Department of Pharmaceutical and Biological Sciences

Marie Tanneau, a graduate of the School of Pharmacy, receives the National Academy of Pharmacy Award

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Marie Tanneau, a former student at the Faculty of Pharmacy in Montpellier, won a prestigious award from the National Academy of Pharmacy in December 2023. Her thesis, titled “Montpellier Theriac: Between Science and Belief, Memories of the Queen of Medicines,” earned her the Maurice Bouvet and Henri Bonnemain Prize, which recognizes excellence in the history of pharmacy.

This award marks a first for the Department of Pharmacy at the University of Montpellier. “It’s very significant for our faculty, which boasts a rich historical heritage. I hope this award will spark students’ interest in the fascinating history of pharmacy, a field brimming with intriguing topics,” says Marie Tanneau.

Marie Tanneau had already been awarded the prize for Best Pharmacy Thesis at the 2023 graduation ceremony. She currently works at a pharmacy in Arles.

Watch Marie Tanneau’s lecture at the Order of Pharmacists.

Awards and Scholarships from the National Academy of Pharmacy


Each year,the National Academy of Pharmacy honors researchers and healthcare professionals whose innovative work contributes to advances in the fields of pharmacy, biology, and public health. Its awards and grants recognize the originality and excellence of the recipients.