FOCUS 2026

COSMOFARMA CAMPUS

An open forum for exchange and discussion designed to foster dialogue between pharmacy students and pharmacists, providing inspiration and highlighting the value of the profession.

Students from the universities participating in the project had the opportunity to attend sessions featuring testimonials from pharmacists who, through storytelling based on their professional experience, conveyed the value of being a pharmacist today. They shared insights into the many facets of working in a pharmacy and highlighted new and engaging aspects that make the profession increasingly appealing.

Programme

Lecture 1: Psychoactive Substances and Substance Use Disorders

Delivered by Patrizia Romualdi, Full Professor of Pharmacology and Coordinator of the Bachelor’s Degree and Integrated Master’s Degree in Pharmacy at Alma Mater Studiorum – University of Bologna.

Lecture 2: Gender Disparities in Healthcare and Research

Delivered by Patrizia Hrelia, Full Professor of Pharmacology and Toxicology at the Department of Pharmacy and Biotechnology, Alma Mater Studiorum – University of Bologna.

Cosmofarma Campus Event: “Pharmacy Through the Eyes of Those Who Live It Every Day”

An open forum where students had the opportunity to hear pharmacists share their experiences and engage in direct discussion with professionals who practice the profession on a daily basis.

The discussion was moderated by Francesco Zanetti, former pharmacist and healthcare marketing strategist.

Session speakers:

  • Silvia Sorace Maresca, community pharmacist
  • Bianca Maria Acanfora, pharmacy owner and pharmacist
  • Francesco Ferro Russo, pharmacy owner and pharmacist
  • Annalisa Campoli, pharmacist

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