The School of Pharmacy Celebrates Two PhD Researchers on Successful Viva Voce Examinations
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The School of Pharmacy, UCC is pleased to recognise two doctoral researchers who successfully defended their theses in viva voces in January and February 2026.
Each viva marks the culmination of several years of dedicated research, perseverance, and collaboration. Reaching this milestone represents a significant academic achievement and an important contribution to pharmaceutical science.
The School warmly congratulates the following researchers and acknowledges the commitment and guidance of their supervisors. We wish them every success as they move forward in their careers.
Callum Ryan
Thesis title: Expanding the Design Space for the Development of Lipid-Based Formulation
Supervisors: Prof Brendan Griffin, School of Pharmacy, UCC; Dr Joey O'Shea, School of Pharmacy, UCC
Claudia Giannachi
Thesis title: Design of Oral Insulin Tablet Formulations to Enable Manufacture and Storage under Ambient Conditions
Supervisor: Prof Abina M. Crean, School of Pharmacy, UCC