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Research Interests
Dr Boyd’s research interests lie within the general area of controlled release drug delivery systems, specifically in sustained release and comination products . He has specialist interest in the manufacture of thermoplastic and thermosetting drug delivery devices using injection moulding and additive manufacturing techniques.
Teaching
Dr Boyd is Module coordinator for the Level 1:Mathematics and Statistics module, part of the undergraduate BSc Pharmaceutical Science degree course at the School of Pharmacy, Queen's University of Belfast. He also teaches Pharmaceutical Engineering on the Level 2 Pharmaceutical Technology module, focusing on the basic theory and concepts of fluid dynamics, mixing, milling and filtration in pharmaceutical manufacturing.
Expertise related to 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. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
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R8348PMY: Manufacturing of Pre-clinical Vaginal Rings and Analytical Testing Services
Boyd, P. (PI) & Malcolm, K. (CoI)
18/12/2014 → …
Project: Research
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R8423PMY: Comparative study of conventional polymer processing and 3D-printing methods for manufacture of drug-eluting devices
Boyd, P. (PI) & Malcolm, K. (CoI)
12/09/2017 → 31/08/2018
Project: Research
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R2435PMY: 3D bioprinting for enhanced biosensing, regenerative medicine and pharmaceutical manufacture
Donnelly, R. (PI), Andrews, G. (CoI), Bell, S. (CoI), Boyd, P. (CoI), Buchanan, F. (CoI), Cao, C. (CoI), Gilmore, B. (CoI), Larrañeta, E. (CoI), Longley, D. (CoI), O'Kane, C. (CoI), Scott, C. (CoI) & Singh, T. R. R. (CoI)
12/09/2017 → 27/03/2023
Project: Research
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R8421PMY: Modular multipurpose prevention technology device for vaginal administration of multiple therapeutic agents
Malcolm, K. (PI) & Boyd, P. (CoI)
10/08/2017 → 31/07/2020
Project: Research
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A multipurpose silicone elastomer vaginal ring releasing dapivirine and Cu2+/Zn2+ ions for HIV prevention and non-hormonal contraception
Shen, X., Boyd, P., Dallal Bashi, Y. H., McCoy, C. F., Zhao, X. & Malcolm, R. K., 15 Apr 2025, In: International Journal of Pharmaceutics. 674, 17 p., 125442.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Delivery of microRNA loaded nanoparticles via a 3D printed patch as a wound dressing
Elkashif, A., Sun, Y., Boyd, P., Dunne, N. J. & McCarthy, H., 27 Jan 2024.Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper › peer-review
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Evaluating the participation of junior members and patient and healthcare professionals representatives in EULAR task forces: results from an international survey
Juge, P.-A., Kragstrup, T. W., Perez-Garcia, L. F., Frãzao-Mateus, E., Makri, S., Boyd, P., Primdahl, J., Ferreira, R. J. O., Vliet Vlieland, T. P. M., Ndosi, M., Kiltz, U., Landewé, R., Lauper, K. & de Hooge, M., 12 Jun 2024, In: RMD open. 10, 2, e004177.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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A multipurpose ‘CZL’ vaginal ring for non-hormonal contraception and STI/HIV prevention
Zhao, X., Boyd, P., Dallal Bashi, Y., McCoy, C. F., Shen, X., Lamb, D., Kumar, N., Singer, P., Mitchell, L. & Malcolm, K., 13 Jan 2023.Research output: Contribution to conference › Poster › peer-review
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Delivery of nucleic acid cargo by 3D printed PCL-PEG-Chitosan patches for wound healing
Sun, Y., Elkashif, A., Boyd, P., Dunne, N. & McCarthy, H., 21 Jun 2023.Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper › peer-review
Activities
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QUB Open Day Event
Hanna, L.-A. (Speaker) & Boyd, P. (Speaker)
08 Jun 2024Activity: Participating in or organising an event types › Participation in Festival/Exhibition
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School of Pharmacy UG Offer Holder Event
Hanna, L.-A. (Speaker) & Boyd, P. (Speaker)
27 Apr 2024Activity: Participating in or organising an event types › Participation in Festival/Exhibition
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QUB INTO Student Tour of the School of Pharmacy
Boyd, P. (Organiser), Barry, H. (Organiser) & Parsons, C. (Organiser)
08 Nov 2023Activity: Other activity types › Hosting a delegation or group
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Hosting Paragon Overseas Education group
Boyd, P. (Host)
19 Sept 2023Activity: Other activity types › Hosting a delegation or group
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Pharmaceutics (Journal)
Boyd, P. (Peer reviewer)
27 Mar 2023Activity: Publication peer-review and editorial work types › Editorial activity
Press/Media
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WHO Approves First Long-Acting Device to Shield Women From HIV
01/12/2021
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Research
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First long-acting protection from HIV for women to launch in 2022
01/12/2021
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Research
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Global go-ahead for QUB device designed to combat HIV scourge
01/12/2021
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Research
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WHO recommends the use of first long-acting option to protect women from HIV
01/12/2021
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Research
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Researchers at Queen’s University Belfast have Developed a Vaginal Ring Capable of Providing Sustained Delivery of OB-002 (5P12-RANTES) for HIV Prevention
Malcolm, K., Boyd, P., Kett, V. & McBride, J.
12/02/2019
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Research