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Meera Naran is a Senior Lecturer in Clinical Pharmacy at De Montfort University, affiliated with the Leicester School of Pharmacy within the Faculty of Health and Life Sciences. She is a qualified pharmacist, Independent Prescriber, and Fellow of the Higher Education Academy. She leads the MSc Clinical, Leadership, Education and Research programme and teaches across postgraduate clinical pharmacy and independent prescribing courses.
Her educational qualifications include a Master of Pharmacy (MPharm), Postgraduate Diploma in Clinical Pharmacy, Postgraduate Certificate in Higher Education, and a Certificate in Independent Prescribing. She was actively involved in the Athena Swan charter (2017–2022), contributing to a Bronze award in 2019.
Meera's research and professional interests center on knowledge exchange, public policy change, systems thinking, interdisciplinary collaboration, ethical decision-making in healthcare, and clinical leadership. She is passionate about translating academic expertise into real-world impact, particularly in healthcare and road safety.
Although no peer-reviewed academic articles are listed in the provided text, her work is reflected in significant policy influence and public engagement outputs. She has contributed to national road safety campaigns, government press releases, and expert testimonies, demonstrating a strong trend toward applied research and policy transformation.
- Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE), 2021
- Laureate Award, Lifetime Achievement – Highways UK Excellence Award, 2022
- PR Week UK – Communicators of the Year (1-10), 2021
- Recovery Industry Partner Award, 2023
- Community Action Award – Finalist, Leicestershire Heroes Award, 2020
- Remarkable Woman Award – SHE Awards, 2021
Meera supervises and mentors students in clinical pharmacy, leadership, and education, though specific student names are not listed. She has led the development and delivery of interdisciplinary postgraduate programmes, securing excellent feedback from external examiners. Her work is supported by national recognition and partnerships with government bodies, NHS, emergency services, and charities, reflecting strong grant-worthy impact and collaborative funding opportunities.
She is a board trustee for a national road safety charity and serves on several national working groups involving key stakeholders such as the automotive industry, police, ambulance, and fire services. Her leadership extends to public speaking, policy advising, and national campaign leadership, demonstrating deep integration between academia and public service.
