Clare Murray

Clare Murray serves as a Lecturer (Education) at Queen's University Belfast's School of Pharmacy, maintaining active clinical practice as a General Practice Pharmacist while contributing to academic programs. Her dual expertise bridges community pharmacy, primary care, and higher education.

Her academic credentials include:

• First Class Honours degree in Pharmacy (Queen's University Belfast, 2005)
• Master's in Advanced Clinical Pharmacy Practice with distinction (Queen's University Belfast, 2020)
• Postgraduate qualifications in Diabetes and COPD management

Research focuses on chronic disease management (hypertension, diabetes), sustainable pharmacy practices, and educational innovation. Her work integrates clinical service evaluation with curriculum development, emphasizing real-world applicability in primary care settings. Recent projects address antimicrobial resistance, digital health integration, and interprofessional collaboration for elderly patient care.

Publication trends (2023-2024) reveal strong emphasis on practical healthcare solutions: diabetes clinic evaluations, hypertension pharmacotherapy, environmentally sustainable practices, and simulation-based education. These outputs demonstrate translational research directly impacting pharmacy practice and pedagogy.

Key recognitions:

• Young Community Pharmacist of the Year (Pharmacy in Focus Awards)
• Education and Self-Development Award (Northern Ireland Healthcare Awards, 2011)
• Best Oral Presentation for interprofessional simulation research (2024)

As an educator, she mentors pre-registration students and pharmacy technicians while coordinating core MPharm modules (PMY4401, PMY2204). Her leadership extends to the School of Pharmacy Prize Night and Personal Tutoring. Current activities include developing the Independent Prescribing Certificate program and MSc in Advanced Clinical Pharmacy Practice, with future engagements scheduled on atrial fibrillation and hypertension management through 2025.

Collaborative work occurs through primary care networks and interprofessional education initiatives, particularly in dementia/delirium management and chronic disease service evaluation.