I am very happy to congratulate Dr. Sugiyama on his receipt of the 2003 AAPS Distinguished Pharmaceutical Scientist Award. It is my great honor to count
Dr. Sugiyama one of my friends and distinguished colleague. This honor is very well deserved.

My very best wishes

Diane J. Burgess, Ph.D.
Professor of Pharmaceutics, University of Connecticut, USA
2002 AAPS President