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Dr. Joseph O'Shea is a Lecturer in Pharmaceutics at the School of Pharmacy, University College Cork (UCC). He holds a PhD in Pharmaceutics from UCC (2018) and has prior industry experience in formulation development and regulatory affairs. His teaching roles include contributing to the M.Pharm undergraduate program and the online MSc in Pharmaceutical Technology and Quality Systems.
- Education:
- Bachelor of Pharmacy (UCC, 2012)
- Master of Pharmacy (Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland, 2013)
- PhD in Pharmaceutics (UCC, 2018)
- Postgraduate Certificate in Teaching and Learning (UCC, 2021)
Dr. O'Shea’s research focuses on biopharmaceutical aspects of oral drug formulations, including lipid-based systems, predictive in vitro/in vivo models, and mitigating food effects on bioavailability. His work emphasizes preclinical porcine models and advanced drug delivery technologies like smart capsules and mesoporous silica formulations.
Recent publications highlight advancements in counterion selection for lipophilic salts, insulin stability in solid state, and smart drug delivery innovations. He actively contributes to professional bodies such as the Pharmaceutical Society of Ireland and the European Industrial Pharmacists Group.
His career spans academia and industry, blending formulation science with clinical and regulatory insights. Current projects aim to improve drug delivery efficiency and predictive modeling for pharmaceutical development.
