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Dr. Jack Collins is a Lecturer at the Sydney Pharmacy School, part of the Faculty of Medicine and Health at the University of Sydney. He is also a practising community pharmacist and has held postdoctoral roles, including a Postdoctoral Research Associate on the PharMIbridge trial. Collins holds advanced qualifications: BPharm(Hons) (University Medal, 2015), PhD (2020), and certifications like FANZCAP and FHEA.
**Education**:
- Bachelor of Pharmacy with First Class Honours and The University Medal (University of Sydney, 2015)
- PhD in Community Pharmacy Facilitation of Consumer Self-Care (University of Sydney, 2020)
- Graduate Certificate in Educational Studies (Higher Education)
**Research Focus**: Collins is a pharmacy practice and health services researcher specializing in consumer self-care, mental health, ethics, and health equity. He employs mixed-methods approaches, including simulated patient studies, and has expertise in evaluating healthcare interventions. Current projects include pharmacist-led mental health support services and curriculum development for mental health education in medical and pharmacy programs.
**Key Contributions**: His work spans mental health first aid training, medication safety, and pharmacy roles in chronic disease management. Notable studies include analyzing psychotropic medication use in people with severe mental illness and evaluating pharmacist-delivered perinatal mental health care.
**Awards**: Recognized for innovation in pharmacy practice (e.g., 2018 FIP Grant) and early-career excellence (2023 PSA NSW Award). He is a 'Top Reviewer' for multiple journals and a 2023 SUPRA HDR Supervisor of the Year.
**Teaching & Leadership**: As Equity and Diversity Coordinator at Sydney Pharmacy School, Collins teaches professional practice and pharmacotherapeutics. He supervises PhD and Honours students and has led curricula reforms. Professional roles include Treasurer of FIP’s Social & Administrative Pharmacy Section and membership in ethics committees and editorial boards.
**Grants & Projects**: Current grants include the Integrated Pharmacist in Youth Mental Health Service (I-PhYMHS) Pilot and the MH-SPACE Trial, focusing on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander mental health equity. Past projects include the PEEP Project on pharmacy policy equity.
**Affiliations**: Active in organizations like the Pharmaceutical Society of Australia, ANZCAP, and ASHM. He is a Justice of the Peace and a registered pharmacist with AHPRA.