About Louise Statham
I'm a Senior Lecturer in Clinical Pharmacy within the School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences.
My background lies predominantly in hospital pharmacy, where I have over 15 years of experience. I have a specialist interest in osteoporosis and since joining the University in 2013, I have continued my practice in this area.
I'm an independent prescriber and work in the Freeman Hospital Bone Clinic one day a week where I see and assess patients with suspected or confirmed osteoporosis. I spend three days a week at the University where I'm module lead for PHA332.
I teach clinical pharmacy and pharmacy practice across the undergraduate MPharm course and contribute to MSc Clinical Pharmacy.
Teaching and supervision
I am Module Leader for MPH327 Diseases Systems: Endocrine and genito-urinary systems on the MPharm course.
I also teach across the MPharm course on aspects related to clinical pharmacy practice as well as MSc Clinical Pharmacy.
Interests
- Osteoporosis
- Clinical Pharmacy
- Education
- Interprofessional Learning
Research
My research interests lie in osteoporosis and pharmacy education.
I've worked with Newcastle Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Newcastle Medical School and Health Education England on a number of collaborative projects relating to these areas.
Further information
- Registered Pharmacist (2006-present)
- Member of Royal Pharmaceutical Society
- Fellow of the Higher Education Academy
- Member of UK Clinical Pharmacy Association (UKCPA)
- Member of National Osteoporosis Society (professional member)