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Dr Sean HallMD · PhD · MBA

Publications, research & innovation

Research that informs policy-relevant decisions

Peer-reviewed research and international patents spanning clinical medicine, microbiome science, immunology, cannabinoid therapeutics and translational healthcare innovation.

Research areas

  • Clinical medicine
  • Microbiome science
  • Immunology
  • Cannabinoid therapeutics
  • Nanoparticle drug delivery
  • Oro-buccal delivery platforms
  • Cancer-associated pain
  • Translational innovation

Therapeutic delivery innovation

A key focus of Dr Hall's work has been the development and translation of novel therapeutic delivery systems, including advanced nanoparticle and oro-buccal platforms designed to improve bioavailability, dosing consistency and patient adherence.

These innovations support more effective management of complex conditions such as cancer-associated pain, inflammation and mental health burden, complementing primary clinical care.

Inventor & patent holder

As inventor on 47 patents globally across multiple healthcare technologies, Dr Hall has built intellectual property portfolios that bridge discovery science and real-world implementation, aligning innovation with regulatory standards, manufacturability and adoption pathways.

This experience underpins his advisory work for governments, regulators and healthcare organisations evaluating innovation adoption, translational readiness and long-term system impact.

Research impact summary

Why delivery science matters to health systems

~90%

of US national healthcare expenditure is attributed to chronic and co-morbid conditions.

Sources:CDCNIHCM

50M+

US adults live with chronic pain, with annual economic costs estimated at $560–635 billion.

Sources:CDC MMWRNCBIPractical Bioethics

~55%

of US adults living with cancer report clinically significant pain, adding $4,000–5,000 in annual costs per patient.

Sources:PMCValue in Health

$240B+

projected annual US cancer care costs by 2030, with survivorship and co-morbidity management a growing share.

Sources:NCI Cost Projections

Collectively, Dr Hall's research and innovation activities provide evidence-based insight into how healthcare innovation can be responsibly integrated into existing systems to address high-prevalence, high-cost conditions while maintaining safety, effectiveness and economic sustainability.

Research collaboration or peer review?

Enquiries from academic, clinical and industry partners are welcome.

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