Judith Strawbridge

Prof. Judith Strawbridge is a Professor in the School of Pharmacy and Biomolecular Sciences at Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland (RCSI). She holds leadership roles including Programme Director of the MPharm Programme and Deputy Head (Education) of her School. With a PhD in Pharmacy Education, she specializes in curriculum design, interprofessional education, and mental health education for healthcare students. Her research focuses on improving patient care for vulnerable populations, particularly those with severe mental illness. She has held roles like RCSI Lead for Patient and Public Engagement (2018-2023) and has contributed to national pharmacy education reforms. She is an External Examiner at Aston University and Ulster University. Her work spans over 20 years, emphasizing educational innovation and evidence-based practice.

Educations:

• PhD in Pharmacy Education, Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland (2011)
• MSc, Trinity College Dublin (1997)
• BSc (Hons), Queen's University Belfast (1993)

Research Interests: Pharmacy education innovation, mental health curriculum development, interprofessional collaboration, and optimizing care for patients with chronic illnesses. Her work aligns with UN Sustainable Development Goals 3 (Good Health) and 4 (Quality Education).

Grants & Projects: Funded initiatives include a €1M+ scholarship program for PhD scholars, a €500k project adapting Mental Health First Aid for healthcare students, and a €300k EU-funded Train4Health program developing behavior change competencies. She led studies on prescribing safety assessments and pharmacy education curricula.

Teaching & Mentorship: Leads modules in cardiovascular health, prescribing science, and interprofessional education. Supervised 8 thesis projects spanning prescribing safety, mental health literacy, and access to medicines. Active in developing integrated pharmacy curricula and competency frameworks.

Labs/Teams: Collaborates with RCSI's Health Professions Education cluster and Population Health group. Leads multidisciplinary teams in mental health education, patient engagement, and interprofessional training initiatives.