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Chris Langley is a Professor of Pharmacy Law and Practice and Deputy Dean (External) within the College of Health and Life Sciences at Aston University. He holds dual roles in academic leadership and research, with a focus on pharmacy education policy, healthcare law, and the evolving role of pharmacists in primary/secondary care. His career spans over 20 years at Aston University, progressing from Lecturer (2001) to Reader (2011) and Professor (2012).
Education:
- PhD (Medicinal Chemistry), Aston University (2000)
- MSc Pharmacy, Aston University (1996)
- LLM in Legal Aspects of Medical Practice, Cardiff University (2012)
Research Interests: Pharmacy education reform, regulatory frameworks for healthcare practice, pharmacist contributions to multidisciplinary teams, and public health initiatives. His work bridges legal compliance, ethical practice, and innovative service delivery in community and hospital settings.
Recent Article Trends: Focuses on pharmacy workforce development (e.g., internship programs), patient safety (dispensing errors), and pharmacists’ expanding roles in oncology and primary care. Over 105 publications highlight his expertise in policy analysis, qualitative studies on professional practice, and interprofessional collaboration.
Awards:
- Fellow of the Royal Society of Biology (2015)
- Fellow of the Royal Pharmaceutical Society (2014)
- Principal Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (2014)
Grants/Leadership: Led Pharmacy department (2016–2022), managed pre-registration training programs, and chairs national pharmacy accreditation panels. His external roles include Non-Executive Director of Health Exchange and leadership in Royal Pharmaceutical Society committees.
Labs/Teams: Directs Aston’s pharmacy education research initiatives and collaborates with NHS organizations on clinical pharmacy projects.
