Our Research
Our mission is to advance pharmaceutical research and development, enhance clinical pharmacy practices, and address global health challenges through innovative solutions. Our vision is to be a leader in Pharmacy & Pharmaceutical Sciences research, fostering collaboration with industry, clinicians, patients, and the academic community to create meaningful impact on patient care.
Core Areas of Excellence
At the Centre for Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, our research is organised into four core Areas of Excellence (AoE):
- Clinical
- Translation
- Discovery
- Education
Each AoE represents a distinct focus within our broader mission to advance pharmaceutical sciences research and pharmacy practices. Our interdisciplinary teams collaborate closely to drive innovation, improve patient outcomes, and address global health challenges through cutting-edge research and development.
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Clinical Pharmacy
Our research in Clinical Pharmacy & Pharmacy Practice focuses on optimising patient care through the development and implementation of innovative clinical services.
Key areas include antimicrobial stewardship, clinical pharmacy services in primary and secondary care, policy development, and educational strategies.
We aim to improve patient outcomes both locally and internationally, with a track record of positively influencing healthcare practices in countries such as Austria, Ghana, Egypt, Jordan, Indonesia, Malaysia, Tanzania, and Malawi. Our work emphasizes collaboration with hospitals, healthcare systems, and public health agencies to promote best practices and improve healthcare delivery.
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Translational Pharmaceutics
The Translational Pharmaceutics theme centres on the formulation development, manufacturing, and clinical testing of pharmaceuticals.
Our research includes creating innovative drug delivery systems, developing diagnostic tools, and ensuring the safe and effective delivery of therapeutics. We work on nanoparticle-based drug delivery, long-acting injectables, and sustainable waste management practices for industrial and clinical pharmaceutical settings.
Our team collaborates with biotech, pharma, and diagnostic companies, as well as environmental agencies to bring novel formulations from the lab to clinic to waste, ensuring they meet regulatory standards and address real-world healthcare challenges.
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Therapeutics Discovery
Our Discovery research focuses on the development of novel therapeutics, advanced sensors, and innovative drug delivery systems.
We work on developing new antimicrobials, anti-cancer agents, luminescent and nanoparticle sensors for bioimaging, photo- & sono-dynamic therapy, and polymeric and nanoparticle drug delivery systems.
Additionally, we utilise artificial intelligence and molecular modelling to enhance drug design and streamline the drug discovery process.
Our collaborative efforts with pharmaceutical, biotech, and diagnostic companies, and research institutions we aim to accelerate the development of effective treatments and diagnostic tools, improving patient care and health outcomes globally.
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Educational Research
At Ulster University's Centre for Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, we are committed to advancing pharmaceutical sciences and clinical practice with new educational methods across the field.
Our Educational Research focuses on developing and implementing novel teaching and learning strategies to enhance education at all levels, from undergraduate curricular design to postgraduate and doctoral clinical education.