positions of responsibility within College have included Tutor, Head of Department, School Director and Co-academic Director of the Addiction Research Centre, as well as membership and Chair of numerous committees and sub-committees.

The subject of Pharmacognosy includes as an integral part - Phytotherapy, Herbal Medicine, as well as Drugs of Abuse. Des has become an expert in these areas and excelled in raising the public’s awareness on aspects of these. No good radio or television programme would be complete without an interview with Des! In recognition of this expertise he was and still is a member of many national and international committees, as well as government advisory committees on Herbal Medicine (Irish Medicine Board; European Scientific Committee on Phytotherapy; National expert on Committee 13B of the European Pharmacopeia) and Drug Addiction (Chairperson, Scientific Committee of the European Monitoring Centre for Drugs and Drug Addiction [EMCDDA] based in Lisbon) to name but a few.

Desmond Corrigan, BSc (Pharmacy), PhD, FPSI

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John Clancy retired from College in September 2008 having spent over 40 years in Academia, in particular devoted to the profession of Pharmacy. John was appointed as Lecturer in Pharmaceutical Chemistry in 1963 to teach students of Pharmacy then enrolled at the College of the Pharmaceutical Society of Ireland, Shrewsbury Road, Ballsbridge, which became part of TCD in 1977. John’s original research centred on sulphur chemistry and his PhD thesis completed under the supervision of Professor RF Timoney was titled “Studies in the chemistry of Sulphur analogues of Coumarin”. He was appointed Senior Lecturer in 1977, and took over as Head of the Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry in 1987, following the retirement of Professor RF Timoney. His ten year period as Head saw a number of significant developments in the School including the very successful transfer of the School to a new location on the main College campus. He also played a major role in the significant expansion of the research activities in Pharmaceutical Chemistry and was actively involved in the refurbishment of the School Board Room after the transfer onto the Campus Site, a project of which he is justifiably proud.

Over the years John has been a most knowledgeable teacher of Pharmaceutical Chemistry to many generations of Pharmacy undergraduates (BSc Pharmacy) in College and is well remembered as a most entertaining lecturer. More recently John was responsible for the design and introduction in the School of the very successful taught postgraduate MSc programme in Pharmaceutical Analysis and acted as the Director of this course in the period 1999-2008.

He has supervised research students, and provided valuable contributions to the MSc/Diploma in Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Technology. His specialist lecture topics were Pharmaceutical Analysis and Regulatory Affairs, both areas in which he is a recognised expert and consultant to the pharmaceutical industry.

His knowledge of Pharmaceutical Chemistry particularly in the context of the profession of Pharmacy together with his expertise in the specific requirements of the pharmaceutical industry are well recognised. His recent publications include several papers on the design and evaluation of aspirin prodrugs.

John has held positions of responsibility within College over the years including membership of various committees and sub-committees most recently the Graduate Studies Committee where he represented the School as Director of Postgraduate Teaching and Learning (2005-2008). Although John retired from full time position in the School in September 2008, he is still very actively involved in the delivery of several postgraduate taught courses, in particular the MSc in Pharmaceutical Analysis.

John M Clancy, BSc (NUI), PhD (NUI), MA

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Professor Owen Corrigan is a well-known and very well-respected figure in the world of pharmacy and pharmaceutical sciences both in Ireland and internationally. His academic career spans over 40 years and he has been a key leader in developing pharmaceutics and pharmaceutical technology as one of the core areas of expertise in Irish academic and industrial pharmacy.

After completing his pharmacy degree, Owen undertook a PhD under the supervision of Professor Richard Timoney. While undertaking his PhD Owen was employed as a Lecturer in Pharmaceutics in the then College of Pharmacy of the Pharmaceutical Society of Ireland. In 1977, with the opening of the School of Pharmacy in Trinity College Owen became a Lecturer in Pharmaceutics in TCD. Owen undertook a sabbatical in 1979 in the College of Pharmacy, the University of Michigan, where he worked with the world-renowned Professor William I. Higuchi. Owen became a Senior Lecturer in Pharmaceutics in 1981 and was appointed to the Chair in Pharmaceutics in 1991. He remained in this position until 2007, during which time he was also Head of the Pharmaceutics Department (1991 to 2001) and Director of Research (2005 to 2007) in the School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences. Since 2010 he has also acted as a Visiting Professor to the University of Belgrade, Serbia.

Owen has supervised or co-supervised over 30 graduate PhD students, has been external examiner for over 20 students at a number of different European universities and has authored over 150 academic papers and 5 patents. He has been a member of the editorial advisory board of “Pharmaceutical Technology Europe” from 1989-2002, and the Encyclopaedia of Pharmaceutical Technology. He has also acted regularly as a reviewer for numerous pharmaceutical and pharmaceutical technology journals.

In addition to his academic appointments, Owen has had significant involvement with the pharmaceutical industry both in Ireland and abroad. He has acted as consultant to many global companies. Of particular note is his role as a consultant, over a period spanning twenty five years, to Elan Corporation Plc. where he was also a member of the scientific committee

Owen has been awarded several prestigious fellowships, including the Royal Academy of Medicine in Ireland (1982), Trinity College Dublin (1988) and the Pharmaceutical Society of Ireland (1993). In keeping with his international reputation and far-reaching expertise, Owen was appointed to several positions of national importance, including the Human Medicines Advisory Committee of the IMB and the Health Research Board. He has also served on evaluation panels for the HRB, Forbairt and BBSRC.

Having officially retired in 2007, Owen continues to be involved in research activities in the School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences and to contribute significantly to the work of the Advanced Drug Delivery, Clinical Pharmacokinetics and Pharmaceutical Nanoscience Research Groups.

It is true to say that Prof Owen Corrigan has been a pillar of Irish Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences throughout his career. He has always been generous in sharing his considerable experience and expertise, and his inspirational approach and sharp wit are famous among both colleagues and students alike. His retirement from the School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences allows us to celebrate this remarkable individual and his outstanding career.

Owen Corrigan, BSc (Pharmacy) PhD FRIA FTCD FPSI

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Annual Student Awards 2012

PRIZE 1 Paul Higgins Memorial Prize – Cahill May Roberts Ltd Prize in Pharmaceutical Chemistry

This prize is awarded to the student who attains the highest overall combined mark in modules PH3002 and PH4002.

Winner: Anne-Marie Carroll

PRIZE 2 Pfizer Healthcare Ltd. Prize in Pharmacology

This prize is awarded to the student who attains the highest overall combined mark in modules PH3009, PH3010, PH3011, PH4009 and PH4010.

Winner: Katie Timoney

PRIZE 3 Sanofi Prize

This prize is awarded to the student who attains the highest overall combined mark in modules PH3003 and PH4003.

Winner: Anne-Marie Carroll

PRIZE 4 Alumni Prize

This prize is awarded for the best combined overall mark in the Junior Sophister year.

Winner: Louise Gavaghan

PRIZE 5 LEO Pharma Prize in PharmaceuticsThis prize is awarded to the student who attains the the highest overall combined mark in modules PH4004 and PH4005.

Winner: Anne-Marie Carroll

PRIZE 6 Pfizer Healthcare Ltd. Junior Freshman Pharmacy Prize

This prize is awarded for overall first place in the Junior Freshman Pharmacy Annual Examination.

Winners: Eibhlin Catherine Mary Fitzpatrick Kate O’Donnell

PRIZE 7 McNeil Pharmaceutical Prize

This prize is awarded to the student who attains the highest overall combined mark in modules PH4006, PH4007 (including electives)

Winner: Anne-Marie Carroll

PRIZE 8 The Actavis Academy Senior Sophister Pharmacy Prize

This prize is awarded to the student who obtains the highest overall mark in the Pharmacy degree.

Winner: Anne-Marie Carroll

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Monday 28 January 2013From 6.30pm

The Dining Hall, Front Square, Trinity College Dublin