Department of Pharmaceutical Science and Biotechnology

Faculty of Science and Health (Midlands)

Phone+353 90 468081
Websitehttps://tus.ie/faculty-science-health/#department-of-pharmaceutical-sciences-and-biotechnology

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Athlone Campus, University Road
N37 HD68 Athlone
Ireland

Organisation profile

The latest pedagogical and academic research underpin all our programmes. Our aim is to provide you with the best opportunity to use your degree as a launchpad for your future career in the Pharma/Biopharma/Biotech industry and/or to successfully pursue a postgraduate degree.

Graduates of our programmes have gone on to successful careers both at home and abroad in diverse fields including academic research and teaching, senior technical managerial and research roles in Pharma/Biopharma/Biotech industries, governmental organisations, forensics and many more.

Our programmes will open the door to an exciting, fulfilling career in Science!

Head of Department: Dr. Carmel Kealey

UN Sustainable Development Goals

In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. Our work contributes towards the following SDG(s):

SDG 2 Zero Hunger
SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being
SDG 4 Quality Education
SDG 6 Clean Water and Sanitation
SDG 7 Affordable and Clean Energy
SDG 8 Decent Work and Economic Growth
SDG 9 Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
SDG 12 Responsible Consumption and Production
SDG 14 Life Below Water
SDG 17 Partnerships for the Goals

DR. Sinead Devery
- Faculty of Science and Health (Midlands), Department of Pharmaceutical Science and Biotechnology - Lecturer
Person: Academic
20062025
DR. John Flannery
- Faculty of Science and Health (Midlands), Department of Pharmaceutical Science and Biotechnology - Assistant Lecturer
Person: Academic
20102024
DR. Anne Friel
- Faculty of Science and Health (Midlands), Department of Pharmaceutical Science and Biotechnology - Lecturer
Person: Academic
20012025

120 Article
33 Conference contribution
9 Review article
8 Poster
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Development of Novel Oral Extended-Release Anthelmintic Formulations for Grazing Cattle
Silva Nunes Bezerra, G., Simonassi-Paiva, B., Colbert, D., Geever, J. & Geever, L., Feb 2026, In: Journal of Pharmaceutical Innovation. 21, 1, 89.
Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Application of Omega-3 fatty acids as dental implant coatings
Mulry, A., 28 Oct 2025, 350 p.
Research output: Types of Thesis › Doctoral Thesis
Assessing Surface Topographies of 3D-Printed Polymer Tooling: Implications for Enhanced Injection Moulding Performance
Keane, G., Yan, G., Tie, B. S. H., Mannion, A., Healy, A. V. & Devine, D. M., 2025, In: Advances in Polymer Technology. 2025, 1, 7205547.
Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

Open Access

Ebola medal for service in West Africa
Flannery, P. (Recipient) & Flannery, J. (Recipient), 2015
Prize: Other distinction

New Tissue Engineering Research from Technological University Outlined (Osteogenic Differentiation in Chitosan-Based Scaffolds via P28 and VEGF Delivery)
Devine, D., Brennan Fournet, M., Murphy, E., Cao, B. & Simonassi Raso de Paiva, B.
26/09/25
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media
New Findings from University of Technology in the Area of Antioxidants Described (The In Vitro Antioxidant and Immunomodulatory Effects of the Irish Monofloral Ivy and Heather Honey Varieties)
Devery, S. & Kavanagh, S.
27/05/25
1 item of Media coverage
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National University of Ireland elects former UCC president as chancellor
Murphy, B.
18/10/24
1 item of Media coverage
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