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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.
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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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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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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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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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Advances in drug-releasing vaginal rings
McCoy, C. F., Zhao, X., Shen, X., Dallal Bashi, Y. H., Murphy, D. J., Boyd, P. & Malcolm, R. K., Jan 2026, In: Journal of Drug Delivery Science and Technology. 115, Part 2, 34 p., 107813.Research output: Contribution to journal › Review article › peer-review
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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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A prodrug strategy for sustained release of lactic acid from silicone elastomer vaginal rings
Dallal Bashi, Y., Zhao, X., McCoy, C. F., Kumar, N., Teleshova, N., Lamb, D. J., Fernández Romero, J. A., Meyer, A., Barnable, P., Aravantinou, M., Asowata, O. E., White, M. A., Travis, A. J., Haddad, L. B., Shen, X., Young, V.-L., Boyd, P. & Malcolm, R. K., 10 Nov 2025, In: International Journal of Pharmaceutics. 684, 15 p., 126120.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Discoloration of vaginal devices during clinical use: a narrative review of the scientific literature and a thematic analysis of Reddit posts
McCoy, C. F., Barry, H. E., Boyd, P. & Malcolm, R. K., 31 Oct 2025, In: npj Women's Health. 3, 11 p., 61.Research output: Contribution to journal › Review article › peer-review
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Use of hydrophilic pharmaceutical excipients to modulate release of metal ions from silicone elastomers
Shen, X., Zhao, X., McCoy, C. F., Dallal Bashi, Y. H., Boyd, P. & Malcolm, R. K., 31 Dec 2025, In: Drug Delivery. 32, 1, 25 p., 2545515.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Open AccessFile1 Citation (Scopus)5 Downloads (Pure)
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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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 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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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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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