Rate My Professor Atta Naqvi

Dr Atta Naqvi serves as Lecturer in Pharmacy Practice at the Reading School of Pharmacy, University of Reading. He joined the School in January 2022 and holds the additional role of Pharmacy Research Ethics Lead. His academic interests centre on pharmacy education, cultural competence, mental health, opioid use, medication adherence and public health. Dr Naqvi convenes the module Research Methods in Health Sciences and contributes to teaching across the MPharm programme, including multiple specified modules from foundation to advanced levels. He completed graduate studies at the University of Waterloo and maintains an active research profile with contributions to peer-reviewed literature on intercultural competence lectures for pharmacy students and the role of pharmacists in supporting common mental health conditions. Recent publications include a 2025 study examining pharmacy students’ experiences of an inaugural lecture on intercultural competence. Dr Naqvi has secured internal research funding from the University of Reading and participates in projects addressing disability awareness through film-based training for pharmacy students. His work supports both educational innovation and public health initiatives within the pharmacy discipline.

Throughout his career at the University of Reading, Dr Naqvi has focused on integrating cultural competence and mental health topics into pharmacy curricula while advancing ethical standards in pharmacy research. He continues to publish on medication adherence and opioid-related public health issues, contributing to the broader evidence base that informs pharmacy practice and education. Colleagues and students recognise his commitment to research ethics and his role in fostering inclusive learning environments. The combination of teaching responsibilities, research output and leadership in ethics positions Dr Naqvi as a key contributor to the School of Pharmacy’s mission of preparing future pharmacists for contemporary healthcare challenges.