Dr. Ireny Iskandar

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Dr. Ireny Iskandar graduated from Cairo University with a degree in Pharmacy (Pharmaceutical Sciences) in 2012, where she received honors distinction. She completed her PhD in Pharmacoepidemiology from the University of Manchester in 2017, supported by the President’s Doctoral Scholar award. Her doctoral research focused on the clinical effectiveness of biologic therapies for moderate-to-severe plaque psoriasis in real-life settings through a randomized trial context. After her PhD, she joined the Centre for Pharmacoepidemiology and Drug Safety Research at the University of Manchester as a Research Associate, where she co-led significant projects, including the Global Psoriasis Atlas. In 2020, she transitioned to become a Research Fellow and Project Manager at the Centre of Occupational and Environmental Health, contributing to several research projects, particularly in epidemiology related to occupational health involving skin and respiratory diseases, securing substantial grant funding. In December 2022, she became a Lecturer in Pharmacy Practice within the Division of Pharmacy and Optometry at the University, where she continues to expand her research interests in long-term conditions, predictive modeling, and health inequalities.

Research Interests

Experience

Lecturer

2022-12-01 — Present

University of Manchester • Manchester, UK

Lecturer in Pharmacy Practice within the Division of Pharmacy and Optometry.

Research Fellow/Project Manager

2020-01-01 — 2022-12-01

Centre of Occupational and Environmental Health • Manchester, UK

Conducted research in occupational health, specifically in skin and respiratory diseases.

Research Associate

2017-01-01 — 2019-12-01

Centre for Pharmacoepidemiology and Drug Safety Research • Manchester, UK

Focused on epidemiological research related to psoriasis and large database studies.

Awards

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President's Doctoral Scholars Award

2013-09-01
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Senior Fellowship Higher Education Academy (SFHEA)

2019-07-19

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.