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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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R2003PMY: Chemokine-based microbicides: a pathway from a first-in-human study towards Phase2/3 and licensure
Malcolm, K., Boyd, P. & Kett, V.
13/02/2015 → …
Project: Research
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Physicochemical considerations in the formulation development of silicone elastomer vaginal rings releasing 5-nitroimidazole drugs for the treatment of bacterial vaginosis
Zhao, X., Boyd, P., Dallal Bashi, Y. H., McCoy, C. F. & Malcolm, R. K., 25 Sep 2023, In: International Journal of Pharmaceutics. 644, 11 p., 123296.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Poster abstract: A multipurpose vaginal ring releasing copper ions, zinc ions and dapivirine for HIV prevention and non-hormonal contraception
Shen, X., Malcolm, K., Boyd, P., Dallal Bashi, Y., McCoy, C. F., Zhao, X., Lamb, D., Mitchell, L., Kumar, N. & Singer, P., 08 Jun 2023, p. 1. 1 p.Research output: Contribution to conference › Abstract › peer-review
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Preclinical development and pharmacokinetic assessment in macaques of a multipurpose long-acting injectable suspension containing medroxyprogesterone acetate for contraception and rilpivirine for HIV prevention
Haeck, C. M., Boyd, P., Dimant, N., Barrail-Tran, A., Gouget, H., Le Grand, R., Desjardins, D. & Malcolm, R. K., Aug 2023, In: Journal of Drug Delivery Science and Technology. 85, 17 p., 104590.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Color, scent and size: exploring women's preferences around design characteristics of drug-releasing vaginal rings
Zhao, X., Milford, C., Smit, J., Zulu, B., Boyd, P., Malcolm, R. K. & Beksinska, M., Sep 2022, In: AIDS and Behavior. 26, 9, p. 2954–2968 15 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Multipurpose vaginal rings for HIV prevention and non-hormonal contraception
Shen, X., Boyd, P., Bashi, Y. D., McCoy, C. & Malcolm, K., 03 Nov 2022, (Early online date) In: British Journal of Pharmacy. 7, 2, 1137.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Activities
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Pharmaceutics (Journal)
Peter Boyd (Peer reviewer)
27 Mar 2023Activity: Publication peer-review and editorial work types › Editorial activity
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Science at Queen's
Peter Boyd (Participant)
23 Feb 2023Activity: Participating in or organising an event types › Participation in Festival/Exhibition
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Sentinus Young Innovators 2022
Peter Boyd (Participant)
04 Oct 2022Activity: Participating in or organising an event types › Participation in Festival/Exhibition
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PhD External Examiner
Peter Boyd (Examiner)
15 Sep 2022Activity: Examination types › PhD external examination
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Hosting Belfast Trust OBGYN surgeons
Peter Boyd (Host), Elaine Craig (Visitor) & Ian Harley (Visitor)
07 Jul 2022Activity: Other activity types › Hosting a delegation or group
Press/Media
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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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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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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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Global go-ahead for QUB device designed to combat HIV scourge
01/12/2021
1 Media contribution
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
Karl Malcolm, Peter Boyd, Victoria Kett & John McBride
12/02/2019
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Research