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Dr. Shakti Shrestha is a Lecturer at the School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, The University of Queensland (UQ), where he coordinates the first-semester Bachelor of Pharmacy program (PHRM1101). He previously served as a Research Fellow on the EMBRACE project, funded by the Australian Government's Medical Research Future Fund, focusing on quality use of medicines in residential aged care.
- Education: PhD in Clinical Pharmacy (UQ, 2023), MSc in Clinical Pharmacology (University of Aberdeen, 2010), BPharm (Pokhara University, 2007)
- Expertise: Geriatric and palliative medication safety, systematic reviews, clinical trial design, and implementation science
Shakti’s research bridges clinical pharmacy and public health, with a focus on medication optimisation for older adults with limited life expectancy. His work includes systematic reviews, clinical trials, and tool development (e.g., the HATD and De-TOPPLE frameworks). His recent articles highlight applications in opioid safety, prescribing quality, and implementation of psychotropic guidelines in aged care.
Scientific Awards:
- 2018 Australian Research Training Scholarship
- 2022 UQ Career Development Scholarship
He supervises pharmacy students and health professionals, emphasizing capacity building through research that translates into publications. His collaborations span institutions in Australia, Nepal, and the UK.
