Current position
Dr. Suzanne McCarthy is currently a Senior Lecturer in Clinical Pharmacy at the School of Pharmacy, University College Cork.
Education
Dr. McCarthy studied pharmacy at the Robert Gordon University in Aberdeen, Scotland and became a licensed pharmacist in 2004. In 2009, she obtained a PhD in pharmacoepidemiology at the University of London. She has postgraduate qualifications in clinical pharmacy, statistics and medical education.
Research area
Dr. McCarthy’s research focuses on medication safety, pharmacovigilance and human factors, across various clinical areas, including paediatrics and mental health. Her work emphasizes improving patient outcomes through safer medication practices, with a strong focus on understanding and enhancing the patient experience. By integrating patient perspectives into her research, she aims to ensure that safety interventions are both patient-centered and practical in real-world clinical settings.
Conflict of interest
None