My dear friend Yuichi Sugiama,

Both my wife Ira and myself are so happy to learn of you receiving the AAPS Distinguished Pharmaceutical Scientist Award. We have known you as a friend with whom we mix at FIP functions and I know you as a key member of the FIP Bureau.It is obvious that the wisdom you show at our Bureau meetings isalso appreciated by your research and accademic colleagues Through your work thousands of people will overcome illness and live healthier and happier lives.
Bless you for what you have done in furthering our noble profession to help mankind.

All my very best wishes

Howard Rice
Vice President ,The International Pharmaceutical Federation