| Chair: Daniel Phillips |
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I graduated from the
University of Warwick with an MChem (Chemistry) during which time I
spent a year working in the Analytical Sciences department of MSD,
Hoddesdon. I am currently in the first year of my PhD, again at
Warwick where my project combines organic, polymer and materials
chemistry to prepare materials capable of interacting with cell
membranes selectively upon subtle changes in local environments.
Outside of science (yes, there is an outside!), I enjoy playing
sports, learning other languages (where time allows!) and of course,
helping make SAPS a valuable organisation worth joining! |
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Co-Chair: Grace Hatton |
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I recently graduated from
University College London with an MPharm in Pharmacy; previously
completed an extramural research project at MSD in Hoddesdon; and am
currently undertaking my pre-registration pharmacist training at
Warrington and Halton Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust in Cheshire. I
am also a visiting scientist within the Basit Group at the UCL
School of Pharmacy, and would cite surfing as my favourite sport, if
only I were any good at it! |
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Treasurer: Oli Croad |
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I am now in the final year
of my PhD in the Laboratory of Biophysics and Surface Analysis (LBSA)
within the School of Pharmacy at The University of Nottingham.
Originally from near Malvern in Worcestershire, I came to Nottingham
in 2003 to study for an MSci in Chemistry and Molecular Physics.
After graduating I took some time to decide on the next step in my
career, working back in Worcester and going travelling around the
world for 4 months, starting my PhD on my return. As a board member
of SAPS, I hope to help students within pharmaceutical sciences to
make the most of opportunities available to them within APS by
increasing awareness of these opportunities and making them more
accessible. |
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Behfar Moghaddam (Linked In) |
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I am a research student
and received my BSc in pharmaceutical science in 2007 from BIHE,
Iran before moving to England to continue my studies. I completed my
MSc in drug delivery at the UCL School of Pharmacy in 2008. From the
square I moved to the Aston triangle to begin my PhD in 2009 and am
currently writing up my thesis. My research looks at the preparation
of liposomal DNA vaccines, a topic on which I have authored a few
published papers. I have been a member of scientific organisations
such as CRS, AAPS, ILS, GPEN, UKICRS and APS and am committed to
helping SAPS prosper! |
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Shriya Pancholi (Twitter) |
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After studying
Pharmaceutical Science as my undergraduate degree, I have chosen to
pursue my career within academia and enter the great world of
research. My PhD project is based on formulation and development of
tablets containing yeast for the application of probiotics. Having
worked at Unilever as an industrial placement has given an insight
into industry. Being given opportunities to attend conferences and
join societies, my network of contacts is continuously growing. |
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Every day is new! |
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Yewande I. Oni (Facebook) |
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As a PhD student in the
University of Nottingham Formulation Insights Group, my main focus
is on control release dosage forms. My interests lie in novel
formulation studies and strategies which span across a range of
pharmaceutical developments and analytical techniques. I am a
qualified Pharmacist by training with experience in both hospital
and community settings. |
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Carmen Pang (Facebook) |
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I am currently fourth year
student at the University of Hertfordshire. I am originally from
Canada and studied at the University of Waterloo before coming
abroad to take on the amazing opportunity to do my MPharm degree. My
friends would definitely describe me as a pro-active, enthusiastic,
and sometimes daft individual! Some of my hobbies are cheerleading,
generally getting involved, and also video games. Other things I
really like are food, books, and looking after my two rabbits. |
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Satyajit Sheritage (Facebook) |
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I graduated with a B.
Pharmacy from the University of Mumbai, India before gaining an MSc
in Pharmaceutical analysis from the University of Strathclyde,
Glasgow. I am currently working towards a PhD in Dermal Drug
Delivery at the University of Hertfordshire though prior to this, I
gained industrial experience with GlaxoSmithKline and Almac Pharma
Services as an analytical scientist in the formulation development
division. I joined SAPS to educate and improve networking amongst
young scientists. |
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Additional Committee Members: |
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Andrzej Gallas |
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Currently, I am a PhD
student in the Targeted Therapeutics Centre for Doctoral Training at
the University of Nottingham. Research-wise, I am trying to develop
a novel in-vitro screening approach that is expected to simplify and
accelerate the assessment of formulation performance in drug
development. Occupation-wise, I am a pharmacist with four years of a
professional work experience, mainly in the community settings in
the UK and Poland. |
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Jitinder Singh Wilkhu
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I am studying a PhD in
Vaccine development at Aston University. I am a pharmaceutical
scientist of background and had the desire to continue into research
by doing a PhD. Currently, I am the graduate chairman of the UK and
Ireland Controlled Release Society and am approachable for
networking opportunities. |
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Mohammed Maniruzzaman |
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As a PhD student currently
I’m working on the developments of oral solid dosage forms by using
Hot-melt extrusion (HME) at the Centre of Excellence (University of
Greenwich). My research mainly lies in solubility and
bioavailability enhancements, in vivo and in vitro taste masking,
modified release and intermolecular interactions. I will soon begin
a post doc, again at the University of Greenwich, focussing on the
development of novel drug delivery systems. |
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Dr Bahijja Raimi-Abraham |
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I graduated with an MPharm
degree from the University of East Anglia, School of Pharmacy in
2007 and registered with the Royal Pharmaceutical Society of Great
Britain in 2008 after completing my pre-registration year at Guy’s
and St. Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust. I then returned to the
University of East Anglia to undertake a PhD (whilst continuing to
practice as a locum pharmacist) under the supervision of Dr Anja
Muller, Dr Susan Barker and Professor Duncan Craig. My thesis was
titled “The Design and Analysis of Sugar-Based Carrier Systems For
the Protection of Nucleic Acids”.
My current research interests lie in formulation science (including
formulation of nucleic acids) and material science characterisation
(in particular characterisation of the sugar Trehalose Dihydrate). |
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Iraneus Ogu |
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With a degree in
Biochemistry/Microbiology, and presently studying for a Masters in
Pharmaceutical Sciences, I enjoy trying to make a difference. I have
a passion for developing businesses and love research, music and
sports. I joined SAPS because of the excellent opportunities the
group provides to network with fellow scientists and also to extend
my sphere of learning. |
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Jack Robertson |
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