About
Amutha Selvaraj is a Lecturer at the Malaysia School of Pharmacy, Monash University, specializing in clinical pharmacy and patient care education. She transitioned to academia in 2018 after years in retail and hospital pharmacy practice. Her research focuses on non-communicable diseases, patient education, and integrating community pharmacy services into primary care. She holds a Master’s in Clinical Pharmacy from Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia.
Education:
- Master of Clinical Pharmacy, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (2018)
- Bachelor of Pharmacy, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (2004)
Research Interests:
Her work addresses patient-centered care, mental health literacy, and improving healthcare accessibility for marginalized groups like the Deaf community. She leads projects on digital health interventions and pharmacist-led services.
Awards:
- PHARMACY DISCIPLINE GRANT FOR PHARMACY PRACTICE 2024
- School Research Grant: Clinical Pharmacy & Pharmacy Education Research Grant 2021
Grants & Advising:
She coordinates modules in clinical pharmacy and supervises undergraduate research. Her grants include funding for studies on mental health literacy and pharmacy automation.
Labs/Teams:
Collaborates on interdisciplinary projects, including mental health initiatives for the Deaf community and optimizing healthcare technology in pharmacies.
