Craig Russell

Craig Russell is a Lecturer in Pharmacy at Aston University, affiliated with the College of Health and Life Sciences and the Pharmaceutical & Clinical Pharmacy Research Group. He holds a PhD in Paediatric Drug Development from Aston University (2014) and a BSc in Human Biology from the University of Huddersfield (2010). His research focuses on pharmaceutical formulation design, 3D printing in drug manufacturing, nanoparticle drug delivery systems, and genomic approaches to drug development. He leads the MPharm Programme and teaches across multiple disciplines, including Cell Biology, Formulation Science, and Biopharmaceutics.

Key projects include a funded PhD investigating 3D printing in tablet production (2018) and collaborations with major pharmaceutical companies like AstraZeneca and GSK. His work emphasizes translational research, bridging laboratory innovations with clinical applications. Recent studies explore mesoporous silica microparticles for targeted drug delivery and photopolymer resin optimization for Stereolithography.

• Education: BSc Human Biology (Huddersfield, 2010), PhD in Paediatric Drug Development (Aston, 2014), PG Cert HEA (2018).
• Teaching: MPharm Programme Director; lectures on Cell Biology, Immunology, and Formulation Science.
• Research Themes: Pharmaceutical Formulation, Nanotechnology, 3D Printing, Genomics.
• Grants: Internal funding for 3D printing in tablet production.
• Collaborations: AstraZeneca, GSK, Pfizer, Bristol Myers Squibb, UCL.

His articles span drug delivery systems, 3D printing advancements, and genomic profiling, reflecting a commitment to innovation in pharmaceutical science.