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Florence T. Dunn
President
With more than three decades of banking experience in California’s Central Valley, Florence Dunn has an extensive record of helping organizations of all kinds succeed in that region’s unique economy. Prior to joining the University, Mrs. Dunn was Senior Vice President and Regional Manager for the Sacramento and Central Valley regions of California Bank & Trust. In that position she played a leadership role in the bank’s strategic planning, and she oversaw marketing for two geographically vast and rapidly growing regions within the state.
She has advised hundreds of organizations, ranging from agriculture and manufacturing to education and health care. Mrs. Dunn is a long-time advocate for professional education and community service. She currently serves on the 23rd Assembly District Health Advisory Committee and the Board for the Fresno Economic Development Corporation. She previously served for eleven years on the Board for Community Hospitals of Central California and is the Immediate Past Chair, in addition to the Better Business Bureau of the San Joaquin Valley.
Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs and Provost Dean, College of Pharmacy 559-325-3600 wduncan@chsu.edu
Biography
Wendy Duncan, PhD, is a distinguished expert in new program evaluation and development and curriculum design and assessment. With extensive experience in strategic planning and change management, she is a visionary with a passion for developing innovative learning and scholarly opportunities for students. Prior to joining CHSU, Dr. Duncan served as Dean in the College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences and Professor at Drake University in Des Moines, Iowa and as Vice President of Academic Affairs, Dean of Pharmacy, and Professor at St. Louis College of Pharmacy. Prior to her appointment as Dean, she served as a faculty member at the University of Toronto and as Associate Dean for Education and Director of the Office of Teaching, Learning and Assessment at Auburn University’s Harrison School of Pharmacy. Duncan received her Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy and PhD in Pharmaceutics from the University of Toronto.
At both St. Louis College of Pharmacy and Auburn University Harrison School of Pharmacy, Duncan instituted curricular transformation with the extensive use of team-based and problem-based learning and a greater focus on practice management, advocacy and community service. Duncan has demonstrated her comprehensive understanding of accreditation procedures through the successful completion of self-studies resulting in accreditation and reaccreditation at four institutions at both the programmatic and regional level and by serving as a site evaluator for the American Council for Pharmaceutical Education since 2007. Duncan also conveys a strong focus on intra- and inter-professional coalitions and research and she formally instituted the Des Moines Area Interprofessional Collaborative among five colleges and universities. She was instrumental in amassing the Missouri Pharmacy Coalition, a consortium of colleges, state pharmacy organizations and board members creating a legislation- and policy-focused alliance. She was responsible for developing inter-professional alliances with Saint Louis University, Washington University School of Medicine, and Goldfarb School of Nursing providing new educational, practice, and research opportunities for students and faculty.
Collaborating with the academic affairs office and the provost’s council, Wendy ensures the academic integrity of the university and supports innovations in programs and methods of delivery which respond to the changing demands of the future workforce in the health sciences.
Director of Institutional Assessment, Effectiveness and Research Professor 559-472-0873 swragg@chsu.edu
Biography
Stephanie provides leadership and performs functions related to the collection, interpretation, and use of institutional data for planning, research into effectiveness and decision making. She works closely with the assessment leadership of the CHSU colleges.
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Bureau of Private Post-Secondary Education (BPPE) Compliance
With over thirty years of executive financial management experience working for firms including Ernst & Young, KB Home, Vallicorp Holdings and Assemi Group, Inc., Derek W. Hayashi, CPA serves as our Chief Financial Officer. In his role with CHSU, Mr. Hayashi is responsible for the management of all financial affairs of the University. He oversees the Office of Operations Administration, which includes Facility, Information Technology and Human Resources. Also, he is responsible for the development of the University’s long term strategic financial plan.
Mr. Hayashi earned his Bachelor of Science degree in accounting and finance from the Walter Haas School of Business at UC Berkeley in 1986 and became a Certified Public Accountant in 1990. He has been active in many professional organizations including the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, California Society of Certified Public Accountants and professional business fraternity Delta Sigma Pi. He also is a Board Member of the Fresno Economic Development Corporation and an Advisory Committee Member of the California Drought Coalition.
Anna’s role is to ensure that the library has access to resources in support of the curriculum, research, and life-long learning needs of those at CHSU. She manages all aspect of the library; personalized customer service, collection development, budgeting, creation of library policies and procedures, negotiating contracts for resources, research assistance, and more. Her true passion lies in connecting people with information that is both efficient and useful.
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All library resources – both physical and digital
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Collection development
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Textbooks and resources for courses
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Research assistance
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Copyright Compliance
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Library standards – ACRL, ACPE, COCA
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Gamification – building a learning experience using game elements
Richele Kleiser has over 20 years of experience with leadership roles in Marketing, Communications, Public Relations, Fundraising and Customer Service within Higher Education, Home Building, Retail and Non-Profit sectors. Prior to joining CHSU, Ms. Kleiser directed the Marketing, Customer Service and Granville Home of Hope functions at Granville Homes, one of Fresno’s largest and most prestigious home builders and developers. With 18 years of service at Gottschalks, Inc. - the largest regional department store of its time on the west coast - she was responsible for the Advertising/Marketing, Private Label Credit Card and Customer Service divisions.
Ms. Kleiser is a highly-motivated, results driven professional with strong decision-making and strategic planning skills. While creating new programs, exploring new directions and moving her institution forward, she works diligently to build strong, lasting relationships with her constituents and partners, as well as with her internal team and colleagues.
Assistant Vice President for Operations 559-325-3600 jdunn@chsu.edu
James “Jimmy” Dunn has over ten years of retail experience working as a General Manager for a large national retail chain then moving to the California Central Coast to establish a de novo independent retail pharmacy, and was responsible for HR, IT and facilities management. Jimmy was also responsible for establishing relationships with healthcare providers and skilled nursing facilities and building a client base from the ground up. Jimmy completed his undergraduate degree in psychology with a minor in communications from Cal State University San Jose in 2005. He is a licensed pharmacy technician, a credentialed Facilities Management Professional and currently provides administrative leadership and operational oversight for CHSU’s Facilities Management, Human Resources, Information Technology and all Facility Expansion Projects. As a member of the Universities senior management team, Jimmy works with all departments to integrate educational, fiscal, technological, facilities and personnel planning to achieve the University’s mission and vision.
Jimmy currently serves on the Board of Directors for Clovis Chamber of Commerce, Immediate Past Chair; Foundation Board of Directors Clovis Unified School District, Endowment Committee; Board of Directors for the Better Business Bureau serving the Central California & Inland Empire Counties; and Leadership Fresno Steering Committee, Ad Hoc Member. He is an alum of Leadership Fresno – Class 30 and was a Founding Father of Delta PI chapter of PI Kappa Alpha at San Jose State where he served as Vice President and Recruitment Chair.
Jonathan ensures the accuracy, security, maintenance, and integrity of all student records and data. He develops, reviews, and approves policies and procedures to ensure the University is compliant with all accrediting bodies. Jonathan administers annual FERPA training to all staff, faculty, and students. He is also responsible for applying and upholding the policies that are found in the academic catalog and student handbook.
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Student record management
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Academic calendar and course schedules
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Transcripts
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Final student grades and grade changes
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Team assignments for students
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Brightspace course setup
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FERPA
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Alternative progression plans (APP)
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Graduation requirements
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Professional & licensing suppor
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Curricular compliance
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Student Handbook/Catalog
Will Ofstad, PharmD, BCPS, CDE
Assistant Dean for Education
Director, Office of Teaching and Learning 559-374-2230 wofstad@chsu.edu
Biography
Department:
• Clinical Sciences
Year Began at CHSU:
• 2015
Current Classes Taught:
• PHR 645 Patient Care II
Education:
• Kaiser Permanente, Diablo Service Area, Walnut Creek, California, Pharmacy Practice Residency
• University of California, San Francisco (UCSF), San Francisco, California, Doctor of Pharmacy
• California Institute of Technology (Caltech), Pasadena, California, Bachelor of Science, Chemical Engineering
• Whitman College, Walla Walla, Washington, Bachelor of Arts, Chemistry
Professional Affiliations:
• American Association of College of Pharmacy
• Northern California College of Clinical Pharmacy
• American College of Clinical Pharmacy
• Team-Based Learning Collaborative
• California Simulation Alliance
Professional Service:
• Team-Based Learning Collaborative (TBLC), Consultant-Trainer Program, Co-facilitator
• 15th Annual TBLC Meeting, Program Committee
• California Interprofessional Education Research Academy, Cofounder
• American College of Clinical Pharmacy (ACCP), Past-President Northern California Chapter
• UC Davis Medical Center
Experience: • Certified Diabetes Educator (CDE)
• TBL Consultant Trainer, certified by the Team-Based Learning Collaborative
• APhA Pharmacist & Patient-Centered Diabetes Care
• Board Certified Pharmacotherapy Specialist
• Trainer of Immunization Administration certified by Drug Store News
• Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) certified by the American Heart Association
• Emergency Contraception certified by Pharmacy Access Partnership
• Pharmacy-Based Immunization Delivery certified by ASHP
• California Registered Pharmacist, License No. RPH 61775
Awards: • Ken Miller Award for Assessment of Educational Effectiveness, 2015
• Jeff King Pharmacy Leadership Award, Nominee, 2014
• Peer Award in Teaching, 2013
• Teacher of the Year, 2013
• Teacher of the Year, 2012
• Outstanding Community Service Award, 2011
• Grant Recognition Award, 2011
• Bowl of Hygeia Award, Nominee, 2008
• UC Regents Scholar, 2006-2008
• The Long Award for Excellence in Teaching, 2007
• The Long Award for Excellence in Teaching, 2006
• UCSF Dean’s Apple Teaching Award, 2006
• UCSF Dean’s Apple Teaching Award, 2005
• UCSF Frank M. Goyan Award, 2005
Latest Projects & Publications:
Integration of IPE into the Curriculum: ACPE Standard 11
The Evidence Behind High Performing Teams
Pathways to Expand the Effectiveness of Teaching and Learning: A workshop for educators to engage active learning strategies and explore team-based learning (TBL)
Exploring Team Contracts to Build Better Teams
Optimizing Team Building in TBL: Days 1 through 100
A Comparison between a Simulation-Based and Traditional Direct Patient Care Introductory Pharmacy Practice Experiences
A Bridge to Quality: The Pharmacist-Managed Primary Care Clinic
Development of a Team Contact for Team-Based Learning
The Impact of Grading Readiness in Team-Based Learning
Team-Based Learning in Pharmacy Education
Team-Based Learning: Windfalls and Pitfalls
Integrating Team-Based Learning and High-Fidelity Simulation for Interprofessional Education
Optimizing Student Engagement with Novel TBL Techniques that Get Students Moving
Incorporation of high fidelity simulation learning experiences within a didactic and experiential curriculum
A field guide for transforming your *yawn* clinical lectures into a lively team-based learning (TBL) classroom
Leadership and Quality (Student Body Council Retreat Workshop)
Continuous Formative Assessment of Team-Based Learning: RATs, BATs, and CATs
Comparing a Simulation Based Introductory Pharmacy Practice Experience (IPPE) to Traditional Direct Patient Care IPPEs
Pathways to Expand the Effectiveness of Teaching and Learning: A workshop for educators to engage active learning strategies and explore team-based learning (TBL)
Introduction to TBL Workshop
Team-Based Learning Primer Workshop
Faculty Orientation to Team-Based Learning
Focus on Quality (University Retreat Workshop)
New Student Orientation to Team-Based Learning
Personal Information:
Born in Portland Oregon, Living in Clovis, Husband to Amy, Father to Apollo and Orion.
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Faculty peer assessment of facilitation, course materials, examinations
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Support in designing and implementing educational scholarship
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Curriculum and assessment design and alignment with outcomes using backward design principles
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End of semester student peer evaluation and team roles
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All things TBL, IPE, and process education
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TA and new faculty development
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Help with alternative progression plans
College of Pharmacy
Office of the DeanAdmissionsAssessment and Program ExcellenceExperiential EducationFinancial AidRegistrarStudent AffairsClinical Sciences DepartmentPharmaceutical and Biomedical Sciences DepartmentSocial and Economic Sciences Department
Wendy Duncan, PhD (Pharmaceutics)
Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs and Provost Dean, College of Pharmacy 559-325-3600 wduncan@chsu.edu
Biography
Wendy Duncan, PhD, is a distinguished expert in new program evaluation and development and curriculum design and assessment. With extensive experience in strategic planning and change management, she is a visionary with a passion for developing innovative learning and scholarly opportunities for students. Prior to joining CHSU, Dr. Duncan served as Dean in the College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences and Professor at Drake University in Des Moines, Iowa and as Vice President of Academic Affairs, Dean of Pharmacy, and Professor at St. Louis College of Pharmacy. Prior to her appointment as Dean, she served as a faculty member at the University of Toronto and as Associate Dean for Education and Director of the Office of Teaching, Learning and Assessment at Auburn University’s Harrison School of Pharmacy. Duncan received her Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy and PhD in Pharmaceutics from the University of Toronto.
At both St. Louis College of Pharmacy and Auburn University Harrison School of Pharmacy, Duncan instituted curricular transformation with the extensive use of team-based and problem-based learning and a greater focus on practice management, advocacy and community service. Duncan has demonstrated her comprehensive understanding of accreditation procedures through the successful completion of self-studies resulting in accreditation and reaccreditation at four institutions at both the programmatic and regional level and by serving as a site evaluator for the American Council for Pharmaceutical Education since 2007. Duncan also conveys a strong focus on intra- and inter-professional coalitions and research and she formally instituted the Des Moines Area Interprofessional Collaborative among five colleges and universities. She was instrumental in amassing the Missouri Pharmacy Coalition, a consortium of colleges, state pharmacy organizations and board members creating a legislation- and policy-focused alliance. She was responsible for developing inter-professional alliances with Saint Louis University, Washington University School of Medicine, and Goldfarb School of Nursing providing new educational, practice, and research opportunities for students and faculty.
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Clarification on things that are confusing or potentially concerning
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Ideas for collaboration, communication and possible issues with administration, both at COP and at University or other colleges
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Sharing strategic ideas
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Sharing ideas to improve just about anything, especially communication
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Accreditation (with leadership support from Dr. Fuentes)
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Questions about or issues with university governance
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Systems issues or failures
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Requests to participate in initiatives, events, or committees
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Resource needs at the college or university level
David G. Fuentes, PharmD, MSOL, SHRM-CP, EdD.c.
Executive Associate Dean, College of Pharmacy
Chair, Clinical Sciences and Professor 559-546-6034 dfuentes@chsu.edu
Dr. David Fuentes brings deep knowledge in higher education with experiences in strategic planning, faculty development, mentorship, programmatic assessment, accreditation, instructional design, educational psychology, curricular design/redesign, and organizational leadership. Dr. Fuentes has worked up the ranks in academia in various faculty and administrative roles including: founding faculty member, department chair for pharmacy practice, interim department chair for pharmaceutical & administrative sciences, assistant dean for academics and assessment, and university-level interim chief diversity officer. He has been recognized for excellence in teaching within his programs, and from the American Association for Colleges of Pharmacy (AACP) for excellence in assessment. Dr. Fuentes has clinical certifications as a geriatric and psychiatric specialty pharmacist, and has earned professional certifications as a Gallup strengths coach, six sigma lean systems black belt, and human resources professional. He has also completed various leadership workshops and two formal training programs through AACP’s Academic Leadership Fellows Program and the American College of Clinical Pharmacy’s (ACCP) Leadership and Management Certificate Program, using this collective expertise to actively consult for various organizations in diverse industries on systems processes, talent development, personnel review processes, arbitration and team dynamics, personality test debriefs, and strategic planning.
In teaching, Dr. Fuentes has experience providing instruction to multiple professional/graduate students in the areas of pharmacy, physician assistant studies, psychology, healthcare administration, and dental health sciences, as well as in various inter-professional courses. He has coordinated various courses and is a proponent for active learning, learner engagement and motivation, and assessment of student learning.
Related to scholarship, Dr. Fuentes has published in the areas of public health, research compliance processes, inter-professional education, pharmacists’ awareness of differential diagnostics, team-based learning, integrated teaching, leadership development, reflective portfolios, and experiential education, among other areas.
Pertaining to service, Dr. Fuentes has been involved with national organizations in various roles and capacities including: special interest group (SIG) chair elect and chair, taskforce member, nominations committees, academic committees, scholarship groups. He is involved with the AACP Continuing Professional Development (CPD) section and Social Administrative Sciences (SAS) section, as well as the ACCP Education and Training section. He has also served as an expert witness to district attorneys, legal offices, social workers, and forensic specialists in various cases.
Dr. Fuentes received his Doctor of Pharmacy degree from Thomas J. Long School of Pharmacy and Health Sciences, and completed a Pharmacy Practice Residency at St. Joseph’s Medical Center. A life-long learner, he is currently enrolled at Southern New Hampshire University in a master of science-level program in organizational leadership.
Assistant Dean for Education
Director, Office of Teaching and Learning 559-374-2230 wofstad@chsu.edu
Biography
Department:
• Clinical Sciences
Year Began at CHSU:
• 2015
Current Classes Taught:
• PHR 645 Patient Care II
Education:
• Kaiser Permanente, Diablo Service Area, Walnut Creek, California, Pharmacy Practice Residency
• University of California, San Francisco (UCSF), San Francisco, California, Doctor of Pharmacy
• California Institute of Technology (Caltech), Pasadena, California, Bachelor of Science, Chemical Engineering
• Whitman College, Walla Walla, Washington, Bachelor of Arts, Chemistry
Professional Affiliations:
• American Association of College of Pharmacy
• Northern California College of Clinical Pharmacy
• American College of Clinical Pharmacy
• Team-Based Learning Collaborative
• California Simulation Alliance
Professional Service:
• Team-Based Learning Collaborative (TBLC), Consultant-Trainer Program, Co-facilitator
• 15th Annual TBLC Meeting, Program Committee
• California Interprofessional Education Research Academy, Cofounder
• American College of Clinical Pharmacy (ACCP), Past-President Northern California Chapter
• UC Davis Medical Center
Experience: • Certified Diabetes Educator (CDE)
• TBL Consultant Trainer, certified by the Team-Based Learning Collaborative
• APhA Pharmacist & Patient-Centered Diabetes Care
• Board Certified Pharmacotherapy Specialist
• Trainer of Immunization Administration certified by Drug Store News
• Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) certified by the American Heart Association
• Emergency Contraception certified by Pharmacy Access Partnership
• Pharmacy-Based Immunization Delivery certified by ASHP
• California Registered Pharmacist, License No. RPH 61775
Awards: • Ken Miller Award for Assessment of Educational Effectiveness, 2015
• Jeff King Pharmacy Leadership Award, Nominee, 2014
• Peer Award in Teaching, 2013
• Teacher of the Year, 2013
• Teacher of the Year, 2012
• Outstanding Community Service Award, 2011
• Grant Recognition Award, 2011
• Bowl of Hygeia Award, Nominee, 2008
• UC Regents Scholar, 2006-2008
• The Long Award for Excellence in Teaching, 2007
• The Long Award for Excellence in Teaching, 2006
• UCSF Dean’s Apple Teaching Award, 2006
• UCSF Dean’s Apple Teaching Award, 2005
• UCSF Frank M. Goyan Award, 2005
Latest Projects & Publications:
Integration of IPE into the Curriculum: ACPE Standard 11
The Evidence Behind High Performing Teams
Pathways to Expand the Effectiveness of Teaching and Learning: A workshop for educators to engage active learning strategies and explore team-based learning (TBL)
Exploring Team Contracts to Build Better Teams
Optimizing Team Building in TBL: Days 1 through 100
A Comparison between a Simulation-Based and Traditional Direct Patient Care Introductory Pharmacy Practice Experiences
A Bridge to Quality: The Pharmacist-Managed Primary Care Clinic
Development of a Team Contact for Team-Based Learning
The Impact of Grading Readiness in Team-Based Learning
Team-Based Learning in Pharmacy Education
Team-Based Learning: Windfalls and Pitfalls
Integrating Team-Based Learning and High-Fidelity Simulation for Interprofessional Education
Optimizing Student Engagement with Novel TBL Techniques that Get Students Moving
Incorporation of high fidelity simulation learning experiences within a didactic and experiential curriculum
A field guide for transforming your *yawn* clinical lectures into a lively team-based learning (TBL) classroom
Leadership and Quality (Student Body Council Retreat Workshop)
Continuous Formative Assessment of Team-Based Learning: RATs, BATs, and CATs
Comparing a Simulation Based Introductory Pharmacy Practice Experience (IPPE) to Traditional Direct Patient Care IPPEs
Pathways to Expand the Effectiveness of Teaching and Learning: A workshop for educators to engage active learning strategies and explore team-based learning (TBL)
Introduction to TBL Workshop
Team-Based Learning Primer Workshop
Faculty Orientation to Team-Based Learning
Focus on Quality (University Retreat Workshop)
New Student Orientation to Team-Based Learning
Personal Information:
Born in Portland Oregon, Living in Clovis, Husband to Amy, Father to Apollo and Orion.
Come to me for ...
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Faculty peer assessment of facilitation, course materials, examinations
•
Support in designing and implementing educational scholarship
•
Curriculum and assessment design and alignment with outcomes using backward design principles
•
End of semester student peer evaluation and team roles
•
All things TBL, IPE, and process education
•
TA and new faculty development
•
Help with alternative progression plans
Jeremy Hughes, PharmD
Assistant Dean for Student Affairs and Enrollment
Associate Professor of Clinical Sciences 559-546-6049 jhughes@chsu.edu
Department: Clinical Sciences
Year Began at CHSU: 2017
Current Classes Taught:
• PHR 645: Patient Care II (topics include Benign Prostatic Hypertrophy, Urinary Incontinence, and Erectile Dysfunction)
Education:
• Washington State University, Doctor of Pharmacy
• Washington State University, Bachelor of Science in Psychology
Professional Affiliations:
• American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy (AACP)
• APhA (and WSPA, OSPA)
• ASHP (and OSHP)
Professional Service:
• Student Services SIG Chair-Elect, AACP
Experience:
• Assistant Dean for Student Affairs and Assistant Professor, Pacific University School of Pharmacy
• Director of Experiential Education and Assistant Professor, Pacific University School of Pharmacy
• Coordinator for Experiential Advancement and Assistant Professor, Pacific University School of Pharmacy
Latest Projects & Publications:
• Darbishire PL, Devine PS, Proctor AJ, Horner WJ, Hoffmann EM, Ott CA, Fuentes DG, Hughes JA. National Survey Exploring Drug Screening in Pharmacy Programs. Am J Pharm Educ. Posted online on Sept 29, 2017.
• Hughes JA, Cleven AJ, Ross J, Fuentes DG, Elbarbry F, Suzuki M, Della Paolera MA, Carter NS, Stamper BD, Low P, Malhotra A, Faro SJ. A Comprehensive Reflective Journal-Writing Framework for Students to See their Experiences through Diverse Lenses and Develop Actionable Goals. Am J Pharm Educ. Posted online on Sept 25, 2017.
• Hughes J, Della Paolera M, Stalvey K, Madu C, Rao D, Devaud L, Doyle I, Roberts S, Fuentes D. (2016). Mentorship at All Levels: A Culture of Mentorship in a Health-Professions Degree Program. In Dominguez, N. & Alexander, D. (Eds.), 9th Annual Mentoring Conference Proceedings: Developmental Networks: The Power of Mentoring and Coaching. University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, NM.
• Hughes J, Fuentes D, Gundersen D. Formalizing a Mentorship Program Between Graduate/Professional and Undergraduate Students to Increase Admissions, Retention, Professionalism, and Engagement. Pacific University Intercollegiate Collaborative Grant:, Forest Grove, OR
Personal Information:
• Dr. Hughes graduated with his PharmD from Washington State University in 2002, and has a background in independent and compounding pharmacies. Before pursuing a full-time career in academia, he served as a preceptor and Clinical Affiliate Faculty Member for Washington State University, Oregon State University, and Pacific University. He has also worked in a variety of settings including veterinary pharmacy, independent pharmacy, compounding pharmacy, chain pharmacy, and manufacturing.
Assistant Dean for Assessment & Program Excellence and Professor 559-701-2108 mansong@chsu.edu
Biography
By ensuring that the assessment plan is fully delegated, monitored, implemented, and documented, and that there is clarity on what constitutes quality, Dr. Ansong guarantees the improvement and effectiveness of our programs and processes and ensures our compliance with ACPE.
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improving assessment and SII-PDCA submission process
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Creating and improving assessment and evaluation tools
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Refining learning outcomes
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Creating and finding evidence needed for assessment plans and accreditation
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Ideas and collaboration of signature assignments in courses
Working closely with course directors, faculty advisors and the registrar, Rosemary effectively, efficiently, proactively, and responsively manages academic affairs and related processes for the College of Pharmacy. Rosemary ensures that our students progress smoothly through the program according to policy and plan.
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RxPrep support
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Promediation and at-risk students
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Teaching Assistants and Tutoring Program for the College of Pharmacy
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Focus groups
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Classroom setup
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Curriculum support specific to COP (including brightspace, grades, and exams)
Assistant Dean for Student Affairs and Enrollment
Associate Professor of Clinical Sciences 559-546-6049 jhughes@chsu.edu
Department: Clinical Sciences
Year Began at CHSU: 2017
Current Classes Taught:
• PHR 645: Patient Care II (topics include Benign Prostatic Hypertrophy, Urinary Incontinence, and Erectile Dysfunction)
Education:
• Washington State University, Doctor of Pharmacy
• Washington State University, Bachelor of Science in Psychology
Professional Affiliations:
• American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy (AACP)
• APhA (and WSPA, OSPA)
• ASHP (and OSHP)
Professional Service:
• Student Services SIG Chair-Elect, AACP
Experience:
• Assistant Dean for Student Affairs and Assistant Professor, Pacific University School of Pharmacy
• Director of Experiential Education and Assistant Professor, Pacific University School of Pharmacy
• Coordinator for Experiential Advancement and Assistant Professor, Pacific University School of Pharmacy
Latest Projects & Publications:
• Darbishire PL, Devine PS, Proctor AJ, Horner WJ, Hoffmann EM, Ott CA, Fuentes DG, Hughes JA. National Survey Exploring Drug Screening in Pharmacy Programs. Am J Pharm Educ. Posted online on Sept 29, 2017.
• Hughes JA, Cleven AJ, Ross J, Fuentes DG, Elbarbry F, Suzuki M, Della Paolera MA, Carter NS, Stamper BD, Low P, Malhotra A, Faro SJ. A Comprehensive Reflective Journal-Writing Framework for Students to See their Experiences through Diverse Lenses and Develop Actionable Goals. Am J Pharm Educ. Posted online on Sept 25, 2017.
• Hughes J, Della Paolera M, Stalvey K, Madu C, Rao D, Devaud L, Doyle I, Roberts S, Fuentes D. (2016). Mentorship at All Levels: A Culture of Mentorship in a Health-Professions Degree Program. In Dominguez, N. & Alexander, D. (Eds.), 9th Annual Mentoring Conference Proceedings: Developmental Networks: The Power of Mentoring and Coaching. University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, NM.
• Hughes J, Fuentes D, Gundersen D. Formalizing a Mentorship Program Between Graduate/Professional and Undergraduate Students to Increase Admissions, Retention, Professionalism, and Engagement. Pacific University Intercollegiate Collaborative Grant:, Forest Grove, OR
Personal Information:
• Dr. Hughes graduated with his PharmD from Washington State University in 2002, and has a background in independent and compounding pharmacies. Before pursuing a full-time career in academia, he served as a preceptor and Clinical Affiliate Faculty Member for Washington State University, Oregon State University, and Pacific University. He has also worked in a variety of settings including veterinary pharmacy, independent pharmacy, compounding pharmacy, chain pharmacy, and manufacturing.
Assistant Dean for Assessment & Program Excellence and Professor 559-701-2108 mansong@chsu.edu
Biography
By ensuring that the assessment plan is fully delegated, monitored, implemented, and documented, and that there is clarity on what constitutes quality, Dr. Ansong guarantees the improvement and effectiveness of our programs and processes and ensures our compliance with ACPE.
Come to me for ...
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improving assessment and SII-PDCA submission process
•
Creating and improving assessment and evaluation tools
•
Refining learning outcomes
•
Creating and finding evidence needed for assessment plans and accreditation
•
Ideas and collaboration of signature assignments in courses
Mary Solis, MA, BSN, RN
Director of Experiential Education
Assistant Professor of Clinical Sciences 559-573-8121 msolis@chsu.edu
Biography
Ms. Solis ensures that we have an experiential program that provides rich learning and developmental experiences for our APPEs and IPPEs students and that those experiences are equivalent among sites and preceptors. Assessment of the effectiveness of the APPE and IPPE is highly integrated into the role for the DEE. This is accomplished through site and preceptor selection, assessment, and development. Developing, nurturing, and growing relationships is an integral part of this role.
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All issues with IPPE or APPE students
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Rotation support for students, preceptors, and faculty
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Preceptor and faculty training
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Student schedules for APPEs or IPPEs, as well as any changes or assignments
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Sharing ideas on potential preceptors or sites we can approach and grow relationships
Assistant Dean for Student Affairs and Enrollment
Associate Professor of Clinical Sciences 559-546-6049 jhughes@chsu.edu
Biography
Department: Clinical Sciences
Year Began at CHSU: 2017
Current Classes Taught:
• PHR 645: Patient Care II (topics include Benign Prostatic Hypertrophy, Urinary Incontinence, and Erectile Dysfunction)
Education:
• Washington State University, Doctor of Pharmacy
• Washington State University, Bachelor of Science in Psychology
Professional Affiliations:
• American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy (AACP)
• APhA (and WSPA, OSPA)
• ASHP (and OSHP)
Professional Service:
• Student Services SIG Chair-Elect, AACP
Experience:
• Assistant Dean for Student Affairs and Assistant Professor, Pacific University School of Pharmacy
• Director of Experiential Education and Assistant Professor, Pacific University School of Pharmacy
• Coordinator for Experiential Advancement and Assistant Professor, Pacific University School of Pharmacy
Latest Projects & Publications:
• Darbishire PL, Devine PS, Proctor AJ, Horner WJ, Hoffmann EM, Ott CA, Fuentes DG, Hughes JA. National Survey Exploring Drug Screening in Pharmacy Programs. Am J Pharm Educ. Posted online on Sept 29, 2017.
• Hughes JA, Cleven AJ, Ross J, Fuentes DG, Elbarbry F, Suzuki M, Della Paolera MA, Carter NS, Stamper BD, Low P, Malhotra A, Faro SJ. A Comprehensive Reflective Journal-Writing Framework for Students to See their Experiences through Diverse Lenses and Develop Actionable Goals. Am J Pharm Educ. Posted online on Sept 25, 2017.
• Hughes J, Della Paolera M, Stalvey K, Madu C, Rao D, Devaud L, Doyle I, Roberts S, Fuentes D. (2016). Mentorship at All Levels: A Culture of Mentorship in a Health-Professions Degree Program. In Dominguez, N. & Alexander, D. (Eds.), 9th Annual Mentoring Conference Proceedings: Developmental Networks: The Power of Mentoring and Coaching. University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, NM.
• Hughes J, Fuentes D, Gundersen D. Formalizing a Mentorship Program Between Graduate/Professional and Undergraduate Students to Increase Admissions, Retention, Professionalism, and Engagement. Pacific University Intercollegiate Collaborative Grant:, Forest Grove, OR
Personal Information:
• Dr. Hughes graduated with his PharmD from Washington State University in 2002, and has a background in independent and compounding pharmacies. Before pursuing a full-time career in academia, he served as a preceptor and Clinical Affiliate Faculty Member for Washington State University, Oregon State University, and Pacific University. He has also worked in a variety of settings including veterinary pharmacy, independent pharmacy, compounding pharmacy, chain pharmacy, and manufacturing.
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Sharing ideas about students recruitment, interviews, co-curricular activities
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Participation in pathways and partners events
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Student support resources and counseling
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ADA accommodations
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Advisees or students who have come to you with difficult personal or academic issues
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Inclusion in CHSU culture for students
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Student organization oversight and support
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Events within the college, including white coat and graduation
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Student leave of absence
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Issues with participation in interview days
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Student professionalism issues (less than an academic complaint)
Executive Associate Dean, College of Pharmacy
Chair, Clinical Sciences and Professor 559-546-6034 dfuentes@chsu.edu
Biography
Dr. David Fuentes brings deep knowledge in higher education with experiences in strategic planning, faculty development, mentorship, programmatic assessment, accreditation, instructional design, educational psychology, curricular design/redesign, and organizational leadership. Dr. Fuentes has worked up the ranks in academia in various faculty and administrative roles including: founding faculty member, department chair for pharmacy practice, interim department chair for pharmaceutical & administrative sciences, assistant dean for academics and assessment, and university-level interim chief diversity officer. He has been recognized for excellence in teaching within his programs, and from the American Association for Colleges of Pharmacy (AACP) for excellence in assessment. Dr. Fuentes has clinical certifications as a geriatric and psychiatric specialty pharmacist, and has earned professional certifications as a Gallup strengths coach, six sigma lean systems black belt, and human resources professional. He has also completed various leadership workshops and two formal training programs through AACP’s Academic Leadership Fellows Program and the American College of Clinical Pharmacy’s (ACCP) Leadership and Management Certificate Program, using this collective expertise to actively consult for various organizations in diverse industries on systems processes, talent development, personnel review processes, arbitration and team dynamics, personality test debriefs, and strategic planning.
In teaching, Dr. Fuentes has experience providing instruction to multiple professional/graduate students in the areas of pharmacy, physician assistant studies, psychology, healthcare administration, and dental health sciences, as well as in various inter-professional courses. He has coordinated various courses and is a proponent for active learning, learner engagement and motivation, and assessment of student learning.
Related to scholarship, Dr. Fuentes has published in the areas of public health, research compliance processes, inter-professional education, pharmacists’ awareness of differential diagnostics, team-based learning, integrated teaching, leadership development, reflective portfolios, and experiential education, among other areas.
Pertaining to service, Dr. Fuentes has been involved with national organizations in various roles and capacities including: special interest group (SIG) chair elect and chair, taskforce member, nominations committees, academic committees, scholarship groups. He is involved with the AACP Continuing Professional Development (CPD) section and Social Administrative Sciences (SAS) section, as well as the ACCP Education and Training section. He has also served as an expert witness to district attorneys, legal offices, social workers, and forensic specialists in various cases.
Dr. Fuentes received his Doctor of Pharmacy degree from Thomas J. Long School of Pharmacy and Health Sciences, and completed a Pharmacy Practice Residency at St. Joseph’s Medical Center. A life-long learner, he is currently enrolled at Southern New Hampshire University in a master of science-level program in organizational leadership.
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Issues with teaching, research, community engagement, practice and service
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Interpersonal conflicts
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Workload and life balance
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Faculty mentorship and development in all areas of teaching, scholarship, and service
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Faculty development as clinicians and scientists, as well as career development support
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Inter-departmental collaborations
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Inclusion in CHSU culture
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Liaison between departments and CAC
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Support and resources at the department level
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One on your mentors as a member of the department
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Ways that we can contribute to advancing our disciplines, both internally and externally
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Budget and purchase requests
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Departmental mentoring and initiatives in research and scholarship
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Opportunities for and constraints with engagement in professional, institutional, and/or community service
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Feedback on and support for performance relative to areas of faculty responsibility that are evaluated annually and for promotion
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Areas related to faculty workload efforts
Ahmd Azab, PharmD, MS
Vice-Chair & Assistant Professor of Clinical Sciences
559-325-3600 aazab@chsu.edu
Biography
Highly engaged faculty lead to highly engaged students who learn and develop quickly, encountering the fewest unnecessary barriers to learning and success along the way. Dr. Ahmd collaborates with all CHSU stakeholders, and other department heads, to create an academic environment in which faculty and staff are powerfully connected to their colleagues and aligned with the mission of the college — fostering optimal clarity, communication, collaboration, engagement and results at all levels.
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Issues with teaching, research, community engagement, practice and service
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Interpersonal conflicts
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Workload and life balance
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Faculty mentorship and development in all areas of teaching, scholarship, and service
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Faculty development as clinicians and scientists, as well as career development support
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Inter-departmental collaborations
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Inclusion in CHSU culture
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Liaison between departments and CAC
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Support and resources at the department level
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One on your mentors as a member of the department
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Ways that we can contribute to advancing our disciplines, both internally and externally
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Budget and purchase requests
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Departmental mentoring and initiatives in research and scholarship
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Opportunities for and constraints with engagement in professional, institutional, and/or community service
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Feedback on and support for performance relative to areas of faculty responsibility that are evaluated annually and for promotion
PHR 662: Institutional Introductory Pharmacy Practice Experience, IPPE II
PHR 644: Patient Care I (topics include Portal Hypertension and Cirrhosis)
PHR 747: Patient Care IV (topics include Tuberculosis and Varicella Zoster)
PHR 656: Critical Pharmacy Knowledge (CPK) I
PHR 756: Critical Pharmacy Knowledge (CPK) III
PHR 522: Pharmaceutics (topics include Brain Drug Delivery and Colon Specific Drug Delivery)
PHR 781: Calculations for NAPLEX (elective course)
PHR 635: Principles of Drug Action III (PDA-III) (topics include Schizophrenia and Antipsychotics)
PHR 543: Practice Lab and Patient Assessment (one topic: Smoking Cessation)
Education:
Doctor of Pharmacy 2014-2018
California Health Sciences University, College of Pharmacy
Clovis, California
Master of Science in Engineering 1997-1999
University of Tehran, Iran
Bachelor of Science in Engineering 1994-1997
University of Tehran, Iran
Professional Affiliations:
American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy (AACP)
American Pharmacist Association (APhA)
American Society of Health-Systems Pharmacists (ASHP)
California Pharmacists Association (CPhA)
California Society of Health-System Pharmacists (CSHP)
Team-Based Learning Collaborative (TBLC)
Professional Service:
Clinical Skill Competition Judge. California Society of Health-System Pharmacists (CSHP)
CSHP 2018 Annual Meeting
San Diego, California
CHSU California Pharmacy Student Leadership (CAPSLEAD) member (2015-2016)
Student Government Association President, University of Tehran Engineering School (1994-1996)
Experience:
Academic Fellow/Post-Graduate Instructor
California Health Sciences University College of Pharmacy, Clovis, CA
Registered Pharmacist (RPh) in the state of California
License # RPH 79739
Team-Based Learning Collaborative (TBLC) Fundamentals Certified by TBLC
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support for Health Care Providers (ACLS Provider) certified by American Heart Association
Ecard code: 186508780083
Basic Life Support for Health Care Providers (BLS Provider) certified by American Heart Association
Ecard code: 185507984743
Pharmacy-Based Immunization Delivery Certified by American Pharmacists Association
Awards:
CHSU P3 Course of the year, 2019
CHSU Outstanding Graduate Award, 2018
AACP Walmart Scholars Program Recipient, 2018
CHSU Teacher Assistant of the Year, 2016
Latest Projects & Publications:
Keshishian Namagerdi A, Hussain M.D. Innovative Drug Delivery Approach for Treatment of Brain Cancer. Journal of American Association of Bangladeshi Pharmaceutical Scientists. July 2017: 27-32
Keshishian Namagerdi A, Wang Y, Munjy L, Havard P.
“Administration of Intranasal Naloxone by Law Enforcement Agencies as First Responders”
Presented at American Society of Health System Pharmacists (ASHP) MIDYEAR 2017, Orlando,
Florida
Taylor K, Keshishian Namagerdi A, Shah A, Faith O, Shuman H, Mahal H, HU Y.
“Successful Implementation of Inter-collaborative Practice Educational Experiences to Prepare
Pharmacy Students for Advanced Pharmacy Practice Under SB 493”
Presented at California Pharmacy Association West Coast Pharmacy Exchange 2016, San
Francisco, CA
Personal Information:
I was born and grew up in Tehran, Iran in an Armenian family. I have lived in Vienna, Austria; Los Angeles; and now I have been living in Clovis, California with my wife Alina and my daughter Anabel since 2014. I enjoy spending time with my family, traveling, and playing soccer during my free times.
Professor of Clinical Sciences & Assistant Dean for Assessment and Program Excellence
559-701-2108 mansong@chsu.edu
Sydnei Fox, PharmD
Assistant Professor of Clinical Sciences 559-701-2114 sfox@chsu.edu
Department: Clinical Sciences
Year Began at CHSU: 2018
Current Classes Taught:
PHR 746: Patient Care III
PHR 747: Patient Care IV
Education:
Doctor of Pharmacy
MCPHS University, Boston, MA
Professional Affiliations:
American Society of Health-System Pharmacists (ASHP)
College of Psychiatric and Neurologic Pharmacists (CPNP)
Professional Service:
CAPSLEAD Faculty Advisor
LockItUp Faculty Advisor
Experience:
PGY1 Pharmacy Residency
State Office of Pharmacy Services/CompleteRx, Jamaica Plain, MA
Clinical Staff Pharmacist
Lemuel Shattuck Hospital, Jamaica Plain, MA
Teaching Certificate
MCHPS University, Boston, MA
Latest Projects & Publications:
Meyers, S, Ambury, A, Zhang, A, Lee, R, Abrams, C. Impact of Computerized Prescriber Order Entry on Medication Errors in an Acute Care Hospital. ASHP Midyear Clinical Meeting [Poster]. Orlando, Florida. December 2017.
Personal Information:
I grew up in Massachusetts and have lived in Boston for 10 years until moving to California to join the CHSU team. I have been playing the harp for 16 years and almost went to college for music performance instead of Pharmacy! I enjoy sailing, kayaking, paddle boarding, and being out in nature in general. Especially if my dog can come with me.
My pharmacy practice interests include: HIV/HCV co-infection, intravenous drug use associated infectious diseases, psychiatric pharmacotherapy, and patient safety (especially related to pharmacy informatics.)
Adjunct Assistant Professor of Clinical Sciences
559-325-3600 mfreudiger@chsu.edu
Yuqin Hu, PharmD, MS
Assistant Professor of Clinical Sciences
559-701-2104 yhu@chsu.edu
Department: Clinical Sciences
Year Began at CHSU: 2018
Current Classes Taught:
PHR 522: Pharmaceutics (topics include Pharmaceutical aerosols; Bioavailability and Bioequivalence)
PHR 644: Patient Care I (topics: Nutrition Support; Fluids, Electrolytes, and Nutrition Lab)
PHR 746: Patient Care III (topics: Delirium; Bipolar Disorder)
PHR 645: Patient Care II (topics: Drug-Induced Kidney Disease; Anemia; Stroke)
PHR 747: Patient Care IV (topic: Urinary Tract Infections)
PHR 781U: Leadership Elective (topic: Reflection)
PHR 656: Critical Pharmacy Knowledge (CPK) I
PHR 756: Critical Pharmacy Knowledge (CPK) III
PHR 509 Life-Long Learning & Leadership
Education:
7/2018- 6/2019
Academic Fellow/Post-Graduate Instructor
College of Pharmacy, California Health Sciences University, Clovis, CA
8/2014- 5/2018
College of Pharmacy, California Health Sciences University, Clovis, CA
Doctor of Pharmacy
8/2010-11/2011
TechSkills of California (Now Asher College), Sacramento, CA
Pharmacy Technician Program Certificate
8/2000-11/2002
Graduate School of Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences
Beijing, China
Doctor of Philosophy Coursework and Dissertation, Molecular Biology and Biochemistry
8/1997-6/2000
Shaanxi Normal University, Xi’an, China
Master of Science, Zoology
8/1979-7/1983
Shaanxi Normal University, Xi’an, China
Bachelor of Science, Biology
Professional Affiliations:
2/2015-3/2016
California Pharmacy Student Leadership (CAPSLEAD) Team Member
American Pharmacists Association
Represented CHSU at CAPSLEAD conference
Co-author, Successful Implementation of Intercollaborative Practice Educational Experiences to Prepare Pharmacy Students for Advanced Pharmacy Practice Under SB493.
9/2014-5/2016
Student Ambassador, CHSU
Provided tours and orientation for prospective students
9/2014-Present
Student/Fellow Member
American/California Pharmacy Association
American/California Society of Health System Pharmacists
American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy (11/2018-Present)
Experience:
Academic Fellow/Post-Graduate Instructor
California Health Sciences University College of Pharmacy, Clovis, CA
Team-Based Learning Collaborative (TBLC) Fundamentals Certified by TBLC
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support for Health Care Providers (ACLS Provider) certified by American Heart Association
Basic Life Support for Health Care Providers (BLS Provider) certified by American Heart Association
Pharmacy-Based Immunization Delivery Certified by American Pharmacists Association
Awards
California Health Sciences University Teacher of the Year: Growth Award, 2019
California Health Sciences University Class of 2018: Growth Award, 2018
California Health Sciences University Dean’s List (all academic years), 2014 - 2018
Latest Projects/Poster Presentations:
Yuqin Hu, Allen Keshishian, Lianjie Xiong, Jeremy Hughes, David Fuentes, McKenna Salazar, Will Ofstad. Improvement of Communication and Reading Proficiency for ESL Students Through TBL and Use of Team Roles. Presented at the 2019 TBLC Meeting as a poster presentation.
Rebecca Leon, Will Ofstad, David G. Fuentes, Yuqin Hu, Alexis Woods, Jeremy A. Hughes, Maya Leiva. Describing a Renal Function Assessment Methodology Model and Application in a Patient Care OSCE. Has been accepted
Allen Keshishian, Yuqin Hu, et al. Review and Analyze the Faculty Approaches and Attitudes towards Pre-Class Learning Materials for Disciplines taught in a Team-Based Learning (TBL) Method, to be submitted for the 2020 TBLC Meeting as a poster presentation
Taylor K, Keshishian Namagerdi A, Shah A, Faith O, Shuman H, Mahal H, HU Y “Successful Implementation of Inter-collaborative Practice Educational Experiences to Prepare Pharmacy Students for Advanced Pharmacy Practice Under SB 493” Presented at California Pharmacy Association West Coast Pharmacy Exchange 2016, San Francisco, CA
Community Service
1/2019
Health Education and Leadership (HEaL) Conference
1/2019
CHSU Mock Interviews
11/2018
Professional Development / Post Graduate Training Activities
9/2018
CHSU Professional Development Day
9/2017
CHSU Health Fair (Clovis, CA)
4/2017
MSCC Health Fair (Fresno, CA)
10/2016
CHSU Health Fair (Fresno, CA)
12/2015
CHSU Health Fair (Fresno, CA)
2, 4, 9/2015
SAFE Screening (Clovis, CA)
11/2014
AIDS Walk (Fresno, CA)
Personal Information:
I was born and grew up in Wulumuqi, China in a Chinese family. I have lived in Wulumuqi, Xian, and Beijing in China; Davis, Sacramento in California; and now I have been living in Clovis, California with my husband Steven since 2014. I enjoy spending time with my family, traveling, and hiking during my free times.
Assistant Dean for Student Affairs and Enrollment
Associate Professor of Clinical Sciences 559-546-6049 jhughes@chsu.edu
Department: Clinical Sciences
Year Began at CHSU: 2017
Current Classes Taught:
• PHR 645: Patient Care II (topics include Benign Prostatic Hypertrophy, Urinary Incontinence, and Erectile Dysfunction)
Education:
• Washington State University, Doctor of Pharmacy
• Washington State University, Bachelor of Science in Psychology
Professional Affiliations:
• American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy (AACP)
• APhA (and WSPA, OSPA)
• ASHP (and OSHP)
Professional Service:
• Student Services SIG Chair-Elect, AACP
Experience:
• Assistant Dean for Student Affairs and Assistant Professor, Pacific University School of Pharmacy
• Director of Experiential Education and Assistant Professor, Pacific University School of Pharmacy
• Coordinator for Experiential Advancement and Assistant Professor, Pacific University School of Pharmacy
Latest Projects & Publications:
• Darbishire PL, Devine PS, Proctor AJ, Horner WJ, Hoffmann EM, Ott CA, Fuentes DG, Hughes JA. National Survey Exploring Drug Screening in Pharmacy Programs. Am J Pharm Educ. Posted online on Sept 29, 2017.
• Hughes JA, Cleven AJ, Ross J, Fuentes DG, Elbarbry F, Suzuki M, Della Paolera MA, Carter NS, Stamper BD, Low P, Malhotra A, Faro SJ. A Comprehensive Reflective Journal-Writing Framework for Students to See their Experiences through Diverse Lenses and Develop Actionable Goals. Am J Pharm Educ. Posted online on Sept 25, 2017.
• Hughes J, Della Paolera M, Stalvey K, Madu C, Rao D, Devaud L, Doyle I, Roberts S, Fuentes D. (2016). Mentorship at All Levels: A Culture of Mentorship in a Health-Professions Degree Program. In Dominguez, N. & Alexander, D. (Eds.), 9th Annual Mentoring Conference Proceedings: Developmental Networks: The Power of Mentoring and Coaching. University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, NM.
• Hughes J, Fuentes D, Gundersen D. Formalizing a Mentorship Program Between Graduate/Professional and Undergraduate Students to Increase Admissions, Retention, Professionalism, and Engagement. Pacific University Intercollegiate Collaborative Grant:, Forest Grove, OR
Personal Information:
• Dr. Hughes graduated with his PharmD from Washington State University in 2002, and has a background in independent and compounding pharmacies. Before pursuing a full-time career in academia, he served as a preceptor and Clinical Affiliate Faculty Member for Washington State University, Oregon State University, and Pacific University. He has also worked in a variety of settings including veterinary pharmacy, independent pharmacy, compounding pharmacy, chain pharmacy, and manufacturing.
Assistant Professor of Clinical Sciences
559-701-2109 ylafi@chsu.edu
Department: Clinical Sciences
Year Began at CHSU: 2018
Current Classes Taught:
PHR 746: Patient Care III
PHR 747: Patient Care IV
Education:
Doctor of Pharmacy
Campbell University College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences
Buies Creek, NC
Bachelor of Science in Pharmaceutical Sciences
Chemistry Minor
North Carolina Central University
Durham, NC
Professional Affiliations:
• Society of Infectious Diseases Pharmacists (SIDP)
• Infectious Diseases Society of America (IDSA)
• American College of Clinical Pharmacy (ACCP)
• Phi Lambda Sigma Pharmacy Leadership Society (PLS)
• Kappa Epsilon Pharmacy Fraternity (KE)
Professional Service:
TBD
Experience:
PGY2 Infectious Diseases Pharmacy Residency
BronxCare Health System, Bronx, NY
PGY1 Pharmacy Practice Residency
Virginia Hospital Center, Arlington, VA
Teaching and Learning Certificate
Shenandoah University School of Pharmacy, Winchester, VA
Clinical Pharmacist
Duke Children’s Hospital and Health Center, Durham, NC
Consultant Pharmacist
Pharmaceutical Product Development (PPD®), Morrisville, NC
Latest Projects & Publications:
Lafi Y, Cani E, Zeana C, Kang KS. Impact of Antimicrobial Stewardship on Fluoroquinolone Utilization in the Outpatient Setting at an Academic Medical Center. ASHP Midyear Clinical Meeting [Poster]. Orlando, Florida. December 2017.
Personal Information:
I am originally from Cary, NC and enjoy the outdoors, trying different cuisines, and reading any mystery novel by Agatha Christie (Queen of Crime). My current practice interests include antimicrobial stewardship, HIV, and resistance patterns of gram negative bacteria.
Assistant Dean for Education
Director, Office of Teaching and Learning 559-374-2230 wofstad@chsu.edu
Biography
Department:
• Clinical Sciences
Year Began at CHSU:
• 2015
Current Classes Taught:
• PHR 645 Patient Care II
Education:
• Kaiser Permanente, Diablo Service Area, Walnut Creek, California, Pharmacy Practice Residency
• University of California, San Francisco (UCSF), San Francisco, California, Doctor of Pharmacy
• California Institute of Technology (Caltech), Pasadena, California, Bachelor of Science, Chemical Engineering
• Whitman College, Walla Walla, Washington, Bachelor of Arts, Chemistry
Professional Affiliations:
• American Association of College of Pharmacy
• Northern California College of Clinical Pharmacy
• American College of Clinical Pharmacy
• Team-Based Learning Collaborative
• California Simulation Alliance
Professional Service:
• Team-Based Learning Collaborative (TBLC), Consultant-Trainer Program, Co-facilitator
• 15th Annual TBLC Meeting, Program Committee
• California Interprofessional Education Research Academy, Cofounder
• American College of Clinical Pharmacy (ACCP), Past-President Northern California Chapter
• UC Davis Medical Center
Experience: • Certified Diabetes Educator (CDE)
• TBL Consultant Trainer, certified by the Team-Based Learning Collaborative
• APhA Pharmacist & Patient-Centered Diabetes Care
• Board Certified Pharmacotherapy Specialist
• Trainer of Immunization Administration certified by Drug Store News
• Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) certified by the American Heart Association
• Emergency Contraception certified by Pharmacy Access Partnership
• Pharmacy-Based Immunization Delivery certified by ASHP
• California Registered Pharmacist, License No. RPH 61775
Awards: • Ken Miller Award for Assessment of Educational Effectiveness, 2015
• Jeff King Pharmacy Leadership Award, Nominee, 2014
• Peer Award in Teaching, 2013
• Teacher of the Year, 2013
• Teacher of the Year, 2012
• Outstanding Community Service Award, 2011
• Grant Recognition Award, 2011
• Bowl of Hygeia Award, Nominee, 2008
• UC Regents Scholar, 2006-2008
• The Long Award for Excellence in Teaching, 2007
• The Long Award for Excellence in Teaching, 2006
• UCSF Dean’s Apple Teaching Award, 2006
• UCSF Dean’s Apple Teaching Award, 2005
• UCSF Frank M. Goyan Award, 2005
Latest Projects & Publications:
Integration of IPE into the Curriculum: ACPE Standard 11
The Evidence Behind High Performing Teams
Pathways to Expand the Effectiveness of Teaching and Learning: A workshop for educators to engage active learning strategies and explore team-based learning (TBL)
Exploring Team Contracts to Build Better Teams
Optimizing Team Building in TBL: Days 1 through 100
A Comparison between a Simulation-Based and Traditional Direct Patient Care Introductory Pharmacy Practice Experiences
A Bridge to Quality: The Pharmacist-Managed Primary Care Clinic
Development of a Team Contact for Team-Based Learning
The Impact of Grading Readiness in Team-Based Learning
Team-Based Learning in Pharmacy Education
Team-Based Learning: Windfalls and Pitfalls
Integrating Team-Based Learning and High-Fidelity Simulation for Interprofessional Education
Optimizing Student Engagement with Novel TBL Techniques that Get Students Moving
Incorporation of high fidelity simulation learning experiences within a didactic and experiential curriculum
A field guide for transforming your *yawn* clinical lectures into a lively team-based learning (TBL) classroom
Leadership and Quality (Student Body Council Retreat Workshop)
Continuous Formative Assessment of Team-Based Learning: RATs, BATs, and CATs
Comparing a Simulation Based Introductory Pharmacy Practice Experience (IPPE) to Traditional Direct Patient Care IPPEs
Pathways to Expand the Effectiveness of Teaching and Learning: A workshop for educators to engage active learning strategies and explore team-based learning (TBL)
Introduction to TBL Workshop
Team-Based Learning Primer Workshop
Faculty Orientation to Team-Based Learning
Focus on Quality (University Retreat Workshop)
New Student Orientation to Team-Based Learning
Personal Information:
Born in Portland Oregon, Living in Clovis, Husband to Amy, Father to Apollo and Orion.
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Faculty peer assessment of facilitation, course materials, examinations
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Support in designing and implementing educational scholarship
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Curriculum and assessment design and alignment with outcomes using backward design principles
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End of semester student peer evaluation and team roles
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All things TBL, IPE, and process education
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TA and new faculty development
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Help with alternative progression plans
Lorilee Perry, BSN, MSN, FNP, CNS
Assistant Professor of Clinical Sciences 559-701-2107 lperry@chsu.edu
Current Classes Taught:
• PHR 523: Pharmacokinetics
• PHR 542: Pharmacy Practice Lab
• PHR 632: Pharmacology II
• PHR 644: Patient Care I
• PHR 645: Patient Care II
Education:
• Master of Science in Clinical Research 2011-2014
Clinical and Translational Sciences Center
University of New Mexico
Albuquerque, New Mexico• Doctor of Pharmacy 2006-2010
University of New Mexico, College of Pharmacy
Albuquerque, New Mexico
Professional Affiliations:
• American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy (AACP)
• American College of Clinical Pharmacy (ACCP)
• American Society of Health-Systems Pharmacists (ASHP)
• American College of Cardiology (ACC)
Experience:
• Cardiovascular Pharmacotherapy Fellowship
University of New Mexico, College of Pharmacy
Albuquerque, NM
New Mexico Center for Advancement of Research, Engagement and Science on
Health Disparities (NM CARES HD) – Fellowship
University of New Mexico Health Sciences Center
Albuquerque, NM
ASHP Accredited Pharmacy Practice Residency
University of New Mexico Hospital
Albuquerque, NM
Latest Projects & Publications:
Sarangarm P, London MS, Snowden SS, Dilworth TJ, Koselke LR, Sanchez CO, et al. Impact of Pharmacist Discharge Medication Therapy Counseling and Disease State Education: Pharmacist Assisting at Routine Medical Discharge (Project PhARMD). American Journal of Medical Quality 2013;28:292-300.
Personal Information:
I grew up in New Mexico and enjoy outdoor activities. During my free time I enjoy spending time with my wife and our cats.
I completed my PharmD in 2010 from the University of New Mexico, College of Pharmacy; a PGY-1 residency in 2011 from the University of New Mexico Health Sciences Center; and Cardiovascular Pharmacotherapy Fellowship in 2014 from the University of New Mexico, College of Pharmacy.
My practice interests include: preventative cardiology, heart failure, and acute coronary syndromes.
My research interests include: Effects of antiplatelet drugs, especially aspirin, in special population of patients (e.g., Diabetics, obesity), and health-related quality of life in patients with heart failure.
Assistant Professor of Clinical Sciences 559-573-8121 msolis@chsu.edu
Lianjie Xiong, PharmD, MS, BCCP, BCPS
Assistant Professor of Clinical Sciences
559-701-2103 lxiong@chsu.edu
Department:
Clinical Sciences
Year Began at CHSU:
2018
Current Classes Taught:
TBD
Education:
Doctor of Pharmacy, Nova Southeastern University, Fort Lauderdale, FL
Master of Science in Pharmaceutics, The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH
Professional Affiliations:
American College of Clinical Pharmacy (ACCP)
American College of Cardiology (ACC)
Experience:
PGY1 Pharmacy Practice Resident, Palmetto Health Richland, Columbia, South Carolina
PGY2 Cardiology Pharmacy Resident, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, Tennessee
Emergency Medicine Pharmacist, Greenville Memorial Medical Center, Greenville, South Carolina
Adult/Internal Medicine Clinical Pharmacist, Palmetto Health Richland, Columbia, South Carolina
Latest Projects & Publications:
Peer-Reviewed Publications:
Xiong L, Lu ZK, Quidley AM, Alford SB, Bookstaver PB. Evaluation of Renal Function Estimation Formulas Specific to Dynamic Renal Function for Drug Dosing in Critically Ill Patients. South Med J. 2018: 111(5): 299-306.
National Poster Presentations:
Xiong L, Tan X, Moretz J, Merritt T, Cox Z. Association of myalgia in heart failure patients receiving bumetanide continuous intravenous infusion. Poster presentation at the 2018 American College of Cardiology Meeting. Orlando, FL. March 2018.
Member, New Investigator Grant Award Committee, AAPS
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Member, Graduate Student Awards Committee, AAPS
Experience: Academic:
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Professor of Pharmaceutics,
College of Pharmacy, California Health Sciences University, CA,
November 2013 – present.
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Director of Pharmaceutical Research,
College of Pharmacy, California Health Sciences University, CA,
February 16, 2015 – August 2015
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Adjunct Professor, Department of Biology,
California State University, Fresno, CA,
July 2014 – present
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Graduate Faculty,
Texas A&M University-Kingsville, TX,
July 2010 – October 2013
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Graduate Faculty,
Texas A&M Health Science Center, TX,
January 2009 – October 2013
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Visiting Faculty, Department of Pharmacy,
North South University, Dhaka, Bangladesh,
June 2008 – present
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Associate Professor of Pharmaceutics, College of Pharmacy,
Texas A&M Health Sciences Center, TX,
June 2007 – October 2013
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Graduate Faculty,
University of Wyoming, WY,
January 1995 – May 2007
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Associate Professor of Pharmaceutics (Tenured), School of Pharmacy,
College of Health Sciences,
University of Wyoming, WY,
July 1999 – May 2007
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Assistant Professor of Pharmaceutics, School of Pharmacy,
College of Health Sciences,
University of Wyoming, WY,
February 1993 – June 1999
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Teaching Assistant, Faculty of Pharmacy,
University of Alberta, Edmonton, Canada,
1989 – 1992
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Lecturer, Faculty of Pharmacy,
University of Dhaka, Bangladesh,
October 1984 – December 1988
Industrial
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Scientist, Atrix Laboratories, Inc.
Fort Collins, CO.
July 2000 – March 2003
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Visiting Scientist, Division of Drug Metabolism and Pharmacokinetics,
SynPhar Laboratories Inc.,
Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
July – August, 1994
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Quality control officer, Unique Pharmaceuticals,
Bangladesh,
April – September, 1984
Latest Projects & Publications:
Development of self-nanoemulsifying drug delivery systems (SNEDDS) for enhancement of solubility and oral bioavailability of fenofibrate, a poorly water soluble drug. Mohsin, R. Alamri, A. Ahmad, M. Raish, F. K. Alanazi and M. D. Hussain. Submitted to International Journal of Nanomedicine, 2016.
Strategies for Developing Oral Vaccines for Human Papillomavirus induced cancers using nano/micro-particle mediated delivery system. M. N. Uddin, S. A. Kouziand D. Hussain. Journal of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, 2015, 18(2):220-34. PMID:26158287
Safety and Toxicity of Nanoparticles in Medicine. D. Hussain and M. Ogbuehi.TOXICOLOGY: The Past, Present, and Future of Basic, Clinical and Forensic Medicine 2015, Volume 1: 45-67, eds. Sethi R, Kolli C, Hussain D. Nova Science Publishers, Inc. New York.
Co-editor, TOXICOLOGY: The Past, Present, and Future of Basic, Clinical and Forensic Medicine 2015, Volume 1 and Volume 2, eds. Sethi R, Kolli C, Hussain D. Nova Science Publishers, Inc. New York.
Biodegradable injectable in situ implants and microparticles for sustained release of montelukast: in vitro release, pharmacokinetics and stability. T. A. Ahmed, H. M. Ibrahim, A. M. Samy, A. Kaseem, M. T. Nutan, D. Hussain. AAPS PharmSci Tec 2014, 15(3):772-80, PMID: 24648158.
Development of meloxicam in-situ implant formulation by Quality by Design Principle. M. Ibrahim, T. A. Ahmed, M. D. Hussain, Z. Rahman, A. M. Samya, A. A. Kassema, M. T. H. Nutan.Drug Development and Industrial Pharmacy 2014, 40(1): 66-73,PMID: 23298324.
Microglia, neuroinflammation and Aβ in Alzheimer’s disease. Zhiyou Cai,D. Hussain, Liang Jun Yan. International Journal of Neuroscience 2014. 124(5):307-21. PMID: 23930978.
Zirconium Phosphate Nanoplatelets: A Biocompatible Nanomaterial for Drug Delivery to Cancer. Saxena, A.Diaz, A. Clearfield, J. D. Batteas, and M. D. Hussain. Nanoscale 2013, 5:2328-2336. PMID: 23392208 (Designated as “hot article” by the journal).
Polymeric mixed micelles for delivery of curcumin to multidrug resistant ovarian cancer. Saxena and M. D. Hussain. Journal of Biomedical Nanotechnology2013, 9: 1146-1154.PMID: 23909128.
Formulation and in vitro evaluation of 17-allyamino-17-demethoxygeldanamycin (17-AAG) loaded polymeric mixed micelles for glioblastomamultiforme. V. Saxena and D. Hussain. Colloids and Surfaces B: Biointerfaces2013, 112: 350–355. PMID: 24012704.
Developing nano-particle based oral vaccine for cervical cancer. M. N. Uddin and D. Hussain. Proceedings of 1st AABPS Convention, 21-22, 2013. http://www.aabps.edu/Events.html
Pathways to USFDA approved product-505(b)(2). D. K. Chowdhury and D. Hussain. Proceedings of 1st AABPS Convention, 25-26, 2013. http://www.aabps.edu/Events.html
Folate Receptor Targeted 17-allylamino-17-demethoxygeldanamycin (17-AAG) Loaded Polymeric Nanoparticles for Breast Cancer. V Saxena, Y. Naguib and D. Hussain. Colloids and Surfaces B: Biointerfaces. 2012, 94: 274-80. PMID: 22377218.
Poloxamer 407/TPGS mixed micelles for delivery of gambogic acid to breast and resistant cancer. V. Saxena and D. Hussain. International Journal of Nanomedicine. 2012,7:713–721. PMID: 22359450.
Zirconium phosphate nanoplatelets: a novel platform for drug delivery in cancer therapy. A. Díaz,V. Saxena, J. González, A. David, B. Casañas, J. D. Batteas, J. L. Colón, A. Clearfield, and D. Hussain. Chemical Communications2012; 48 (12):1754–6. PMID: 22218458.
Ibuprofen-phospholipid solid dispersions: improved dissolution and gastric tolerance. Delwar Hussain, V. Saxena, J. F. Brausch, R. M. Talukder. International Journal of Pharmaceutics 2012; 422(1-2):290-4. PMID: 22101290.
Development of Biodegradable Injectable In Situ Implant and Microparticle Formulations for Sustained Delivery of Haloperidol. T. A. Ahmed, H. M. Ibrahim, F. Ibrahim, A. M. Samy, A. Kaseem, M. T. Nutan, M. D. Hussain. Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences 2012,101 (10), 3753-3762. PMID:22753324.
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Taher Hegab, PharmD, PhD (Medicinal Chemistry)
Assistant Adjunct Professor of Pharmaceutical and Biomedical Sciences
559-325-3600 thegab@chsu.edu
Farid Khalafalla, PhD (Biochemistry)
Assistant Professor of Pharmaceutical and Biomedical Sciences
Ph.D. in Biochemistry
University of Missouri-Columbia, United States
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B.Sc. in Pharmaceutical Sciences
Faculty of Pharmacy, Cairo University, Egypt
Professional Affiliations:
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American Hearth Association (AHA) - Member
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International Society for Hearth Research (ISHR) - Member
Professional Service:
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PLos One Journal - Reviewer
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CHSU Admission Committee - Member
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CHSU Curriculum Committee - Member
Experience:
Academic Experience
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07/2018 – Present
Assistant Professor of Pharmaceutical & Biomedical Sciences College of Pharmacy, California Health Sciences University, CA, US
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09/2014 – 06/2018
Postdoctoral Fellow Mark Sussman Lab, San Diego State University, CA, US
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08/2009 - 05/2014
Graduate Research Assistant Gary Weisman Lab, University of Missouri-Columbia, MO, US
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01/2011 - 05/2011
Graduate Teaching Assistant BIOCHM 4272/7272, University of Missouri-Columbia, MO, US
Pharmaceutical Industry Experience
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01/2009 - 06/2009
Medical Representative Sandoz/Novartis, Cairo, Egypt
Mentoring Experience
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09/2014 - 06/2018
Undergraduate Student Team Management & Mentoring San Diego State University, CA, US
Latest Projects & Publications
Original Research, Review, and Editorial Articles
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Cardiac progenitor cell ion currents: Revealing a little more on the lesser known – (J Physiol. 2018 Apr 20; doi: 10.1113/JP276132)
Khalafallah FG, Sussman MA
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Mechanisms of cardiac repair and regeneration – (Circ Res. 2018 Apr 13;122(8):1151-1163. doi: 10.1161/CIRCRESAHA.117.312586)
Broughton KM*, Wang BJ*, Firouzi F, Khalafallah FG, Dimmeler S, Fernandez-Aviles F, Sussman MA ¬– [*equal contribution]
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Cardiac c-Kit biology revealed by inducible transgenesis – (Circ Res. 2018 Apr 10; doi: 10.1161/CIRCRESAHA.117.311828)
Gude NA*, Firouzi F*, Broughton KM, Ilves K, Nguyen KP, Payne CR, Sacchi V, Monsanto MM, Casillas AR, Khalafallah FG, Alvarez R, Dembitsky WP, Bailey BA, van Berlo J, Sussman MA ¬– [*equal contribution]
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P2Y2 nucleotide receptor prompts human cardiac progenitor cell activation by modulating Hippo signaling – (Circ Res. 2017 Nov 10; 121(11):1224-1236. doi: 10.1161/CIRCRESAHA.117.310812.)
Khalafalla FG, Greene S, Khan H, Ilves K, Monsanto M, Alvarez R Jr., Chavarria M, Nguyen J, Norman B, Dembitsky WP, Sussman MA
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Empowering human cardiac progenitor cells by P2Y14 nucleotide receptor overexpression – (J Physiol. 2017 Oct 5; pp 1–14. doi: 10.1113/JP274980)
Khalafalla FG, Kayani W, Kassab A, Ilves K, Monsanto MM, Alvarez R Jr., Chavarria M, Norman B, Dembitsky WP, Sussman MA
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Inflammation and epithelial-mesenchymal transition in pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma: Fighting against multiple opponents – (Cancer Growth Metastasis. 2017 May 15;10:1179064417709287. doi: 10.1177/1179064417709287)
Khalafalla FG, Khan M
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Concurrent isolation of three distinct cardiac stem cell populations from a single human heart biopsy – (Circ Res. 2017 Apr 26. 121(2):113-124. doi: 10.1161/CIRCRESAHA.116.310494)
Monsanto MM, White K, Kim T, Wang BJ, Fisher K, Ilves K, Khalafalla FG, Casillas AR, Broughton KM, Mohsin S, Dembitsky W, Sussman MA
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S100A4 protects the myocardium against ischemic stress – (J Mol Cell Cardiol. 2016 Oct 6;100:54-63. doi: 10.1016/j.yjmcc.2016.10.001)
Doroudgar S, Quijada P, Konstandin M, Ilves K, Broughton K, Khalafalla FG, Casillas A, Nguyen K, Gude N, Toko H, Ornelas L, Thuerauf DJ, Glembotski CC, Sussman MA, Völkers M
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Cardiac stem cell hybrids enhance myocardial repair – (Circ Res. 2015 Sep 25;117(8):695-706. doi: 10.1161/CIRCRESAHA.115.306838)
Quijada P, Salunga H, Hariharan N, Cubillo J, El-Sayed FG, Moshref M, Bala K, Emathinger J, De La Torre A, Ormachea L, Alvarez R Jr., Gude N, Sussman MA
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Increased expression of TGF-β signaling components in a mouse model of fibrosis induced by submandibular gland duct ligation – (PLoS One. 2015 May;10(5):e0123641. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0123641.)
Woods L, Camden J, El-Sayed FG, Khalafalla MG, Petris M, Erb L, Weisman GA
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P2Y2 nucleotide receptor activation enhances the aggregation and self-organization of dispersed salivary epithelial cells – (Am J Physiol Cell Physiol. 2014 Jul 1;307(1):C83-96. doi: 10.1152/ajpcell.00380.2013.)
El-Sayed FG, Camden J, Woods L, Khalafalla MG, Petris M, Erb L, Weisman G
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Loss of P2Y2 nucleotide receptor enhances early pathology in the TgCRND8 mouse model of Alzheimer’s disease – (Mol Neurobiol. 2014 Apr;49(2):1031-42. doi: 10.1007/s12035-013-8577-5.)
Ajit D, Woods L, Camden J, Thebeau C, El-Sayed FG, Greeson G, Erb L, Petris M, Miller D, Sun G, Weisman G
Published Research Abstracts
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P2Y14 Nucleotide Receptor Overexpression: Towards Enhanced Stress Detection and Repair Responses in Human Cardiac Progenitor Cells – (Circulation 2017 Nov 11; 136 (Suppl 1), A16991-A16991)
Khalafalla FG, Kayani W, Kassab A, Ilves K, Alvarez R Jr., Chavarria M, Norman B, Sussman MA
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P2Y14 Nucleotide Receptor Overexpression: Letting Blind Cardiac Progenitor Cells ‘See’ Again – (Journal of Molecular and Cellular Cardiology 2017 Nov 1; 112, 139)
Khalafalla FG, Kayani W, Kassab A, Ilves K, Alvarez R Jr., Chavarria M, Norman B, Sussman MA
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P2Y14 Nucleotide Receptor Overexpression: Letting Blind Cardiac Progenitor Cells ‘See’ Again – (Circulation Research 2017 Jul 21; 121 (Suppl 1), A25-A25)
Khalafalla FG, Kayani W, Kassab A, Ilves K, Alvarez R Jr., Chavarria M, Norman B, Sussman MA
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P2Y2 Nucleotide Receptor Overexpression: Letting Blind Cardiac Progenitor Cells ‘See’ Again – (Circulation 2016 Nov 11; 134 (Suppl 1), A18660-A18660)
Khalafalla FG, Greene S, Nguyen J, Khan H, Sussman MA
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P2Y2 Nucleotide Receptor Overexpression: Letting Blind Cardiac Progenitor Cells ‘See’ Again – (Circulation Research 2016 Jul 22; 119 (Suppl 1), A353-A353)
Khalafalla FG, Greene S, Nguyen J, Ilves K, Norman B, Alvarez R Jr., Sussman MA
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Empowering Cardiac Progenitor Cell-Mediated Repair of Injured Myocardium by Overexpressing P2Y14 Nucleotide Receptor – (Circulation 2015 Nov 10; 132 (Suppl 3), A15173-A15173)
El-Sayed FG, Nguyen J, Sussman MA
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Empowering Cardiac Progenitor Cell-Mediated Repair of Injured Myocardium by Overexpressing P2Y2 Nucleotide Receptor¬ – (Circulation Research 2015 Jul 17; 117 (Suppl 1), A159-A159)
El-Sayed FG, Mark Sussman MA
Personal Information:
Seminar Presentations in National/International Meetings and Academic Institutions
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International Society for Heart Research–North American Section 37th Meeting; Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada – (June 2018)
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Cardiovascular Center of Excellence, Louisiana State University; New Orleans, LA – (February 2018)
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American Heart Association: Scientific Sessions; Anaheim, CA – (November 2017)
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Division of Cardiology, School of Medicine, University of Louisville; Louisville, KY – (October 2017)
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International Society for Heart Research–North American Section 35th Meeting; Seattle, WA – (June 2015)
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Gordon Research Conference: Salivary Glands and Exocrine Biology; Galveston, TX – (February 2013)
Awards
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Early Career Investigator Travel Award, International Society for Heart Research–North American Section 37th Meeting – (June 2018)
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Early Career Investigator Travel Award, International Society for Heart Research–North American Section 36th Meeting – (May 2017)
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Travel Grant, International Society for Heart Research–World Congress 22nd Meeting – (April 2016)
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International Poster Award, International Society for Heart Research–North American Section 35th Meeting – (June 2015)
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Travel Award, University of Missouri–Columbia, Department of Biochemistry – (April 2013)
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Professional Presentation Travel Scholarship, University of Missouri–Columbia, Graduate School – (April 2013)
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Travel Award, University of Missouri–Columbia, Department of Biochemistry – (February 2013)
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Travel Award, Salivary Glands and Exocrine Biology Gordon Research Conference – (February 2013)
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I enjoy playing soccer and travelling with family and friends.
Luo H, Shenoy AK, Li X, Jin Y, Jin L, Cai Q, Tang M, Liu Y, Chen H, Reisman D, Wu L, Seto E, Qiu Yi, Dou Y, Casero Jr RA, Lu J. MOF acetylates the histone demethylase LSD1 to suppress epithelial-tomesenchymal transition. Cell Reports. 2016; 15(12): 2665-78
Jin Y, Cai Q, Shenoy AK, Lim S, Zhang Y, Charles S, Tarrash M, Fu X, Kamarajugadda S, Trevino JG, Tan M, Lu J. Src drives the Warburg effect and therapy resistance by inactivating pyruvate dehydrogenase through tyrosine-289 phosphorylation. Oncotarget. 2016; doi: 10.18632/oncotarget.7159. [Epub ahead of print]
Jin Y, Shenoy AK, Doernberg S, Chen H, Luo H, Shen H, Lin T, Tarrash M, Cai Q, Hu X, Fiske R, Chen T, Wu L, Mohammed KA, Rottiers V, Lee SS, Lu J. FBXO11 promotes ubiquitination of the Snail family of transcription factors in cancer progression and epidermal development. Cancer Letters. 2015; 362 (1): 70-82
Shenoy AK, Lu J. Cancer cells remodel themselves and vasculature to overcome the endothelial barrier. Cancer Lett. 2014. pii: S0304- 3835(14)00630-2. doi: 10.1016/j.canlet.2014.10.031
Tang M, Shen H, Jin Y, Lin T, Cai Q, Pinard MA, Biswas S, Tran Q, Li G, Shenoy AK, Tongdee E, Lin S, Gu Y, Law BK, Zhou L, Mckenna R, Wu L, Lu J. The Malignant Brain Tumor (MBT) Domain Protein SFMBT1 Is an Integral Histone Reader Subunit of the LSD1 Demethylase Complex for Chromatin Association and Epithelial-to-mesenchymal Transition. J Biol Chem. 2013; 288(38): 27680-27691
Shenoy AK, Butterworth E, Huang EH. ALDH as a marker for enriching tumorigenic human colonic stem cells. Methods Mol Biol. 2012; 916: 373- 385
Shenoy AK, Fisher RC, Butterworth EA, Pi L, Chang L, Appelman HD, Chang M, Scott EW, Huang EH. Colitis-to-Cancer Transition: High WntActivity Confers Sustained Tumor-Initiating Potential on Human Precursor-Colon Cancer Stem Cells. Cancer Research, 2012; 72(19): 5091-5100
Pi L, Shenoy AK, Liu J, Kim S, Nelson N, Hauswirth WW, Petersen BE, GS, Scott EW. CCN2/CTGF regulates neovessel formation via binding structurally conserved cystine knot motifs in multiple angiogenic regulators. FASEB, 2012; 26(8): 3365-3379
Pi L, Xia H, Liu J, Shenoy AK, Hauswirth WW, Scott EW. Role of connective tissue growth factor in the retinal vasculature during development and ischemia. Invest Ophthalmol Vis Sci. 2011; 52(12): 8701-8710
Madlambayan G.J, Butler J. M, Hosaka K, Jorgensen M, Fu D, Guthrie S. M, Shenoy AK, Brank A, Russell K. J, Otero J, Siemann D. W, Scott E. W, Cogle C. R. Bone marrow stem and progenitor cell contribution to neovasculogenesis is dependent on model system with SDF-1 as a permissive trigger. Blood, 2009; 114(19): 4310-4319
August 2016 – Present
Assistant Professor of Pharmacology
Department of Pharmaceutical and Biomedical Sciences
California Health Sciences University, College of Pharmacy,
Clovis, California
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August 2012 – July 2016
Assistant Research Scientist
Department of Pharmacodynamics
College of Pharmacy
University of Florida, Gainesville, Florida
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January 2010 – July 2012
Postdoctoral Fellow
Department of Physiology and Functional Genomics
College of Medicine
University of Florida, Gainesville, Florida
Pharmaceutical Industry:
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May 2003 – April 2005
Scientific Officer
Department of Pharmacology
Nicholas Piramal Research Center, Goregaon, Mumbai, India
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July 2002- March 2003
Intern
Department of Pharmacology
Torrent Research Center, Gandhinagar, Gujarat, India
Latest Projects & Publications:
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Bruce E, Shenoy V, Rathinasabapathy A, Espejo A, Horowitz A, Oswalt A, Nair A, Francis J, Unger T, Raizada MK, Steckelings UM, Sumners C, Katovich MJ. Selective activation of AT2 receptor attenuates progression of pulmonary hypertension and inhibits cardiopulmonary fibrosis. Br J Pharmacol. 2015; 172(9):2219-31.
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Santisteban MM, Ahmari N, Marulanda Carvajal J, Zingler MB, Qi Y, Kim S, Joseph J, Garcia-Pereira F, Johnson RD, Shenoy V, Raizada MK, Zubcevic J. Involvement of Bone Marrow Cells and Neuroinflammation in Hypertension. Circ Res. 2015; 117(2):178-91
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Qi YF, Zhang J, Wang L, Shenoy V, Krause E, Oh SP, Pepine CJ, Katovich MJ, Raizada MK. Angiotensin-converting enzyme 2 inhibits high-mobility group box 1 and attenuates cardiac dysfunction post-myocardial ischemia. J Mol Med (Berl) 2016; 94(1):37-49.
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De Maria ML, Araújo LD, Fraga-Silva RA, Pereira LA, Ribeiro HJ, Menezes GB, Shenoy V, Raizada MK, Ferreira AJ. Anti-hypertensive Effects of Diminazene Aceturate: An Angiotensin- Converting Enzyme 2 Activator in Rats. Protein Pept Lett. 2016; 23(1):9-16.
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Rathinasabapathy A, Bruce E, Espejo A, Horowitz A, Sudhan DR, Nair A, Guzzo D, Francis J, Raizada MK, Shenoy V, Katovich MJ. Therapeutic potential of adipose stem cells derived conditioned medium against pulmonary hypertension and lung fibrosis. Br J Pharmacol. 2016 [Epub ahead of print]
Ph.D., (Neuropsychopharmacology),
Panjab University, Chandigarh, India
Professional Affiliations:
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International Brain Research Organization
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Indian Pharmacological Society
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Indian Academy of Neurosciences
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Inflammation Research Association (USA)
Professional Service:
Editorial Board Member:
• EC Pharmacology and ToxicologyJournal Reviewer:
• Journal of Pharmacology and Experimental Therapeutics
• Brain Research
• Psychopharmacology
• Indian Journal of Pharmacology
• Journal of Medicinal Food
• Pharmacology, Biochemistry, Behavior
• Pharmacological Reports
Experience: Academic:
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2015 - Present
Assistant Professor of Pharmacology
California Health Sciences University, Clovis, CA, USA
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2008 - 2015
Visiting Faculty
Swamy Ramananda Tirtha Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Nalgonda, India
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2002 - 2005
Assistant Professor, Pharmacology
University Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Panjab University, Chandigarh, India
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1997 - 1998
Associate Lecturer
Nalanda College of Pharmacy, Nalgonda, AP, India
Pharmaceutical Industry
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2008-2015
Senior Lead Investigator
Neuroscience Biology, Disease Sciences and Technology, Biocon-Bristol
Meyers Squibb R&D center, Bangalore, India
Latest Projects & Publications:
• Original Research Articles - 65 • Reviews and Book Chapters - 5 • Research Abstracts - 60Kumar KV, Ruda A, Sreedhara MV, Subramani TS, Prasad DS, Das MA, Li YW, Bristow LJ, Naidu PS, Vikradidhyan RK. Bacillus Calmette-Guerin (BCG) Vaccine induced a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI)-resistant depression like phenotype in mice. Brain, Behavior and Immunity, 2014; 42: 204-211.Fowler CJ, Björklund E, Lichtman AH, Naidu PS, Congiu C, Onnis V. Inhibitory properties of ibuprofen and its amide analogues towards the hydrolysis and cyclooxygenation of the endocannabinoidanandamide. J Enzyme Inhib Med Chem. 2013; 28(1):172-82.Kinsey SG, Naidu PS, Cravatt BF, Dudley DT, Lichtman AH. Fatty acid amide hydrolase blockade attenuates the development of collagen-induced arthritis and related thermal hyperalgesia in mice. PharmacolBiochemBehav. 2011 Oct;99(4):718-25Kinsey SG, Mahadevan A, Zhao B, Sun H, Naidu PS, Razdan RK, Sallwey DE, ImadDamaj M, Lichtman AH. The CB(2) cannabinoid receptor-selective agonist O-3223 reduces pain and inflammation without apparent cannabinoid behavioral effects. Neuropharmacology. 2011 Feb-Mar;60(2-3):244-51
University College of Pharmaceutical Sciences
Kakatiya University
Warangal, India
1993-2004, B.Pharmacy, M.Pharmacy and Ph.D.
Post-Doctoral Fellowship:
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College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences
Mercer University
Atlanta, Georgia
May 2004-April 2008
Academic Appointments:
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August 15, 2013 – Present
Associate Professor of Pharmaceutics,
California Health Sciences University,
Fresno, California.
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April 15, 2008 – August 13, 2013
Assistant Professor of Pharmaceutics,
California Northstate University College of Pharmacy,
Rancho Cordova, California
Editorial Boards:
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2011-Present
Journal of Pharmaceutical Education and Research
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2011-Present
International Journal of Pharmacy
Presentations:
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Chandra Sekhar Kolli and Ajay K Banga. Maltose microneedles for transdermal delivery. 3rd Pharmaceutical Sciences World Congress, April 2007, Amsterdam, The Netherlands.
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Chandra Sekhar Kolli and Ajay K Banga. Assessment of barrier perturbation caused by maltose microneedles. 34th Annual meeting and exposition of the Controlled Release Society, July 2007, Long beach, CA.
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Chandra Sekhar Kolli Haripriya Kalluri, Nishil Desai and Ajay Banga. DermaRollerTM as an alternative means to breach the stratum corneum barrier. 7th Annual Georgia Life Sciences Summit, October, 2007, Atlanta, GA.
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Chandra Sekhar Kolli, Haripriya Kalluri, David Farquhar and Ajay Banga. Effect of occlusion and formulation pH on pore closure in vivo following microneedle pretreatment. 7th Annual Georgia Life Sciences Summit, October, 2007, Atlanta, GA.
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Chandra Sekhar Kolli and Ajay K Banga. Transdermal delivery using soluble microneedles. 33rd Annual meeting and exposition of the Controlled Release Society, July 2006, Vienna, Austria.
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Chandra Sekhar Kolli and Ajay K Banga. Soluble microneedles for the transdermal delivery of nicardipine hydrochloride. The AAPS Journal. Vol. 8, No. S2, Abstract M1168 (2006).
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Chandra Sekhar Kolli and Ajay K Banga. Transdermal delivery using soluble microneedles. 26th Graduate Research Association of Students in Pharmacy, June 2006, Northeastern University, Boston, MA.
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K. Chandra Sekhar and Y Madhusudan Rao. Formulation and evaluation of bioadhesive buccal tablets of chlorpheniramine maleate. Proceedings of 53rd Indian Pharmaceutical Congress, December 2001, New Delhi, India.
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Chandra Sekhar Kolli and Ajay K Banga. Ethanol as co-solvent in transdermal iontophoretic delivery of nicardipine hydrochloride. Nanomedicine and Drug Delivery Symposium, October 2006, Omaha, NE.
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Chandra Sekhar Kolli, Jyotsna Paturi and Ajay K Banga. Biophysical characterization of the skin after insertion of microneedles or microdialysis probe 2006 US Symposium for Biophysics and Skin imaging, October 2006, Atlanta, GA.
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Chandra Sekhar Kolli and Ajay K Banga. Transdermal Iontophoretic Delivery of Nicardipine Hydrochloride. Proceedings of 57th Indian Pharmaceutical Congress, December 2003, Hyderabad, India.
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Chandra Sekhar Kolli, Madhusudan Rao Yamasani, Naidu KVS, Vamshi Yamasani, Kishan Veerabrahma. Design and evaluation of buccal patches of chlorpheniramine maleate. The AAPS Journal Vol. 7, No. S2, Abstract W5087 (2005).
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Chandra Sekhar Kolli, Naidu KVS, Vamshi Y, Kishan V and Madhusudan Rao Y. Design and evaluation of buccal patches of nitredipine. 32nd Annual meeting and exposition of the controlled release society, July 2005, Miami, FL.
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Satya Lanke, Chandra Sekhar Kolli, Guohua Li, J G Strom, Ajay K Banga. Transdermal delivery of low molecular weight heparin using combination of microneedles and iontophoresis The AAPS Journal Vol. 9, No. S2, Abstract T3176 (2007).
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S.S.S Lanke, C.S. Kolli, J.G Strom and A. K. Banga. An investigation of LMWH interaction with stratum corneum and its effect on transdermal permeation. 7th Annual Georgia Life Sciences Summit, October, 2007, Atlanta, GA.
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Prasuna Anguru, Chandra Sekhar Kolli and Madhusudan Rao Yamsani., Animal models for in vitro absorption studies using carbamazepine, 7th Annual Georgia Life Sciences Summit, October 2007, Atlanta, GA.
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Jyotsna Paturi, Chandra Sekhar Kolli, Phil Friden and Ajay Banga. Iontophoretic delivery of tetracycline hydrochloride across hairless rat skin. The AAPS Journal Vol. 8, No. S2, Abstract M1149 (2006).
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Jyotsna Paturi, Chandra Sekhar Kolli, Phil Friden and Ajay Banga. Iontophoretic delivery of tetracycline hydrochloride across hairless rat skin. 6th Annual Georgia Life Sciences Summit, October, 2006, Atlanta, GA.
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Satya Lanke, Chandra Sekhar Kolli, Guohua Li, J G Strom, Ajay K Banga. Transdermal delivery of low molecular weight heparin using combination of microneedles and iontophoresis. 27th Graduate Research Association of Students in Pharmacy, June 2007, Newark, NJ, USA.
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Prasuna Anguru, Chandra Sekhar Kolli and Madhusudan Rao Yamsani., Role of P- glycoprotein efflux on in vitro intestinal transport of carbamazepine. Proceedings of 59th Indian Pharmaceutical Congress, December 2007, Varanasi, INDIA.
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Prasuna Anguru and Chandra Sekhar Kolli., Genotoxic impurities in pharmaceutical formulations – A regulatory perspective. Proceedings of 61st Indian Pharmaceutical Congress, December 2009, Ahmedabad, INDIA.
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Rajesh V, Chandra Sekhar K and Madhusudan Rao Y. Formulation and evaluation of mucoadhesive drug delivery systems. Proceedings of 54th Indian Pharmaceutical Congress, December 2002, Pune, India.
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A.A Dixit, K. Chandra Sekhar and Y Madhusudan Rao. Effect of diltiazem on the pharmacokinetics of domperidone. Proceedings of 51st Indian Pharmaceutical Congress, December 1999, Baroda, India.
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Sonal Saluja, Jyotsna Paturi, Chandra Sekhar Kolli, Advait Badkar, Sandeep Nema and Ajay Banga. Stability of Triptorelin During Transdermal Transport The AAPS Journal Vol. 9, No. S2, Abstract T3187 (2007).
25.
G Jayasagar, M. Krishnakumar, K. Chandra Sekhar and Y Madhusudan Rao. Effect of cephalexin on the pharmacokinetics of metformin in healthy human volunteers. Proceedings of 53rd Indian Pharmaceutical Congress, December 2001, New Delhi, India.
26.
Gaurav Tolia, Alan Smith, Heather Janssen, Chandra Sekhar Kolli, Ajay Banga, and Frank Tagliaferri. Polymer matrix for transdermal delivery of a highly water-soluble drug, hydromorphone hydrochloride, through microporated skin of the hairless rat: In vivo pharmacokinetics The AAPS Journal Vol. 8, No. S2, Abstract M1184 (2006).
27.
Gaurav Tolia, Alan Smith, Heather Janssen, Chandra Sekhar Kolli, Ajay Banga, and Frank Tagliaferri. Transdermal delivery of hydromorphone hydrochloride in the rat using the PassPort™ system. 6th Annual Georgia Life Sciences Summit, October, 2006, Atlanta, GA.
28.
M. Pavan Kumar, Y Madhusudan Rao, T Ashok and K Chandra Sekhar. Career scenario for pharmaceutics specialization – An analysis. Proceedings of 55th Indian Pharmaceutical Congress, December 2003, Chennai, India.
29.
CS Kolli, H. Kalluri , D. Farquhar, AK Banga. Characterization of micropores and factors affecting their closure In Vivo. The AAPS Journal Vol. 10, No. S2, Abstract 1659 (2008).
30.
SS Lanke, C. Kolli, JG Strom, AK Banga. Microneedle mediated transdermal delivery of Low Molecular Weight Heparin. The AAPS Journal Vol. 10, No. S2, Abstract 2291 (2008).
31.
P. Anguru, C. Kolli, M. Yamsani. Influence of P-glycoprotein efflux on the In vitro intestinal transport of carbamazepine. The AAPS Journal Vol. 10, No. S2, Abstract 3010 (2008).
32.
Desai, CS Kolli, AV Badkar, S. Nema, AK Banga. Microneedle mediated transdermal delivery of human Growth Hormone. The AAPS Journal Vol. 10, No. S2, Abstract 1362 (2008).
33.
Chandra Sekhar K, Vishnu Y, Kishan VB and Madhusudan Rao Y., Transbuccal delivery of nitrendipine from a bioadhesive buccal patch” Proceedings of 60th Indian Pharmaceutical Congress, December 2008, New Delhi, INDIA.
34.
Satya Lanke, Chandra Sekhar Kolli, Guohua Li, J G Strom, Ajay K Banga. Transdermal delivery of low molecular weight heparin using combination of microneedles and iontophoresis. The AAPS Journal Vol. 9, No. S2, Abstract T3176 (2007).
35.
X. Jin, C. S. Kolli, D. L. Parsons, R. Babu. Microneedle Assisted Iontophoretic Transdermal Delivery of Prochlorperazine. The AAPS Journal Vol. 11, No. S2, Abstract W4105 (2010).
36.
Pawar K, Kolli C, Babu R.J. Stability and degradation profiles of Lys-Pro-Val (KPV) peptide in aqueous solutions. Poster presentation at the 2011 AAPS Annual Meeting and Exposition; October 23–27, 2011; Washington, D.C. Poster T2164.
37.
Pawar K. R, Kolli C, Babu R.J. Effect of Lipophilicity of Drugs on the Iontophoretic Delivery across Microneedle Treated Human Skin. Poster presentation at the 2012 AAPS Annual Meeting and Exposition; October 14–18, 2012; Chicago, IL. Poster R6329.
38.
Indiran Pather and Chandra Sekhar Kolli. Novel Method to Encourage Peer Teaching Amongest Students. Poster presentation at the 11th Annual Team-Based Learning Conference; March 1-3, 2012 in St. Petersburg, FL.
Publications:
1.
Pawar, K. R., Smith, F., Kolli, C. S. and Babu, R. J. (2013), Effect of Lipophilicity on Microneedle-Mediated Iontophoretic Transdermal Delivery Across Human Skin In Vitro. J. Pharm. Sci.. doi: 10.1002/jps.23694.
2.
Kolli CS, Chadha G, Xiao J, Parsons DL, Babu RJ. Transdermal iontophoretic delivery of selegiline hydrochloride, in vitro. J Drug Target. 2010; 18(9): 657-664.
3.
Chandra Sekhar Kolli and Ajay K. Banga. Characterization of Solid Maltose Microneedles and their Use for Transdermal Delivery. Pharmaceutical Research 2008; 25(1):104-13.
4.
Kalluri H, Kolli CS, Banga AK Characterization of microchannels created by metal microneedles: formation and closure. AAPS Journal 2011; 13(3):473-81.
5.
Lanke SS, Kolli CS, Strom JG, Banga AK. Enhanced transdermal delivery of low molecular weight heparin by barrier perturbation. Int J Pharm. 2009; 5;365(1-2):26-33.
6.
Li G, Badkar A, Nema S, Kolli CS, Banga AK. In vitro transdermal delivery of therapeutic antibodies using maltose microneedles. Int J Pharm. 2009; 23;368(1-2):109-15.
7.
Chandra Sekhar K, Ramesh G, Vamshi Vishnu Y, Naidu, KVS, Kishan V and Madhusudan Rao Y. Design and evaluation of bioadhesive buccal patches of chlorpheniramine maleate. Drug Delivery. 2008; 15:195–201.
8.
Chandra Sekhar K, Ramesh G, Vamshi Vishnu Y, Kishan V and Madhusudan Rao Y. Development of Mucoadhesive Patches for Buccal Administration of Prochlorperazine: Evaluation of In Vitro Release and Mechanical Properties. International Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences and Nanotechnology 2008; 1(1):64-70.
9.
Madhusudan Rao Y, Chandra Sekhar K, Vamshi Vishnu Y, Ramesh Gannu and Naidu KVS. Novel buccoadhesive formulation of chorpheniramine maleate, in vitro and in vivo characterization. Asian Journal of Pharmaceutics. 2007; 1(1): 33-40.
10.
Vishnu YV, Chandra Sekhar K, Ramesh G, Rao YM. Development of mucoadhesive patches for buccal administration of carvedilol. Current Drug Delivery. 2007; 4(1): 27-39.
11.
Yamsani VV, Gannu R, Kolli C, Rao ME, Yamsani MR. Development and in vitro evaluation of buccoadhesive carvedilol tablets. Acta Pharmaceutica. 2007; 57(2): 185-97.
12.
Jayasagar. G, Krishna Kumar. M, Chandra Sekhar. K, and Madhusudan Rao Y. Effect of cephalalexin on the pharmacokinetics of metformin in healthy human volunteers. Drug Metabolism and Drug Interactions. 2002; 19 (1): 41-48.
13.
Jayasagar. G, Krishna Kumar. M, Chandra Sekhar. K, and Madhusudan Rao Y. Validated HPLC determination of celecoxib in serum samples and its application to clinical pharmacokinetic study. Pharmazie. 2002; 57(9): 619-621.
14.
M. Krishna Kumar, G. Jayasagar, K. Chandra Sekhar, T. Ashok, Y. Madhusudan Rao. Validated HPLC method for the determination of ranitidine in human serum and its application in a clinical pharmacokinetic study. Pharmazie. 2003; 58: 284-285.
15.
G. Jayasagar, M. Krishna Kumar, K. Chandra Sekhar, V. Rajesh and Y. Madhusudan Rao. Effect of itraconazole on the pharmacokinetics of celecoxib in healthy human volunteers. Pharmazie. 2003; 58: 840-841.
16.
G. Jayasagar, M. Krishna Kumar, K. Chandra Sekhar, and Y.Madhusudan Rao. Influence of rifampicin pretreatment on the pharmacokinetics of celecoxib in healthy male volunteers. Drug Metabolism and Drug Interactions 2003, 19(4) 287-295.
Research Contracts (Funded):
Title:
Development of a subcutaneous formulation for ETI 381 & ETI 382
Source:
Epiomed Therapeutic Inc
Amount:
$65,000.00
With:
Indiran Pather, DPharm (Principal Investigator)
Status:
Completed
Special Honors/Awards:
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Publication of the Year Award, California Northstate University College of Pharmacy, April 2010
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Walgreens Diversity Award, California Northstate University College of Pharmacy, April 2010
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Walgreens Diversity Award, California Northstate University College of Pharmacy, April 2011
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Young Postdoc travel award, Pharmaceutical Sciences World Congress, Amsterdam, April 2007
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Young Investigator scholarship, International Society for Biophysics and Imaging of Skin, Atlanta, GA, October 2006
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Senior Research Fellowship (Engineering & Technology), University Grants Commission, Government of India, 2000 – 2004
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Suresh Kare Indoco Foundation Award, Indoco Remedies Limited, India, 2000
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Junior Research Fellowship, University Grants Commission, India 1998 – 1999
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University Gold Medal, Kakatiya University India, 1997
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State Merit Scholarship – Board of Secondary Education, India, 1993
Scientific and Professional Societies:
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Member, American Association of Pharmaceutical Scientists, 2004 – Present
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Member, American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy, 2004 - Present
Yuwei Wang, MS (Medicinal Chemistry), PhD (Pharmaceutics)
Assistant Professor of Pharmaceutics
559.374.2849 yuwang@chsu.edu
Department:
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PBS
Year Began at CHSU:
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2018
Current Classes Taught:
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PHR514 Calculation
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PHR540 Compounding
Education:
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PhD-Pharmaceutics - University of Utah
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MS-Medicinal Chemistry - Peking University
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BS-Pharmacy - Peking University
Professional Affiliations:
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AAPS
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TBLC
Professional Service:
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Seven years Pharmaceutical industry experience both in small bio-tech and international pharmaceutical companies where she worked extensively in drug formulation development and CMC regulatory affairs.
Latest Projects & Publications:
Wang Y, Grainger DW. Barriers to advancing nanotechnology to better improve and translate
nanomedicines. Frontiers of Chemical Science and Engineering. (2014) 8(3): 265-75
Wang Y, Liu J, Zhang J, et al. A cell-based pharmacokinetics assay for evaluating tubulin-binding drugs. Int. J. Med. Sci. (2014)11(5): 479-487
Wang Y, Grainger DW, Developing siRNA therapies to address osteoporosis. Ther. Deliv. (2013)4(10):
1239-46
Wang Y, Tran KK, Shen H, Grainger DW. Selective local delivery of RANK siRNA to bone phagocytes using bone augmentation biomaterials. Biomaterials (2012)33(33):8540-7
Yang D, Liu X, Jiang X, Liu Y, Ying W, Wang H, Bai H, Taylor WD, Wang Y, et al. Effect of molecular weight of PGG–paclitaxel conjugates on in vitro and in vivo efficacy. J. Control Release (2012)161(1): 124-131
Wang Y, Grainger DW. RNA therapeutics targeting osteoclast-mediated excessive bone resorption. Adv Drug Deliv Rev (2012)64(12):1341-57
Wang Y, Panasiuk A, Grainger DW. Small Interfering RNA Knocks Down the Molecular Target of Alendronate, Farnesyl Pyrophosphate Synthase, in Osteoclast and Osteoblast Cultures. Mol. Pharmaceutics (2011)8(4): 1016-24
Takahashi H,* Wang Y,* Grainger DW. Device-based local delivery of siRNA against mammalian target of rapamycin (mTOR) in a murine subcutaneous implant model to inhibit fibrous encapsulation. J. Control Release (2010)147(3):400-407. *co-first authors
Wang Y, Grainger DW. siRNA knock-down of RANK signaling to control osteoclast-mediated bone resorption. Pharm Res (2010)27(7):1273-84.
Wang Y, Cui G, Zhao M, Jian Y, et al. Bioassay-directed purification of an acidic phospholipase A2 from Agkistrodon halys pallas venom. Toxicon (2008)51:1131-1139.
Ph.D., Molecular Biology
University of Southern California/City of Hope National Medical Center
Los Angeles, California
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B.S. Biological Sciences
University of Southern California
Los Angeles, California
Professional Affiliations:
• American Society for Microbiology
• American Associate for the Advancement of Science
• Pan-American Society for Virology
• Society for Molecular Pathology
Professional Service:
• Technical Supervisor, Molecular Pathology and Microbiology Laboratories, Valley Children’s Hospital, Madera, CA
• Member, Biotechnology Advisory Board, Professional Science Master’s Degree Program. Departments of Biology and Chemistry, California State University, Fresno.
• Medical Counsel member, Gerson Lehrman Group, Inc. 850 3rd Ave Fl 9, New York, NY 10022
Experience:
Academic:
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1999-present
Valley Children’s Hospital, Madera, CA
Supervisor, Molecular Pathology and Microbiology Laboratories
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1990-1999
University of Miami School of Medicine, Miami, FL
Associate Professor and Director of Research
Department of Surgery, Division of Transplantation
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1987-1990
University of Rochester, Rochester, NY
Post-doctoral Fellow, Department of Biology.
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1982-1986
Beckman Research Institute of the City of Hope, Duarte, CA.
Graduate Student and Research Assistant
Latest Projects & Publications:
1.
Prospective Study for Clinical Validation of the Molecular-Based GenePOC Strep A, C/G
assay for the Detection and identification of Group A β-hemolytic Streptococcus
(Streptococcus pyogenes) and pyogenic Group C and G β-hemolytic Streptococcus
(Streptococcus dysgalactiae subsp. equisimilis) nucleic acids from throat swab samples
obtained from patients with signs and symptoms of pharyngitis.
GenePOC, Inc., Quebec, Canada
2.
Detection of IgG and IgM antibodies for Coccidioides immitis/posadasii in pediatric patients symptomatic for San Joaquin Valley Fever using a rapid lateral-flow ELISA assay. IMMY, Corp., Norman, OK
3.
A-PACT: The Use of Inhaled Aztreonam to Eliminate or Decrease the Bacterial Burden of Pseudomonas Aeruginosa in Children with a Tracheostomy Tube.
Gilead Sciences, Foster City, CA
Publications:
Books and Monographs:
1.
R.Cirocco, K.Zucker, M.Markou, V.Esquenazi, and J.Miller, PCR reverse dot blot oligotyping, in: DNA Typing Manual, South-Eastern Organ Procurement Foundation, Richmond, VA, 1994.
2.
L Fuller, K.Zucker, D.Asthana, S.Zhen, M.Carreno, V.Esquenazi, and J.Miller, The role of canine IFN-gamma in graft rejection evaluated in the canine transplant model, in: Cytokines in Veterinary Medicine, Horzinek and Schijns (eds.), CAB International, Wallingford, UK, 1996.
3.
C.Ciancio, G.Burke, D.Roth,K.Zucker, V.Esquenazi, A.Rosen, and J.Miller, Tacrolimus and mycophenolate mofetil as primary immunosuppression for renal allograft recipients, in: Kidney Transplant Rejection, Diagnosis and Treatment, L.Racusen, K.Solez, and J.Burdick (eds), Marcel Dekker, Inc., New York, 1998.
Referred Journal Articles:
1.
K.Zucker, A.Riggs, and S.Smith, Purification of human DNA(cytosine-5-)-methyltransferase, J.Cell.Biochem. 29 (1985), 337-349.
2.
A.DePoali-Roach, P.Roach, K.Zucker, and S.Smith, Selective phosphorylation of human DNA methyltransferase by protein kinase C, FEBS Lett. 197 (1986), 149-153.
3.
R.Pastori, K.Zucker, and Y.Xing, Restoration of binding of oxidized transcription factor IIIA to 5S RNA by thioredoxin, Nucleic Acids Res. 16 (1988), 8497-8507.
4.
D.Tremethick, K.Zucker, and A.Worcel, The transcription complex of the 5S RNA gene, but not transcription factor IIIA alone, prevents nucleosomal repression of transcription, J.Biol.Chem. 265 (1990), 5014-5023.
5.
K.Zucker, and A.Worcel, The histone H3/H4 complex supplemented with histone H2A-H2B dimers and DNA topoisomerase I forms nucleosomes on circular DNA under physiological conditions, J.Biol.Chem 265 (1990), 14487-14496.
6.
P.Lu, K.Zucker, V.Esquenazi, and J.Miller, Correlation of RFLP typing and MLC reactivity in dogs, Tissue Antigens 37 (1991), 224-229.
7.
J.Miller, V.Esquenazi, L.Fuller, K.Zucker, J.Fernandez, G.Burke, and J.Nery, The immunologic response to allografts: acute rejection, Clin. Transplant. 5 (1991), 477-488.
8.
K.Zucker, P.Lu, V.Esquenazi, and J.Miller, Cloning of the cDNA for canine interferon-gamma, J.Interferon Sci. 12 (1992), 191-194.
9.
M.Carreno, L.Fuller, K.Zucker, W-C.Yang, G.Burke, J.Nery, C.Gomez, V.Esquenazi, and J.Miller, Cross species reactivity of the anti-idiotype anti-OKT3 cascade between mouse and man, Human Immunol. 33 (1992), 249-258.
10.
K.Zucker, P.Lu, D.Asthana, M.Carreno, W-C.Yang, V.Esquenazi, L.Fuller, and J.Miller, Production and characterization of recombinant canine interferon-gamma, J.Interferon Sci. 13 (1993), 91-97.
11.
D.Asthana, W-C.Yang, K.Zucker, P.Lu, L.Fuller, V.Esquenazi, M.Carreno, D.Roth, G.Burke, J.Nery, and J.Miller, Effect of canine IFN-gamma and anti-IFN gamma on mixed lymphocyte kidney and islet cell co-cultures, Transplant Immunol. 1 (1993), 282-293.
12.
J.Fernandez, D.Asthana, K.Zucker, P.Lu, L.Fuller, W-C.Yang, V. Esquenazi, M.Carreno, D.Roth, G.Burke, J.Nery, and J.Miller, Mixed lymphocyte kidney and islet cell cocultures: The effect of IFN- and anti-IFN-. Transplantation Proc. 25 (1993), 117-119.
13.
R.Koutouby, C.Zucker, K.Zucker, G.Burke, J.Nery, D.Roth, V.Esquenazi, and J.Miller, Molecular monitoring of the immunosuppressive effects of cyclosporine in renal transplant patients using a quantitative polymerase chain reaction, Human Immunol. 36 (1993), 227-234.
14.
L.Fuller, M.Carreno, V.Esquenazi, K.Zucker, S.Zheng, D.Roth, G.Burke, J.Nery, L.Olson, and J.Miller, Characterization of anti-canine cytokine monoclonal antibodies specific for IFN-gamma. Effect of anti-IFN-gamma on renal transplant rejection, Tissue Antigens 43 (1994), 163-169.
15.
K.Zucker, P.Lu, L.Fuller, D.Asthana, V.Esquenazi, and J.Miller, Cloning and expression of the cDNA for canine tumor necrosis factor-alpha in E.coli, Lymphokine and Cytokine Res. 13 (1994), 191-196.
16.
D.Roth, K.Zucker, R.Cirroco, A.DeMattos, G.Burke, J.Nery, V.Esquenazi, S.Babischkin and J.Miller, The impact of hepatitis C virus infection on renal allograft recipients, Kidney Int. 45 (1994), 238-244.
17.
K.Zucker, R.Cirroco, D.Roth, L.Olson, G.Burke, J.Nery, V.Esquenazi, and J.Miller, Depletion of hepatitis C virus from procured kidneys using pulsatile perfusion preservation, Transplantation 57 (1994), 832-840.
18.
J.Nery, D.Weppler, R.Cirocco, K.Zucker, J.Casella, W.Faria, M.Carreno, M.Markou, S.Babischkin, M.Hill, S.LaRue, V.Esquenazi, C.Gomez, H.Gharagozloo, R.Reddy, T.Parker, L.Jeffers, J.Smith, M.Allouch, G.Burke, E.Schiff, and J.Miller, Hepatitis C in liver transplantation: preliminary study of prognostic factors, Transplant Internat. (Suppl)(1994), S229-S231.
19.
K.Zucker, R.Cirocco, D.Roth, G.Burke, J.Nery, V.Esquenazi, and J.Miller, Prospective longitudinal assessment of hepatitis C virus infection after renal transplantation, Transplant. Proc. 27 (1995), 943-944.
20.
D.Roth, R.Cirocco, K.Zucker, P.Ruiz, A.Viciana, G.Burke, M.Carreno, V.Esquenazi, and J.Miller, De novo membranoproliferative glomerulonephritis in hepatitis C virus infected renal allograft recipients, Transplantation 59 (1995), 1676-1682.
21.
D.Roth, K.Zucker, R.Cirocco, G.Burke, L.Olson, V.Esquenazi, and J.Miller, Transmission of HCV by kidney transplantation: Impact of perfusion techniques and course of viremia post transplant. Pediatric Nephrol. 9 (1995), S29-S34.
22.
E.Whitley, A.Bird, K.Zucker, and L.Wolfe, Modulation by canine interferon-gamma of major histocompatibility complex and tumor-associated antigen expression in canine mammary tumor and melanoma cell lines, Anticancer Res. 15 (1995), 923-929.
23.
J.Nery, J.Casella, S.Tucci, P.Ruiz, W.Faria, L.Olson, J.Szust, D.Weppler, K.Zucker, A.Tzakis, and J.Miller, Early predictors of rejection in small bowel transplantation: The role of tissue messenger RNA coding for cytokines, Surg. Forum 46 (1995), 441-444.
24.
P.Lu, K.Zucker, L.Fuller, V.Esquenazi, A.Tzakis, and J.Miller, Cloning and expression of canine interleukin-10, J. Interferon and Cytokine Res. (1996), 1103-1109.
25.
C.Zucker, K.Zucker, M.Carreno, D.Asthana, V.Esquenazi, and J.Miller, Longitudinal monitoring of IL-2 mRNA in renal transplant patients and in unmodified canine renal transplants, Human Immunol.45 (1996), 1-12.
26.
R.Garcia-Morales, V.Esquenazi, K.Zucker, C.I.Gomez, L.Fuller, M.Carreno, R.Cirocco, A.Alamo, T.Karatzas, G.Burke, G.Ciancio, D.Temple, H.Fernandez, C.Ricordi, A.Tzakis, and J.Miller, Assessment of the effects of cadaver donor bone marrow on kidney allograft recipient blood cell chimerism by a novel technique combining PCR and flow cytometry (PCR-Flow), Transplantation 62 (1996), 1-12.
27.
G.Ciancio, G.Burke, D.Roth, K.Zucker, A.Tzakis, and J.Miller, The significance of infections in donor organs. J. Transplantation & Immunology: Letter 12 (1996), 12-14.
28.
K.Zucker, D.Roth, R.Cirocco, R.Mathews, L.Fuller, T.Karatzas, Y.Jin, G.Burke, J.Nery, M.Webb, A.Tzakis, V.Esquenazi, and J.Miller, Transplant associated autoimmune mechanisms in human hepatitis C virus infection, J. Clin. Immunol. 16 (1996), 60-70.
29.
D.Roth, K.Zucker, R.Cirocco, G.Burke, G.Ciancio, V.Esquenazi, and J.Miller, A prospective study of hepatitis C virus infection in renal allograft recipients, Transplantation 61(1996), 886-889.
30.
Y.Jin, L.Fuller, M.Carreno, K.Zucker, V.Esquenazi, T.Karatzas, A.Tzakis, J.Miller, A possible role of HCV-induced liver infiltrating lymphocytes immune reactivity in hepatocellular damage. J. Clin. Immunol. 17 (1997), 140-153.
31.
R.Cirocco, G.Fragulidis, D.Weppler, K.Zucker, M.Markou, X.Zervos, A.Viciana, V.Esquenazi, J.Nery, K.Reddy, E.Schiff, J.Miller, and A.Tzakis, Recurrent hepatitis C infection following orthotopic liver transplantation is predicted by posttransplant serum and hepatic allograft viral titers, Transplant. Proc. 29 (1997), 2839-2840.
32.
K.Zucker, V.Esquenazi, A.Rosen, A.Tsaroucha, L.de Faria, D.Roth, G.Burke, G.Ciancio, A.Tzakis,and J.Miller, MMF Pharmacokinetics in renal transplant patients recieving Prograf and Cellcept in combination therapy. Transplant Proc.29 (1997), 334-336.
33.
A.Glavik, M.Goldberg, A.Tsaroucha, M.Webb, R.Khan, D.Weppler, J.Nery, M.Khan, K.Zucker, A.Viciana, J.Miller, and A.Tzakis, Mycophenolate Mofetil rescue therapy in liver transplant recipients, Transplant Proc. 29 (1997), 549-552.
34.
K.Zucker, V.Esquenazi, A.Rosen, A.Tsaroucha, D.Roth, G.Burke, G.Ciancio, A.Tzakis, J.Miller, Unexpected augmentation of MMF pharmacokinetics in renal transplant patients recieving tacrolimus and mycophenolate mofetil in combination therapy, and analogous in vitro findings.Transplant. Immunol. 5 (1997), 225-232.
35.
Cirocco, R., Zucker, K., Contreras, N., Olson, L., Cravero, J., Markou,M. Babischkin, S., Fernandez, E., Burke, G., Esquenazi, V., Tzakis, A., and Miller, J. The presence of hepatitis B core antibody does not preclude kidney donation: lack of viral DNA in the serum and biopsies of core antibody positive donors and clinical follow up. Transplantation 63 (1997), 1702-3.
36.
M.Carreno, C.Gomez, H.Gharagozloo, R.Cirocco, K.Zucker, R.Garcia-Morales, L.Fuller, V.Esquenazi, A.Tzakis, and J.Miller, Assessment of homozygosity in HLA-class I antigens and their distribution/quantitation in subpopulations of cells by flow cytometry. Transplant Proc. 29 (1997), 1426-1429.
37.
R.Garcia-Morales, K.Zucker, V.Esquenazi, R.Cirocco, M.Carreno, T.Karatzas, L.Fuller, G.Burke, H.Fernandez, D.Temple, G.Ciancio, D.Roth, A.Rosen, C.Ricordi, A.Tzakis, and J.Miller, Detection of chimeric bone marrow-derived cell subsets by the PCR-Flow assay after cadaveric kidney transplant (CKTx) and donor bone marrow (DBM) infusion. Transplant Proc. 29 (1997), 1219-1221.
38.
R.Garcia-Morales, M.Carreno, J.Mathew, K.Zucker, R.Cirocco, G.Ciancio, G.Burke, D.Roth, D.Temple, A.Rosen, L.Fuller, V.Esquenazi, T.Karatzas, C.Ricordi, A.Tzakis, J.Miller, The effects of chimeric cells following donor bone marrow infusions as detected by PCR-flow assays in kidney transplant recipients. J. Clin. Invest. 99 (1997), 1118-1129.
39.
Garcia, R., Carreno, M., Mathew, J., Zucker, K., Ciancio, G., Burke, G., Rosen, A., Fuller, L., Esquenazi, V., Karatzas, T., Ricordi, C., Tzakis, A., and Miller, J. Follow-up of the in vitro and in vivo effects of chimeric cells of donor bone marrow lineage as detected by PCR-Flow assays in kidney transplant recipients. Transplantation Proc. 29 (1997), 1219-21.
40.
Garcia, R., Esquenazi, V., Carreno, M., Karatzas, T., Gomez, C., Cirocco, R., Zucker, K., Fuller, L., Alamo D., Temple, H., Fernandez, G., Ciancio, G., Burke, G., Webb, M., Nery, J., Roth, D., Ricordi, C., Tzakis, A., and Miller, J. PCR-Flow analysis used to detect the levels of chimerism in peripheral blood of bone marrow infused organ allograft recipients at the time of rejection episodes. Transplantation Proc. 29 (1997), 2179-80.
41.
P.Ruiz, L.Hao, K.Zucker, N.Zacharievich, A.Viciana, M.Shenkin, and J.Miller, Dipeptidyl peptidase IV (CD26) activity in human alloreactive T cell subsets varies with the stage of differentiation and activation status, Transplant Immunol. 5 (1997), 152-161.
42.
R.Garcia-Morales, M.Carreno, J.Mathew, K.Zucker, G.Cianco, G.Burke, D.Roth, D.Temple, L.Fuller, V.Esquenazi, L.Eskind, N.Kenyon, C.Ricordi, A.Tzakis, and J.Miller, Continuing observations on the regulatory effects of donor specific bone marrow infusions and chimerism in kidney transplant recipients, Transplantation 65 (1998), 956-965.
43.
J.Mathew, M.Carreno, K.Zucker, L.Fuller, C.Ricordi, A.Tzakis, V.Esquenazi, and J.Miller, Cellular immune response of human bone marrow cells and their suseptability to commonly used immunosuppressive drugs in transplantation, Transplantation 65 (1998), 947-955.
44.
K.Zucker, A.Tsaroucha, L.deFaria, V.Esquenazi, J.Miller, and A.Tzakis, Prevalence of hepatitis G virus in liver transplant patients as assessed by the polymerase chain reaction, Organ & Tissue Transplantation 2 (1998), 13-17.
45.
K.Zucker, A.Tsaroucha, L.Olson, V.Esquenazi, A.Tzakis, and J.Miller, Evidence that tacrolimus augments the bioavailability of mycophenolate mofetil through the inhibition of mycophenolic acid glucuronidation, Ther. Drug Monit. 21 (1999), 35-43.
46.
J.Miller, J.Mathew, R.Garcia-Morales, K.Zucker, M.Carreno, Y.Jin, L.Fuller, G.Burke, G.Ciancio, A.Tzakis, C.Ricordi, L.Olson, A.Rosen, D.Roth, and V.Esquenazi, The human bone marrow as an immunoregulatory organ, Transplantation 68 (1999), 1079 - 1090.
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Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society
Professional Service:
Research Co-chair with the Pharmacy Quality Alliance Academic Affairs Committee
Experience:
2011-2016 Assistant Professor, College of Pharmacy Texas A&M Health Science Center
Awards:
2016 Rufus A. Lyman Award – American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy
2013 New Investigator Award – American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy
Latest Projects & Publications:
Measuring the value of pharmacist clinical services that improve health outcomes and reduce medical expenses.
Teaching innovation and commercializing promising ideas from faculty, staff and students.
Personal Information:
Grew up in the large metropolitan area called Los Angeles and now enjoy the Central Valley where I can spend time with my wife and daughter.
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Stephanie Wragg, PhD
Director of Institutional Assessment, Effectiveness and Research Professor 559-472-0873 swragg@chsu.edu
Biography
Stephanie provides leadership and performs functions related to the collection, interpretation, and use of institutional data for planning, research into effectiveness and decision making. She works closely with the assessment leadership of the CHSU colleges.
Wendy Duncan, PhD (Pharmaceutics)
Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs and Provost Dean, College of Pharmacy Professor of Social and Economic Sciences 559-325-3600 wduncan@chsu.edu
Wendy Duncan, PhD, is a distinguished expert in new program evaluation and development and curriculum design and assessment. With extensive experience in strategic planning and change management, she is a visionary with a passion for developing innovative learning and scholarly opportunities for students. Prior to joining CHSU, Dr. Duncan served as Dean in the College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences and Professor at Drake University in Des Moines, Iowa and as Vice President of Academic Affairs, Dean of Pharmacy, and Professor at St. Louis College of Pharmacy. Prior to her appointment as Dean, she served as a faculty member at the University of Toronto and as Associate Dean for Education and Director of the Office of Teaching, Learning and Assessment at Auburn University’s Harrison School of Pharmacy. Duncan received her Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy and PhD in Pharmaceutics from the University of Toronto.
At both St. Louis College of Pharmacy and Auburn University Harrison School of Pharmacy, Duncan instituted curricular transformation with the extensive use of team-based and problem-based learning and a greater focus on practice management, advocacy and community service. Duncan has demonstrated her comprehensive understanding of accreditation procedures through the successful completion of self-studies resulting in accreditation and reaccreditation at four institutions at both the programmatic and regional level and by serving as a site evaluator for the American Council for Pharmaceutical Education since 2007. Duncan also conveys a strong focus on intra- and inter-professional coalitions and research and she formally instituted the Des Moines Area Interprofessional Collaborative among five colleges and universities. She was instrumental in amassing the Missouri Pharmacy Coalition, a consortium of colleges, state pharmacy organizations and board members creating a legislation- and policy-focused alliance. She was responsible for developing inter-professional alliances with Saint Louis University, Washington University School of Medicine, and Goldfarb School of Nursing providing new educational, practice, and research opportunities for students and faculty.
Adjunct Assistant Professor of Social and Economic Sciences
559-325-3600 cly@chsu.edu
Negin Tahvildary, PhD
Adjunct Assistant Professor of Social and Economic Sciences 559-325-3600 ntahvildary@chsu.edu
Anne VanGarsse, MD, FAAP, CHCEF, CPE
Associate Dean for Clinical Affairs, Community Engagement and Population Health, College of Osteopathic Medicine Associate Professor of Social and Economic Sciences, College of Pharmacy 559-701-2121 559-712-4143 avangarsse@chsu.edu
Dr Anne VanGarsse serves as Associate Dean for Clinical Affairs, Community Engagement and Population Health for CHSU’s College of Osteopathic Medicine. Prior to her appointment at CHSU, she served as the Assistant Dean of Clinical Affairs and Vice Chair of Primary Care at Kansas City University of Medicine, where she was also an Assistant Professor of Pediatrics. At KCU, Dr. VanGarsse oversaw the clinical faculty in the department of Primary Care, as well as the university practice plan and university relationships with community partners. As part of her role at KCU, she additionally served as the Chief Health Officer for Health Partnership Clinic, a Federally Qualified Health Center in Olathe, Kansas. Through her work at KCU and HPC, she strove to combine medical student education into safety net medicine, to instill a passion for safety net medicine in future physicians.
A board certified pediatrician by training, Dr VanGarsse received her BS in Biology from Rockhurst University and her MD from St Louis University, where she also completed her pediatric residency. Upon residency completion, Dr VanGarsse practiced in the private sector for 11 years, before returning to her native Kansas City to pursue and academic career with KCU. Dr VanGarsse recently obtained the prestigious Certified Physician Executive (CPE) designation. She is also a graduate of University of Kansas Medical Center Community Health Center Executive Fellowship.
Dr VanGarsse has a passion for incorporating all the tenets of health system science into medical student education, with an overall goal of improving the health outcomes of underserved patients.
Dr VanGarsse additionally serves as a member of the American Medical Association, the American Academy of Pediatrics, is a diplomate of the American Board of Pediatrics, for which she served as a member of the standard setting panel in 2017, and a member of the American Association for Physician Leadership, as well as other academic and pediatric organizations.
• Peer reviewers for several peer-reviewed journals, including Value in Health, Pharmacoepidemiology and Drug Safety, Annals of Family Medicine, Annals of Internal Medicine, Journal of Rural Health, and American Journal of Pharmaceutical Education.
Experience:
• Associate Professor, Social and Economic Sciences, California Health Sciences University, 5/2018 -
• Assistant Professor, Administrative and Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Charleston School of Pharmacy, 7/2013 – 4/2018
• Postdoctoral researcher, 1/2012 – 6/2013
• Manager, Global Health Economics, Amgen Inc., 1/2010 – 12/2011
Latest Projects & Publications:
• Chie L. Wan S, Monk G. “Implementing a Diabetes Pre-screening and Diet Management Program at Local Dependent Pharmacy”. Research in Social and Administrative Pharmacy, 2018 May.
• Wan S, Teichman PG, Latif DA, Boyd J, Gupta R. “Healthcare Provider Perceptions of the Role of Interprofessional Care in Access to and Outcomes of Primary Care in an Underserved Area”. Journal of Interprofessional Care, 2018 Mar: 32(2): 220-223. DOI: 10.1080/13561820.2017.1387772.
• Wan S, Jubelirer S. Geographic Access and Age-related Variation in Chemotherapy Use in Elderly with Metastatic Breast Cancer. Breast Cancer Research and Treatment. 2015 Jan; 149 (1) 199-209. DOI: 10.1007/s10549-014-3220-3.
Awards:
PQA CVS Scholar Mentor
PQA-CVS Health Foundation Scholars Program
2017
Third Place in Infusing Technology in Teaching
University of Charleston School of Pharmacy
2016
Dissertation Fellowship
University of Iowa College of Pharmacy
2009-2010
Fellowship
University of Iowa College of Pharmacy
Division of Clinical and Administrative Pharmacy
2004-2005
Personal Information:
Rooted in pharmacy education and research and broadly in public health, I’m continuously inspired by the evolution and innovation in delivering health care to patients, challenges for our patients from diversified background to access to equitable health care, as well as the dynamics of health care teams in daily clinical practice to ensure the quality of health care. I’m continuously awed by the energy of students when I impart my passion of learning inside and outside of the classroom. When I’m not contemplating the next innovation in teaching and research, I’m rejuvenating myself in the nature or immerse myself in enjoying something artful. With expanded growth personally and professionally, I’m joyfully continue on this journey with more like-minded peers and colleagues.
Health Sciences Librarian Instructor of Social and Economic Sciences 559-573-8123 ayang@chsu.edu
College of Osteopathic Medicine
Office of the DeanAcademic AffairsBiomedical EducationClinical Affairs & Community EngagementFinancial AidGraduate Medical EducationOsteopathic Clinical EducationOsteopathic Principles and PracticesPrimary CareRegistrarSimulation CenterSpecialty MedicineStudent Affairs and Admissions
John Graneto, DO, MEd, FACOP, FACOEP-dist, FNAOME serves as the Dean of our College of Osteopathic Medicine at California Health Sciences University (CHSU).
Prior to joining CHSU, Dr. Graneto served as Associate Dean and Professor of Pediatrics and Emergency Medicine at the Kansas City University College of Osteopathic Medicine. His past service also includes, serving as Founding Chair of the Department of Clinical Integration and Pediatric Residency Program Director in the College of Osteopathic Medicine at Midwestern University Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine.
He received his Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine at Ohio University in Athens, Ohio and his Master of Education (Health) at the University of Cincinnati. He completed his Pediatric Residency and Emergency Medicine Residency at Midwestern University Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine.
Associate Dean for Osteopathic Clinical Education
Associate Professor 559-712-4200 lchun@chsu.edu
Dr. Lisa Chun is excited to join a fabulous team in the development of the new osteopathic medical school that will change the Central Valley region of California. Dr. Chun has a passion for integrating osteopathic principles and practices throughout the continuum of osteopathic medical education.
Dr. Chun serves as the Associate Dean for Osteopathic Clinical Education. She is a graduate of the New York College of Osteopathic Medicine and is specialty board certified in Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine/Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine. She was a Pre-Doctoral Osteopathic Principles and Practices Teaching Fellow and the chief resident for the inaugural Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine Residency at St. Barnabas Hospital in the Bronx. Dr. Chun was in private practice for 16 years before entering academia full time. She obtained her Master of Science in Medical Education Leadership through the University of New England.
Over the last several years, Dr. Chun has had the opportunity to work at a number of different developing colleges of osteopathic medicine around the country. She has taught extensively and has held positions that included course director, founding Osteopathic Principles and Practices Pre-doctoral Fellowship Director, Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine Department Chair, and founding Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine Plus-One Residency Director.
She serves nationally on committees of the National Board of Osteopathic Medical Examiners, American Academy of Osteopathy, and American Association of Colleges of Osteopathic Medicine.
Associate Dean of Graduate Medical Education
Assistant Professor 559-712-4200 rculbertson@chsu.edu
Dr. Culbertson most recently served as the Chief Development Officer of Tenet Health (Desert Regional Medical Center-Palm Springs) in the Coachella Valley. In this position, he supervised all activities around growth, service line planning, physician relations activities, marketing, business planning, and strategic planning for the Coachella Valley including collaboration between the two Tenet facilities. In addition he was the Vice-President of Graduate Medical Education and the Director of Medical Education and Designated Institutional Official starting five residency programs in 20015-16.
A board-certified family practitioner by training, Dr. Culbertson earned his Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine degree from Kansas City University of Medicine and Biosciences, and his Bachelor of Science degree in Chemistry from Missouri State University. Dr. Culbertson has excelled in various roles throughout his career in health care including, practicing family medicine for over 15 years and serving as the Chief of Family Medicine at St. Mary’s Hospital of Blue Springs and being elected as Chief of Staff at St. Mary’s as well. He then became the Chief Medical Officer for the Carondelet Health System which later became part of Ascension Health for seven years. He then served as a physician consultant for Cerner designing, implementing, training, and guiding acceptance of electronic medical records around the country. He then took a role with HCA Midwest as the VP for business development for eastern Kansas City for five years before moving to California.
Dr. Culbertson has a passion for building relationships with physicians based on mutual trust, understanding their interests and concerns, and resolving any issues that may come up as quickly as possible while maintaining a great relationship. This skill set will be well suited in his new role at CHSU as he builds relationships with physicians in our community to secure clerkships and residency sites for the CHSU College of Osteopathic Medicine.
Additionally, Dr. Culbertson is a member of the American Osteopathic Association, the Missouri Association of Osteopathic Physician and Surgeons. the American Association of Osteopathic Family Physicians, and the American Association of Osteopathic Directors of Medical Education as well as other national organizations.
Assistant Dean for Student Affairs and Enrollment 559-712-4222 CHSU-COM@chsu.edu
Mahboob Qureshi, MD, MPH, PhD
Associate Dean for Academic Affairs
Professor 559-712-4200 mqureshi@chsu.edu
Mahboob Qureshi, MD, MPH, PhD, serves as the Associate Dean for Academic Affairs. He joins the California Health Sciences University (CHSU) College of Osteopathic Medicine (COM) with very robust experiences in medical education and academic medicine. He has extensive educational background in clinical and biomedical sciences as well as in the fields of public health. He joins the leadership team to accomplish the missions of the COM by developing and implementing a modern, effective, student-centered and active-learning based curriculum, which will enable our graduates to become highly competent and caring physicians practicing evidence-based medicine.
Dr. Qureshi has many experiences in developing a new medical school as a founding faculty member at the Touro University Nevada (TUN) COM, where he made significant contributions over a span of almost 15 years as a Professor and an Associate Dean for its successful growth and achievements.
Dr. Qureshi loves academic medicine and medical education as he can be in direct contact with the aspiring physicians and can be a part of their “dream-come-true” experiences. Through his academic career, Dr. Qureshi received Professor of the Year awards (10 times) for his teaching excellence, and was widely recognized by his students as a major resource when taking the Medical Boards (e. g. COMLEX and USMLE) exams, reflecting his passion for student learning and touching many lives. Dr. Qureshi is a senior faculty at the KAPLAN Medical which offers preparatory courses for the medical licensing exams (COMLEX and USMLE) to the aspiring physicians throughout the United States. Working in collaboration with the biomedical sciences and clinical faculty members and other COM leadership, Dr. Qureshi will serve the CHSU-COM students to become the finest physician in their community and their professional arena.
Associate Dean for Clinical Affairs, Community Engagement and Population Health
Associate Professor 559-712-4200 avangarsse@chsu.edu
Dr Anne VanGarsse serves as Associate Dean for Clinical Affairs, Community Engagement and Population Health for CHSU’s College of Osteopathic Medicine. Prior to her appointment at CHSU, she served as the Assistant Dean of Clinical Affairs and Vice Chair of Primary Care at Kansas City University of Medicine, where she was also an Assistant Professor of Pediatrics. At KCU, Dr. VanGarsse oversaw the clinical faculty in the department of Primary Care, as well as the university practice plan and university relationships with community partners. As part of her role at KCU, she additionally served as the Chief Health Officer for Health Partnership Clinic, a Federally Qualified Health Center in Olathe, Kansas. Through her work at KCU and HPC, she strove to combine medical student education into safety net medicine, to instill a passion for safety net medicine in future physicians.
A board certified pediatrician by training, Dr VanGarsse received her BS in Biology from Rockhurst University and her MD from St Louis University, where she also completed her pediatric residency. Upon residency completion, Dr VanGarsse practiced in the private sector for 11 years, before returning to her native Kansas City to pursue and academic career with KCU. Dr VanGarsse recently obtained the prestigious Certified Physician Executive (CPE) designation. She is also a graduate of University of Kansas Medical Center Community Health Center Executive Fellowship.
Dr VanGarsse has a passion for incorporating all the tenets of health system science into medical student education, with an overall goal of improving the health outcomes of underserved patients.
Dr VanGarsse additionally serves as a member of the American Medical Association, the American Academy of Pediatrics, is a diplomate of the American Board of Pediatrics, for which she served as a member of the standard setting panel in 2017, and a member of the American Association for Physician Leadership, as well as other academic and pediatric organizations.
Associate Dean for Academic Affairs
Professor 559-712-4200 mqureshi@chsu.edu
Mahboob Qureshi, MD, MPH, PhD, serves as the Associate Dean for Academic Affairs. He joins the California Health Sciences University (CHSU) College of Osteopathic Medicine (COM) with very robust experiences in medical education and academic medicine. He has extensive educational background in clinical and biomedical sciences as well as in the fields of public health. He joins the leadership team to accomplish the missions of the COM by developing and implementing a modern, effective, student-centered and active-learning based curriculum, which will enable our graduates to become highly competent and caring physicians practicing evidence-based medicine.
Dr. Qureshi has many experiences in developing a new medical school as a founding faculty member at the Touro University Nevada (TUN) COM, where he made significant contributions over a span of almost 15 years as a Professor and an Associate Dean for its successful growth and achievements.
Dr. Qureshi loves academic medicine and medical education as he can be in direct contact with the aspiring physicians and can be a part of their “dream-come-true” experiences. Through his academic career, Dr. Qureshi received Professor of the Year awards (10 times) for his teaching excellence, and was widely recognized by his students as a major resource when taking the Medical Boards (e. g. COMLEX and USMLE) exams, reflecting his passion for student learning and touching many lives. Dr. Qureshi is a senior faculty at the KAPLAN Medical which offers preparatory courses for the medical licensing exams (COMLEX and USMLE) to the aspiring physicians throughout the United States. Working in collaboration with the biomedical sciences and clinical faculty members and other COM leadership, Dr. Qureshi will serve the CHSU-COM students to become the finest physician in their community and their professional arena.
Chair of Biomedical Education
Professor 559-712-4200 cburns@chsu.edu
As department chair, Dr. Burns seeks to create a productive and collegial environment within the department, and across the university. His goal is to develop a cadre of faculty who embrace and role-model collaboration and teamwork, which are the core of CHSU education programs.
Dr. Burns earned his B.Sc. in Microbiology and Immunology from McGill University in Montreal, Canada and his Ph.D. in Molecular, Cellular, and Development Biology from Indiana University in Bloomington. He completed post-doctoral training in clinical biochemistry and microbial genetics at the University of Oxford and Imperial Cancer Research Fund in the United Kingdom. As principal investigator, he conducted NSF and NIH-funded biomedical science research in his laboratory before he transitioned to concentrate on medical education.
Dr. Burns is a leader developing new medical schools and implementing innovative education programs. He has focused on preparing students for enduring professional careers by promoting life-long learning habits and linking underlying biomedical science knowledge to clinical skills. He brings to CHSU expertise in faculty development for collaborative learning across medical and health science school preclinical curricula, particularly team-based learning (TBL) and problem-based learning (PBL).
He serves the broader education community as Treasurer and Trainer-Consultant for the Team-Based Learning Collaborative, Chair of the International Association of Medical Science Educators (IAMSE) Student Professional Development Committee, and mentor for faculty in leadership and education certificate programs.
Dr. Burns is also a healthcare provider, delivering pre-hospital emergency care at special events, conferences, and festivals as an Advanced-EMT with the Guardian Elite Medical Services of Las Vegas, NV.
Chair of Biomedical Education
Professor 559-712-4200 cburns@chsu.edu
As department chair, Dr. Burns seeks to create a productive and collegial environment within the department, and across the university. His goal is to develop a cadre of faculty who embrace and role-model collaboration and teamwork, which are the core of CHSU education programs.
Dr. Burns earned his B.Sc. in Microbiology and Immunology from McGill University in Montreal, Canada and his Ph.D. in Molecular, Cellular, and Development Biology from Indiana University in Bloomington. He completed post-doctoral training in clinical biochemistry and microbial genetics at the University of Oxford and Imperial Cancer Research Fund in the United Kingdom. As principal investigator, he conducted NSF and NIH-funded biomedical science research in his laboratory before he transitioned to concentrate on medical education.
Dr. Burns is a leader developing new medical schools and implementing innovative education programs. He has focused on preparing students for enduring professional careers by promoting life-long learning habits and linking underlying biomedical science knowledge to clinical skills. He brings to CHSU expertise in faculty development for collaborative learning across medical and health science school preclinical curricula, particularly team-based learning (TBL) and problem-based learning (PBL).
He serves the broader education community as Treasurer and Trainer-Consultant for the Team-Based Learning Collaborative, Chair of the International Association of Medical Science Educators (IAMSE) Student Professional Development Committee, and mentor for faculty in leadership and education certificate programs.
Dr. Burns is also a healthcare provider, delivering pre-hospital emergency care at special events, conferences, and festivals as an Advanced-EMT with the Guardian Elite Medical Services of Las Vegas, NV.
Samuel Kadavakollu, PhD (Dr. K) serves as an Associate Professor of Biomedical Education at California Health Sciences University College of Osteopathic Medicine (CHSU COM). For the past seven years he has been working as a medical educator and brings his passion for teaching, active learning, test-preparation, assessment and evaluation to CHSU COM. He enjoys collaboratively working in the academic environment, especially with the medical students.
Dr. K earned his BSc degree triple majored in Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry, MSc degree in Organic Chemistry from Andhra University, India and his PhD in Medicinal Chemistry from New Mexico State University. His research focused on design of small potent drug molecules for cancer therapy and enhancing local, rural, underrepresented and diverse student population in the medical schools by conducting pipeline programs.
He has experience in teaching, developing and delivering systems-based medical biochemistry curriculum at the DO and MD schools during pre-clinical years. He teaches pathways of human metabolism and enjoys using clinical correlations and board-style questions while teaching medical biochemistry. He is involved in flipped-classroom teaching methods and looks forward to using team-based learning teaching method exclusively at the COM. He received various awards for his teaching excellence and served as a chair of the admissions committee while actively involved in medical school recruitment.
Dr. K is a front-runner in developing MCAT and ACT preparatory pipeline programs for pre-health students. He is focused on helping pre-medical students prepare for the competitive examinations by promoting self-directed learning, passage-centered learning, appropriate preparation and active learning strategies. He has been offering MCAT prep courses and test-taking strategies for the last seven years and has helped hundreds of pre-medical students to improve their test scores. His future goal is to prepare College of Osteopathic Medical students to get the highest board scores in the nation while supporting their test preparation.
Assistant Professor of Biomedical Education 559-712-4129 ksteed@chsu.edu
Kevin Steed, PhD serves as an Assistant Professor of Biomedical Education for the College of Osteopathic Medicine, and inspires a spirit of excitement and critical thinking in his teaching through active-learning techniques.
Dr. Steed earned his BSc in Molecular Biology from Brigham Young University and his PhD in Neuroscience also from Brigham Young University. His research focused on Alzheimer’s disease and diabetes using a mouse behavioral model, Magnetic Resonance Imaging and cell culture. Results showed a decrease in cognitive ability with the high-fat, high-sugar western diet, and scans of the murine brains shed light on potential scan protocols for improved diagnosis of Alzheimer’s pathology.
Health education has been a passion of Dr. Steed’s for many years, evidenced by his involvement with Anatomy Academy, a service learning outreach program founded in 2012. The program aims to impact childhood obesity and science interest in a variety of populations, including the underserved, as well as provide emerging allied health professionals opportunities to hone teaching, presentation, and professional skills. Along with his colleagues, Dr. Steed has presented the findings at the annual meetings of The American Association of Anatomists, Human Anatomy and Physiology Society, American Association of Clinical Anatomists, and the International Association of Medical Science Educators.
Associate Professor of Biomedical Education 559-712-4145 jtakemoto@chsu.edu
Anne VanGarsse, MD, FAAP, CHCEF, CPE
Associate Dean for Clinical Affairs, Community Engagement and Population Health
Associate Professor 559-712-4200 avangarsse@chsu.edu
Dr Anne VanGarsse serves as Associate Dean for Clinical Affairs, Community Engagement and Population Health for CHSU’s College of Osteopathic Medicine. Prior to her appointment at CHSU, she served as the Assistant Dean of Clinical Affairs and Vice Chair of Primary Care at Kansas City University of Medicine, where she was also an Assistant Professor of Pediatrics. At KCU, Dr. VanGarsse oversaw the clinical faculty in the department of Primary Care, as well as the university practice plan and university relationships with community partners. As part of her role at KCU, she additionally served as the Chief Health Officer for Health Partnership Clinic, a Federally Qualified Health Center in Olathe, Kansas. Through her work at KCU and HPC, she strove to combine medical student education into safety net medicine, to instill a passion for safety net medicine in future physicians.
A board certified pediatrician by training, Dr VanGarsse received her BS in Biology from Rockhurst University and her MD from St Louis University, where she also completed her pediatric residency. Upon residency completion, Dr VanGarsse practiced in the private sector for 11 years, before returning to her native Kansas City to pursue and academic career with KCU. Dr VanGarsse recently obtained the prestigious Certified Physician Executive (CPE) designation. She is also a graduate of University of Kansas Medical Center Community Health Center Executive Fellowship.
Dr VanGarsse has a passion for incorporating all the tenets of health system science into medical student education, with an overall goal of improving the health outcomes of underserved patients.
Dr VanGarsse additionally serves as a member of the American Medical Association, the American Academy of Pediatrics, is a diplomate of the American Board of Pediatrics, for which she served as a member of the standard setting panel in 2017, and a member of the American Association for Physician Leadership, as well as other academic and pediatric organizations.
Associate Dean of Graduate Medical Education
Assistant Professor 559-712-4200 rculbertson@chsu.edu
Dr. Culbertson most recently served as the Chief Development Officer of Tenet Health (Desert Regional Medical Center-Palm Springs) in the Coachella Valley. In this position, he supervised all activities around growth, service line planning, physician relations activities, marketing, business planning, and strategic planning for the Coachella Valley including collaboration between the two Tenet facilities. In addition he was the Vice-President of Graduate Medical Education and the Director of Medical Education and Designated Institutional Official starting five residency programs in 20015-16.
A board-certified family practitioner by training, Dr. Culbertson earned his Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine degree from Kansas City University of Medicine and Biosciences, and his Bachelor of Science degree in Chemistry from Missouri State University. Dr. Culbertson has excelled in various roles throughout his career in health care including, practicing family medicine for over 15 years and serving as the Chief of Family Medicine at St. Mary’s Hospital of Blue Springs and being elected as Chief of Staff at St. Mary’s as well. He then became the Chief Medical Officer for the Carondelet Health System which later became part of Ascension Health for seven years. He then served as a physician consultant for Cerner designing, implementing, training, and guiding acceptance of electronic medical records around the country. He then took a role with HCA Midwest as the VP for business development for eastern Kansas City for five years before moving to California.
Dr. Culbertson has a passion for building relationships with physicians based on mutual trust, understanding their interests and concerns, and resolving any issues that may come up as quickly as possible while maintaining a great relationship. This skill set will be well suited in his new role at CHSU as he builds relationships with physicians in our community to secure clerkships and residency sites for the CHSU College of Osteopathic Medicine.
Additionally, Dr. Culbertson is a member of the American Osteopathic Association, the Missouri Association of Osteopathic Physician and Surgeons. the American Association of Osteopathic Family Physicians, and the American Association of Osteopathic Directors of Medical Education as well as other national organizations.
Associate Dean for Osteopathic Clinical Education
Associate Professor 559-712-4200 lchun@chsu.edu
Dr. Lisa Chun is excited to join a fabulous team in the development of the new osteopathic medical school that will change the Central Valley region of California. Dr. Chun has a passion for integrating osteopathic principles and practices throughout the continuum of osteopathic medical education.
Dr. Chun serves as the Associate Dean for Osteopathic Clinical Education. She is a graduate of the New York College of Osteopathic Medicine and is specialty board certified in Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine/Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine. She was a Pre-Doctoral Osteopathic Principles and Practices Teaching Fellow and the chief resident for the inaugural Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine Residency at St. Barnabas Hospital in the Bronx. Dr. Chun was in private practice for 16 years before entering academia full time. She obtained her Master of Science in Medical Education Leadership through the University of New England.
Over the last several years, Dr. Chun has had the opportunity to work at a number of different developing colleges of osteopathic medicine around the country. She has taught extensively and has held positions that included course director, founding Osteopathic Principles and Practices Pre-doctoral Fellowship Director, Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine Department Chair, and founding Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine Plus-One Residency Director.
She serves nationally on committees of the National Board of Osteopathic Medical Examiners, American Academy of Osteopathy, and American Association of Colleges of Osteopathic Medicine.
Chair, Specialty Medicine
Associate Professor 559-712-4200 kbedi@chsu.edu
Originally from Southern California, Kristopher Bedi, DO, FACOG, is a board certified OB/Gyn from the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology and serves as the Chair of the Department of Specialty Medicine for the College of Osteopathic Medicine.
He graduated from Midwestern University, Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine and completed his residency in Obstetrics and Gynecology at the Stamford Hospital – Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons. He then went on and completed a Fellowship in Minimally Invasive Gynecologic Surgery at the Women’s Health Institute of Illinois in Chicago, Illinois.
Dr. Bedi has had many leadership positions during his medical career. He most recently served as the Director of Obstetrics of Gynecology at Van Diest Medical Center. Throughout his career he has been an active member in many organizations, including the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, the American Association of Gynecologic Laparoscopists and the American Osteopathic Association. He has served as a delegate from Illinois to the AOA Congress and as a state delegate in Iowa.
Dr. Bedi’s special interests lie in Medical Education and Minimally Invasive Surgery. He began his teaching career during his fellowship and has continually taught medical students and residents. He has held academic teaching positions at Midwestern University, Des Moines University and the University of Illinois, Chicago prior to his arrival at California Health Sciences University.
Leslie Catron, M.A.ED, BSN, RN, CHSE, serves as the Manager of the California Health Sciences University College of Osteopathic Medicine Simulation Center. Participating in the development of this new fully functional center with standardized patients, virtual and high fidelity simulation, Leslie is also involved in training new faculty in simulation and developing curriculum for the college of pharmacology and college of osteopathic medicine. Leaving her position as Clinical Education Specialist Simulation Coordinator at Valley Children’s Healthcare, she developed and implemented a sustainable interprofessional simulation program with physicians and clinical educators in all departments of the organization, including disaster training.
Leslie started in the NICU in 1975 as a new graduate registered nurse (RN). While in the NICU, she not only took care of complex premature infants and was a transport team member, but she oversaw the new employee orientation and RN student extern program.
She became a clinical educator, moving to central education and developed an interactive hospital orientation program, revised and taught the interprofessional preceptor program and coordinated the organizational RN student extern program.
She obtained her M.A.ED, curriculum and teaching degree in 2009 and Certificate in Simulation Education in 2012 from BryanLGH College of Health Sciences. From 2008-14, she was the faculty Simulation Coordinator at West Hills College Lemoore, where she developed an ADN and allied health careers simulation program and taught pediatrics in the nursing program.
In 2013 and 2016, she obtained her Certified Healthcare Simulation Educator with SSIH. In 2013 and 2018, she was a contributing author to “Simulation Scenarios for Nursing Educators: Making It Real” Editions 2 and 3. She is an Editorial Board Member and manuscript reviewer for the Clinical Simulation in Nursing Journal through the International Nursing Association for Clinical Simulation and Learning (INASCL). She is faculty for the California Simulation Alliance, a program of HealthImpact and founding co-chair for the Central Valley Simulation Collaborative. She serves on the INACSL Organization Liaison Committee.
Leslie has presented multiple workshops, podiums posters, and webinars at the Society for Simulation in Healthcare (SSIH), the International Nursing Association for Clinical Simulation and Leaning (INASCL) ,the International Pediatric Simulation Society (IPSS), along with other state and local area conferences.
Chair, Specialty Medicine
Associate Professor 559-712-4200 kbedi@chsu.edu
Originally from Southern California, Kristopher Bedi, DO, FACOG, is a board certified OB/Gyn from the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology and serves as the Chair of the Department of Specialty Medicine for the College of Osteopathic Medicine.
He graduated from Midwestern University, Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine and completed his residency in Obstetrics and Gynecology at the Stamford Hospital – Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons. He then went on and completed a Fellowship in Minimally Invasive Gynecologic Surgery at the Women’s Health Institute of Illinois in Chicago, Illinois.
Dr. Bedi has had many leadership positions during his medical career. He most recently served as the Director of Obstetrics of Gynecology at Van Diest Medical Center. Throughout his career he has been an active member in many organizations, including the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, the American Association of Gynecologic Laparoscopists and the American Osteopathic Association. He has served as a delegate from Illinois to the AOA Congress and as a state delegate in Iowa.
Dr. Bedi’s special interests lie in Medical Education and Minimally Invasive Surgery. He began his teaching career during his fellowship and has continually taught medical students and residents. He has held academic teaching positions at Midwestern University, Des Moines University and the University of Illinois, Chicago prior to his arrival at California Health Sciences University.
