RPS Pharma Scene #16 - Careers in Pharmacy: Academia and Research

With Adam Todd and Anna Robinson

In episode 16 of our RPS Pharma Scene podcast, Adam Todd, Professor of Pharmaceutical Public Health, at the School of Pharmacy, Newcastle University, and Anna Robinson, Lecturer in Clinical Pharmacy and PhD Researcher at Newcastle School of Pharmacy, talk to RPS English Pharmacy Board member Ciara Duffy.

They discuss the availability and opportunities in Academia and Research in Pharmacy - how to get started and progress, as well as the rewards of these careers. 

If you've ever wondered whether a life in academia is for you, then Adam and Anna can probably help!

About Adam

Adam Todd is a Professor of Pharmaceutical Public Health, at the School of Pharmacy, Newcastle University.

He leads a programme of research that aims to apply pharmaceutical knowledge to prevent disease, promote health and reduce health inequalities, across different populations. His research programme is highly interdisciplinary, and uses methods from the social sciences, public health, clinical medicine, and epidemiology.

Adam is a Fellow of the Royal Pharmaceutical Society, and is the new Chair of the Scientific Advisory Panel for Pharmacy Research UK (PRUK).

About Anna

Anna is a Lecturer in Clinical Pharmacy and PhD Researcher at Newcastle School of Pharmacy.

Her research interests lie in working with ethnic minority communities. Her recent published work has explored the accessibility of healthcare and pharmacy services for marginalised populations when seeking medication support.

Anna is also a Specialist Clinical Pharmacist, with a wealth of experience working in Primary and Secondary care settings across the North-East of England.