Brenda McCartney

Brenda McCartney is a Researcher PhD Student at The Open University since February 2023, focusing on the integration of bioinformatics in STEM education. Since March 2016, Brenda has served as a Lecturer in Pharmaceutical/Medicinal Chemistry and is currently the Course Coordinator for BTEC Level 3 Pharmaceutical Science at North West Regional College (NWRC), where Brenda has contributed to the development of courses since joining as a part-time lecturer in 2011. Prior experience includes over 16 years as a Pharmacist Manager at MediCare Pharmacy Group, where Brenda also engaged in academia as a Teacher Practitioner with the University of Ulster, Coleraine. Educational credentials include multiple qualifications from Queen's University Belfast, the University of Sunderland, and Ulster University, focusing on pharmacy management and education.