This lecture is dedicated to the memory of our colleague and friend, whose lifelong dedication on fostering pharmaceutical care research was such an inspiration for many of us. The spirit of Dr. Foppe van Mil should be kept alive.

The first Foppe van Mil Memorial Lecture 2022 by Prof. Filipa da Costa (Portugal) on Friday 11 February introduced the spirit of Foppe and presented testimonials by important friends of Foppa van Mil: Charles Hepler, Yolande Hanssens, Kurt Hersberger, Tommy Westerlund, Marina Odalivic, Martin Henman, Martin Schulz, Catherine Duggan, James McElnay. This very emotional introduction was followed by a lecture by Joao Aguiar as a younger PhD who was mentored by Prof. Filipa da Costa.

The whole lecture together with the testimonials has been recorded. On request, access to the MP4 file can be provided.

The second Foppe van Mil Memorial Lecture 2023 by Prof. Birthe Sondergaard (Denmark) held in the opening session of the 13th PCNE Working Conference in Hilleroed was entitled: Pharmacies'new roles in pharmaceutical care: bridging research and practice–the Danish case.

The third Foppe van Mil Memorial Lecture 2024 by Prof. Marin Schulz (Germany) held during 9th PCNE Working Symposium 2024 at University of Basel, Switzerland was entitled:Pharmacist-led/Pharmaceutical Care to Improve Outcomes of Patients With Cardiovascular Diseases   

The forth Foppe van Mil Memorial Lecture 2025 was held during the opening session of the 14th Working Conference in Innsbruck 2025 by Prof. Kurt Hersberger as senior lecturere together with the PhD student Anna Bollinger, both from University of Basel Switzerland.The lectures were entitled: EVOLUTION OF PHARMACEUTICAL CARE & RESEARCH and GENOTYPING PATIENTS WITH ADVERSE DRUG REACTION OR THERAPY FAILURE: DATABASE ANALYSIS OF A PHARMACOGENETIC CASE SERIES.