Lisa Nissen

Lisa Nissen is a Research Professor at the School of Clinical Sciences, Queensland University of Technology, with over 350 publications focusing on pharmaceutical practice, medication safety, and disaster preparedness.

• Leadership in pharmacist prescribing frameworks
• Expertise in managing urinary tract infections in community pharmacies
• Pioneering research on deprescribing tools for elderly patients
• Collaborative work with Queensland Health and University of Queensland

Her research interests span:

• Medication administration in aged care facilities (2017-2024)
• Pharmacist-led immunization programs (2016-2021)
• Antimicrobial stewardship in primary care (2022-2024)

Recent scientific collaborations include work with Esther Lau on pharmaceutical waste and Kathryn Steadman on oral medication challenges. Her 2025 study with Sue McAvoy explores systems thinking in healthcare access.

Key educational contributions include mentoring postgraduate pharmacy students in clinical research and public health initiatives through Queensland University of Technology.