A strong advocate of the pharmacy program at Charles Sturt University (CSU) has been elected President of the Pharmaceutical Society of Australia (NSW Branch). Mr Peter Gissing, from Wagga Wagga, accepted the position in July. The Pharmaceutical Society of Australia (NSW Branch) is the professional organisation for all pharmacists in the state, providing education and advocacy to support pharmacists in their vital work. From 2004 until 2007, Mr Gissing was foundation Chairman of the Charles Sturt Pharmacy Foundation which was established to support the University pharmacy program on its Wagga Wagga and Orange campuses and its ongoing work to provide skilled pharmacists, particularly for inland Australia. Mr Gissing has owned two large community pharmacies in Wagga Wagga and works as a locum pharmacist and industry consultant. “Peter’s new position as President of the Society’s NSW branch is further demonstration of his unflinching commitment to the development of the profession,” said Head of the CSU School of Biomedical Sciences, Associate Professor Lyn Angel. “CSU has been a direct beneficiary of his long-term commitment.” Read more about the Charles Sturt Pharmacy Foundation here.