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Adam Sutherland is an Honorary Senior Lecturer in Pharmacy at the University of Manchester and currently serves as Lead Clinical Pharmacist for Paediatric Critical Care at Central Manchester University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. He holds an NIHR Clinical Doctoral Research Fellowship focusing on medicines optimization in pediatric in-patients. His research expertise includes pediatric pharmacy practice, electronic prescribing systems, and patient safety in healthcare settings.
- Education: MPharm (University of Manchester), MSc (Derby University), MClinRes (University of Manchester)
- Professional Affiliations: Fellow of the Royal Pharmaceutical Society (FFRPS), BNF Paediatric Formulary Committee (2011-2018)
Research interests span medicines safety in pediatric in-patient units, the impact of technology (e.g., electronic prescribing, smart pumps) on medication processes, and qualitative ethnographic studies examining healthcare workflows. His work contributes to UN Sustainable Development Goals related to quality healthcare and child well-being.
Key achievements include pioneering electronic prescribing in UK pediatric intensive care units and developing the first RPS-accredited pediatric pharmacy module for postgraduate education. His research has led to policy impacts such as standardizing intravenous infusion concentrations for children.
- Awards: FFRPS (2014), Recognized for contributions to pediatric pharmacy practice
- Grants/Projects: Lead PI on the MOPPet study (2018-2023), examining drug-related problems in hospitalized children
He collaborates with organizations like Becton Dickinson and the MiST Collaborative to advance patient safety initiatives. His work bridges clinical practice and academic research, emphasizing human factors and ergonomics in healthcare systems.
