Bernard Naughton

Bernard is an Assistant Professor and interdisciplinary researcher at the School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences at Trinity College Dublin. Prior to this appointment, Bernard was a research fellow at the Saïd Business School, and a member of St Antony’s College, at the University of Oxford.

Bernard holds a PhD in science and technology in medicine which was jointly supervised by the University of Oxford, Saïd Business School and the Institute of Science and Technology at Keele University. Bernard is a clinical pharmacist by training and has over ten years’ experience working with NHS teaching hospitals and international healthcare technology companies.

Bernard’s research focusses on two themes, ‘Medicine Quality’ and ‘Healthcare Innovation’. More specifically he is interested in behaviour, technology, and regulation concerning substandard and falsified medicine. Regarding healthcare innovation, he is interested in the social processes of innovation, especially barriers to innovation, and responsible innovation.

His research has implications for healthcare, governments, the pharmaceutical industry, major projects, and entrepreneurship. He uses both qualitative and quantitative research methods and has published in high impact journals such as BMJ Global Health and Lancet Global Health. He has contributed to the regulatory affair’s professional society, where he has authored several book chapters. His research has been funded by the University of Oxford, the Norwegian Research Council, the Wellcome Trust, and private technology firms.

Education

• Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) Keele University (2015 — 2018)
• Master's degree Cardiff University / Prifysgol Caerdydd (2011 — 2014)
• Master's degree Keele University (2006 — 2010)
• High School St. Josephs College, Garbally Park (2001 — 2006)

Companies

• Assistant Professor Trinity College Dublin (2021)
• Tutor Creative Destruction Lab (2020)
• Director SOLFEN HEALTHCARE LIMITED (2011)
• Student Advisor and Senior Common Room Member St Antony's College (2020 — 2021)
• Research Fellow Saïd Business School, University of Oxford (2019 — 2021)
• Specialist Clinical Pharmacist OXFORD UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS NHS TRUST (2015 — 2021)
• Researcher Saïd Business School, University of Oxford (2017 — 2019)
• Visiting Academic Saïd Business School, University of Oxford (2015 — 2017)
• Specialist Clinical Pharmacist Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust (2015 — 2015)