Sarah Dineen-Griffin

Sarah Dineen-Griffin, PhD has an extensive work experience in the pharmaceutical and healthcare industry. Sarah currently holds the position of Vice President of the Community Pharmacy Section at the International Pharmaceutical Federation (FIP). Prior to this, they have held various roles within FIP, including Vice Chair of the SIG Next Generation of Pharmaceutical Scientists and Community Pharmacy Section Executive Committee Member. Sarah has also served as the Liaison for the FIP YPG Community Pharmacy Section and the FIP Education Workforce Development Hub.

In addition to their work at FIP, Sarah is a Chief Investigator and Project Lead for the NSW Government Pharmacy Trial at the University of Newcastle. Sarah is also a Lecturer in Pharmacy Practice at the same university. Sarah serves as an Editorial Board Member for Research in Social and Administrative Pharmacy at Elsevier, and they are also a member of the Editorial Board for Pharmacy Practice, the journal.

Sarah has been an Accredited Consultant Pharmacist at the Australian Association of Consultant Pharmacy since 2016. Sarah has also held various leadership roles at the Pharmaceutical Society of Australia, including Vice President of the NSW Branch and Chair of the NSW Early Career Pharmacist Working Group.

Sarah has contributed their expertise to the Australian Government's Department of Health and Aged Care as a member of the National Medicines Policy Review Committee. Sarah has also served as a reviewer for the MRFF 2022 Quality, Safety and Effectiveness of Medicine Intervention by Pharmacists.

Sarah's experience extends to the education sector as well, having served as a member of an Expert Working Group for Work-Place Based Assessment at the Australian Pharmacy Council. Sarah has also worked as a Lecturer in Health Management and Leadership at Charles Sturt University.

Prior to their current roles, Sarah worked as a Community Pharmacist at Amcal. Their work experience spans from 2015 to 2021.

In summary, Sarah Dineen-Griffin, PhD has a diverse and accomplished work history, with extensive involvement in pharmacy practice, education, research, and professional associations.

Sarah Dineen-Griffin, PhD completed their education in a chronological order. Sarah started their academic journey in 2009 at the University of Newcastle, where they obtained a Bachelor of Biomedical Science from 2009 to 2011. Sarah then pursued further studies and enrolled at the University of Newcastle from 2012 to 2013, earning a Master of Pharmacy degree. Afterward, they attended the University of Sydney from 2014 to 2016, obtaining a Graduate Certificate in Pharmacy Practice. Finally, Sarah completed their highest level of education at the University of Technology Sydney, from 2016 to 2020, where they earned a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Pharmacy. Alongside their education, they also obtained various additional certifications and awards from multiple institutions and organizations.