Pharmacy Research UK is delighted to once again be involved in the organisation of the Health Services Research and Pharmacy Practice (HSRPP) Conference. The theme of the 21st conference is Coming of Age: Rigour in Pharmacy Practice Research. The conference will be held at Queen’s University, Belfast on the 16th and 17th of April 2015. HSRPP is organised on non-profit […]
Ryan Hamilton MRPharmS is a PhD student at Liverpool John Moores University investigating antibacterial polymer-phyllosilicate systems for the treatment of infected wounds. As soon as you start a career in research you are encouraged by your fellow researchers and your supervisory team to consider going to conferences. Initially these can be generalist conferences within the UK, but as time goes […]
Professor Bob Hider, Emeritus Professor of Medicinal Chemistry at King’s College London has been named this year’s recipient of the Hanbury Memorial Award supported by Pharmacy Research UK. Established in 1972 to recognise “high excellence in the prosecution or promotion of original research in the natural history and chemistry of drugs”, this prestigious award is given every 5 years in […]
Nominations or applications for the 2014 Pharmacy Research UK Award are invited for the consideration of the RPS Conference Research Panel. Purpose of the award This prestigious award, sponsored by Pharmacy Research UK, is intended to recognise individuals who have: Made a significant contribution to the field of pharmacy practice research and Have the potential to become a leader in […]
Pharmacy, Medicines and Public Health We’re pleased to inform you that the confirmed speakers for this year’s conference are: Professor Robert West, Professor of Health Psychology and Director of Tobacco Studies, University College London – Combating tobacco addiction globally and its relevance to addressing other addictions Professor Robbie Foy, Professor of Primary Care, Leeds Institute of Health Sciences – Behaviour change […]
Adam Rathbone, MRPharmS is undertaking a full-time PhD on medicines adherence at the University of Durham One of the hottest new Schools of Pharmacy in the UK is at Durham University. Katherine Triffit’s blog told you about the undergraduate experience, I’m here to blog about the postgraduate experience! Once I registered as a pharmacist and the waves of pride, […]
Pharmacy Research UK will be at the RPS Conference on the 8th and 9th of September Along with colleagues from the National Institute of Health Research Primary Care Research Network and the RPS Research Department, we’ll be running a conference stand which showcases opportunities for pharmacists to get involved in research along with research resources and research funding information.Visit us […]
Sense About Science will be holding a Standing up for Science media workshop at the Physiological Society in London on Friday 20th September. This full day event is free and for early career researchers in all sciences, engineering, pharmacy and medicine (PhD students, post-docs or equivalent in first job). The workshop will combine discussion about science-related controversies in media reporting with practical guidance and tips for how […]
Associate Professor Parisa Aslani has been announced as the winner of the Pharmacy Research UK award. The award will be presented on Monday the 9th of September at the Royal Pharmaceutical Society (RPS) Conference in Birmingham where she will deliver a plenary lecture entitled Written medicine information: A pathway to quality use of medicines Associate Professor Aslani, who lecturers in […]
Media Release 14th January 2012 Apply now for the RPS Pharmacy Practice Research Award Applications or nominations can now be made for the Pharmacy Practice Research Award at the 2013 Royal Pharmaceutical Society (RPS) Conference supported by Pharmacy Research UK. Typically, applicants should be at the mid-point of their career such as, Senior Lecturer or Senior Research Fellow. The winner […]
