1995 - 98PhD, The School of Pharmacy, University of London (Supervisor, Prof. G. Gregoriadis) 1994 - 95Pre-registration Pharmacist training, R.W. McConnell & Son, Scotland. 1990 - 94BSc Hons, Pharmacy (1st Class), University of Strathclyde Currently Chair in Drug Delivery within the University of Strathclyde 2007-16 Head of Pharmacy, Aston University 2005 - 07Senior Lecturer in Pharmaceutics, Aston University 2000 - 05Lecturer in Pharmaceutics, Aston University 1999 - 00Pharmaceutical Scientist/Industrial Lecturer (joint position), Lipoxen Ltd., The School of Pharmacy, University of London. 1998 - 99Research Fellow, The School of Pharmacy, University of London

Particulate drug delivery systems (including liposomes, niosomes and nanoparticles) offer a range of advantages for drug delivery, but their clinical application remains under exploited. My research generates a deeper understanding of formulation attributes that govern the mechanism of action of these particulate systems for drug delivery, vaccine adjuvanticity and diagnostics. This reinforces their development and the pathway of these systems into clinical trials and application. By continued systematic development of such systems, my research provides the foundation for practical solutions and realistic options to enhance patient care on a global scale