Research Interests
Open to PhD applications in the field of pharmaceutics, vaccine technology, mucosal and thermal analysis including amorphous and polymorphic systems.
- Novel mucosal delivery of biofilm penetrating antibiotics
- Vaccine delivery via mucosal routes
- Novel spray-dried powders for delivery to the lung
Current Research Opportunities
Public outreach & key achievements
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Vicky’s research group has developed novel technologies to improve the delivery of vaccine and antibiotic to mucosal surfaces and through biofilm. The Vaccinetab formulation, developed for nasal vaccine delivery, won the Invent Life and Health prize in 2014 https://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/business/news/queens-university-researchers-scoop-two-major-awards-30649816.html
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In 2002, Vicky was awarded the Royal Society of Chemistry Thermal Methods Group Cyril Keattch award for her work in thermal analysis in the development of freeze drying. She is current Past Chair of the group and is hosting the 2018 annual meeting at QUB. For further details of abstract submission or to register for either the conference or accompanying short course in thermal methods go to the RSC Events page at http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/28539/recent-applications-of-thermal-analysis-and-calorimetry
Alumni: Where are they now
| PhD Title | Development of liposomes as pharmaceutical carriers for antibiotic and gene delivery |
| Name | Dr Yahya Dallal Bashi |
| Year of Study | 2014-2017 |
| Country | Iraq |
| Current Position | Postdoctoral researcher at School of Pharmacy, QUB |
| PhD Title | Application of thermoanalytical techniques to the optimization and characterization of a freeze-dried formulation |
| Name | Dr Harry Wijiya |
| Year of Study | 2012-2014 |
| Country | Indonesia |
| Current Position | Formulation manager, DexaMedica, Indonesia |
| PhD Title | The Development of Inhaled Liposomal Antibiotic for Treatment of Respiratory Infections in Cystic Fibrosis |
| Name | Natalie Orr |
| Year of Study | 2016-2019 |
| Country | Northern Ireland |
| Current Position | R&D, Pharmaceutical Company, Canada |