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January 31, 2026
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Pharmacy students were urged on Thursday to prioritise research and innovation as key drivers of advancing healthcare, during the opening of the Eighth Student Research and Leadership Symposium of the Caribbean Association of Pharmacists (CAP) at the University of Guyana.
The call was made by Minister of Health Frank Anthony, who delivered the keynote address at the event, which was also attended by Education Minister Sonia Parag. The symposium is hosted through a collaboration between CAP, the University of Guyana’s College of Medical Sciences, and the Guyana Pharmacists Association.
“We want to create a culture of research here in the country. These symposia provide our students with the opportunity not only to present their research but to actively contribute to shaping the future of pharmacy and patient care,” Anthony said.
He outlined initiatives aimed at strengthening healthcare infrastructure, including plans for a new Food and Drug Laboratory at the University of Guyana, a Caribbean Life Sciences Park, and genomics and biobanking programmes.
“We are developing a state-of-the-art Food and Drug Laboratory at the University of Guyana, a Caribbean Life Sciences Park to support pharmaceutical research and manufacturing, and genomics and biobanking initiatives to enhance precision medicine,” he said.
Anthony also urged students to take advantage of emerging technologies. “Students must embrace these opportunities and be at the cutting edge of innovation,” he said.
“From artificial intelligence to drone delivery of medicines, the future of healthcare is here, and we must use these tools to improve access, efficiency, and patient care across the country,” he added.
Organisers said the symposium aims to provide a platform for pharmacy students to share research and develop leadership skills, supporting broader efforts to build a new generation of healthcare professionals focused on innovation and patient care.
