Ian Heslop

Associate Professor Ian Heslop is a clinical pharmacy specialist at the University of Newcastle, leading teaching and research in pharmacy practice, public health, and infectious diseases. He holds positions in the School of Biomedical Sciences and Pharmacy and has served as Acting Head of Pharmacy at the University of Lincoln (2022-2023). His career includes over three decades of clinical and academic roles in the UK and Australia, including developing pharmacy programs at James Cook University and pioneering a Masters in Pharmaceutical Public Health.

Education & Qualifications:

• Doctor of Public Health, James Cook University
• Master of Science in Clinical Pharmacy, Queen's University Belfast
• Bachelor of Science (Honours), Council for National Academic Awards
• Graduate Certificate in Business and Technology, UNSW Sydney

Research Interests:

His work focuses on travel health, antimicrobial stewardship, pharmacist roles in multidisciplinary teams, and public health competencies for pharmacists. Recent studies explore complementary medicine use in oncology, pharmacist contributions to public health systems, and assessment strategies in pharmacy education.

Publications & Impact:

His 17+ articles span public health competency frameworks, CAM in cancer care, and pharmacist training. Notable contributions include defining competencies for Australian pharmacists and evaluating CAM disclosure rates among cancer patients in regional Australia.

Awards:

• Evans Medical Award for Scottish Hospital Pharmacists (1993)

Supervision & Leadership:

Currently supervising two PhD candidates exploring palliative care medication practices and pharmacist prescribing education. Previously led pharmacy programs at JCU and chaired curriculum development initiatives in Australia and the UK.

Labs/Teams:

Engaged with multidisciplinary teams in public health, clinical pharmacy, and global health research at the University of Newcastle.