Gisela Abbam

"I am humbled and honoured to be the person of the year for the 2019 BBBAwards. Being the first black chair of the British Science Association and being a role model has been very important to me. I wanted to make a difference in people’s lives. I think that’s what has speared me on – having a purpose, a passion, inspiring people alongside and behind me to ensure there is more diversity in talent and thought in everything that we do."

"We know our apology cannot undo the significant emotional upset and worry that has been caused"

"the GPhC was extremely dissatisfied with the way the assessment was delivered” and “urgently investigating with BTL what went wrong through a serious incident review ."

"there was “no doubt that racism in pharmacy continues to be an issue"