Research
OUR COMMITMENT TO RESEARCH
The School of Pharmacy is one of the UK's leading centres for research in Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences.
Overview
Our research, led by Interim Director of Research Professor Ryan Donnelly, focuses on making real-world improvements for patients through our expertise in pharmaceutical science and practice.
Research Themes
AREAS OF ACTIVITY
The School of Pharmacy is one of the UK's leading centres for research in Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences. We have five main research themes.
Research Impact
MAKING A DIFFERENCE TO SOCIETY
Our research focuses on making real-world improvements for patients through our expertise in pharmaceutical science and practice.
GLOBAL COLLABORATIONS
KEY PROJECTS
Our researchers contribute to global and interdisciplinary projects including iABC (Inhaled antibiotics in bronchiectasis and cystic fibrosis) and BREATH, a cross-border project.
POSTGRADUATE RESEARCH OPPORTUNITIES
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EQUALITY AND DIVERSITY
ATHENA SWAN SILVER AWARD
The School of Pharmacy at Queen’s University Belfast is committed to the Athena SWAN Charter and underpinning beliefs. In 2014, the School received a silver Athena SWAN Award. In 2019 our silver Athena SWAN Award was renewed until 2023 in recognition of our commitment and success in addressing gender equality, representation, progression and success for all our staff.
Latest Publications
Polyhexanide derivatives-reinforced silver-polytetrafluoroethylene coatings for enhanced antibacterial properties
11 February 2025High drug-loaded amorphous solid dispersions of a poor glass forming drug: The impact of polymer type and cooling rate on amorphous drug behaviour
- Tetiana Kolisnyk
- Valentyn Mohylyuk
- Nataliia Fil
- Ellen Bickerstaff
- Shu Li
- David Jones
- Gavin Andrews
Biopolymeric 3D printed scaffolds as a versatile tissue engineering treatment for congenital diaphragmatic hernia
- Aikaterini Dedeloudi
- Fatima Farzeen
- Vlad-Nicolae Lesutan
- Robyn Irwin
- Matthew Wylie
- Sune Andersen
- Patrice Eastwood
- Dimitrios Lamprou
Hydrogels in drug delivery: advances in the manufacture, characterization, and application of hydrogels to address current global healthcare challenges
1 February 2025The role of the pharmacist supporting men's health
1 February 2025
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