Prof Peter Penson
Pharmacy and Biomolecular Sciences
Faculty of Science
Email: P.Penson@ljmu.ac.uk
Telephone: 0151 231 2071
Peter Penson is Professor of Pharmacy Practice and Head of Subject for Pharmacy at Liverpool John Moores University, UK. He is the co-Leader (with Dr Alice McCloskey) of the Clinical Pharmacy and Therapeutics Research Group within the School of Pharmacy and Biomolecular Sciences
He is a Honorary Research Associate at University of Liverpool, UK and an active member of the Liverpool Centre for Cardiovascular Science. In addition, Professor Penson is Editor in Chief of Expert Review of Clinical Pharmacology. Associate Editor of BMC Pharmacology and Toxicology and a Section Editor of Archives of Medical Science: Civilisation Diseases. He was previously Executive Editor of the British Journal of Clinical Pharmacology, A Fellow of the Higher Education Academy, he has conducted research at Cardiff University and the University of Surrey, both in the UK, and at the University of Regensburg, Germany. Professor Penson’s research interests include cardiovascular pharmacology and clinical outcomes in cardiovascular disease, with a particular focus on hypertension, dyslipidaemias and ischaemia-reperfusion injury. He is primarily involved in observational studies, clinical trials and meta-analysis. He is a member of the International Lipid Expert Panel and he works with many international experts in the Lipid and Blood Pressure Meta-Analysis Collaboration Group. A pharmacist, registered with the UK General Pharmaceutical Council, Professor Penson is a fellow of The European Society of Cardiology, and a member of The European Atherosclerosis Society, The British Pharmacological Society and The British Society for Cardiovascular Research and the Royal Pharmaceutical Society.
Professor Penson teaches cardiovascular physiology, pharmacology and therapeutics on the MPharm. programme. As a pharmacist, he is also involved in teaching Pharmacy Practice elements of the course. He has responsibility for undergraduate and postgraduate masters projects in addition to supervising PhD candidates.
Professor Penson is currently an External Examiner for Undergraduate Programmes at UWE Bristol, he has acted as an external examiner for postgraduate Degrees at Coventry University and the University of Birmingham.
He is a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy. In 2019 he was designated as a Fellow of the European Society of Cardiology. The fellowship was awarded for scientific excellence. Since 2023, he has been a Fellow of the British Pharmacological Society.
Degrees
2009, Cardiff University, United Kingdom, Ph.D.
2004, University of Wales, United Kingdom, M.Pharm.
Academic appointments
Professor of Pharmacy Practice, Head of Subject (Pharmacy) & Lead Pharmacist, School of Pharmacy & Biomolecular Sciences, Liverpool John Moores University, 2023 - present
Head of Subject (Pharmacy) , Lead Pharmacist & Reader in Cardiovascular Pharmacology, Liverpool John Moores University, 2023 - 2023
Head of Subject (Pharmacological Sciences) (Interim), School of Pharmacy and Biomolecular Sciences, Liverpool John Moores University, 2022 - 2023
Reader in Cardiovascular Pharmacology, School of Pharmacy and Biomolecular Science, Liverpool John Moores University, 2021 - 2023
Honorary Research Associate, University of Liverpool, 2019 - present
Senior Lecturer in Pharmacology and Pharmacy Practice, School of Pharmacy and Biomolecular Sciences, Liverpool John Moores University, 2009 - 2021
Postgraduate training
Postgraduate Certificate in Learning and Teaching in Higher Education, United Kingdom, Liverpool John Moores University, 2009 - 2010
Highlighted publications
Verma LA, Penson PE, Akpan A, Lip GYH, Lane DA. 2023. Managing older people with atrial fibrillation and preventing stroke: a review of anticoagulation approaches Expert Review of Cardiovascular Therapy, 21 :963-983 DOI Author Url Publisher Url Public Url
Hindley B, Lip GYH, McCloskey AP, Penson PE. 2023. Pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics of direct oral anticoagulants Expert Opinion on Drug Metabolism and Toxicology, DOI Author Url Publisher Url Public Url
Banach M, Lewek J, Surma S, Penson PE, Sahebkar A, Martin SS, Bajraktari G, Henein MY, Reiner Z, Bielecka-Dabrowa A, Bytyçi I, LBPMC , ILEP . 2023. The Association Between Daily Step Count and All-Cause and Cardiovascular Mortality: A Meta-Analysis European Journal of Preventive Cardiology, 30 :1975-1985 DOI Author Url Publisher Url Public Url
McCloskey A, Penson PE. 2023. Long COVID-19 - Definition, Epidemiology, and Clinical Implications Banach M. Cardiovascular Complications of COVID-19: Acute and Long-Term Impacts :367-367 Springer Nature 978-3031154775 DOI Publisher Url
McCloskey AP, Penson PE, Tse Y, Abdelhafiz MA, Ahmed SN, Lim EJ. 2022. Identifying and addressing pill aversion in adults without physiological‐related dysphagia: A narrative review British Journal of Clinical Pharmacology, DOI Author Url Publisher Url Public Url
Bytyçi I, Penson PE, Mikhailidis DP, Wong ND, Hernandez AV, Sahebkar A, Thompson PD, Mazidi M, Rysz J, Pella D, Reiner Ž, Toth PP, Banach M, LBPMC , ILEP . 2022. Prevalence of statin intolerance: a meta-analysis. European Heart Journal, :1-16 DOI Author Url Publisher Url Public Url
Penson P, Pirro M, Banach M. 2020. LDL-C: Lower is Better for Longer - Even at Low Risk BMC Medicine, 18 DOI Author Url Publisher Url Public Url
Penson P, Mancini GBJ, Toth PP, Martin SS, Watts GF, Sahebkar A, Mikhailidis DP, Banach M. 2018. Introducing the 'Drucebo' Effect in Statin Therapy: A systematic review of studies comparing reported rates of statin-associated muscle symptoms, under blinded and open-label conditions. Journal of Cachexia, Sarcopenia and Muscle, DOI Author Url Publisher Url Public Url
Penson P, Long DL, Howard G, Toth PP, Muntner P, Howard VJ, Safford MM, Jones SR, Martin SS, Mazidi M, Catapano AL, Banach M. 2018. Associations Between Very Low Concentrations of LDL-Cholesterol, hs-CRP and Health Outcomes in the Reasons for Geographical and Racial Differences in Stroke (REGARDS) Study European Heart Journal, 39 :3641-3653 DOI Author Url Publisher Url Public Url
Journal article
Shahbaz SK, Koushki K, Izadi O, Penson PE, Sukhorukov VN, Kesharwani P, Sahebkar A. 2024. Advancements in Curcumin-Loaded PLGA Nanoparticle Delivery Systems: Progressive Strategies in Cancer Therapy Journal of Drug Targeting, :1-53 DOI Author Url Publisher Url Public Url
Banach M, Fronczek M, Osadnik T, Gach A, Strapagiel D, Słomka M, Lejawa M, Goc A, Boniewska-Bernacka E, Pańczyszyn A, Lip GYH, Toth PP, Penson PE, Jóźwiak J. 2024. Risk of adverse cardiovascular events based on common genetic variants in 8-year follow-up of the LIPIDOGEN2015 population using the polygenic risk score (PRS) - study design and methodology Archives of Medical Science, DOI Publisher Url Public Url
Mahmoud A, Mullen R, Penson PE, Morecroft CW. 2024. Patient experiences of their current asthma care and their views toward providing support for patients with asthma in community pharmacy: A Qualitative study Exploratory Research in Clinical and Social Pharmacy, 14 DOI Author Url Publisher Url Public Url
Jones ID, Lane DA, Lotto R, Oxborough D, Neubeck L, Penson P, Johnston Smith E, Santos A, McGinn EE, Ajiboye A, Town N, Czanner G, Shaw A, El-Masr H, Lip GYH. 2024. Supermarket/Hypermarket Opportunistic Screening for Atrial Fibrillation (SHOPS-AF) using sensors embedded in the handles of supermarket trolleys: A feasibility study American Heart Journal, 271 :164-177 DOI Author Url Publisher Url Public Url
Ritchie LA, Harrison SL, Penson PE, Akbari A, Torabi F, Hollinghurst J, Harris D, Oke OB, Akpan A, Halcox JP, Rodgers SE, Lip GYH, Lane DA. 2024. Adherence to the Atrial fibrillation Better Care pathway and the risk of adverse health outcomes in older care home residents with atrial fibrillation: a retrospective data linkage study 2003–18 Age and Ageing, 53 DOI Author Url Publisher Url Public Url
Jamialahmadi T, Hasanpour M, Vakilian F, Penson PE, Iranshahy M, Sahebkar A. 2024. Evaluation of Urolithin A Efficacy in Heart Failure Patients with Reduced Ejection Fraction: A Randomized, Double-blind, Crossover, Placebo-controlled Clinical Trial Reviews on Recent Clinical Trials, 19 DOI Author Url Publisher Url Public Url
Ritchie LA, Penson PE, Akpan A, Lip GYH, Lane DA. 2024. Pharmacist-led intervention for older people with atrial fibrillation in long-term care (PIVOTALL study): a randomised pilot and feasibility study BMC Geriatrics, 24 DOI Author Url Publisher Url Public Url
Verma LA, Penson PE, Akpan A, Lip GYH, Lane DA. 2023. Managing older people with atrial fibrillation and preventing stroke: a review of anticoagulation approaches Expert Review of Cardiovascular Therapy, 21 :963-983 DOI Author Url Publisher Url Public Url
Thompson CV, Webb SD, Leedale JA, Penson PE, Paini A, Ebbrell DJ, Madden JC. 2023. Using Read-Across to Build Physiologically-Based Kinetic Models: Part 2. Case Studies for atenolol and flumioxazin Computational Toxicology, 29 :100293-100293 DOI Publisher Url Public Url
Thompson CV, Webb SD, Leedale JA, Penson PE, Paini A, Ebbrell D, Madden JC. 2023. Using read-across to build physiologically-based kinetic models: Part 1. Development of a KNIME workflow to assist analogue selection for PBK modelling Computational Toxicology, 29 :100292-100292 DOI Publisher Url Public Url
Hindley B, Lip GYH, McCloskey AP, Penson PE. 2023. Pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics of direct oral anticoagulants Expert Opinion on Drug Metabolism and Toxicology, DOI Author Url Publisher Url Public Url
Banach M, Penson PE, Farnier M, Fras Z, Latkovskis G, Laufs U, Paneni F, Parini P, Pirro M, Reiner Ž, Vrablik M, Escobar C. 2023. Bempedoic acid in the management of lipid disorders and cardiovascular risk. 2023 position paper of the International Lipid Expert Panel (ILEP) Progress in Cardiovascular Diseases, 79 :2-11 DOI Author Url Publisher Url Public Url
Madden J, Thompson C, Webb S, Penson P, Tan C, Paini A. 2023. S12-01: Physiologically-Based Kinetic (PBK) Models and Applications In Read-Across Toxicology Letters, 384 :S34-S34 DOI Publisher Url
Henney N, Penson P. 2023. Do antihypertensive medicines increase the risk of depression? The Pharmaceutical Journal, 311 DOI Publisher Url Public Url
Banach M, Lewek J, Surma S, Penson PE, Sahebkar A, Martin SS, Bajraktari G, Henein MY, Reiner Z, Bielecka-Dabrowa A, Bytyçi I, LBPMC , ILEP . 2023. The Association Between Daily Step Count and All-Cause and Cardiovascular Mortality: A Meta-Analysis European Journal of Preventive Cardiology, 30 :1975-1985 DOI Author Url Publisher Url Public Url
Bielecka-Dabrowa AM, Banach M, Wittczak A, Cicero AFG, Kallel A, Kubilius R, Mikhailidis DP, Sahebkar A, Stoian AP, Vinereanu D, Penson PE, Haehling SV. 2023. The role of nutraceuticals in heart failure muscle wasting as a result of inflammatory activity. The International Lipid Expert Panel (ILEP) Position Paper. Archives of Medical Science, 19 :841-864 DOI Author Url Publisher Url Public Url
Osadnik K, Osadnik T, Gierlotka M, Windak A, Tomasik T, Mastej M, Kuras A, Jóźwiak K, Penson PE, Lip GYH, Mikhailidis DP, Toth PP, Catapano AL, Ray KK, Howard G, Tomaszewski M, Charchar FJ, Sattar N, Williams B, MacDonald TM, Banach M, Jóźwiak J, LIPIDOGRAM Investigators . 2023. Metabolic syndrome is associated with similar long-term prognosis in non-obese and obese patients. An analysis of 45 615 patients from the nationwide LIPIDOGRAM 2004-2015 cohort studies. European Journal of Preventive Cardiology, DOI Author Url Publisher Url Public Url
Rizzo M, Colletti A, Penson PE, Katsiki N, Mikhailidis DP, Toth PP, Gouni-Berthold I, Mancini J, Marais D, Moriarty P, Ruscica M, Sahebkar A, Vinereanu D, Cicero AFG, Banach M, Acosta J, Al-Khnifsawi M, Alnouri F, Amar F, Atanasov AG, Bajraktari G, Bhaskar S, Bielecka-Dąbrowa A, Bjelakovic B, Bruckert E, Bytyçi I, Cafferata A, Ceska R, Chlebus K, Collet X, Daccord M, Descamps O, Djuric D, Durst R, Ezhov MV, Fras Z, Gaita D, Hernandez AV, Jones SR, Jozwiak J, Kakauridze N, Kallel A, Khera A, Kostner K, Kubilius R, Latkovskis G, John Mancini GB, David Marais A, Martin SS, Martinez JA, Mazidi M, Mirrakhimov E, Miserez AR, Mitchenko O, Mitkovskaya NP, Moriarty PM, Mohammad Nabavi S, Nair D, Panagiotakos DB, Paragh G, Pella D, Petrulioniene Z, Pirro M, Postadzhiyan A, Puri R, Reda A, Reiner Ž, Radenkovic D, Rakowski M, Riadh J, Richter D, Serban MC, Shehab AMA, Shek AB, Sirtori CR, Stefanutti C, Tomasik T, Viigimaa M, Valdivielso P, Vohnout B, von Haehling S, Vrablik M, Wong ND, Yeh HI, Zhisheng J, Zirlik A. 2023. Nutraceutical approaches to non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD): A position paper from the International Lipid Expert Panel (ILEP) Pharmacological Research, 189 DOI Author Url Publisher Url Public Url
Ritchie L, Harrison S, Penson PE, Akbari A, Torabi F, Hollinghurst J, Harris D, Oluwakayode O, Akpan A, Halcox J, Rodgers S, Lip G, Lane D. 2022. Anticoagulation in older people with atrial fibrillation moving to care homes: a data linkage study British Journal of General Practice, 73 :e43-e51 DOI Author Url Publisher Url Public Url
Ritchie LA, Harrison SL, Penson PE, Akbari A, Torabi F, Hollinghurst J, Harris D, Oke OB, Akpan A, Halcox JP, Rodgers SE, Lip GYH, Lane DA. 2022. Prevalence and outcomes of atrial fibrillation in older people living in care homes in Wales: a routine data linkage study 2003-2018. Age and ageing, 51 :afac252-afac252 DOI Author Url Publisher Url Public Url
Banach M, Surma S, Reiner Ž, Katsiki N, Penson PE, Fras Z, Sahebkar A, Paneni F, Rizzo M, Kastelein J. 2022. Personalised Management of Dyslipidaemias in patients with diabetes - It is time for a new approach. Cardiovascular Diabetology, 21 DOI Author Url Publisher Url Public Url
Banach M, Penson PE. 2022. Adherence to statin therapy - it seems we know everything, yet we do nothing… European Heart Journal Open, DOI Author Url Publisher Url
Banach M, Cannon C, Paneni F, Penson PE. 2022. Individualized therapy in statin intolerance: the key to success European Heart Journal, DOI Author Url Publisher Url Public Url
Ritchie L, Gordon A, Penson PE, Lane D, Akpan A. 2022. Stop and Go: Barriers and facilitators to care home research The Journal of Frailty and Aging, DOI Author Url Publisher Url Public Url
Morrell Scott N, Lotto RR, Spencer E, Grant MJ, Penson P, Jones ID. 2022. Risk factors for post sternotomy wound complications across the patient journey: A systematised review of the literature Heart & Lung, 55 :89-101 DOI Author Url Publisher Url Public Url
Ritchie LA, Penson PE, Akpan A, Lip GYH, Lane DA. 2022. Integrated care for atrial fibrillation management: The role of the pharmacist The American Journal of Medicine, DOI Author Url Publisher Url Public Url
Banach M, Catapano AL, Cicero AFG, Escobar C, Foger B, Katsiki N, Latkovskis G, Rakowski M, Reiner Z, Sahebkar A, Sikand G, Penson PE, on behalf of the International Lipid Expert Panel (ILEP) . 2022. Red yeast rice for dyslipidaemias and cardiovascular risk reduction: A position paper of the International Lipid Expert Panel Pharmacological Research, 183 DOI Author Url Publisher Url Public Url
McCloskey AP, Penson PE, Tse Y, Abdelhafiz MA, Ahmed SN, Lim EJ. 2022. Identifying and addressing pill aversion in adults without physiological‐related dysphagia: A narrative review British Journal of Clinical Pharmacology, DOI Author Url Publisher Url Public Url
Mahmoud A, Penson P, Mullen R, Morecroft C. 2022. Assessment of Asthma Management in Adult Patients: A Retrospective Case Note Review Merchant H. British Journal of Pharmacy, 7 DOI Publisher Url Public Url
Surma S, Sahebkar A, Urbański J, Penson PE, Banach M. 2022. Curcumin - The Nutraceutical With Pleiotropic Effects? Which Cardiometabolic Subjects Might Benefit the Most? Frontiers in Nutrition, 9 DOI Author Url Publisher Url Public Url
Mazidi M, Davies IG, Penson P, Rikkonen T, Isanejad M. 2022. Lifetime serum concentration of 25-hydroxyvitamin D 25(OH) is associated with hand grip strengths: insight from a Mendelian randomisation Age and ageing, 51 DOI Author Url Publisher Url Public Url
Jones ID, Lane DA, Lotto RR, Oxborough D, Neubeck L, Penson PE, Czanner G, Shaw A, Johnston-Smith E, Santos A, McGinn EE, Ajiboye A, Town N, Lip GYH. 2022. Supermarket/Hypermarket Opportunistic Screening for Atrial Fibrillation (SHOPS-AF): A Mixed Methods Feasibility Study Protocol Journal of Personalized Medicine, 12 DOI Author Url Publisher Url Public Url
Penson PE, Bruckert E, Marais D, Reiner Ž, Pirro M, Sahebkar A, Bajraktari G, Mirrakhimov E, Rizzo M, Mikhailidis DP, Sachinidis A, Gaita D, Latkovskis G, Mazidi M, Toth PP, Pella D, Alnouri F, Postadzhiyan A, Yeh H, Mancini GBJ, Haehling S, Banach M. 2022. Step‐by‐step diagnosis and management of the nocebo/drucebo effect in statin‐associated muscle symptoms patients: a position paper from the International Lipid Expert Panel (ILEP) Journal of Cachexia, Sarcopenia and Muscle, DOI Author Url Publisher Url Public Url
Bytyçi I, Penson PE, Mikhailidis DP, Wong ND, Hernandez AV, Sahebkar A, Thompson PD, Mazidi M, Rysz J, Pella D, Reiner Ž, Toth PP, Banach M, LBPMC , ILEP . 2022. Prevalence of statin intolerance: a meta-analysis. European Heart Journal, :1-16 DOI Author Url Publisher Url Public Url
Krzemień P, Kasperczyk S, Banach M, Kasperczyk A, Dobrakowski M, Tomasik T, Windak A, Mastej M, Catapano A, Ray KK, Mikhailidis DP, Toth PP, Howard G, Lip GYH, Tomaszewski M, Charchar FJ, Sattar N, Williams B, MacDonald TM, Penson PE, Jóźwiak JJ. 2022. Relationship Between Anti-DFS70 Autoantibodies and Oxidative Stress Biomarker Insights, 17 DOI Author Url Publisher Url Public Url
Walker HE, Rizzo M, Fras Z, Jug B, Banach M, Penson PE. 2021. CRISPR Gene Editing in Lipid Disorders and Atherosclerosis: Mechanisms and Opportunities Metabolites, 11 DOI Author Url Publisher Url Public Url
Studziński K, Tomasik T, Windak A, Banach M, Wójtowicz E, Mastej M, Tomaszewski M, Mikhailidis DP, Toth PP, Catapano A, Ray KK, Howard G, Lip GYH, Charchar FJ, Sattar N, Williams B, MacDonald TM, Penson PE, Jóźwiak JJ. 2021. The Differences in the Prevalence of Cardiovascular Disease, Its Risk Factors, and Achievement of Therapeutic Goals among Urban and Rural Primary Care Patients in Poland: Results from the LIPIDOGRAM 2015 Study Journal of Clinical Medicine, 10 DOI Author Url Publisher Url Public Url
Dyrbuś K, Gąsior M, Penson PE, Banach M. 2021. Extreme cardiovascular risk-do we need a new risk category? Eur Heart J, DOI Author Url Publisher Url Public Url
Krzemień P, Kasperczyk S, Banach M, Kasperczyk A, Dobrakowski M, Tomasik T, Windak A, Mastej M, Catapano A, Ray KK, Mikhailidis DP, Toth PP, Howard G, Lip GYH, Tomaszewski M, Charchar FJ, Sattar N, Williams B, MacDonald TM, Penson PE, Jóźwiak JJ. 2021. Analysis of the impact of sex and age on the variation in the prevalence of antinuclear autoantibodies in Polish population: a nationwide observational, cross-sectional study Rheumatology International, DOI Author Url Publisher Url Public Url
Navashenaq JG, Shabgah AG, Banach M, Jamialahmadi T, Penson PE, Johnston TP, Sahebkar A. 2021. The interaction of Helicobacter pylori with cancer immunomodulatory stromal cells: new insight into gastric cancer pathogenesis Seminars in Cancer Biology, DOI Author Url Publisher Url Public Url
Labuz-Roszak B, Banach M, Skrzypek M, Windak A, Tomasik T, Mastej M, Tomaszewski M, Mikhailidis DP, Toth PP, Catapano A, Ray KK, Howard G, Lip GYH, Charchar FJ, Sattar N, Williams B, MacDonald TM, Penson P, Jozwiak JJ. 2021. Secondary Stroke Prevention in Polish Adults: Results from the LIPIDOGRAM2015 Study Journal of Clinical Medicine, 10 DOI Author Url Publisher Url Public Url
Lewek J, Konopka A, Starostecka E, Penson P, Maciejewski M, Banach M. 2021. Clinical Features Of Familial Hypercholesterolemia In Children And Adults In EAS-FHSC Regional Centre For Rare Diseases In Poland. Journal of Clinical Medicine, 10 DOI Author Url Publisher Url Public Url
Bytyçi I, Bajraktari G, Penson P, Henein M, Banach M. 2021. Efficacy and safety of colchicine in patients with coronary artery disease: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials British Journal of Clinical Pharmacology, DOI Author Url Publisher Url Public Url
Dyrbuś K, Gąsior M, Desperak P, Trzeciak P, Nowak J, Penson P, Osadnik T, Banach M. 2021. Risk-factors associated with extremely high cardiovascular risk of mid- and long-term mortality following myocardial infarction: An analysis of the Hyperlipidaemia Therapy in tERtiary Cardiological cEnTer (TERCET) Registry Atherosclerosis, 333 :16-23 DOI Author Url Publisher Url Public Url
Thompson CV, Firman JW, Goldsmith MR, Grulke CM, Tan Y-M, Paini A, Penson PE, Sayre RR, Webb S, Madden JC. 2021. A Systematic Review of Published Physiologically-based Kinetic Models and an Assessment of their Chemical Space Coverage. Altern Lab Anim, 49 :197-208 DOI Author Url Publisher Url Public Url
Henney N, Banach M, Penson P. 2021. RNA Silencing in the Management of Dyslipidemias Current Atherosclerosis Reports, DOI Author Url Publisher Url Public Url
Khalifeh M, Penson P, Banach M, Sahebkar A. 2021. Statins as anti-pyroptotic agents Archives of Medical Science, 17 :1414-1417 DOI Author Url Publisher Url Public Url
Penson P, Banach M. 2021. Nutraceuticals for the control of dyslipidemias in clinical practice Nutrients, 13 DOI Author Url Publisher Url Public Url
Krzemień P, Kasperczyk S, Banach M, Kasperczyk A, Dobrakowski M, Tomasik T, Windak A, Mastej M, Catapano A, Ray K, Mikhailidis D, Toth P, Howard G, Lip G, Tomaszewski M, Charchar F, Sattar N, Williams B, MacDonald T, Penson P, Jóźwiak J. 2021. Serum antinuclear autoantibodies are associated with measures of oxidative stress and lifestyle factors - analysis of LIPIDOGRAM2015 and LIPIDOGEN2015 studies. Archives of Medical Science, DOI Author Url Publisher Url Public Url
Ruscica M, Penson PE, Ferri N, Sirtori CR, Pirro M, Mancini GBJ, Sattar N, Toth PP, Sahebkar A, Lavie CJ, Wong ND, Banach M. 2021. Impact of nutraceuticals on markers of systemic inflammation: Potential relevance to cardiovascular diseases – A position paper from the International Lipid Expert Panel (ILEP) Progress in Cardiovascular Diseases, DOI Author Url Publisher Url Public Url
Penson P, Banach M. 2021. Nocebo/drucebo effect in statin intolerant patients - an attempt at recommendations European Heart Journal, DOI Author Url Publisher Url Public Url
Banach M, Penson P. 2021. Colchicine and Cardiovascular Outcomes: A Critical Appraisal of Recent Studies Current Atherosclerosis Reports, 23 DOI Author Url Publisher Url Public Url
Maxwell C, McKendrick J, Hanlon C, Penson P, Fleming V. 2021. Exploring pharmacists' views surrounding conscientious objection to abortion and implications in practice. International Journal of Pharmacy Practice, DOI Author Url Publisher Url Public Url
Mahmoud A, Mullen R, Penson P, Morecroft CW. 2021. The management of asthma in adult patients in the community pharmacy setting: literature review Research in Social and Administrative Pharmacy, 17 :1893-1906 DOI Author Url Publisher Url Public Url
Banach M, Katsiki N, Latkovskis G, Rizzo M, Pella D, Penson PE, Reiner Z, Cicero A. 2021. Postmarketing nutrivigilance safety profile: a line of dietary food supplements containing red yeast rice for dyslipidemia Archives of Medical Science, DOI Author Url Publisher Url Public Url
Parsamanesh N, Karami-Zarandi M, Banach M, Penson PE, Sahebkar A. 2021. Effects of statins on myocarditis: A review of underlying molecular mechanisms Progress in Cardiovascular Diseases, 67 :53-64 DOI Author Url Publisher Url Public Url
Banach M, Penson PE, Vrablik M, Bunc M, Dyrbus K, Fedacko J, Gaita D, Gierlotka M, Jarai Z, Magda SL, Margetic E, Margoczy R, Durak-Nalbantic A, Ostadal P, Pella D, Trbusic M, Udroiu CA, Vlachopoulos C, Vulic D, Fras Z, Dudek D, Reiner Ž. 2021. OPTIMAL USE OF LIPID-LOWERING THERAPY AFTER ACUTE CORONARY SYNDROMES: A Position Paper endorsed by the International Lipid Expert Panel (ILEP) Pharmacological Research, :105499-105499 DOI Author Url Publisher Url Public Url
Zhubi-Bakija F, Bajraktari G, Bytyci I, Mikhailidis DP, Henein MY, Latkovskis G, Rexhaj Z, Zhubi E, Banach M. 2021. The impact of type of dietary protein, animal versus vegetable, in modifying cardiometabolic risk factors: A position paper from the International Lipid Expert Panel (ILEP) Clinical Nutrition, 40 :255-276 DOI Author Url Publisher Url Public Url
Hosseini A, Penson PE, Cicero AFG, Golledge J, Al-Rasadi K, Jamialahmadi T, Sahebkar A. 2021. Potential benefits of phytochemicals for abdominal aortic aneurysm CURRENT MEDICINAL CHEMISTRY, 28 :8595-8607 DOI Author Url Publisher Url
Cybulska B, Kłosiewicz-Latoszek L, Penson PE, Nabavi SM, Lavie CJ, Banach M, International Lipid Expert Panel (ILEP) . 2020. How much should LDL cholesterol be lowered in secondary prevention? Clinical efficacy and safety in the era of PCSK9 inhibitors. Progress in Cardiovascular Diseases, DOI Author Url Publisher Url Public Url
Zaman P, Penson PE, Barreto GE, Sahebkar A. 2020. Recent advancements in liposome-based strategies for effective drug delivery to the brain. Current Medicinal Chemistry, 28 DOI Author Url Publisher Url Public Url
Ganjali S, Bianconi V, Penson PE, Pirro M, Banach M, Watts GF, Sahebkar A. 2020. Statins, COVID-19, and coronary artery disease: killing two birds with one stone Metabolism: clinical and experimental, 113 DOI Author Url Publisher Url Public Url
Penson PE, Banach M. 2020. Natural compounds as anti-atherogenic agents: Clinical evidence for improved cardiovascular outcomes. Atherosclerosis, 316 :58-65 DOI Author Url Publisher Url Public Url
Banach M, Penson P. 2020. Statins and LDL-C in Secondary Prevention—So Much Progress, So Far to Go Jama Network Open, DOI Author Url Publisher Url Public Url
Ritchie LA, Qin S, Penson PE, Henney NC, Lip GY. 2020. Vernakalant hydrochloride for the treatment of atrial fibrillation: evaluation of its place in clinical practice. Future Cardiol, 16 :585-595 DOI Author Url Publisher Url Public Url
Penson P, Pirro M, Banach M. 2020. LDL-C: Lower is Better for Longer - Even at Low Risk BMC Medicine, 18 DOI Author Url Publisher Url Public Url
Penson P, Banach M. 2020. The role of nutraceuticals in the optimization of lipid-lowering therapy in high-risk patients with dyslipidemia. Current Atherosclerosis Reports, 22 DOI Author Url Publisher Url Public Url
Cicero AFG, Fogacci F, Hernandez AV, Banach M. 2020. Efficacy and safety of bempedoic acid for the treatment of hypercholesterolemia: A systematic review and meta-analysis PLoS Medicine, 17 DOI Author Url Publisher Url Public Url
Penson P. 2020. Spotlight Commentary: What’s new in lipid-lowering pharmacology? Integrating basic and clinical research to improve patient outcomes British Journal of Clinical Pharmacology, 86 :2111-2113 DOI Author Url Publisher Url Public Url
Gorabi AM, Penson P, Banach M, Motallebnezhad M, Jamialahmadi T, Sahebkar A. 2020. Epigenetic control of atherosclerosis via DNA methylation: a new therapeutic target? Penson P. Life Sciences, 253 DOI Author Url Publisher Url Public Url
Banach M, Penson P, Fras Z, Vrablik M, Pella D, Reiner Z, Nabavi SM, Sahebkar A, Kayikcioglu M, Daccord M, FH Europe , International Lipid Expert Panel (ILEP) . 2020. Brief recommendations on the management of adult patients with familial hypercholesterolemia during the COVID-19 pandemic Pharmacological Research, 158 DOI Author Url Publisher Url Public Url
Katsiki N, Mikhailidis DP, Bajraktari G, Miserez AR, Cicero AFG, Bruckert E, Serban M-C, Mirrakhimov E, Alnouri F, Reiner Z, Paragh G, Sahebkar A, Banach M, Amar F, Atanasov AG, Bartlomiejczyk MA, Bjelakovic B, Bielecka-Dabrowa A, Cafferata A, Ceska R, Collet X, Descamps O, Devaki N, Djuric D, Durst R, Ezhov M, Fras Z, Gaita D, von Haehling S, Hernandez A, Jones SR, Jozwiak J, Kakauridze N, Khera A, Kostner K, Kubilius R, Latkovskis G, Mancini GBJ, Marais AD, Martin SS, Martinez JA, Mazidi M, Mitchenko O, Moriarty P, Nabavi SM, Panagiotakos DB, Pella D, Penson PE, Petrulioniene Z, Pirro M, Postadzhiyan A, Puri R, Reda A, Riadh J, Richter D, Rizzo M, Ruscica M, Sattar N, Shehab AMA, Shek AB, Sirtori CR, Stefanutti C, Tomasik T, Toth PP, Viigimaa M, Vinereanu D, Vohnout B, Vrablik M, Wong ND, Yeh H, Jiang Z, Zirlik A. 2020. Statin therapy in athletes and patients performing regular intense exercise-Position paper from the International Lipid Expert Panel (ILEP) PHARMACOLOGICAL RESEARCH, 155 DOI Author Url Publisher Url
Hayat SMG, Jaafari MR, Hatamipour M, Penson PE, Sahebkar A. 2020. Liposome Circulation Time is Prolonged by CD47 Coating. Protein and Peptide Letters: international journal for rapid publication of short papers in protein and peptide science, 27 DOI Author Url Publisher Url Public Url
Jahrami H, Al-Mutarid M, Penson P, Faris M, Saif Z, Hammad L. 2020. Intake of caffeine and its association with physical and mental health status among university students Foods, 9 DOI Author Url Publisher Url Public Url
Cybulska B, Kłosiewicz-Latoszek L, Penson P, Banach M. 2020. What Do We Know About the Role of Lipoprotein(a) in Atherogenesis 57 Years After its Discovery? Progress in Cardiovascular Diseases, 63 :219-227 DOI Author Url Publisher Url Public Url
Mazidi M, Mikhailidis DP, Sattar N, Toth PP, Judd S, Blaha MJ, Hernandez AV, Penson P, Banach M. 2020. Association of Types of Dietary Fats and All-Cause and Cause-Specific Mortality: A Prospective Cohort Study and Meta-Analysis of Prospective Studies with 1,148,117 Participants Clinical Nutrition, 39 :3677-3686 DOI Author Url Publisher Url Public Url
Shahbaz SK, Foroughi F, Soltaninezhad E, Jamialahmadi T, Penson P, Sahebkar A. 2020. Application of PLGA nano/microparticle delivery systems for immunomodulation and prevention of allotransplant rejection Expert Opinion on Drug Delivery, DOI Author Url Publisher Url Public Url
Dyrbuś K, Mariusz G, Penson P, Ray KK, Banach M. 2019. Inclisiran-new hope in the management of lipid disorders? Journal of Clinical Lipidology, DOI Author Url Publisher Url Public Url
Dehnavi S, Sadeghi M, Penson PE, Banach M, Jamialahmadi T, Sahebkar A. 2019. The Role of Protein SUMOylation in the Pathogenesis of Atherosclerosis. Journal of clinical medicine, 8 :E1856 DOI Author Url Publisher Url Public Url
Gorabi AM, Kiaie N, Hajighasemi S, Banach M, Penson PE, Jamialahmadi T, Sahebkar A. 2019. Statin-Induced Nitric Oxide Signaling: Mechanisms and Therapeutic Implications. Journal of clinical medicine, 8 :E2051 DOI Author Url Publisher Url Public Url
Shahbaz SK, Sadeghi M, Penson P, Koushki K, Sahebkar A. 2019. Regulatory T cells: possible mediators for the anti-inflammatory action of statins Pharmacological Research, DOI Author Url Publisher Url Public Url
Kiaie N, Gorabi AM, Penson PE, Watts G, Johnston TP, Banach M, Sahebkar A. 2019. A new approach to the diagnosis and treatment of atherosclerosis: the era of the liposome Drug Discovery Today, DOI Author Url Publisher Url Public Url
Chruściel P, Stemplewska P, Stemplewski A, Wattad M, Bielecka-Dąbrowa A, Maciejewski M, Penson P, Bartlomiejczyk M, Banach M. 2019. Associations between the lipid profile and the development of hypertension in young individuals – the preliminary study Archives of Medical Science, 15 DOI Author Url Publisher Url Public Url
Gjuladin-Hellon T, Davies IG, Penson P, Amiri Baghbadorani R. 2019. Effects of carbohydrate restricted diets on low density lipoprotein-cholesterol levels in overweight and obese adults: a systematic review and meta-analysis of large randomised controlled trials of at least 6 months Nutrition Reviews, 77 :161-180 DOI Author Url Publisher Url Public Url
Banach M, Penson PE. 2019. What have we learned about lipids and cardiovascular risk from PCSK9 inhibitor outcome trials: ODYSSEY and FOURIER? Cardiovascular Research, 115 :e26-e31 DOI Author Url Publisher Url Public Url
Bartlomiejczyk MA, Penson P, Banach M. 2019. Worldwide Dyslipidemia Guidelines Current Cardiovascular Risk Reports, 13 DOI Publisher Url Public Url
Penson P, Long L, Howard G, Howard VJ, Jones SR, Martin SS, Mikhailidis DP, Muntner P, Rizzo M, Rader DJ, Safford MM, Sahebkar A, Toth PP, Banach M. 2019. Associations between cardiovascular disease, cancer and very low HDL cholesterol in the REasons for Geographical And Racial Differences in Stroke (REGARDS) study. Cardiovascular Research, 115 :204-212 DOI Author Url Publisher Url Public Url
Banach M, Bartlomiejczyk M, Penson P. 2018. Lipoprotein(a) and the risk of atrial fibrillation – is there a link Heart Beat Journal, 2 :49-49 DOI Publisher Url Public Url
Penson P, Mancini GBJ, Toth PP, Martin SS, Watts GF, Sahebkar A, Mikhailidis DP, Banach M. 2018. Introducing the 'Drucebo' Effect in Statin Therapy: A systematic review of studies comparing reported rates of statin-associated muscle symptoms, under blinded and open-label conditions. Journal of Cachexia, Sarcopenia and Muscle, DOI Author Url Publisher Url Public Url
Penson P, Long DL, Howard G, Toth PP, Muntner P, Howard VJ, Safford MM, Jones SR, Martin SS, Mazidi M, Catapano AL, Banach M. 2018. Associations Between Very Low Concentrations of LDL-Cholesterol, hs-CRP and Health Outcomes in the Reasons for Geographical and Racial Differences in Stroke (REGARDS) Study European Heart Journal, 39 :3641-3653 DOI Author Url Publisher Url Public Url
Franczyk B, Gluba-Brzozka A, Jurkiewicz L, Penson P, Banach M, Rysz J. 2018. Embracing the polypill as a cardiovascular therapeutic: is this the best strategy? Expert Opinion on Pharmacotherapy, DOI Author Url Publisher Url Public Url
Sosnowska B, Mazidi M, Penson P, Gluba-Brzozka A, Rysz J, Banach M. 2017. The sirtuin family members SIRT1, SIRT3 and SIRT6: Their role in vascular biology and atherogenesis ATHEROSCLEROSIS, 265 :275-282 DOI Author Url Publisher Url Public Url
Maierean S, Serban MC, Sahebkar A, Ursoniu S, Serban A, Penson P, Banach M. 2017. The Effects of Cinnamon Supplementation on Plasma Lipid Concentrations: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis Journal of Clinical Lipidology, DOI Author Url Publisher Url Public Url
Ursoniu S, Mikhailidis D, Serban M, Penson P, Toth P, Ridker P, Ray K, Hovingh G, Kastelein J, Hernandez A, Manson J, Rysz J, Banach M. 2017. The Effect Of Statins On Cardiovascular Outcomes By Smoking Status: A Systematic Review And Meta-Analysis Of Randomized Controlled Trials. Pharmacological Research, 122 :105-117 DOI Author Url Publisher Url Public Url
Awad K, Sahebkar A, Penson P, Mikhailidis D, Toth P, Jones S, Rizzo M, Howard G, Lip G, Banach M. 2017. Effects of Morning Versus Evening Statin Administration on Lipid Profile: A Systematic Review And Meta-Analysis Journal of Clinical Lipidology, DOI Author Url Publisher Url Public Url
Sahebkar A, Serban M-C, Penson P, Gurban C, Ursoniu S, Toth P, Jones S, Lippi G, Kotani K, Kostner K, Rizzo M, Rysz J, Banach M. 2017. The Effects of Tamoxifen on Plasma Lipoprotein(a) Concentrations: Drugs, DOI Author Url Publisher Url Public Url
Mazidi M, Penson P, Gluba-Brzozka A, Rysz J, Banach M. 2017. Relationship between long noncoding RNAs and physiological risk factors of cardiovascular disease JOURNAL OF CLINICAL LIPIDOLOGY, 11 :617-623 DOI Author Url Publisher Url
Sosnowska B, Penson P, Banach M. 2017. THE ROLE OF NUTRACEUTICALS IN THE PREVENTION OF CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASE Cardiovascular Diagnosis and Therapy, DOI Author Url Publisher Url Public Url
Mazidi M, Penson P, Banach M. 2017. Association between telomere length and complete blood count in US adults. Archives of medical science : AMS, 13 :601-605 DOI Author Url Publisher Url Public Url
Penson P, Serban M-C, Ursoniu S, Banach M. 2017. Does coffee consumption alter plasma lipoprotein(a) concentrations? A systematic review Critical Reviews in Food Science and Nutrition, DOI Author Url Publisher Url Public Url
Penson P, McGowan M, Banach M. 2017. Evaluating bempedoic acid for the treatment of hyperlipidaemia Expert Opinion on Investigational Drugs, 27 :251-259 DOI Author Url Publisher Url Public Url
Awad K, Penson P, Banach M. 2016. D-003 (Saccharum officinarum): The forgotten lipid-lowering agent Pharmacological Research, 114 :42-46 DOI Author Url Publisher Url Public Url
Brie D, Sahebkar A, Penson P, Dinca M, Ursoniu S, Serban M-C, Zanchetti A, Howard G, Ahmed A, Aronow WS, Muntner P, Lip GYH, Wong ND, Rysz J, Banach M. 2016. Effects of Pentoxifylline on Inflammatory Markers and Blood Pressure: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials Journal of Hypertension, DOI Author Url Publisher Url Public Url
Kotani K, Serban M-C, Penson P, Lippi G, Banach M. 2016. Evidence-based assessment of lipoprotein(a) as a risk biomarker for cardiovascular diseases – some answers and still many questions Critical Reviews in Clinical Laboratory Sciences, DOI Author Url Publisher Url Public Url
Brie D, Penson P, Serban M-C, Toth P, Serruys P, Banach M. 2016. Bioresorbable scaffold - A magic bullet for the treatment of coronary artery disease? International Journal of Cardiology, DOI Author Url Publisher Url Public Url
Dinca M, Serban M-C, Sahebkar A, Mikhailidis D, Toth P, Martin S, Blaha M, Blueher M, Gurban C, Penson P, Michos E, Hernandez A, Jones S. 2016. Does vitamin D supplementation alter plasma adipokines concentrations? A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials Pharmacological Research, DOI Author Url Publisher Url Public Url
Penson PE. 2012. Lecturing: A lost art Currents in Pharmacy Teaching and Learning, 4 :72-76 DOI Publisher Url
Broadley KJ, Davies RH, Escargueil C, Lee ATL, Penson P, Thomas EJ. 2011. SYNTHESIS OF ANTAGONISTS OF MUSCARINIC (M-3) RECEPTORS COLLECTION OF CZECHOSLOVAK CHEMICAL COMMUNICATIONS, 76 :781-801 DOI Author Url Publisher Url
Penson PE, Ford WR, Kidd EJ, Broadley KJ. 2008. Activation of beta-adrenoceptors mimics preconditioning of rat-isolated atria and ventricles against ischaemic contractile dysfunction. Naunyn-Schmiedeberg's archives of pharmacology, 378 :589-597 DOI Author Url Publisher Url Public Url
Penson PE, Ford WR, Broadley KJ. 2007. Vasopressors for cardiopulmonary resuscitation. Does pharmacological evidence support clinical practice? Pharmacology & therapeutics, 115 :37-55 DOI Author Url Publisher Url Public Url
Broadley KJ, Penson PE. 2006. Effects of hypoxia on the vasodilator activity of nifedipine and evidence of secondary pharmacological properties. European journal of pharmacology, 536 :279-286 DOI Author Url Publisher Url
Broadley KJ, Penson PE. 2004. The roles of alpha- and beta-adrenoceptor stimulation in myocardial ischaemia. Autonomic & autacoid pharmacology, 24 :87-93 DOI Author Url Publisher Url
Banach M, Katsiki N, Latkovskis G, Gaita D, Escobar C, Pella D, Penson PE, Fogacci F, Reiner Ž, Cicero AFG. 2024 Update on Postmarketing Nutrivigilance Safety Profile: A Line of Dietary Food Supplements Containing Red Yeast Rice for Dyslipidemia Archives of Medical Science, DOI Publisher Url Public Url
Editorial/letter to the editor
Penson P, McCloskey A. 2024. Could siRNA therapeutics change the way we treat dyslipidemia? Expert Opinion on Biological Therapy, DOI Author Url Publisher Url
Penson PE, McCloskey A. 2023. Therapeutic drug monitoring: applying the ‘Goldilocks Principle’ to clinical pharmacology Expert Review of Clinical Pharmacology, DOI Author Url Publisher Url
Penson PE, Banach M, McCloskey AP. 2023. Which Statin is Best for the Kidneys? Current Vascular Pharmacology, 21 :1-3 DOI Author Url Publisher Url
Penson PE, Henney NC. 2022. Editorial commentary: Bacterial lipopolysaccharide-Stoking the fire of residual risk? Trends Cardiovasc Med, 32 :534-535 DOI Author Url Publisher Url
Banach M, Reiner Z, Cicero A, Sabouret P, Viigimaa M, Sahebkar A, Postadzhiyan A, Gaita D, Pella D, Penson P. 2022. 2022: The Year in Cardiovascular Disease – The Year of Upfront Lipid Lowering Combination Therapy. Archives of Medical Science, DOI Author Url Publisher Url
Banach M, Penson PE. 2022. Homozygous familial hypercholesterolaemia: shedding new light on a rare but deadly condition. Eur J Prev Cardiol, 29 :815-816 DOI Author Url Publisher Url
Ritchie LA, Penson PE, Lane DA. 2022. Warfarin-Is Self-Care the Best Care? Thromb Haemost, 122 :471-474 DOI Author Url Publisher Url
Fras Z, Jug B, Penson PE, Rizzo M. 2021. Challenges and opportunities on lipid metabolism disorders diagnosis and therapy: novel insights and future perspective Metabolites, DOI Author Url Publisher Url
Banach M, Penson P. 2021. Drucebo Effect -The Challenge We Should All Definitely Face! Archives of Medical Science, DOI Author Url Publisher Url
Banach M, Penson P. 2021. Lipid-lowering therapies: Better together Atherosclerosis, DOI Author Url Publisher Url
Banach M, Penson P. 2020. Cellular senescence, telomeres and cardiovascular risk in familial hypercholesterolaemia European Journal of Preventative Cardiology, DOI Author Url Publisher Url
Banach M, Penson P. 2019. Statins and Lp(a): Don’t make perfect the enemy of excellent. European Heart Journal, DOI Author Url Publisher Url
Ritchie L, Penson P, Lane D. 2019. Warfarin therapy and improved anticoagulation control by patient self-management Thrombosis and Haemostasis, DOI Author Url Publisher Url
Banach M, Penson P. 2019. Genetic testing in familial hypercholesterolaemia: What does it add? European Journal of Preventative Cardiology, DOI Author Url Publisher Url
Penson P. 2017. Autonomic and Autacoid Pharmacology: Goodbye and thank you Autonomic and Autacoid Pharmacology, DOI Author Url Publisher Url
Penson PE. 2016. Autonomic & Autacoid Pharmacology 2016: The year in review. Auton Autacoid Pharmacol, 36 :27-27 DOI Author Url Publisher Url
Penson P. 2016. Autonomic & Autacoid Pharmacology: past, present and future Autonomic and Autacoid Pharmacology, DOI Author Url Publisher Url
Penson PE. 2009. Incense – A problematic method of drug-delivery Medical Hypotheses, 72 :482-482 DOI Author Url Publisher Url
Penson P. 2007. Peter Penson on one way to cut the NHS drugs budget The Health service journal, Author Url Publisher Url
Penson PE. 2006. Wasted journey [15] Pharmaceutical Journal, 276 :322
Penson PE. 2005. Academic rigour? [9] Pharmaceutical Journal, 275 :752
Penson P. 2004. Apply liberally [12] Pharmaceutical Journal, 273 :644
Penson P. 2004. Peddling products of dubious safety, quality and efficacy [12] Pharmaceutical Journal, 273 :21
Penson P. 2004. Not a new hazard [5] Pharmaceutical Journal, 272 :86
Penson P. 2003. An outsider's view of our profession [3] Pharmaceutical Journal, 271 :543
Conference publication
Madden J, Thompson C, Webb S, Penson P, Tan C, Paini A. 2023. Physiologically-Based Kinetic (PBK) Models and Applications in Read-Across Toxicology Letters, Eurotox 2023 :S32-S32
Ritchie LA, Penson PE, Akpan A, Lip GYH, Lane DA. 2023. 1208 FEASIBILITY OF A PHARMACIST-LED INTERVENTION FOR ATRIAL FIBRILLATION IN LONG-TERM CARE: THE PIVOTALL STUDY Age and Ageing, 52 DOI Publisher Url
Spencer J, Penson P, Henney N. 2023. Exploring the association between antihypertensive drug treatment and depression: An observational study BRITISH JOURNAL OF CLINICAL PHARMACOLOGY, 89 :1239-1239
Consterdine S, Penson P, Henney N. 2023. An investigation of the association between depression and cardiovascular mortality and the impact of antidepressants on this relationship BRITISH JOURNAL OF CLINICAL PHARMACOLOGY, 89 :1232-1233
Penson PE. 2022. P114: Pharmacist-led InterVentiOn for aTriAl fibriLlation in long-term care: the PIVOTALL study European Geriatric Medicine, 18th Congress of the European Geriatric Medicine Society 13 :S108-S109 DOI Author Url Publisher Url
Ritchie L, Harrison SL, Penson PE, Akbari A, Torabi F, Hollinghurst J, Harris D, Oke OB, Akpan A, Halcox JP, Rodgers SE, Lip GYH, Lane DA. 2022. Factors associated with prescription of oral anticoagulation for atrial fibrillation in older people living in care homes in Wales: a routine data linkage study 2003–2018 European Heart Journal, 43 DOI Publisher Url
Ritchie LA, Harrison SL, Penson PE, Akbari A, Torabi F, Hollinghurst J, Harris D, Oke OB, Akpan A, Halcox JP, Rodgers SE, Lip GYH, Lane DA. 2022. Prevalence and outcomes of atrial fibrillation in older people living in care homes in Wales: a routine data linkage study 2003–2018 European Heart Journal, 43 DOI Publisher Url
Thompson C, Webb SD, Leedale J, Penson PE, Paini A, Ebbrell D, Madden J. 2022. P17-04 An automated tool for selection of chemical analogues to facilitate development of new physiologically-based kinetic models using a read-across approach XVIth International Congress of Toxicology (ICT 2022) DOI Publisher Url
Spencer J, Penson PE, Henney N. 2022. P021 | Exploring the association between antihypertensive drug treatment and depression: an observational study British Journal of Clinical Pharmacology, Pharmacology 2022 DOI Author Url Publisher Url
Consterdine S, Penson PE, Henney N. 2022. P011 | An investigation of the association between depression and cardiovascular mortality, and the impact of antidepressants on this relationship British Journal of Clinical Pharmacology, DOI
Traynor M, Kinder L, Penson P, McCloskey A, Aragon Cuevas O. 2022. 1300 Transfer of outpatient paediatric prescriptions to primary care via the Electronic Prescription Service (EPS)- community pharmacist views Abstracts, Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health, Abstracts of the RCPCH Conference, Liverpool, 28–30 June 2022 DOI Publisher Url
Thompson C, Webb SD, Leedale J, Penson P, Madden J, Paini A. 2022. Development of a Tool to Assist Selection of Chemical Analogues to Facilitate Development of New Physiologically Based Kinetic Models Using a Read-Across Approach The Toxicologist: Supplement to Toxicological Sciences, Society of Toxicology (SOT) 61st Annual Meeting & TOXEXPO :448-448 Publisher Url
Thompson C, Penson P, Madden J. 2022. Development of a Database of Physiologically-based Kinetic Models Alternatives to Laboratory Animals, JRC Summer School 49 :291-292
Penson P, Javed S, Banach M, Lip GYH. 2021. Associations between serum triglycerides and abdominal aortic calcification in a cross-sectional study from the United States of America European Heart Journal, ESC Congress 2021: The Digital Experience DOI Author Url Publisher Url
Bytyci I, Bajraktari G, Sahebkar A, Rysz R, Penson P, Banach M. 2021. The prevalence of statin intolerance worldwide: a systematic review and meta-analysis with 4,143,517 patients European Heart Journal, ESC Congress 2021: The Digital Experience DOI Author Url Publisher Url
Penson P, Henney N, Banach M. 2021. Association between ankle-brachial index and cardiovascular mortality in a cohort from the United States of America European Heart Journal, ESC Congress 2021: The Digital Experience DOI Author Url Publisher Url
Hughes L, Henney N, Banach M, Penson P. 2021. Sleep disorders are associated with cardiovascular risk factors in American adults. HEART UK 34th Annual Medical & Scientific Virtual Conference 2021 Author Url
Madden J, Thompson C, Webb S, Ebbrell D, Penson P, Tan Y-M, Paini A. 2021. Tools to support application of physiologically based kinetic modelling in safety assessment Altex Proceedings, 11th World Congress on Alternatives and Animal Use in the Life Sciences 49 :52-52 Publisher Url
Thompson C, Webb S, Penson P, Sneddon A, Madden J. 2021. Assessing the reproducibility of published physiologically based kinetic models ALTEX Proceedings, 11th World Congress on Alternatives and Animal Use in the Life Sciences 9 :248-248
Penson P, Martin SS, Henney N, Banach M. 2020. Comparison of LDL-C calculation by Friedewald and Martin/Hopkins methods in 12,243 adults from the United States of America European Society of Cardiology Congress 2020 DOI Author Url Publisher Url
Penson P, Toth P, Mikhailidis D, Ezhov M, Fras Z, Mitchenko O, Pella D, Sahebkar A, Rysz J, Reiner Z, Jozwiak J, Mazidi M, Banach M. 2019. P705Step by step diagnosis and management of statin intolerance: position paper from an international lipid expert panel European Heart Journal, 40 DOI Author Url Publisher Url
Mahmoud A, Mullen R, Penson P, Morecroft C. 2019. Exploring the management and control of adult asthma patients: stakeholder perspectives in the North West of England International Journal of Pharmacy Practice, Health Services Research & Pharmacy Practice Conference 27 :49-49 DOI Publisher Url
Penson PE, Awad K, Lane D, Banach M, Lip GYH. 2018. P3836The prognostic accuracy of bleeding risk prediction scores in patients with atrial fibrillation: a systematic review and meta-analysis European Heart Journal, 39 DOI Author Url Publisher Url
Penson P, Long LD, Howard G, Toth PP, Muntner P, Howard VJ, Safford MM, Jones SR, Catapano AL, Banach M. 2018. P5086Associations between very low concentrations of LDL-Cholesterol, hsCRP and health outcomes in the Reasons for Geographical and Racial Differences in Stroke (REGARDS) study European Heart Journal, 39 DOI Author Url Publisher Url
Whiteoak A, Penson P. 2018. Novel electromechanical method for measuring toxic response in aquatic invertebrates Proc Physiol Soc, Experimental Models 40 :PC08-PC08 Author Url
Maguire E, Penson P, Davies H, McEntee J. 2017. What information about new medicines is needed by health care professionals? UKMi Practice Development Seminar :25-25 Author Url
Penson P, Long DL, Howard G, Toth PP, Muntner P, Howard VJ, Safford MM, Jones SR, Catapano AL, Banach M. 2017. P627Associations between very low concentrations of LDL-cholesterol and health outcomes in the reasons for geographical and racial differences in stroke (REGARDS) Study European Heart Journal, 38 DOI Author Url Publisher Url
Awad K, Serban MC, Penson P, Mikhailidis DP, Toth PP, Jones SR, Rysz J, Rizzo M, Howard G, Lip GYH, Banach M. 2017. 3100Effects of morning versus evening statin therapy on lipid profile: a systematic review and meta-analysis European Heart Journal, 38 DOI Author Url Publisher Url
Penson P, Long DL, Howard G, Howard VJ, Jones SR, Martin SS, Mikhailidis DP, Muntner P, Rizzo M, Rader DJ, Safford MM, Sahebkar A, Toth PP, Banach M. 2017. 3104Associations between cardiovascular disease, cancer and very low hdl cholesterol in the reasons for geographical and racial differences in stroke (REGARDS) study European Heart Journal, 38 DOI Author Url Publisher Url
M. Whiteoak A, E. Penson P. 2017. 220 Daphnia magna as a model for quantifying chaos in cardiac arrhythmia Heart, 103 :A143.2-A143 DOI Author Url Publisher Url
Brie D, Sahebkar A, Dinca M, Ursoniu S, Penson P, Serban M-C, Zanchetti A, Howard G, Ahmed A, Aronow WS, Muntner P, Lip GYH, Wong ND, Rysz J, Banach M. 2016. Antihypertensive and anti-inflammatory effects of pentoxifylline? A Systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials European Heart Journal ( 2016 ) 37 ( ), 339, ESC Congress 2016 37 :39-39 DOI
Dinca M, Serban M-C, Sahebkar A, Mikhailidis DP, Toth PP, Martin SS, Blaha MJ, bluher M, Gurban C, Penson P, Michos ED, Hernandez AV, Jones SR, Banach M. 2016. Does vitamin D supplementation alter plasma adipokine concentrations? a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials. European Heart Journal, ESC Congress, 2016 37 :546-547 DOI Author Url Publisher Url
Ursoniu S, Mikhailidis DP, Serban MC, Penson P, Toth PP, Ray KK, Kastelein JJP, Hernandez AV, Banach M. 2016. The effects of statins on cardiovascular outcomes by smoking status. a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials European Heart Journal, ESC Congress 2016 37 :991-992 DOI Author Url Publisher Url
Brie D, Sahebkar A, Dinca M, Ursoniu S, Penson P, Serban MC, Zanchetti A, Howard G, Ahmed A, Aronow WS, Muntner P, Lip GYH, Wong ND, Rysz J, Banach M. 2016. Antihypertensive and anti-inflammatory effects of pentoxifylline? A Systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials EUROPEAN HEART JOURNAL, Congress of the European-Society-of-Cardiology (ESC) 37 :339-339 Author Url
Penson PE, Krska J, Stokes E, Mackridge AJ. 2013. Developing skills to deliver alcohol screening and brief intervention (SBI) in community pharmacy Addiction Science & Clinical Practice, 8 DOI Publisher Url
Krska J, Stokes E, Penson P, Mackridge A . 2013. Training needs of pharmacy staff providing an alcohol screening service The 9th Conference of INEBRIA Author Url
Broadley KJ, Davies RH, Escargueil C, Lee ATL, Penson P, Thomas EJ. 2011. ChemInform Abstract: Synthesis of Antagonists of Muscarinic (M3) Receptors. ChemInform, 42 DOI Publisher Url
Penson PE, Ford WR, Kidd EJ, Broadley KJ. 2008. Protective role of β2- and β3-adrenoceptors at reperfusion in isolated rat heart Journal of Molecular and Cellular Cardiology, 44 :719-719 DOI Author Url Publisher Url
Penson P, Ford W, Broadley K. 2007. Infarct-size reduction induced by ischaemic postconditioning is dependent on β2-adrenoceptor activation in the Langendorff perfused rat heart Proceedings of the British Pharmacological Society, British Pharmacological Society, Winter Meeting December 2007 :030p-030p Author Url Publisher Url
Penson P, Ford W, Kidd E, Broadley K. 2006. Preconditioning by the β-adrenoceptor agonist, isoprenaline, in the rat isolated atrium but not ventricle pA2 Online, British Pharmacological Society 75th Anniversary Meeting December 2006 :115P-115P Author Url Publisher Url
Cutler S, Tran H, Henney N, Penson P, Madden J. A systematic review of the target pharmacokinetic/pharmacodynamic parameters of antibiotics treating gram-negative infections
Chapters
Surma S, Lewek J, Penson P, Banach M. 2023. Statin Intolerance: An Overview for Clinicians 978-3-031-26680-5 DOI Publisher Url
McCloskey A, Penson PE. 2023. Long COVID-19 - Definition, Epidemiology, and Clinical Implications Banach M. Cardiovascular Complications of COVID-19: Acute and Long-Term Impacts :367-367 Springer Nature 978-3031154775 DOI Publisher Url
Bartłomiejczyk M, Penson P, Banach M. 2020. Management of Statin Intolerance Davidson M, Toth PP, Maki K. Therapeutic Lipidology 2nd Ed SpringerNature DOI Publisher Url
Bartlomiejczyk M, Penson P, Banach M. 2020. Vitamin D and SAMS Thompson PD, Taylor B. Statin-Associated Muscle Symptoms Humana Press 978-3-030-33303-4 DOI Publisher Url
Henney N, Penson P. 2013. Communication systems in the body - neural Gaskell E, Rostron C. Therapeutics and Human Physiology OUP Oxford 9780199655298 Author Url
preprint
Krzemień P, Kasperczyk S, Banach M, Kasperczyk A, Dobrakowski M, Tomasik T, Windak A, Mastej M, Catapano A, Ray KK, Mikhailidis DP, Toth PP, Howard G, Lip GH, Tomaszewski M, Charchar FJ, Sattar N, Williams B, MacDonald TM, Penson PE, Jóźwiak JJ. 2021. Prevalence of anti-nuclear autoantibodies (ANA) in the general Polish population - analysis of the influence of sex and age on the variability of ANA. Research Square Platform LLC DOI Publisher Url
Internet publication
Penson P, Banach M. 2020. Could we use statins to treat COVID-19? Publisher Url
Other
Ritchie L, Penson P, Akpan A, Lip G, Lane D. 2020. Pharmacist implementation of a treatment pathway for atrial fibrillation in care home residents DOI Publisher Url
Thompson C, Penson P, Madden J. 2020. Research Protocol Registration: Systematic review to determine the chemical space of existing physiologically-based kinetic (PBK) models PROSPERO 2020 CRD42020171130, Publisher Url
Penson P, Mazidi M, Bartłomiejczyk M, Rakowski M, Jankowski P, Hernandez AV, Banach M. 2020. Research Protocol Registration: Risk factors associated with contracting COVID-19, and mortality PROSPERO 2020 CRD42020175666, Publisher Url
Penson P. 2019. Research Protocol Registration: Comparing the effects of statin monotherapy, and statins in combination, with other lipid-lowering agents on plasma lipoprotein(a) PROSPERO 2019 CRD42019145229, Publisher Url
Mozidi M, Penson P, Banach M. 2019. Research Protocol Registration: Risk factors for statin intolerance PROSPERO 2019 CRD42019145189, Publisher Url
Penson P, Banach M. 2017. Research Protocol Registration: A systematic review and meta-analysis to compare reported rates of statin-associated muscle symptoms, under blinded and open-label conditions PROSPERO, :PROSPERO 2017-CRD42017082700 Author Url Publisher Url
Banach M, Awad K, Penson P, Lane D, Lip GYH. 2016. Research Protocol Registration: The prognostic accuracy of stroke risk prediction scores for patients with atrial fibrillation: a systematic review and meta-analysis :PROSPERO 2016-CRD42016052271 Author Url Publisher Url
Banach M, Awad K, Penson P, Lane D, Lip GYH. 2016. Research Protocol Registration: The prognostic accuracy of risk prediction scores for bleeding: a systematic review and meta-analysis :PROSPERO 2016-CRD42016052259
Penson P, Serban MC, Banach M. 2016. Research Protocol Registration: Association of cholesterol efflux activity with major adverse cardiovascular events :PROSPERO 2016-CRD42016039035 Author Url Publisher Url
Awad K, Serban MC, Penson P, Mikhailidis DP, Toth PP, Banach M. 2016. Research Protocol Registration: Effects of morning versus evening statin therapy on lipid profile: a systematic review and meta-analysis :PROSPERO 2016-PROSPERO 2016 Author Url Publisher Url
Serban MC, Penson P, Sahebkar A, Ursoniu S, Gurban C, Banach M. 2016. Research Protocol Registration: Impact of tamoxifen on plasma lipoprotein(a) concentrations: a systematic review and meta-analysis of prospective studies :PROSPERO 2016-CRD42016036890 Author Url Publisher Url
Brie D, Sahebkar A, Dinca M, Ursoniu S, Penson P, Serban M-C, Zanchetti A, Howard G, Ahmed A, Aronow W, Muntner P, Lip G, Wong N, Rysz J. 2016. Research Protocol Registration: Effects of Pentoxifylline on blood pressure and inflammatory markers: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials :PROSPERO 2016-CRD42016035988 Author Url Publisher Url
Penson P, Serban MC, Andrica F, Banach M. 2015. Research Protocol Registration: Does coffee consumption alter plasma lipoprotein(a) concentrations? A systematic review and meta-analysis :PROSPERO 2015-CRD42015032335 Author Url Publisher Url
Dataset
Sayre R, Grulke C, Tan Y-M, Madden J, Thompson C, Webb S, Penson P. 2019. Existing physiologically-based kinetic (PBK) models, identified via PubMed searches (with associated EndNote library) DOI
Books (authored)
Gaskell EE, Evans A, Henney N, Penson P, Elliott PNC, Burrell H, Airley R, Ford W, Lane E, Allison GL. 2013. Therapeutics and Human Physiology Gaskell EE, Rostron C. OUP Oxford. Oxford, UK 9780199655298 Author Url Publisher Url
Report
Stokes E, Penson P, Mackridge A, Krska J. 2012. Evaluation of the training needs of pharmacy staff delivering an alcohol Identification and Brief Advice (IBA) service :1-1
Thesis/Dissertation
Penson P. 2009. β-adrenoceptor subtypes involved in myocardial preconditioning and postconditioning http://orca.cf.ac.uk/54502/ Broadley KJ, Ford WR, Kidd EJ. Cardiff University Publisher Url
Highlighted activities
External PGR examinations performed:
Liverpool John Moores University, MPhil, An investigation into the implications of switching to extended intermittent infusions rather than standard practice of antibiotic administration in critically ill patients with sepsis. 2019
University of Birmingham, PhD, Anticoagulation control in patients with AF. 2019
Other Professional Activity:
External Examiner, Faculty of Health and Applied Sciences, UWE Bristol (2018-2022).
Professional activities
External committees:
Working Group on Atherosclerosis and Vascular Biology, European Society of Cardiology, Member. 2021
Medical Scientific and Research Committee, Heart UK, Committee Member, https://www.heartuk.org.uk/. 2020
International Lipid Expert Panel, (ILEP), http://ilep.eu/. 2018
Abstract Reviewer, British Pharmacological Society (Pharmacology 2017). 2017
Lipid and Blood Pressure Meta-analysis Collaboration Group, (LBPMCG), http://lbpmcgroup.umed.pl/. 2015
Editorial boards:
British Journal of Clinical Pharmacology, Executive Editor. 2020
BMC Pharmacology and Toxicology, Associate Editor. 2017
The Young Darwinian, Member of Editorial Board. 2017
Archives of Medical Science - Civilization Diseases, Section Editor. 2016
Autonomic and Autacoid Pharmacology, Editor-In-Chief. 2016
Conference organisation:
Pharmacology 2019 (British Pharmacological Society), Abstract Reviewer. 2019
Pharmacology 2018 (British Pharmacological Society), Abstract Reviewer. 2018
Pharmacology 2017 (British Pharmacological Society), Abstract Reviewer. 2017
Autonomic, Respiratory and Cardiovascular Pharmacology: A Festschrift Symposium in Honour of the 65th Birthday of Professor Ken Broadley., Organiser. 2008
Other invited event:
Heart UK 33rd Annual Medical & Scientific Conference, Warwick UK, Invited Lecture: Evidence-based use of lipid-lowering nutraceuticals. 2019
Heart UK 15th Northwest Diabetes, Endocrinology and Cardiovascular Update, Manchester, United Kingdom, Invited Lecture: Nutraceuticals in Clinical Practice. 2018
Heart UK 11th North West Lipid and Atherosclerosis Forum, Manchester UK, Keynote Lecture: Lipid-Lowering Nutraceuticals in Clinical Practice. 2018
Invited Talk: Management of Statin Intolerance, International Lipid Expert Panel (Munich, Germany), Invited Talk. 2018
5th Meeting of the Hyperlipidemia Academy, Madrid, Spain, Invited Lecture. 2017
2nd Congress of Cardiovascular Prevention in Pre-Elderly and Elderly Individuals, Vienna, Session Chair: Heart Failure management in the elderly. 2017
2nd Congress of Cardiovascular Prevention in Pre-Elderly and Elderly Individuals, Vienna, Invited Lecture: Lipids as Predictors of Clinical Outcomes in Older Adults. 2017
The heart of the matter: Insights into cardiovascular risk reduction from the Lipid and Blood Pressure Meta-Analysis Collaboration Group, University of Salford, Invited Seminar. 2017
The 1st Congress of Cardiovascular Prevention in Pre-Elderly and Elderly Individuals, Bratislava, Slovakia, Session Chair: Nutraceuticals. 2016
Seminar: Careers in Academia, Cardiff University, Careers in Academia. 2014
Membership of professional bodies:
Member, Cochrane. 2019
Member, British Cardiovascular Society, https://www.bcs.com/pages/default.asp. 2016
Member, European Society of Cardiology, http://www.escardio.org/. 2016
Ordinary Member, European Society of Cardiology. 2015
Member, British Society for Heart Failure, http://www.bsh.org.uk/. 2015
Member of the British Society for Cardiovascular Research, British Society for Cardiovascular Research. 2009
British Pharmacological Society (Full Member), British Pharmacological Society. 2005
Member of the Royal Pharmaceutical Society, Royal Pharmaceutical Society. 2005
External PGR examinations performed:
Liverpool John Moores University, MPhil, An investigation into the implications of switching to extended intermittent infusions rather than standard practice of antibiotic administration in critically ill patients with sepsis. 2019
University of Birmingham, PhD, Anticoagulation control in patients with AF. 2019
Coventry University, MPhil, TBC. 2010
Research Grants Awarded:
European Partnership for Alternative Approaches to Animal Testing, Tools to Support Application of Physiologically-Based Kinetic Modelling in Safety Assessment, Dr Judith C. Madden (LJMU), Dr Steven Webb (LJMO), Grant value (£): 82,000, Duration of research project: 3 Years. 2019
Isra University, Jordan, Phd Studentship, Adam Mackridge, Rachel Mullen, Grant value (£): 23,400, Duration of research project: 3 Years. 2017
Sefton Primary Care Trust, Design, implementation and evaluation of an educational intervention to assist pharmacy staff in delivering an Alcohol IBA scheme, Mackridge,A; Krska,J, Grant value (£): 13000, Duration of research project: 1/1. 2011
Award:
Top 1% Reviewer in the field of Clinical Medicine, Publons, https://publons.com/awards/2018/esi/?name=Peter%20Penson&esi=8. 2018
Top 1% Reviewer in the field of Multidisciplinary Research, Publons, https://publons.com/awards/2018/esi/?name=Peter%20Penson&esi=22. 2018
Top 1% Reviewer in the field of Pharmacology and Toxicology, Publons, https://publons.com/awards/2018/esi/?name=Peter%20Penson&esi=5. 2018
Publons: Top 1% of Peer reviewers in the field of Medicine (64th place worldwide), Publons Peer Review Awards 2017, http://bit.ly/Publons17. 2017
Publons: Sentinels of Science 2016: Top 10% Reviewer in the field of Medicine, Publons, http://bit.ly/Publons16. 2016
Nominated for Amazing Teaching Award (2016), Liverpool Students' Union. 2016
Nominated for Amazing Teaching Award (2015), Liverpool Students' Union. 2015
Nominated for Amazing Teaching Award (2013), Liverpool Students' Union. 2013
Prize Awarded for Outstanding Poster, International Network on Brief Interventions for Alcohol and Other Drugs at the 9th International INEBRIA conference, Barcelona, http://bit.ly/Inebria9. 2012
The GlaxoSmithKline Award for the Best Pharmacology Student, The Science, Engineering & Technology Student of the Year Awards and the British Pharmacological Society. 2004
Teaching qualification:
PGCert Learning and Teaching in Higher Education. 2011
Fellowships:
Higher Education Academy, Higher Education Academy. 2010
Other Professional Activity:
External Examiner, Faculty of Health and Applied Sciences, UWE Bristol (2018-2022).