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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.
University of Manchester • Manchester, England
Focuses on antimicrobial resistance and bacterial biofilms.
Pharmacy Foundation Year Programme • Manchester, England
Leads an initiative aimed at widening participation in higher education.
School of Health Sciences • Manchester, England
Oversaw social responsibility initiatives.
University of Manchester • Manchester, England
Leads efforts to increase access for disadvantaged students.
Includes MSc in Advanced Electrical Power Systems and MSc in Communications and Signal Processing.