School of Pharmacy Hosts Inaugural Responsible Person (RP) Forum in Partnership with PDA Ireland
On 30 April 2026 the School of Pharmacy at University College Cork was delighted to host the inaugural Responsible Person (RP) Forum in the Aula Maxima, in partnership with the Parenteral Drug Association (PDA) Ireland.
This significant event brought together over 150 delegates from across the pharmaceutical industry, regulatory authorities, and academia, with a shared focus on fostering innovation and collaboration within the sector.
The forum provided a valuable platform for the exchange of best practices, the discussion of technological advancements, and the strengthening of collective approaches to ensuring the continued supply of safe and effective medicines to patients. In doing so, the event strongly reflected PDA’s vision of connecting people, science, and regulation.
The programme featured a distinguished line-up of expert speakers, including Elizabeth Collins, Head of Global Quality at Amarin Corporation, and Declan Kelly, VP Head of Global Quality at Jazz Pharmaceuticals. Additional contributions were delivered by Mikhail Khazanchuk, Bernard Naughton, Trevor Dempsey, Valerie Mulholland, and Tim Kilroy. The School was also pleased to welcome participation from the Health Products Regulatory Authority (HPRA), with valuable insights provided by Anita Nolan and Kevin Doyle.
In addition to the high-quality programme content, the forum offered an important opportunity for meaningful engagement, enabling participants to build connections, share experiences, and strengthen collaboration across the pharmaceutical and regulatory landscape.
The School of Pharmacy extends its sincere thanks to the PDA Ireland organising committee for delivering such a successful and impactful event, and to all speakers and contributors who helped bring the forum to life. We also acknowledge the support of colleagues across UCC and wider University support services, whose efforts were instrumental in ensuring the smooth running of the event.
This landmark forum highlights the strength of collaboration between academia and industry, reinforcing the School of Pharmacy’s ongoing commitment to professional development, knowledge exchange, and engagement with the pharmaceutical sector.
