Zahid Hussain

Dr. Zahid Hussain is a Lecturer in Pharmacy at RMIT University's School of Health and Biomedical Sciences. He holds a PhD from the University of Tasmania (2019) and has prior experience as a clinical pharmacist at North Canberra Hospital and a part-time lecturer at the University of Canberra (2019–2023). His research focuses on Medication Safety, Pharmacy Practice, and optimizing drug dosing in specific populations like obese patients and geriatrics. Zahid is the course coordinator for third-year Clinical Therapeutics courses in the BPharm (Hons) program. He is open to supervising Masters and PhD students in relevant fields. His work aligns with UN Sustainable Development Goals 3 (Good Health and Well-Being) and 4 (Quality Education).

Education:

• PhD in Pharmacy, University of Tasmania, 2019
• BPharm (Hons) or equivalent professional qualifications (implied by academic role)

Research Interests: Zahid’s research explores critical areas such as drug dosing optimization in obesity, antibiotic stewardship, extended community pharmacy services, and geriatric polypharmacy. He employs systematic review methodologies and clinical studies to address gaps in medication safety and healthcare practices. His recent work includes studies on workplace violence against pharmacists, blockchain in healthcare, and vaccine-derived poliovirus risks.

Advising & Collaboration: Zahid supervises research students in pharmacy and collaborates on initiatives like developing antimicrobial resistance educational resources for medical programs. His clinical experience bridges academic and practical pharmacy roles, emphasizing patient-centered care.