Dr Rania Ward

Dr Rania Ward is the Principal Pharmacist for Sleep Medicine at the Regional Sleep Disorder Centre at Queen Victoria Hospital. She completed her MPharm at University of Manchester, a PhD in Neuroscience at King’s College London, a Postgraduate Diploma in Pharmaceutical Practice and Therapeutics at University of Bath, and a Master’s in Genomic Medicine at Imperial College London.

Throughout her career, Dr Ward has worked as a Clinical Pharmacist in more than 15 NHS Trusts, specialising in Sleep Medicine. She has extensive experience in the optimisation of pharmacological therapies and manages neurological sleep disorders that include central hypersomnias, parasomnias, limb movement disorders, and circadian rhythm disorders, also leading a dedicated insomnia clinic.

Her research focuses on the genomic basis of sleep conditions and the application of pharmacogenomics in sleep medicine. Her current work includes identifying “insomnia genes” through Genome-Wide Association Studies to inform the development of new therapeutic targets. She also promotes research through the active facilitation of clinical trials and leads a project exploring the use of artificial intelligence applications in sleep medicine.

Dr Ward has presented at national meetings and conferences such as those hosted by The British Sleep Society, the Clinical Pharmacy Congress, and RLS-UK. She collaborates with Kent and Medway Medical School, Imperial College London, and partners in the pharmaceutical sector to advance education and specialist care in Sleep Medicine.

Page updated: 22 October 2025