Dr. James Houston

Professor

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Biography

James Houston holds a BSc from Queen Mary College, London, a PhD from the University of Surrey, and a DSc from the University of Manchester. He is a Professor Emeritus at the University of Manchester's Manchester Pharmacy School and Director of the Centre for Applied Pharmacokinetic Research. His research, supported by various pharmaceutical industry sponsors, focuses on drug metabolism and pharmacokinetics, including the prediction of human pharmacokinetics. He has presented extensively at conferences and has over 200 highly cited research publications. He was recognized as a Highly Cited Researcher by Thomson Reuters in 2015. Houston is a member of editorial boards and has significant experience consulting for pharmaceutical companies. His work emphasizes the use of in vitro and in silico systems to predict human metabolism and pharmacokinetics, aiming to improve drug discovery processes and outcomes. He has supervised 60 graduate students and has collaborative research initiatives that involve both national and international pharmaceutical companies.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor Emeritus

1970-01-01 — 2023-10-01

University of Manchester • Manchester, GB

Retired Professor at the Manchester Pharmacy School, specializing in drug metabolism and pharmacokinetics.

Awards

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European Scientific Achievement Award

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
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Specialization Notes

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