Dr. David Allison

Associate Professor

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Biography

David Allison is a Reader in the Pharmacy Education Division at the University of Manchester. With a B.Sc. in Biological Sciences (Microbiology Hons) and a Ph.D. in Microbial Physiology from the University of Edinburgh, he has dedicated his career to researching antimicrobial resistance, bacterial biofilms, and the virulence of opportunistic lung pathogens. He has published over 100 papers in these areas and served as an editor for the journal 'Biofilm J. Basic Microbiol.' In addition to his research, David is actively involved in social responsibility initiatives at the University, particularly those aimed at Widening Participation for educationally and socio-economically disadvantaged students. He has developed several outreach programmes, including the Pharmacy Primary Schools initiative and the Pharmacy Foundation Year programme, which employs contextual data to support underrepresented students in higher education. His contributions have been recognized with various awards for public engagement and teaching innovation, and he plays a significant role in raising awareness about healthcare issues among youth.

Research Interests

Experience

Reader

1990-01-01 — Present

University of Manchester • Manchester, England

Focuses on antimicrobial resistance and bacterial biofilms.

Director

2009-01-01 — Present

Pharmacy Foundation Year Programme • Manchester, England

Leads an initiative aimed at widening participation in higher education.

Director for Social Responsibility

2016-01-01 — 2019-01-01

School of Health Sciences • Manchester, England

Oversaw social responsibility initiatives.

Acting Faculty Academic Lead for Widening Participation

2019-01-01 — Present

University of Manchester • Manchester, England

Leads efforts to increase access for disadvantaged students.

Awards

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Outstanding Public Engagement

2015-01-01
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Outstanding Teaching Innovation Social Responsibility

2020-01-01
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UKCPA Antimicrobial Management Award

2016-03-04

Requirements for University of Manchester

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:7
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:100
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in a relevant engineering or science subject Strong background in mathematics and physics
Application Checklist
  • Academic transcripts
  • Two academic references
  • Personal statement
  • CV/Resume
  • English language proficiency certificate
Specialization Notes

Includes MSc in Advanced Electrical Power Systems and MSc in Communications and Signal Processing.