The Research Domain Leadership Group will report to the PharmAlliance Board.  It will provide general advice to the Board on research matters.

Membership

The Research Domain leadership currently comprises three Chairs (one lead*) and three Deputy Chairs. This working group structure and flexibility is consistent with the structure of all Domains supporting the overall mission of PharmAlliance.

Dr. Lisa Tarantino
UNC Chair
Prof. Chris Porter
Monash Chair*
Prof. James Phillips
UCL Chair
Dr. Kathryn Morbitzer
UNC Deputy Co-Chair
Dr. Delesha Carpenter
UNC Deputy Co-Chair
Dr. Michelle Halls
Monash Deputy Chair
Dr. Orlagh Feeney
Monash ECR Liaison

Dr. Oscar Della Pasqua
UCL Deputy Chair
Dr. Emily Atkinson
UCL ECR Liaison

Objectives

  • Facilitate the formation and growth of cross-institutional research teams at Monash, UNC, and UCL, leveraging collective expertise to address research priority areas that align with the Partnership’s mission, vision, and evolving priorities. These are reviewed and updated annually. Current areas of focus are AI and Social Impact.  
    • Past topics have included neuroscience nanotechnology, drug delivery, anti-infectives, paediatrics, geriatrics, drug transport, counterfeit medications, drug discovery and development in antimicrobial resistance, pandemic readiness and responsiveness, neurological and neuropsychiatric disorders, pharmacoepidemiology and population studies in relation to medicines safety and usage, and development of biologics (e.g., gene and cellular therapies).  
  • Encourage and support collaborative, cross-institutional research teams in applying for PARCDT funding, Early Career Researcher (ECR) Awards, and external funding opportunities to drive innovative research projects.  
  • Coordinate venues for Monash, UNC, and UCL faculty and students to present, discuss, and collaborate on research ideas, fostering cross-institutional knowledge exchange.  
  • Develop and maintain a central register of conferences, visits, and research collaborations across Monash, UNC, and UCL, enhancing visibility and coordination of ongoing activities.  
  • Identify and leverage unique and significant resources to facilitate research collaborations between Monash, UNC, and UCL.  
  • Support the creation of joint collaborative graduate research programs such as possible or shared program content, designed to strengthen the quality of PhD graduates.  
  • Work closely with related PharmAlliance Domains to facilitate staff sabbaticals and placements and mini-sabbatical opportunities for both established and early career researchers (ECRs). 

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