University of Reading creates research unit in Kuwait
THE University of Reading has created a research unit in Kuwait as part of a partnership with a major pharmaceutical organisation.
The agreement, signed in June, brings together the university and the Kuwait Pharmaceutical Association with the goal of "advancing pharmaceutical practices in the country".
The initial focus of the new unit will be pharmacy practice as well as health services research.
The new unit will also see student exchanges between Reading and Kuwait.
Dr Mamoon Al Deyab, associate professor in pharmacy and health services research at Reading School of Pharmacy and director of the new research unit, said: "Our objective is to make everyday pharmacy care safer and better.
"We want to build pharmacists' skills, we want to strengthen the workforce in Kuwait and in Berkshire, we want to test practical ideas in real healthcare settings and when they work, we turn them into routine practice.
"Teams in Reading and Kuwait will work together to run joint studies and share expertise, we will apply for joint grants together and offer real-world projects for students and practitioners."
Dr Ahmad Taqi, chair of the Kuwait Pharmaceutical Association, said: "We are confident this exciting partnership will help to increase the number of specialised pharmacists in Kuwait, expand our scientific output and support evidence-based studies."
