Natalia Popowicz

Dr. Natalia Popowicz is a Senior Lecturer in Pharmacy Practice (Clinical Pharmacy) at the University of Western Australia (UWA) and a Clinical Pharmacist in Respiratory Medicine at Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital. She holds a PhD from UWA (2014–2017) and completed her BPharm (Hons) and PGradDipPharm at Curtin University. Her research focuses on optimizing therapies for pleural infections, antibiotic pharmacokinetics, and cystic fibrosis outcomes.

• Role: Curriculum coordinator for UWA’s Master of Pharmacy program
• Leadership: Co-chair of the School of Allied Health Research Committee (2020)
• Affiliations: Member of SHPA Federal Education Steering Group and SHPA Residency Advisory Committee

Research emphasizes translational studies in respiratory medicine, including intrapleural tPA/DNase therapy and novel antibiotic dosing strategies. She collaborates with hospitals across Australia, England, Scotland, and New Zealand. Her work has led to practice changes internationally.

Awards: Multiple teaching awards (2019–2020), research grants (2014–2019), and travel grants (2011, 2015–2018). Her vision includes establishing a clinical pharmacy program focusing on quality use of medicines and translational research.

Grants: Over 10 grants including Sir Charles Gairdner Research Council grants (2016–2019) and UWA postgraduate scholarships.