School Academics Strengthen Relationship with University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Professor Jonathan Coulter and Dr Emma McErlean from the School of Pharmacy at Queen’s have visited the University of North Carolina (UNC) at Chapel Hill, working to build on existing partnerships and establish new collaborative opportunities.
Championed by distinguished diplomat and former U.S. ambassador Barbara Stephenson, currently Vice Provost for Global Affairs at UNC-Chapel Hill, and formerly American Consul General in Belfast, the visit sought to strengthen and develop activities which promote the global outreach, impact, and reputation of both institutions.
Following the visit, Professor Coulter, Professor of Pharmaceutical Nanoscience, said:
“The enthusiasm exhibited by UNC staff, the excellent research infrastructure, and the obvious synergies between our research groups will undoubtedly lead to a truly impactful partnership.”
During their two-day visit, Dr McErlean and Professor Coulter met with several faculty teams, identifying research collaborations which may considerably benefit from each institutions’ research strengths. Discussions addressed collaborations related to the development of solutions linked to key global health challenges, benefitting from the utilisation of unique departmental technologies and methodologies.
Professor Jonathan Coulter and Dr Emma McErlean recently visited the Eshelman School of Pharmacy at UNC-Chapel Hill
Speaking on return from the visit, Dr McErlean, Lecturer in Pharmaceutical Sciences, stated:
“This visit has been an important step in fostering closer ties between our Schools of Pharmacy. By aligning our expertise in pharmaceutical research and embracing opportunities for collaboration, we aim to make meaningful contributions to advancing global healthcare research and innovation.”
Professor Gavin Andrews, Head of the School of Pharmacy at Queen’s, commented on the significance of the visit:
“Building strong international collaborations is a key priority for our School, and this engagement with UNC-Chapel Hill reflects our ongoing commitment to working with other world-leading institutions. Partnerships such as this not only strengthen our global research impact but also create invaluable opportunities for transformative, interdisciplinary work to take place.”
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