Research Hero of the Month – May 2025

This month we want to acknowledge the support of our colleagues in Pharmacy, with particular thanks to Michael Dixon- Lead Pharmacist for Medicines Information, Audit and R&D.

As a team, we are often seeking the advice and guidance of our pharmacy colleagues when considering the feasibility of a drug-related study and Michael has been generous in sharing his expertise.

Research studies involving an Investigational Medicinal Product often require our pharmacy colleagues to adapt and innovate in their work, and bring an additional layer of regulation and complexity to contend with.

Michael has been instrumental in evaluating working practices and in upskilling the pharmacy workforce, supporting staff to complete their Good Clinical Practice training in readiness for commercial clinical trial delivery. Thank you!

Michael said:

“Pharmacy works with the R&D department to support trials involving medicines within the Trust including storing and dispensing clinical trial medicines to patients, providing advice, as well as providing data to help identify people who are eligible for certain trials. It is important to take part in clinical trials to help to see if future treatments work and can benefit our service users. Research also helps maintain high standards within Pharmacy as we must adhere to the Good Clinical Practice regulations and training”.

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