Research Fellow at School of Pharmacy, Queen's University Belfast. Currently investigating the development of novel microneedle mediated delivery of long-acting therapeutics, with particular focus on antiretroviral therapy. Further qualitative exploration of the perceptions of microneedle technology and attitudes surrounding HIV/AIDS, from various potential end-user stakeholders. At the same time, currently working as a pharmacist within community, and also writing and editing articles for various commercial pharmaceutical and health journals under the management of Profile Publishing. Additionally, worked previously within diverse roles for numerous charities and volunteering organisations, such as Mencap, Macmillan Cancer Support and most recently within a collaborative research partnership with Positive Life NI, bridging the gap between laboratory based formulation and patient usability and acceptance.Recently awarded the 'Young Community Pharmacist of the Year' by Pharmacy in Focus for work as a pharmacist within Northern Ireland.