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Claire May is a Senior Lecturer at the University of Brighton's School of Applied Sciences, with a professional doctorate in progress at the University of Keele. Her roles include teaching pharmacy and medical students across undergraduate and postgraduate levels, focusing on practical application of theory through problem-based learning and engagement techniques. She previously held a Senior Lecturer position at the University of Sussex (2020–2022).
Dr. May's research focuses on drugs in sport, sexual health, and substance misuse, with notable projects including a £13,000 Pharmacy Research UK-funded systematic review on oral contraceptive adherence and a £15,000 Health Education England study on independent prescribing skills among pharmacists. Her work has influenced local sexual health service reforms in Brighton and Hove.
Her professional activities span international collaborations, including studies in Zambia addressing antimicrobial stewardship and pharmacy education. She actively participates in initiatives like the Royal Pharmaceutical Society (RPS) Sussex branch and the HEKSS Safe Prescribing Committee. In 2021, she was awarded Fellowship of the RPS for her contributions to advancing pharmacy's role in healthcare.
Dr. May has developed postgraduate pharmacy programs aligned with regional and national healthcare needs, collaborating with Clinical Commissioning Groups, Health Education Kent, Surrey, Sussex, and the Centre for Pharmacy Postgraduate Education. She advocates for lifelong learning in pharmacy graduates and has pioneered career progression frameworks within curricula.
