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UQ School of Pharmacy

Locality: Brisbane, Queensland, Australia

Phone: +61 7 3346 1900

Address: Pharmacy Australia Centre of Excellence, 20 Cornwall Street, Woolloongabba 4102 Brisbane, QLD, Australia

Website: http://pharmacy.uq.edu.au

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25.01.2022 A new study https://go.nature.com/2QFRln5 co-authored by #UQPharmacys Dr Sam Hollingworth states that "the significant increase in opioid prescribing highlights that Australian dentists may be contributing to the misuse of pharmaceutical opioids". UQs Associate Professor Chris Freeman spoke to 9 News about the issue, in his role as National President of the Pharmaceutical Society of Australia.

25.01.2022 Want to kick start your return to fitness? $180 for 18 one-on-one PT sessions with UQ Human Movement and Nutrition Sciences!

24.01.2022 Tune in to this afternoons UQ Healths 2020 HaBS Virtual 3MT Faculty Final to cheer on UQ School of Pharmacy representatives Pharmacy 3MT winner Matt Percival, with his presentation "Increasing GP-pharmacist collaboration with increased pharmacist responsibility", and runner up and peoples choice awardee Trinh Hua with her presentation "Cancer zombies and where to find them". Congratulations again to Matt and Trinh for their achievements so far, and we wish them best of luc...k at todays Faculty competition. The competition kicks off this afternoon at 2.30pm. To register for the event, please click the event link above. #UQHealth #UQPharmacy #UQResearch

24.01.2022 Join students and graduates from across Australia to hear about Employment opportunities, Career Pathways, and Diversity & Inclusion Initiatives from each attending organisation at our first ever National Diversity Virtual Careers Fair. This event is running online on 20 August from 11am to 1pm. - Meet and network with employers - Hear about the variety of Diversity and Inclusion initiatives with each attending employer - Attend presentations, panels, and virtual booths ... - Get tips on the recruitment process - Open to ALL students Organisations attending include Google, SBS, Deloitte, Airbus, Canva, Grant Thornton, Kraft Heinz, LOreal, Optiver, The Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet, Shell, and many more. Register now for updates, including how you can build your own personal itinerary for this event!

23.01.2022 Congratulations to UQ School of Pharmacys Dr Meng-Wong Taing who was awarded best publication in Medication Use, Safety and Health Services Research. Dr Taings research evaluates the role of community pharmacy staff in the early detection and prevention of oral cancer. Through simulated mouth ulcer consultations, the study identifies the need for increased oral cancer awareness and education for community pharmacy staff. Well done to Dr Taing and the team!... #UQResearch #UQHealth #UQPharmacy

23.01.2022 Join TEDxUQ virtually on Saturday 1 August for an exclusive screening of selected TED talks from TED2020: Uncharted. This is a one-of-a-kind opportunity to learn about the game-changing, innovative ideas of world-class leaders and visionaries, all from the comfort of your own home. With interactive polls and a prize draw for tickets to TEDxUQs next main event, TEDxUQLive is not an event to miss!

22.01.2022 Reminder Our masterclass with UQ School of Pharmacys Associate Professor Pete Cabot is this Friday. Register now to learn more about the growing pharmaceuticals industry, and how you can be a part of it. Head to our event for more information: https://www.facebook.com/events/1096650914051882/

21.01.2022 We caught up with Dr Sam Hollingworth in this months researcher spotlight. Read more about her research interests, career highlights and more!

21.01.2022 Welcome back Professor Terry! #UQs new Vice-Chancellor, Professor Deborah Terry AO returns to #UQ after more than six years as VC at Curtin University. Professor Terry is well known to our community, having worked at UQ for over 24 years. We look forward to her next chapter. tinyurl.com/y5h4td57

20.01.2022 Would you take herbal medicines for a cold or fluor coronavirus? UQ School of Pharmacy researchers are investigating the motivations behind herbal medicine purchase and use. Complete the short survey below and go into the draw to win one of four $50 gift vouchers! https://bit.ly/2BxUwJ8 #UQResearch

20.01.2022 Congratulations to Head of School Professor Sarah Roberts-Thomson who has been elected as Deputy Chair of The Australian Pharmacy Council (APC).

20.01.2022 Meet the expert! Exploring pharmacy with UQ's Dr Jacqueline Bond: uoq.life/exploring-pharmacy

20.01.2022 Online Celebration of #UQ Graduates - TONIGHT! July graduation ceremonies have been postponed, so the celebration will come to you! Join the Class of 2020 online celebration of graduates, tonight at 7pm.

19.01.2022 Meet the expert! Exploring pharmacy with UQs Dr Jacqueline Bond: uoq.life/exploring-pharmacy

19.01.2022 UQ School of Pharmacy and Queensland Alliance for Environmental Health Sciences are proudly celebrating Wear it Purple Day today! Wear it Purple strives to foster supportive, safe, empowering and inclusive environments for rainbow young people. #UQWearItPurple #wearethechange #UQPharmacy #UQHealth

18.01.2022 Congratulations to @UQ School of Pharmacys Dr Danielle Kamato for being awarded best publication in Pharmaceutical Biology. Elongated chains on proteoglycans retain lipids to form plaques within the vessel wall. Dr Kamatos team has defined a highly specific pathway leading to the elongation of these chains, the study identifies novel therapeutic targets for the prevention of atherosclerotic plaque formation. Well done to Dr Kamato and her team!... #UQResearch #UQHealth #uqpharmacy See more

17.01.2022 Get your elbows out and show your support for UQs COVID-19 vaccine team! During National Science Week, Queenslanders are being asked to thank UQs researcher team and all the scientists around the world working hard to develop a COVID-19 vaccine. You can celebrate their efforts and spread some hope by sharing a photo of your best #elbowbump4science with @UQ_News. Discover more #NationalScienceWeek at UQ - https://bit.ly/2E8J4VY

15.01.2022 Congratulations to Professor Ian Coombes who was successful in his application for an Academic Title within UQ’s School of Pharmacy. Read about Ian's research impact >> https://bit.ly/2HcjAZF

15.01.2022 Want to advance your #pharmacy career? UQ PhD scholarships of up to $38,092 p.a. are available at the UQ School of Pharmacy for candidates to conduct high quality research in the field of community pharmacy practice. Applications close 28 September 2020: https://pharmacy.uq.edu.au/alan-grant-taylor-memorial-schol #UQHealth

15.01.2022 See what it’s like to study pharmacy at UQ with a tour of the Pharmaceutical Australia Centre of Excellence. Check out the mock pharmacies, state of the art teaching labs, and more! Complete the online quiz for your chance to win 1 of 5 $100 Woolworths egift cards! Experience Pharmacy now: https://bit.ly/ExperiencePharmacyMonth

15.01.2022 We are proud to announce that Professor Sarah Roberts-Thomson starts as the new Head of UQs School of Pharmacy today. https://bit.ly/3cgvHOB

14.01.2022 Dont forget to register for the SHPA Queensland branchs Pharmacy internship 2021 information night webinar, 5pm Wednesday 15 July 2020. The webinar will cover a range of topics relevant for those looking to start their intern year in 2021. Registration and free student memberships available via the link below.

14.01.2022 A new study https://go.nature.com/2QFRln5 co-authored by #UQPharmacy's Dr Sam Hollingworth states that "the significant increase in opioid prescribing highlights that Australian dentists may be contributing to the misuse of pharmaceutical opioids". UQ's Associate Professor Chris Freeman spoke to 9 News about the issue, in his role as National President of the Pharmaceutical Society of Australia.

14.01.2022 In response to COVID-19, the federal government increased Medicare-funded telehealth services, including making telephone consultations available for the first time. They removed geographical constraints and increased the range of telehealth services available. Dr Centaine Snoswell, Affiliate Research Fellow and alumnus from the UQ School of Pharmacy, is part of a research team tracking the increased uptake of Medicare-funded telehealth during COVID-19. Read more in this article in The Conversation.

13.01.2022 Today is World Pharmacists Day, with the theme of "Transforming global health". UQ School of Pharmacy is sending a big thank you to all past, present and future pharmacists for creating change in health!

13.01.2022 If youre approaching your intern year, make sure you attend the SHPA Queensland branchs Pharmacy internship 2021 information night webinar, 5pm Wednesday 15 July 2020. Topics will include hospital pharmacy recruitment, guidance on applying for regional and rural sites, tips and tricks for the recruitment process, and information on the UQ Intern Training Program. Registration and free student memberships available via the link below.

13.01.2022 The 2020 Virtual #UQ 3MT Wildcard Competition is live on Zoom tomorrow, 27 August at 2pm. Join us to cheer on Trinh Hua with her presentation Cancer zombies and where to find them. Register: https://bit.ly/3lgQXtn

12.01.2022 Thinking of starting a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) program at the UQ School of Pharmacy in early 2021? Applications for Graduate School Scholarships are closing soon! Awarded to students working on research projects, the scholarships include a tuition fee offset and living allowance stipend. International applicants: applications close 18 July 2020... Domestic applicants: applications close 28 September 2020 For more information on completing a PhD with the School of Pharmacy, and a list of potential research projects head to: https://pharmacy.uq.edu.au/research/higher-degree-research

11.01.2022 Changes to the regulation of vaping products containing nicotine are expected to be implemented in Australia next year, but UQ experts warn more research is urgently needed.

11.01.2022 Pharmacists should get more involved in providing guidance to customers purchasing supplements and complementary medicines, a new UQ School of Pharmacy research paper says.

10.01.2022 8 PhD students representing each faculty and the institutes will be competing to explain their 80,000 word thesis in 3 minutes. The winner will represent UQ in the Asia-Pacific Competition. Join the event live on Zoom 16 September at 2pm! Register here: https://threeminutethesis.uq.edu.au/3mt-reg

09.01.2022 51 million doses of #UQ's COVID-19 vaccine could be supplied to Australians from mid-2021 if clinical trials prove successful. The deal announced today between @CSL and the Australian Government is based on two doses per person. #UQResearch @healthgovau #COVID19 tinyurl.com/y4fcubau

07.01.2022 Dr Treasure McGuire, Conjoint Senior Lecturer from #UQ School of Pharmacy, shares her thoughts on whether its OK to drink coffee while pregnant in this article by The Conversation

07.01.2022 It’s World Pharmacists Day this Friday 25 September! Pharmacists, including pharmacy students like you, have worked hard to support local QLD patients, especially during such a tough year. Watch, tag and share the Pharmacy Guild of Australia, QLD's video to thank your local pharmacy colleague and health hero. #WorldPharmacistsDay

06.01.2022 Meet the team! The UQ School of Pharmacy is full of engaging teachers and researchers that students will learn from and work with, so weve profiled a few so you can get to know them better! Read the article: https://bit.ly/2AHQ1vF

06.01.2022 ICYMI: Dr Geraldine Moses, Adjunct Associate Professor at #UQPharmacy, spoke to Indira Naidoo on ABC Radios Nightlife about the changing medications from the 1800s through to the present day.

06.01.2022 Keep an eye on https://about.uq.edu.au/coronavirus for the latest on COVID-19 measures.

05.01.2022 Are you graduating this year? Applications are now open for the UQ Future Leaders Program. Take the lead, leverage your UQ Alumni network and kick start your career.

04.01.2022 The COVID-19 pandemic has further highlighted the importance of healthcare workers, with pharmacy graduates among the most employed grads in the country, at a rate of 96.4% for fulltime employment in 2020 (2020 Graduate Outcomes Survey). See the full findings below.

03.01.2022 Congratulations graduands of July 2020!

02.01.2022 51 million doses of #UQs COVID-19 vaccine could be supplied to Australians from mid-2021 if clinical trials prove successful. The deal announced today between @CSL and the Australian Government is based on two doses per person. #UQResearch @healthgovau #COVID19 tinyurl.com/y4fcubau

01.01.2022 Congratulations to all the #UQpharmacy winners! Tutor and Demonstrator Award: Aaron Basing and Silke Chalmers (and a Commendation to Jared Miles) Higher Degree Research Supervision Award: Associate Professor Neil Cottrell... Commendations for Substantive Contributions to Student Learning Award: Dr Jacqueline Bond

01.01.2022 #UQ PhD scholarships of up to $38,092 p.a. are now available at UQ School of Pharmacy. Applications close 28 September 2020. Click below to discover how you can advance your career to new heights with a PhD in pharmacy and pharmaceutical sciences: https://pharmacy.uq.edu.au/research/higher-degree-resea#UQ