Jane Sheridan

Professor Jane Sheridan (Janie) was the inaugural Director of the Centre for Addiction Research, at the University of Auckland, New Zealand. After completing her Bachelor of Pharmacy Degree at the University of Bath, UK, she completed her PhD at the University of London, UK in 1995. Janie’s research has included exploring harm reduction service provision through primary care, new psychoactive substances, pharmaceutical drug misuse, methadone prescribing patterns, the role of community pharmacy in screening and brief interventions, older adults alcohol consumption, and treatment for stimulant dependence. She has also been involved in undergraduate pharmacy education in the management of opioids dependence, and health issues related to substance misuse. Janie has retired from her permanent role at the School of Pharmacy, and has a part time role with the School of Population Health at the University of Auckland.