The Liaison Development Manager (LDM) concept was identified in the HPSS R&D Strategy as a means of supporting and assisting the individual professions to develop their full R&D potential and capacity. The LDM (Pharmacy) was appointed in September 2001. Five key areas comprise the role of the LDM (Pharmacy):

• to be an effective link between the R&D Office and the pharmacy profession;
• to assist the pharmacy profession develop its full R&D potential and research capacity;
• to assist the pharmacy profession benefit from the R&D Office schemes;
• to ensure the pharmacy profession is fully involved in all aspects of emerging RRGs;
• to contribute to the overall functioning of the R&D Office and the implementation of the HPSS R&D Strategy.

This web page is aimed at keeping pharmacists abreast of developments within the LDM post in relation to the key areas identified in the plan for future developments and also developments within the R&D Office generally.

For further information please contact: Dr Glenda Fleming, Liaison Development Manager (Pharmacy), R&D Office, 12-22 Linenhall Street, BELFAST, BT2 8BS. Tel: 028 9055 3617 Fax: 028 9055 3674

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