Dr Richard Friend
Medical Director & Principal Investigator
MBBS, FRACP
Medical Director & Principal Investigator – Nucleus Network Brisbane
Specialist in Clinical Pharmacology & General Medicine
Dr Richard Friend is a dual-specialist physician in Clinical Pharmacology and General Medicine, registered with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA). With a strong foundation in both therapeutic drug management and complex internal medicine, Dr Friend brings a comprehensive and evidence-based approach to patient care and clinical research.
He is certified in Good Clinical Practice (GCP), having completed advanced training through the NIDA Clinical Trials Network, reflecting his commitment to ethical, high-quality clinical research and regulatory compliance.
Dr Friend’s areas of interest include:
- Therapeutic drug monitoring and pharmacokinetics
- Multimorbidity and polypharmacy management
- Clinical trial design and oversight
- Patient safety and regulatory standards in early-phase research
With a focus on precision medicine and translational research, Dr Friend plays a key role in advancing safe and effective therapeutic innovations.