Niall Bakewell

The Pharmaceutical Society NI Centenary Podcast

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The official podcast of the centenary celebrations of the Pharmaceutical Society NI. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Niall Bakewell

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Raymond Anderson - reflections on a life in pharmacy 06.03.2026 29:34

Raymond Anderson graduated with a BSc in Pharmacy from Queen's University Belfast in 1979, beginning what would become a distinguished career spanning nearly 45 years so far. A community pharmacist at heart, the son of two pharmacists, his leadership has shaped the profession well beyond the dispensary. He served as President of the Pharmaceutical Society of Northern Ireland from 2006 to 2009, bef...

The Student and Trainee Experience 25.11.2025 1:00:51

In this episode Caretaker Manager of the Pharmacy Forum NI, Una O'Farrell, talks to an MPharm student at Ulster University, Fatema Mohammad, and newly qualified pharmacist, Adam McCambridge (who at time of recording was awaiting the results of his Common Registration Assessment). Together they reflect on the student and trainee experience, and discuss the opportunities for career and personal deve...

Professor Mike Mawhinney in conversation with Canice Ward 01.10.2025 40:26

Professor Mike Mawhinney completed a Pharmacy degree and a Doctorate in Pharmaceutics through The Queen’s University School of Pharmacy, and later went on to complete a LL.M in Medical Law. Having enjoyed a number of key roles within the wider pharmacy arena - including Central Services Agency, Regional Renal Unit and Clinical Fellow NI Kidney Research Fund - he was central to the establishment of...

Professor Cathy Harrison - Chief Pharmaceutical Officer for NI 30.04.2025 29:40

In this episode you will hear Dr Geraldine O'Hare, the President of the Society, speaking to the Chief Pharmaceutical Officer for Northern Ireland, Professor Cathy Harrison. Cathy began her pharmacy career journey in the 80s, spending most of the 90s working in community pharmacy before moving into the public sector. She took over as Chief Pharmaceutical Officer in 2020, just before the COVID-19 p...

Tom Eakin talks to Dr Geraldine O'Hare 17.02.2025 20:57

In the first episode of our podcast series to celebrate 100 years of the Pharmaceutical Society NI, our President, Dr Geraldine O'Hare, talks to Tom Eakin. Tom qualified as a pharmacist in 1951, and served the early part of his career in the community sector. He took over as President of the Pharmaceutical Society NI in 1975, the year of our 50th anniversary. After his tenure in this role he proce...