20th World Congress of Basic and Clinical Pharmacology

20th World Congress of Basic  
 and Clinical Pharmacology 2026  
  #WCP2026

lab visits

As part of WCP2026, EMCRs will have the opportunity to visit a range of world-class research labs across Australia either before or after the congress (12–17 July 2026).

These lab visits offer unique insights into cutting-edge work in clinical pharmacology, pharmacogenomics, drug discovery, aged care, respiratory health, pharmacology education and so much more!

EMCRs will engage with leading researchers, tour state-of-the-art facilities, and explore collaborative opportunities in areas such as precision medicine, therapeutic drug monitoring, education innovation, and more.

You can sign up for these lab visits during the registration process. If you have already registered and would like to attend, please email the congress organisers at wcp2026@expertevents.com.au.

Please note that while lab visits themselves are free, any associated travel and accommodation costs, such as flights to the host city and accommodation while there, will need to be covered by you.

If you have any questions about this opportunity please contact Professor Danijela Gnjidic via danijela.gnjidic@sydney.edu.au. 

Sydney

University of Technology Sydney
School of Life Sciences
Theme/Area of Research: Respiratory and inflammation

University of Technology Sydney – School of Life Sciences

Lab Group: ImmunoPharmacology Research Group – Dr Chantal Donovan
Theme/Area of Research: Respiratory and inflammation
Timing: Before WCP2026

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The University of Sydney
Sydney Pharmacy School
Theme/Area of Research: Education (pharmacology, pharmaceutical science, pharmacy, health professional practice)

The University of Sydney – Sydney Pharmacy School

Lab Group: Education@SPS – A/Prof Kellie Charles
Theme/Area of Research: Education (pharmacology, pharmaceutical science, pharmacy, health professional practice)
Timing: 20-24 July 2026

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The University of Sydney
Sydney Pharmacy School
Theme/Area of Research: Clinical pharmacology and pharmacogenomics

The University of Sydney – Sydney Pharmacy School

Lab Group: Associate Professor Sophie Stocker Lab
Theme/Area of Research: Clinical pharmacology and pharmacogenomics
Timing: Before or after WCP2026

Overview:
The Stocker Lab focuses on understanding and managing variability in drug response to optimise patient care. The group integrates expertise in clinical pharmacology, pharmacogenomics, pharmacometrics, and health service delivery, with applications across aged care, women’s health, anti-infectives, gout, diabetes, and transplantation. It is internationally recognised for leadership in precision dosing software and pharmacogenomic implementation.

Current projects include:

  • CYP2C19-guided antiplatelet therapy

  • Allopurinol de-prescribing in dialysis patients

  • Real-time biosensor monitoring of antimicrobials

  • Pharmacogenomic-guided medication management in aged care

  • Personalised medicine in IVF

The group includes honours and PhD students and is active in qualitative research exploring patient behaviour, adherence, and health system integration of precision medicine tools.

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The University of Sydney
Sydney Pharmacy School
Theme/Area of Research: Poisoning Epidemiology and Toxico-surveillance

The University of Sydney – School of Pharmacy

Lab Group:  Prof Nicholas Buckley, Sydney Pharmacy School, The University of Sydney
Theme/Area of Research: Poisoning Epidemiology and Toxico-surveillance
Timing: Before WCP2026

Overview: A Dry Lab focused on Applied Research.  We assemble and analyse datasets to prevent poisoning and suicide. Datasets include Poisons Information Centre data, Clinical Cohorts on serious poisoning and snakebite, and Linked Health Data sets on suicide, poisoning and other injuries.

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The University of Sydney
Kolling Institute
Theme/Area of Research: Clinical and translational pharmacology (Geriatrics)

The University of Sydney – Kolling Institute

Lab Group: Ageing and Pharmacology Laboratory – Prof Sarah Hilmer
Theme/Area of Research: Clinical and translational pharmacology (Geriatrics)
Timing: 10am - 3pm Monday 20 July 2026
Longer visits can be arranged with Prof Hilmer by contacting wcp@expertevents.com.au

Overview:
This interdisciplinary research group investigates personalised medicine for older people, with a focus on multimorbidity, frailty, and polypharmacy. Opportunities exist for clinicians, basic scientists, bioinformaticians, pharmaco-epidemiologists, clinical trialists, and implementation scientists.

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UNSW Sydney
Department of Pharmacology
Theme/area of research: Drug Discovery, Gastro-intestinal/Urogenital, Respiratory and Inflammation, Cardiovascular, Neuropharmacology

UNSW Sydney - Department of Pharmacology

https://www.unsw.edu.au/medicine-health/our-schools/biomedical-sciences/about-us/our-people/our-departments/pharmacology

Timing: Before or after WCP2026

Theme/area of research: 

  • Drug Discovery - (Basic and Translational - including but not limited to Natural Products, Transparency & Reproducibility, Cancer)
  • Gastro-intestinal/Urogenital - (Basic and Translational - Gastro-intestinal)
  • Respiratory and Inflammation - (Basic and Translational - Immunopharmacology)
  • Cardiovascular - (Basic and Translational - Cardiovascular)
  • Neuropharmacology - (Basic and Translational - Neuropsychopharmacology )
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perth

The University of Western Australia / Harry Perkins Institute of Medical Research
Theme/Area of Research: Drug discovery, innovation, and industry

The University of Western Australia / Harry Perkins Institute of Medical Research

Lab Group: Molecular Endocrinology and Pharmacology – Dr Elizabeth Johnstone & Prof Kevin Pfleger
Theme/Area of Research: Drug discovery, innovation, and industry
Timing: Monday 20 July 2026

We will give visitors tours of our lab and campus, as well presentations and demonstrations of the type of work we do in our lab.

Our university is the University of Western Australia, and our lab is based at the Harry Perkins Institute of Medical Research, located in the Queen Elizabeth II Medical Centre Campus. Our lab is the Molecular Endocrinology and Pharmacology Lab, where we investigate the molecular pharmacology of receptors, cellular signalling, and assay development.

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The University of Western Australia
School of Biomedical Sciences
Theme/Area of Research: Education 

The University of Western Australia – School of Biomedical Sciences

Contact: Dr Lynette Fernandes
Theme/Area of Research: Education (majors include pharmacology, microbiology, pathology, genetics, medical sciences)
Timing: 1/2 day  - 1 day between 6–9 July 2026

Overview:

The content, duration and extent of the visit will depend on the individual. The EMCR can deliver a seminar (early career) or workshop (mid-career) on the courses, content, delivery of teaching and/or research in their department/institution. The attendee will meet informally with various groups within the School of Biomedical Sciences to compare notes on education issues across institutions.

Attendees can expect to share their experiences and learn from those of teaching academics in the School of Biomedical Sciences at UWA. A tour of teaching facilities can also be arranged.

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ADELAIDE

Adelaide University / SAHMRI (South Australian Health and Medical Research Institute)
Theme/Area of Research: Aged care, pharmacy, pharmacoepidemiology

Adelaide University / SAHMRI

Lab Group: A/Prof Janet Sluggett’s Group
Theme/Area of Research: Aged care, pharmacy, pharmacoepidemiology
Timing: Before WCP2026 – 9–10 July

Overview:
This interdisciplinary group focuses on the quality use of medicines in older people accessing aged care services. Research areas include pharmacoepidemiology, clinical trials, qualitative studies, and implementation science. The activities will include one-on-one meetings with team members to learn more about current projects, as well as an opportunity for attendees to deliver a presentation on their own work. Note: The University of South Australia and The University of Adelaide will merge to form Adelaide University in late 2026.

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