Our Logo explained

Let's explain their symbolism in detail:

Circular latin text

The latin text starting at the left side "per scientiam ad sapientiam" means "from science to wisdom". According to the DIKW (Data, Information, Knowledge, Wisdom) principle it means, that the way to wisdom is paved by science, which comprises data gathering, extracting the relevant information and compiling knowledge out of it.

On the lower end you can find the abbreviation IPPD in upper case letters and the official year the IPPD incorporated as GmbH: 2026. Although the IPPD was initiate already in 2024 as a non for profit, we use the date of incorporation in the logo.

The statues

In the center you find Hygieia, the greek goddess. She's the patron saint of pharmacists and namesake for the word hygiene. In her hands you find two interesting elements: The snake and the flat poison bowl; two elements still used as insignia of pharmaceutical emblems: As pharmacists we know how to handle very potent compounds and according to Theophrastus von Hohenheim (also known as Paracelsus), it's the dose that makes a poison being poisonous. Just like Hygieia as pharmacists we should aquire and use all our comprehensive knowledge and understanding of compounds (let me add formulations, processes and products) for the benefit of our patients.

On her left side (or the viewer's right) you find Galenos, namesake of Galenics. Galenos of Pergamon was -amongst other- a greek physician, medical researcher and contributed to several scienitifc disciplines; in particular to pharmacology, logic and probably also mechanics. He compiled a compendium on dignostics and therapeutic remedies. Therfore, he's often depicted with mortar and pestle, another two insignia of pharmacists.

To her right is none other than Pythagoras, who can be recognized by his right angle triangle. He is depicted as symbol for natural scineces; mathematics, statistics and geometry in particular.

While both Pythagoras and Galenos contribute their skills to Hygieia, the culmination of knowledge leads to wisdom, that tops it all: The Owl as bird of wisdom resides in the apex on top a book, the symbol for conservation and sharing of knowledge; perhaps by flying around and spreading that wisdom all around the globe to those that need and appreciate it.

Alpha and omega

Below the triangle you find two letters: capital alpha and omega, the first and last letters of the greek alphabet to symbolize comprehensiveness; just like today's A to Z.

Laurel and stars

One can also find two laurel twigs and two stars as symbol for growth, flourishing, excellent science and high quality education.