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David Wright is a Professor of Pharmacy Practice at the University of East Anglia (UEA), affiliated with the School of Chemistry, Pharmacy and Pharmacology. He holds honorary professorships and memberships in institutions like the Norwich Institute for Healthy Aging. His career spans academia and clinical practice, including roles as a community pharmacist and academic leadership in pharmacy education and healthcare research.
Education & Professional Background:
- BPharm(Hons) from the University of Bradford (1987)
- PhD in evaluating clinical pharmacists' roles in care homes (University of Bradford, 1992)
- Appointments: Lecturer (1996–2003) and Senior Lecturer (2003–2010) at UEA, progressing to Professor in 2010.
Research Focus:
Dr. Wright’s research emphasizes improving medicines management in care homes, addressing swallowing difficulties (dysphagia), and enhancing pharmacist integration into healthcare teams. Key areas include:
- Medicines reconciliation in hospitals and care settings
- Pharmacist-led interventions for chronic conditions
- Medication safety and adherence
- Pedagogical innovations in pharmacy education
Notable Projects:
- CHIPPS study (NIHR £2M grant): Evaluating pharmacist prescribers in care homes.
- Development of the Patient Association charter for swallowing difficulties in care homes.
- Pioneering work on medication administration via enteral feeding tubes.
Teaching & Recognition:
Award-winning educator with accolades from UEA and national pharmacy bodies. Responsibilities include:
- Course director for Bergen University’s clinical pharmacy program
- Managing UEA’s pre-registration training contracts with Health Education England
- Developing competency frameworks for pharmacy education
Grants & Funding:
Secured over £3.5M in research funding, including NIHR, MRC, and industry grants. Recent projects focus on care home medication safety, dysphagia interventions, and health economics.
Labs & Collaborations:
Leading the Medicines Management Research Group at UEA, collaborating with national and international institutions on aging, healthcare policy, and drug administration challenges.
