Dr. Kaitlyn Watson, an Australian registered pharmacist began her pharmacy career working in an Oncology Day Unit at Greenslopes Private Hospital, Australia. Dr Watson went on to become a globally recognized disaster pharmacy researcher, serving as the Founder & CEO of Disaster Pharmacy Solutions. She specializes in delivering disaster management and emergency preparedness training to the pharmacy workforce through interactive Table-Top Exercises. In 2022, Kaitlyn authored the foundational book 'Disaster and Emergency Pharmacy: A Guide to Preparation and Management' published by Routledge.
Dr. Watson is an Assistant Professor at the University of Alberta's Faculty of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, focusing on social and public health pharmacy. Dr. Watson earned her PhD in Pharmacy Practice and Disaster Management from Queensland University of Technology, Australia. Her doctoral research focused on a comprehensive exploration of pharmacists' roles and responsibilities in both natural and anthropogenic disasters and emergencies. Additionally, with expertise gained through two postdoctoral fellowships in clinical trial management and implementation science, Dr. Watson is dedicated to sustainable evidence-based change in the public health and primary care sectors
