William Cottrell

William Cottrell is an Associate Professor at the University of Queensland's School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, with extensive contributions to pharmacy practice research, medication safety, and interprofessional education. His work focuses on optimizing medication use across various healthcare settings, particularly in cardiovascular care, chronic disease management, and transitions of care.

His research interests span medication adherence, interprofessional collaboration, cardiovascular pharmacotherapy, and medication safety systems. He has developed expertise in using qualitative methodologies to understand patient and clinician perspectives on medication use, with a particular focus on how beliefs and communication affect medication outcomes. His work on risk prediction models for medication harm, particularly the Adverse Inpatient Medication Event (AIME) model, has contributed significantly to patient safety research.

Cottrell's publication record shows a strong focus on practical healthcare solutions, with recent work examining pharmacist-led transitions of care, collaborative prescribing models in general practice, and interprofessional education outcomes. His research frequently involves interdisciplinary teams and addresses real-world medication management challenges across hospital, primary care, and transitional care settings.

As an educator, Cottrell has contributed significantly to interprofessional education curriculum development and has supervised numerous research students. His work bridges clinical practice, research, and education, with a consistent focus on improving medication outcomes for patients through evidence-based practice.