Luís Prista
Luís Vasco Nogueira Prista (1925–2004), or Professor Prista (as he is still remembered by his students and disciples), was a Cathedratric Professor in Pharmaceutical Technology at the Department of Pharmaceutical Technology, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Porto, Portugal. He is one of the main personalities in pharmaceutical sciences of Portuguese language countries.
Biography
Born in the neighbourhood of Alcântara,
Scientific Publications
While being the author of several scientific books and articles in pharmaceutical sciences (around two hundred in Portuguese and international scientific journals), his most recognized work is the book series "Técnica Farmacêutica e Farmácia Galénica", later renamed "Tecnologia Farmacêutica". This reference work includes three volumes on the discipline of Pharmaceutical Technology, being used today as a major reference in several Portuguese and Brazilian Faculties of Pharmacy.
Quotes by Professor Prista
"O farmacêutico tem o direito de pensar e o dever de alertar" (The pharmacist has the right to think and the duty to alert)[2]
References
- ^ Prista LN et al. Tecnologia Farmacêutica. Vol. I, 6th ed., Fundação Calouste Gulbenkian: Lisboa, 2003.
- ^ a b ANF - Associação Nacional das Farmácias
- ^ Rof 61.indd[permanent dead link]