The final event of the Prioritisation and Risk Evaluation of Medicines in the Environment (PREMIER) project will take place on June 9th at the AstraZeneca Discovery Centre (DISC), Cambridge. The PREMIER project (2020-2026) has brought together a world-leading multi-disciplinary consortium composed of 27 partners from the public and private sectors working to contribute to a sustainable future by … Continue reading Prioritisation and Risk Evaluation of Medicines in the Environment (PREMIER) project: Final event at the AstraZeneca Discovery Centre (Cambridge)
Category: Conference & Event Activity
Webinar: Reducing pharmaceutical pollution: A systems approach to developing a UK national strategy
Pharmaceutical pollution is an increasing global challenge that impacts ecosystems and human health in various ways and through various pathways. It also exacerbates selection and spread of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) through the environment and threatens future access to effective medicines. In this Climate Change and Antimicrobial Resistance (CLIMAR) webinar, Dr Kelly Thornber will talk about … Continue reading Webinar: Reducing pharmaceutical pollution: A systems approach to developing a UK national strategy
OHBP research promoted at the European Drug Utilisation Conference 2025 in Uppsala, Sweden!
Two members of the OHBP (Prof Sharon Pfleger and Dr Lydia Niemi) attended the European Drug Utilisation Conference EuroDURG 2025: Bridging Data, Policy and Patients in Drug Utilisation Research in Uppsala, Sweden. EuroDURG is a special interest group of the International Society for Pharmacoepidemiology, and is focussed on drug utilisation research and topics such as … Continue reading OHBP research promoted at the European Drug Utilisation Conference 2025 in Uppsala, Sweden!
Strengthening Scotland-Sweden collaboration: University of Uppsala delegation visits UHI campuses for global health discussions
A new chapter in Scotland-Sweden research collaboration unfolded this March as the University of the Highlands and Islands (UHI) welcomed a delegation from the University of Uppsala, Sweden. The visit, part of the "Bridging Waters" Scottish Government-funded Education Exchange Programme Test & Learn, reinforced joint efforts to tackle global health and environmental challenges. University of … Continue reading Strengthening Scotland-Sweden collaboration: University of Uppsala delegation visits UHI campuses for global health discussions
Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) through a One Health approach: Professor Sharon Pfleger to Speak at Fleming Fund Fellowships Symposium
The One Health Breakthrough Partnership (OHBP) is delighted to announce that our co-founder, Professor Sharon Pfleger, will be a featured speaker at the upcoming Fleming Fund Fellowships Symposium on Friday, 31st January 2025, at the Playfair Library, Old College, University of Edinburgh. This prestigious event will bring together leading experts, researchers, and policymakers dedicated to … Continue reading Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) through a One Health approach: Professor Sharon Pfleger to Speak at Fleming Fund Fellowships Symposium
Leading Change at the Edge of the World: A Woman in STEMM’s Antarctic Expedition
We are thrilled to share a powerful new blog post by Professor Sharon Pfleger, a pioneering figure in the realms of pharmacy, public health, and sustainability. Sharon, who is also a co-founder of the One Health Breakthrough Partnership, reflects on her transformative journey to Antarctica as part of the Homeward Bound global leadership program—an initiative … Continue reading Leading Change at the Edge of the World: A Woman in STEMM’s Antarctic Expedition
Tackling Plastic Waste in Healthcare: Insights from the NHS Plastics Webinar
As healthcare systems around the world seek to improve sustainability, the NHS is taking action to reduce its environmental footprint. A key part of this effort is addressing plastic waste, which was the focus of the recent NHS Plastics: Reduce, Reuse, Recycle webinar. This session brought together experts to discuss the critical issue of plastic … Continue reading Tackling Plastic Waste in Healthcare: Insights from the NHS Plastics Webinar
HCWH Workshop: A Greener Pharmaceutical Supply Chain for People and the Planet
Healthcare Without Harm (HCWH) Europe will host a virtual workshop on sustainable pharmaceutical manufacturing and supply chain transparency on Sept 18th, 10:30 to 13:00 CEST. The workshop will explore the environmental and social impacts of pharmaceuticals, discuss strategies to enhance sustainability in pharmaceutical supply chains and identify opportunities for collaboration and action among stakeholders. The … Continue reading HCWH Workshop: A Greener Pharmaceutical Supply Chain for People and the Planet
New CREW report on Emerging Contaminants: Informing Scotland’s strategic monitoring and policy approaches on substances of increasing concern
A new report has been published by the Centre of Expertise for Waters (CREW) on the project carried out by researchers at Glasgow Caledonian University and the James Hutton Institute, "Emerging Contaminants: Informing Scotland’s strategic monitoring and policy approaches on substances of increasing concern". The aim of this project was to inform, prioritise, and coordinate … Continue reading New CREW report on Emerging Contaminants: Informing Scotland’s strategic monitoring and policy approaches on substances of increasing concern
OHBP presented at CleanMed Europe 2024, session “Prescribing for the Environment”
The One Health Breakthrough Partnership and it's collaborative work in Scotland was presented today during the CleanMed Europe 2024 conference under the "Prescribing for the Environment" session. Prof Sharon Pfleger (NHS Highland) presented ways healthcare practitioners can help make medicines use and healthcare more sustainable. She also participated in a panel discussion with Dr Bent … Continue reading OHBP presented at CleanMed Europe 2024, session “Prescribing for the Environment”