Dr. Hend Abdelhakim

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Hend Abdelhakim is an Assistant Professor at University College London’s Global Business School Health. With expertise as a UK registered pharmacist and in clinical trials, she has eight years of experience as a practicing community pharmacist. Hend completed her PhD at the School of Pharmacy, UCL, under a fully funded MRC Pfizer iCASE scholarship in 2021, where her research focused on advanced manufacturing technologies and taste masking medicines for pediatric drug development. This work aimed to improve clinical outcomes and enhance patient adherence, particularly in children and the elderly. After completing her PhD, she served as an Associate Lecturer in Pharmaceutics at the School of Pharmacy and has led numerous publications in high-impact journals. In 2022, Hend co-founded Gustoceutics Limited, a pharmaceutical consultancy that focuses on helping companies with the formulation strategies of taste medicines. In 2023, she was shortlisted for the Outstanding Pharmacist Early-Career Researcher Award by the Royal Pharmaceutical Society. Hend also supervises postgraduate research, welcoming self-funded PhD applicants with aligned interests.

Research Interests

Experience

Assistant Professor

2023-08-01 — Present

University College London, Global Business School Health • London, United Kingdom

Teaching and research in Pharmaceutical Sciences and Healthcare Innovation.

Associate Lecturer

2021-07-31 — 2023-07-31

University College London, School of Pharmacy • London, United Kingdom

Taught Pharmaceutics and supervised research projects.

Pharmacist

2017-01-01 — 2022-02-01

Walgreens Boots Alliance • Nottingham, United Kingdom

Part-time role providing community pharmacy services.

Clinical Audit Quality Manager

2016-03-01 — 2016-10-03

Medinova Research • London, United Kingdom

Managed clinical audits and quality control.

Pharmacist Manager

2015-07-01 — 2016-03-01

Lloyds Pharmacy • London, United Kingdom

Oversaw pharmacy operations and services.