In this special episode for World Antimicrobial Resistance Awareness Week, we welcome Dr. Grace Barnes, a specialty registrar in Infectious Diseases and Microbiology, for an insightful discussion about her journey in medicine and her work in microbiology. Grace shares her path from studying medicine at Oxford University to her current role, including her formative experiences during medical electives in Australia and Hong Kong that sparked her interest in global health. She offers a fascinating glimpse into her daily work as a microbiologist, explaining how she bridges the gap between laborato ..read more

In this World Antimicrobial Resistance Awareness Week episode, we meet Bee Yean Ng, the lead antimicrobial stewardship pharmacist at Oxford University Hospitals NHS Trust. Starting her journey in Malaysia and completing her pharmacy degree through a partnership with the University of Strathclyde, Bee shares her transition from community pharmacy training to hospital practice. Despite initial challenges in making this sector switch, her positive mindset and flexibility to relocate helped her seize new opportunities. During her foundational years at Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust, Bee work ..read more

In this engaging episode of Pharmacist Diaries, I sit down with Virginia Chachati, a pharmacist turned medical copywriter, health content creator, and entrepreneur. Virginia has been a UK registered pharmacist with the GPhC since 2014, but in 2020, her career took an unexpected turn. After moving to Germany with her husband, she could no longer practice pharmacy, which pushed her to explore new career avenues in the digital world. What started as an attempt to figure out how to make money online turned into an incredibly successful journey into medical writing and health content creation. Key ..read more

In this engaging episode, we explore the diverse and inspiring career of Khaleel Loonat, a clinical pharmacist who has successfully branched out into football scouting and pharmaceutical consultancy. Khaleel shares his journey from initially considering quitting pharmacy school to becoming a valued member of the Leeds United Academy scouting team and an Advanced Clinical Practitioner (ACP) student. Khaleel's story begins with his pre-registration year in community pharmacy, where he felt unfulfilled and sought to broaden his horizons through backpacking in South America. This experience opened ..read more

OMG this is my first ever SOLO episode! I cannot believe I have finally stepped outside of my comfort zone to record this for you. I made a promise to myself that I would start these before the end of 2023 and today that becomes a reality. This episode is really short and sweet but it's a perfect way for me to get used to talking into my microphone alone. Though I have been podcasting for 3 years, I've always had guests on my podcasts and I find these conversations really easy. You're probably surprised to hear that but it's true! This is 100% a fear of mine and today I am facing it head on ..read more

Prepare to get an exclusive sneak peek into the future of our brands as Yasir Sacranie and I lay out our plans for creating a new era of digital health content. Imagine having a separate YouTube channel and social media accounts, all brimming with enriching content about health, well-being, and productivity. I reveal my plans to design a riveting digital course and an enlightening podcast masterclass. Yasir also unfolds his vision for MicroPharm, a venture that holds potential to shape the future. Also in our candid discussion, Yasir unravels his commitment to lend a hand to students burning t ..read more

In this World Antimicrobial Resistance Awareness Week episode, Neha Voralia shares her journey from community pharmacy to becoming an advanced anti-infectives pharmacist.  Starting at Northampton General Hospital, she discovered her passion for antimicrobial stewardship through working with complex diabetic foot infections and surgical patients. Neha discusses her transition to paediatric antimicrobial stewardship at Great Ormond Street Hospital, highlighting the unique challenges of managing resistant infections in children, from dosing complexities to medication adherence. Now working a ..read more

In this special episode of Pharmacist Diaries, recorded live during World Antimicrobial Resistance Awareness Week, I welcome back Claire Brandish, a distinguished leader in antimicrobial stewardship and global health. Claire Brandish currently works as the Lead Anti-Infectives pharmacist at Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust and Senior Antimicrobial Resistance Technical Advisor for the Commonwealth Pharmacist Association. In her role, she supports the Fleming funded Commonwealth Partnerships for Antimicrobial Stewardship Scheme (CwPAMS). As a Chief Pharmaceutical Officer's Global Health Fell ..read more

In this World Antimicrobial Resistance Awareness Week (WAAW) episode, Rachel Berry shares her journey from hospital pharmacist to antimicrobial stewardship specialist. Her passion deepened when her young son was diagnosed with leukemia, highlighting the critical importance of effective antibiotics in modern medicine. Now working at the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) as a Chief Pharmaceutical Officer's Fellow, Rachel combines her clinical expertise with national policy work. The conversation covers the evolution of pharmacy practice, the value of independent prescribing qualifications, and ..read more

In this powerful World Antimicrobial Resistance Awareness Week (WAAW) special episode, we hear from Vanessa Carter, a remarkable Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) survivor turned global health advocate. After a devastating car accident in 2004 led to multiple facial reconstruction surgeries, Vanessa developed a drug-resistant MRSA infection that changed her life's trajectory. Her journey from patient to Chair of the WHO Task Force of AMR Survivors highlights the critical importance of patient education and antimicrobial stewardship. Vanessa shares crucial insights about the gaps in patient commun ..read more