The Belgian Professional Association of Pharmacists working in the Life Science IndustryIndustry (UPIP-VAPI) represents a platform for all pharmacists active in the Life Science Industry and for those interested in its activities. The Professional Association has over 300 members from all branches of the Life Science Industry. Other than networking between the members, the Professional Association strives to: - improve the pharmacist’s role in the Life Science Industry; - actively provide information; - cooperate in education. - increase the name of VAPI-UPIP within the Pharmaceutical programme. In order to achieve the established goals, the Professional Association organises meetings on hot topics and a number of social activities. UPIP-VAPI is a member of the European Industrial Pharmacist Group (EIPG). EIPG joins 15 national unions, which allows it to defend the professional interests of more than 10,000 pharmacists with the European authorities.