PharmaCast

A key area within which pharmacists and pharmacy at large can have a real positive impact is that of substance misuse, with this taking the form of more straightforward activities such as the provision of advice and support, through to more complex initiatives which centre on the provision of substitute substances, needle exchange, and more. In this episode of PharmaCast, Dr Dan Corbett from the S...

A key element of the MPharm programme here at Queen's are our experiential learning (EL) placements which students will undertake within both primary and secondary care pharmacy. We've recently significantly increased the time which our students will spend on placement during their degree, allowing them to put their learning into practice, and gain useful insights about professional practice in th...

In the second of this two-part special centred on experiential learning (EL) placements within our MPharm programme here at the School of Pharmacy at Queen's, Dr Dan Corbett (Senior Lecturer (Digital Education) is joined by Fiona Hughes (Senior Lecturer (Education)), Prof. Sharon Haughey (Professor (Education), and Prof. Roisin O'Hare (Clinical Education Pharmacist Lead for Northern Ireland), who...

Research is one of the key activities which we undertake here at the School, and whilst the work that we do positively impacts patients lives directly, it also allows us to add to the vast range of academic literature out there which is related to our wide range of research themes. But, how does this research get out there, and is it all freely accessible so that other researchers and scientists c...

We're particularly proud of our alumni here at the School of Pharmacy, with our former students travelling the globe to undertake research, deliver education, and to undertake a range of other hugely impactful tasks, all of which make use of the knowledge, skills, and experience gained during their time as a student at Queen's. In this episode of PharmaCast, Dr Dan Corbett is joined by Professor C...

Our technical staff are at the heart of what we do at the School of Pharmacy at Queen's, across our teaching, research and more. But what do our technicians, and technical staff more generally do, and why is this so critical? How does a technical career start, and what are the development opportunities? In this episode of PharmaCast, Dr Dan Corbett is joined by Paula Coulter, Andrew Gray, and Áine...

Putting patients at the centre of their care is a key focus within the practice of pharmacy, bringing a range of benefits, including enhanced self-ownership of health, greater patient autonomy, and improvement in treatment/management outcomes. However, patient-centered care isn't without its challenges, and as such, it's important to consider key strategies which can allow pharmacists and other he...

In the second of two special PharmaCast episodes celebrating our Class of 2023, we're joined by Ellen Bickerstaff and Zara Dowds, both of whom are now graduates from our BSc programmes in Pharmaceutical Sciences and Pharmaceutical Biotechnology. In this edition of the podcast, Ellen and Zara discuss how they ended up studying on their chosen course, their experiences and opportunities during their...

In this special episode of PharmaCast, we're joined by two of our MPharm Class of 2023, Sean Dynes and Matthew Taylor, who in addition to receiving their MPharm degrees this summer, have also contributed to their degree programme in a range of ways, academically and socially. In this episode of the podcast, you'll hear about the experience that Sean and Matthew have had during their time on the co...

One of the most-remembered experiences during the COVID-19 pandemic was undoubtedly the regular testing which we had to undertake whether we had symptoms of the infection or not, and before we'd see family, friends, or enter into populated environments - whilst this activity was unavoidable and absolutely necessary, it certainly wasn't enjoyable, and failed to provide us with a full picture of how...

Pharmacy research isn't just about creating new medicines and products, but crucially, it's also about being able to make sure that we can correctly use medicines, new and old, to bring about the best treatment for patients possible. In this episode of PharmaCast, Dr Dan Corbett is joined by Professor Carmel Hughes (Professor of Primary Care Pharmacy) and Dr Heather Barry (Lecturer in Primary Care...

In this episode of PharmaCast, Dr Jonathan Coulter, Postgradute Director at the School of Pharmacy, is joined by Dr Niamh Buckley (Director of Internationalisation) and Huanhuan Li and Akash Shambharkar, two of our amazing international postgraduate students! You'll be able to learn more about how to apply to study for your postgraduate research degree here with us at the School of Pharmacy at Que...

In the second of our student experience-themed podcasts which centre on key considerations for exam season, Dr Paul McCague and Dr Dan Corbett are joined by Dr Ciarán O'Neill from the University's Learning Development Service, and Ciara Harkin from Student Wellbeing Service at Queen's for a discussion around how the University provides support for students during the examination period as well as...

In this episode of PharmaCast, Johanne Barry and Dr Dan Corbett from the School of Pharmacy at Queen's University Belfast are joined by Jonny Clarke, alumni of the School, and CEO of Locate a Locum, a healthcare/tech startup which specialises in connecting locum healthcare providers with work opportunities. You'll learn more about what a locum is, and what the career landscape for locum profession...

This special edition of PharmaCast, which celebrates International Women’s Day 2023, centres on the experience of women living with and affected by secondary breast cancer. Dr Erin Magee from the School is joined by three amazing women who each have unique connections to secondary breast cancer, including Erin’s mother Joanne who lives with secondary breast cancer, Dr Niamh Buckley, Reader in Pers...

In this episode of PharmaCast, Dr Vanessa Brown from the Centre for Experimental Medicine, and Professor Michael Tunney and Dr Deirdre Gilpin from the School of Pharmacy at Queen's join Dr Dan Corbett to look back to their work on developing an approach for rapid and effective COVID testing which assisted Northern Ireland's health and school systems to function at the height of the COVID pandemic....

In this episode of PharmaCast, we're joined by Dr Paul McCague, our Director of Student Support and Engagement, as well as podcast regulars Molly and Adam to gain some useful advice about how you can start to get ready for your exams, including knowing how and where to reach out for support and advice. You can find more about the various support services mentioned in the podcast via these links: Q...

In the first podcast in our societal impact strand, Dr Dan Corbett is joined by Naomi Martin (Environmental Assistant, QUB Estates), Collette O'Hagan (Technician, School of Pharmacy) and Ted Weaver (PhD student, School of Pharmacy) to discuss how Queen's University and the School of Pharmacy are changing their laboratory practices for a sustainable future. You can find out more about sustainabilit...

Ciaran May (@cm_therapy) of Natural Resilience joins us on this episode of PharmaCast to discuss key aspects of resilience, and how to improve your performance whilst focusing on maintaining your physical and mental health.

In this episode of PharmaCast, Dr Dan Corbett is joined by Molly, Georgina, and Adam, who are three of the School's Mental Health First Aiders, to discuss the Mental Health First Aid scheme, and to introduce an ongoing series of podcasts delivered by the team in relation to various aspects of student mental health.

In the first episode of PharmaCast, we're joined by Professor Paul White, Deputy Dean and Associate Dean Education at the Faculty of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences at Monash University, to learn more about their transformative approach to education, centred on active learning strategies.