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 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 GOLD AWARD
The School of Pharmacy at Queen’s University Belfast is committed to the Athena SWAN Charter and underpinning beliefs. In 2025, the School received a gold Athena SWAN Award. Currently, we are the only School of Pharmacy in the UK and Ireland to hold the award.
Latest Publications
Antidepressant and anxiolytic medications and risk of mortality in people with dementia: a nested case-control study in Northern Ireland
2 December 2025Effects of interventions on the psychosocial health and wellbeing of informal caregivers of people with dementia in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs): a systematic review and meta-analysis
- Steph Craig
- Lana Cook
- Carole Parsons
- Olinda Santin
- John Busby
- Gary Mitchell
- Catherine Monaghan
- Hien Ho Thi
- Tran To Tran Nguyen
- Gillian Carter
Synthesis and characterization of biomimetic thermoplastic polyurethanes and nanocomposites with l-Lysine diisocyanate
1 December 2025Addressing potentially inappropriate prescribing in care homes: regional evaluation of a pharmacist-led model in Northern Ireland
- Ann Sinéad Doherty
- Gary Adamson
- John Mallett
- Carmel Darcy
- Hilary McKee
- Anne Friel
- Michael G Scott
- E. F. Ruth Miller
Development of media simulating the properties of human peritoneal fluid and verification of its bio-relevance
December 2025
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