Siama Kausar

Biography

Siama Kausar is an Assistant Professor in Clinical Pharmacy and the Simulation Lead for the MPharm programme at the University of Bradford. She is passionate about creating innovative, simulation-based learning experiences that transform pharmacy education and pedagogy. Her work spans teaching on the undergraduate MPharm degree and developing immersive approaches that prepare students for real-world practice.

Siama prides herself on collaboration across the university, sharing ideas and co-creating initiatives that benefit both students and colleagues beyond her faculty. As an early career researcher, her interests include simulation, deprescribing, artificial intelligence, and health inequalities, often exploring ways to integrate these areas for impactful research.

With extensive experience in community, hospital, and general practice settings, Siama currently works as an Advanced Lead Pharmacist with a Specialist Interest in Heart Failure, Cardio-Renal Medicine, and Mental Health. She has led services and teams as an Operational Lead and PCN Manager, demonstrating strong leadership and innovation in clinical practice.

Her commitment to the profession was recognised early when she won the Royal Pharmaceutical Society Student of the Year Award in 2015. Today, Siama continues to champion excellence in pharmacy education and practice, driving forward initiatives that shape the future of healthcare.

Research

• Simulation
• AI use in pedagogy 
• Health Inequalities
• Prescribing/Deprescribing
• Cardio-Renal Disease

Teaching

Siama’s teaching interests encompass clinical pharmacy practice, mental health, cardio-renal medicine, prescribing and deprescribing and the integration of simulation into pharmacy education. She is dedicated to designing immersive learning experiences that prepare students for real-world clinical challenges and enhance their confidence in practice. Her work on the undergraduate MPharm programme reflects a commitment to bridging theory with practical application through innovative simulation-based pedagogy.

Professional activities