Leonora O'Brien

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Leonora O'Brien is a renowned pharmacist and entrepreneur known for her significant contributions to the field of pharmacology. She is the founder and CEO of Pharmapod, a global platform that aims to reduce medication errors in the healthcare sector.

Early Life and Education

Leonora O'Brien was born and raised in Ireland. She pursued her education in the field of pharmacy, earning her degree from the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland (RCSI). Her passion for healthcare and patient safety led her to further her studies in this field.

Career

O'Brien started her career as a community pharmacist. She then moved on to work in regulatory affairs and corporate governance in the pharmaceutical industry. Her experiences in these roles highlighted the need for a system to reduce medication errors, which led her to establish Pharmapod in 2012.

Pharmapod

Pharmapod is a cloud-based software that allows healthcare professionals to record and analyze medication errors. The platform is designed to improve patient safety by providing a systematic way of learning from medication errors. Since its inception, Pharmapod has been implemented in several countries and has received recognition for its contribution to patient safety.

Awards and Recognition

O'Brien has received numerous awards for her work in the field of pharmacology. She was awarded the Cartier Women's Initiative Awards in 2013 for her innovative approach to reducing medication errors. In 2014, she was named as one of the Top 100 Women in Healthcare globally.

Personal Life

O'Brien is a strong advocate for patient safety and is actively involved in various initiatives aimed at improving healthcare outcomes. She continues to lead Pharmapod in its mission to reduce medication errors globally.

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