Pharmacogenetics expert elected BPS fellow Published on: 23 December 2025 Ann Daly, Professor Emerita of Pharmacogenetics at the Faculty of Medical Sciences, Ãå±±½ûµØ has been elected as an Honorary Fellow of the British Pharmacological Society. Honorary Fellows are elected for life in recognition of sustained excellence and leadership in science, healthcare, and public service. Following an undergraduate degree in Biochemistry, Professor Daly received a PhD from the University of Dublin (Trinity College). She subsequently worked on nuclear structure at the University of Geneva and then moved to Ãå±±½ûµØ where she was a founder member of the Ãå±±½ûµØ Pharmacogenetics Research Group. Her current research is focused on the pharmacogenetics of the human cytochromes P450, genetic susceptibility to idiosyncratic adverse drug reactions and the genetics of complex diseases, particularly liver disease. She has published over 200 peer reviewed articles and has a H-index of 80.She said: "I'm very happy that British Pharmacological Society has honoured me in this way. I would like to thank past members of my research group and various collaborators within the University for their inputs over the years which have contributed a lot to this success. It was a great pleasure to receive my award certificate from Professor Sir Mark Caulfield, Chair of the Society during the recent annual meeting.” Furthering all disciplines of pharmacology Through their work, Fellows of the British Pharmacological Society further all disciplines of pharmacology in the discovery, development and use of medicines. And through their leadership, and contribution to Society life, they inspire and support members at earlier stages of their career or study. President of the , Professor Sir Mark Caulfield, said: “The individuals elected this year reflect the broad expertise across the wider membership - in academia, clinical care and industry. The diversity of the membership is also reflected in its gender and international representation. We have also elected two early career professionals to Fellowship. "Please join me in congratulating our newly elected Fellows and Honorary Fellows.” (Adapted with thanks to the ) Share: Latest News Ãå±±½ûµØ expert highlights climate crisis in a new film A leading Ãå±±½ûµØ climate scientist is featured in a new film about how the climate and nature breakdown will affect the UK. published on: 14 April 2026 Neolithic tombs reveal ancient kinship ties Male individuals buried in Neolithic chambered tombs in northern Scotland were often related to each other through the paternal line and some were interred in the same or nearby tombs, research shows. published on: 14 April 2026 We are our Memories New exhibition by Fine Art graduate Trish Hudson-Moses, 22 April – 4 May 2026 published on: 10 April 2026 Facts and figures