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Royal Society of Chemistry
A not-for-profit organisation and quality publisher, we are a professional body for chemical scientists, with over 55,000 members in 125 countries, including over 750 across Africa.
GlaxoSmithKline (GSK)
GSK are a science-led global healthcare company, researching and developing a broad range of innovative products in pharmaceuticals, vaccines and consumer healthcare.
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