Jonathan Cooke

Jonathan Cooke is an Honorary Professor at the Manchester Pharmacy School, University of Manchester, and a Visiting Professor at Imperial College London's Department of Medicine. He has over 35 years of NHS experience, including leadership roles in Research and Development and Medicines Management. His expertise spans antimicrobial resistance, antimicrobial stewardship, and wound healing. He holds a PhD and is a Fellow of the Royal Pharmaceutical Society.

• Education: BPharm, MPharm, PhD, FRPharmS

Research Interests

Focuses on outcomes assessment of medicines, antimicrobial stewardship, and diagnostics to improve antimicrobial use. Key areas include pharmacoepidemiology, point-of-care testing, and wound infection solutions. His work aligns with UN Sustainable Development Goals addressing health and well-being.

Publications & Awards

Author of over 150 publications and winner of prestigious awards including the American Society of Hospital Pharmacists Award and National Pharmaceutical CARE Award.

• Awards: American Society of Hospital Pharmacists Research Award, National Pharmaceutical CARE Award, CD Award, UKCPA Award

Teaching & Leadership

Teaches undergraduate/postgraduate pharmacy at the University of Manchester and Imperial College London. Formerly led committees on antimicrobial resistance and healthcare-associated infections. Active in policy through roles like WHO advisor and trustee of the Fungal Infection Trust.

Labs & Collaborations

Collaborates with institutions like the Manchester Academic Health Science Centre and Greater Manchester CLRN. Involved in projects with MeMed BV and organizations addressing wound healing and diagnostics.