ProfSteven Kerrigan

Professor Kerrigan is committed to delivering research-informed pharmacology education that equips future healthcare professionals and scientists with a strong understanding of drug action, precision therapeutics and translational medicine. His teaching philosophy centres on integrating fundamental pharmacological principles with real-world clinical application, encouraging students to think critically and apply scientific evidence to improve patient care.

Over the past two decades, he has played a leading role in curriculum development and innovation across undergraduate and postgraduate programmes in pharmacy, medicine, nursing, physiotherapy and biomedical sciences. He has coordinated and delivered modules spanning cardiovascular pharmacology, infection, precision therapeutics, research methods and drug discovery, while continually adapting teaching approaches to reflect advances in science, healthcare and educational practice.

Professor Kerrigan has supervised and mentored more than 100 undergraduate research students, 26 doctoral candidates, postgraduate research students and over 20 postdoctoral researchers. Many have progressed to successful careers in academia, healthcare and the pharmaceutical and biotechnology sectors. He is committed to creating an inclusive and supportive research environment that develops scientific curiosity, independence and leadership.

His educational leadership extends beyond the classroom through the development of innovative assessment strategies, interdisciplinary education and public engagement initiatives. As Academic Director of the MyHealth Public Education Programme and the Transition Year MiniMed Programme, he has helped improve public understanding of pharmacology, medicines and healthcare while inspiring the next generation of healthcare professionals and scientists.

Professor Kerrigan believes that excellent pharmacology education should inspire curiosity, promote lifelong learning and bridge the gap between fundamental discovery, clinical pharmacology and therapeutics.