Professor Sam Salek RPh PhD FFPM GFMD FRPS FESCP MCMS, is a distinguished Professor of Pharmacoepidemiology serving in the School of Life and Medical Sciences at the University of Hertfordshire, where he leads the Public Health & Patient Safety research group. He also holds the position of Director at the Institute for Medicine Development in Cardiff.
Education and Training
Professor Salek completed his undergraduate degree in Pharmacy at the University of Oklahoma, followed by a PhD at Cardiff University. His academic journey laid a solid foundation for his extensive contributions to Health Economics, Patient-reported Outcomes (PRO), and Pharmaceutical Regulatory Science.
Research and Specialisation
Professor Salek has contributed to over 250 publications, recieved over 7000 citations, and authored journal articles and abstracts, significantly advancing the practical applications of patient-reported outcome (PRO) measures in clinical decision-making and policy. His research interests include the development, evaluation, and application of instruments to assess patient-reported outcomes and health-related quality of life (HRQoL), as well as pharmacoeconomics and benefit-risk assessment of medicines.
Awards and Recognitions
He has received numerous awards, including the Medal of the Czech Medical Association of Jan Evangelista Purkyne and the Fellowship Award from the European Society of Clinical Pharmacy. As a Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians, the Royal Pharmaceutical Society, and the European Society of Clinical Pharmacy, his contributions have been widely recognized.
Contributions and Impact
Professor Salek has been instrumental in the development of undergraduate and postgraduate programs, including the modernization of the Postgraduate Course in Pharmaceutical Medicine and the establishment of the MSc in International Pharmaeconomic & Health Economics. He is also the founder of the Integrated Master of Regulatory Science program.
Collaborative Initiatives and Services
His work bridges various domains of research and clinical practice, focusing on improving patient outcomes and enhancing healthcare quality through innovative research and education.
- Works for: University of Hertfordshire, Institute for Medicine Development in Cardiff
- Member of Organisations:
- Royal College of Physicians
- Fellow of the Faculty of Pharmaceutical Medicine (FFPM)
- Global Fellows in Medicines Development (GFMD)
- Fellow of Royal Pharmaceutical Society
- Fellowship of European Society of Clinical Pharmacy
- Occupation: Professor of Pharmacoepidemiology, Director
- Alumni Of: University of Oklahoma, Cardiff University
- Qualifications:
- Registered Pharmacist (RPh)
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