Florence T. Dunn

President

Florence Dunn is a seasoned executive with more than three decades of banking experience in California’s Central Valley with an extensive record of shaping and helping organizations of all industries 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 vital leadership role in the bank’s strategic planning, financial management, budgetary oversight and she oversaw marketing for two geographically vast and rapidly growing regions within the state.

Mrs. Dunn is the founding President of CHSU, and since 2012, under her leadership she has rapidly established two Colleges, College of Pharmacy and College of Osteopathic Medicine, to fulfill the mission of the University. She is a long-time advocate for education and community service.

In addition to her executive career, she has served on numerous Boards, ranging from agriculture and manufacturing, business, education and health care. She is currently a Board member for the Fresno Economic Development Corporation, Central Valley Higher Education Consortium and other private boards and foundations. She previously served for thirteen years on the Board for Community Hospitals of Central California and is the Immediate Past Chairman.

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James Dunn

Vice President of Operations
559-325-3600
jdunn@chsu.edu

James “Jimmy” Dunn has been serving on the senior leadership team at California Health Sciences University since it was founded in 2012 and was instrumental in launching the new university. He has nearly twenty years of management experience and specializes in start-ups. Prior to joining CHSU, he worked 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, Information Technology and all Facility Expansion Projects. Jimmy works with all departments to integrate educational, fiscal, technological, facilities and personnel planning to achieve the University’s mission and vision.

Jimmy currentlyl 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.

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Mark Okamoto, PharmD

Dean, College of Pharmacy
Professor of Clinical Sciences
Professor of Social and Economic Sciences
559-325-3600
mokamoto@chsu.edu

Prior to joining CHSU as Dean for the College of Pharmacy, Dr. Mark Okamoto served as the Founding Dean, Chief Academic Officer and tenured Professor at the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine (PCOM) School of Pharmacy, Georgia Campus. Before that time, he served as Founding Chair of the Department of Pharmacy Practice and tenured Professor at the University of Hawaii at Hilo.

Dr. Okamoto began his academic career at the Western University of Health Sciences, College of Pharmacy in Pomona, CA. He served as Associate Dean for Assessment and Teaching Effectiveness, Director of Assessment, Chair of Social and Administrative Sciences, and Associate Professor of Pharmacy Practice and Social and Administrative Sciences.

Before entering the academy, Dr. Okamoto was the Director of Clinical Affairs for PHI Healthcare Management, Inc. for one year and at Kaiser Permanente in Southern California for five years as a Clinical Pharmaceutical Scientist conducting clinical and outcomes research.

Dr. Okamoto obtained his B.S. degree in biology at the University of California, Los Angeles, followed by a Doctor of Pharmacy degree from the University of Southern California. His four-year post-doctoral training included completion of a pharmacy residency in general medicine at the Los Angeles County / University of Southern California Medical Center, followed by two post-doctoral fellowship positions focused on pharmacokinetics & pharmacodynamics of antimicrobials and pharmacoeconomics and pharmacoepidemiology.

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John Graneto, DO, MEd, FACOP, FACOEP-dist, FNAOME

Dean, College of Osteopathic Medicine
Vice President of Health Affairs
Professor
COMDeans@chsu.edu

Degrees:

D.O., Ohio University

M.Ed. (Health), University of Cincinnati

Specialty:

American Osteopathic Board of Emergency Medicine

American Osteopathic Board of Pediatrics

Most recent teaching experience:

Associate Dean and Professor of Pediatrics and Emergency Medicine at the Kansas City University College of Osteopathic Medicine.

Most recent publications / presentations:

Gettig J, Noronha S, Graneto JW, Obucina L, Christensen K, Fjortoft N. Examining Health Care Students’ Attitudes Toward E-Professionalism. American Journal of Pharmaceutical Education 2016; 80 (10).

Graneto JW, Damm T. Perception of Noise by Emergency Department Nurses. West J Emergency Medicine. 2013; 14(5):547–550.

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Tanya Bohorquez

Interim Chief Financial Officer
559-549-6359
tbohorquez@chsu.edu

Carlita Romero-Begley, PHR, SHRM-CP

Vice President of Human Resources
Title IX, Equity and Diversity Coordinator
559-282-8747
cromerobegley@chsu.edu

Carlita Romero-Begley has 20 years of comprehensive human resources experience and expertise in recruitment and retention, onboarding, salary administration, performance management, employee benefits design and administration, employee relations, change management, and legal compliance.

She also has knowledge and expertise with mentoring programs and diversity initiatives. She has been a mentor to other human resources professionals and support and administrative employees.

Carlita serves as the Director of Human Resources and Title IX, Equity and Diversity Coordinator for California Health Sciences University. She was instrumental in establishing the Title IX, Equity, and Diversity department at the University and is an expert in risk management and employment law compliance. Serving as liaison and leading investigations for formal and informal complaints and grievances, Carlita helps to address the needs and concerns for everyone in the University community while minimizing liability.

Carlita also oversees employee relations and performance matters, providing support and coaching to managers, employees, and teams related to employee relations, performance, department functioning, and Human Resources. She collaborates with Deans of Colleges and leads the implementation of University-wide policies related to faculty employment, performance appraisals, disciplinary issues and actions to be taken.

She previously served as Human Resources Manager at Lozano Smith, LLP, a statewide education and public agency law firm that serves hundreds of California's K-12 and community college districts, universities, and numerous cities, counties, and special districts. In this role, she supported 150+ employees.

Carlita received a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology with an emphasis in Women’s Studies from California State University, Chico. Carlita has been a member of the Society of Human Resources Management (SHRM) since 2009, and she has been a certified Professional in Human Resources (PHR) since 2008. Carlita has maintained her SHRM Certified Professional (SHRM-CP) since 2015.

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Richele Kleiser

Vice President, Marketing and Communications
rkleiser@chsu.edu

Richele Kleiser has over 25 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.

Ms. Kleiser has a passion for mentoring high school and undergraduate college students in pursuit of their college and career goals. She currently serves as primary facilitator of the CHSU Próspero Program: Pathway to Pharmacy, which was established through her co-authorship of a grant. She also leads the high school pathway program initiatives, partnering with many of the area high schools and serving on Advisory Boards for two Career Tech Education (CTE) classes.

Prior to joining CHSU in 2013, 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.

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Karin Chao-Bushoven

Director of Sponsored Programs
559-573-8125
kchao@chsu.edu

 

Kathleen Haeberle

Executive Assistant to the President
559-579-1722
khaeberle@chsu.edu

Lynette Carter

Executive Assistant
559-374-2478
lcarter@chsu.edu

 

Tanya Bohorquez

Interim Chief Financial Officer
559-549-6359
tbohorquez@chsu.edu

Sidra Fareed

Finance and Budget Manager
559-546-6031
sfareed@chsu.edu

Tracy Bradford

Senior Accountant
559-549-6352
tbradford@chsu.edu

Meenu Takhar, CPA

Senior Accountant
559-546-6017
mtakhar@chsu.edu

Paola Bermudez

Accounting Clerk
559-546-6034
pbermudez@chsu.edu

Chandler Jameson

Fund Development Manager
559-546-6041
cjameson@chsu.edu

 

Kevin Hoover

Executive Director, Financial Aid
559-472-7649
khoover@chsu.edu

 

Sandra Acuna

Financial Aid Advisor
559-472-7874
sacuna@chsu.edu

Joanne Muellenbach, MLS, AHIP

Health Sciences Library Director
559-325-3600
jmuellenbach@chsu.edu

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Joanne is responsible for the successful planning and operation of administrative and service functions of the Health Sciences Library. She collaborates with faculty to integrate information literacy and evidence-based medicine within the curricula. She also works with faculty, staff, and students to provide research development support, to ensure the strategic use of knowledge resources, and to develop partnerships that support sources of external funding.

•	Citation management and writing tools
•	Collection development requests
•	Course and subject guide development
•	Expert literature search assistance, including the development of effective search strategies
•	Integration of information literacy and evidence-based medicine within the curricula
•	Orientation to the health sciences library’s resources and services
•	Research development support, including copyright and scholarly publishing
•	Set-up of saved searches and alerts

Katie Hoskins, MLS

Research and Instruction Librarian
559-325-3600
khoskins@chsu.edu

 

Kyle Robinson, MLIS

Electronic and Technical Services Librarian
559-472-9423
krobinson@chsu.edu

 

Carlita Romero-Begley, PHR, SHRM-CP

Vice President of Human Resources
Title IX, Equity and Diversity Coordinator
559-282-8747
cromerobegley@chsu.edu

Carlita Romero-Begley has 20 years of comprehensive human resources experience and expertise in recruitment and retention, onboarding, salary administration, performance management, employee benefits design and administration, employee relations, change management, and legal compliance.

She also has knowledge and expertise with mentoring programs and diversity initiatives. She has been a mentor to other human resources professionals and support and administrative employees.

Carlita serves as the Director of Human Resources and Title IX, Equity and Diversity Coordinator for California Health Sciences University. She was instrumental in establishing the Title IX, Equity, and Diversity department at the University and is an expert in risk management and employment law compliance. Serving as liaison and leading investigations for formal and informal complaints and grievances, Carlita helps to address the needs and concerns for everyone in the University community while minimizing liability.

Carlita also oversees employee relations and performance matters, providing support and coaching to managers, employees, and teams related to employee relations, performance, department functioning, and Human Resources. She collaborates with Deans of Colleges and leads the implementation of University-wide policies related to faculty employment, performance appraisals, disciplinary issues and actions to be taken.

She previously served as Human Resources Manager at Lozano Smith, LLP, a statewide education and public agency law firm that serves hundreds of California's K-12 and community college districts, universities, and numerous cities, counties, and special districts. In this role, she supported 150+ employees.

Carlita received a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology with an emphasis in Women’s Studies from California State University, Chico. Carlita has been a member of the Society of Human Resources Management (SHRM) since 2009, and she has been a certified Professional in Human Resources (PHR) since 2008. Carlita has maintained her SHRM Certified Professional (SHRM-CP) since 2015.

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Stephanie Gilleland

Human Resources Generalist
559-549-6363
sgilleland@chsu.edu

 

Jacqueline Olivas

Senior Human Resources Generalist
559-546-6050
jolivas@chsu.edu

 

Anna Rocha

Human Resources Assistant
559-701-2113
arocha@chsu.edu

 

John Briar

Executive Director of Information Technology
559-573-8029
jbriar@chsu.edu

 

Brandon Simons

IT Infrastructure Manager
559-325-3600
bsimons@chsu.edu

 

Tim Koonce

IT Support Technician
559-546-6016
tkoonce@chsu.edu

 

Matthew Bennetts

Infrastructure Support Analyst
559-374-2231
mbennetts@chsu.edu

 

Matthew Jackson

Infrastructure Support Analyst
559-325-3600
mjackson@chsu.edu

 

Frank Parks

Application Systems Administrator
559-325-3600
fparks@chsu.edu

 

Richele Kleiser

Vice President, Marketing and Communications
rkleiser@chsu.edu

Richele Kleiser has over 25 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.

Ms. Kleiser has a passion for mentoring high school and undergraduate college students in pursuit of their college and career goals. She currently serves as primary facilitator of the CHSU Próspero Program: Pathway to Pharmacy, which was established through her co-authorship of a grant. She also leads the high school pathway program initiatives, partnering with many of the area high schools and serving on Advisory Boards for two Career Tech Education (CTE) classes.

Prior to joining CHSU in 2013, 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.

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Kaysha Rajani

Assistant Director of Marketing and Communications
krajani@chsu.edu

 

Kayleigh Bader, PCM, CDMP

Marketing Coordinator
559-573-8120
kbader@chsu.edu

Roque Rodriguez

Graphic Designer
rrodriguez@chsu.edu

James Dunn

Vice President of Operations
559-325-3600
jdunn@chsu.edu

James “Jimmy” Dunn has been serving on the senior leadership team at California Health Sciences University since it was founded in 2012 and was instrumental in launching the new university. He has nearly twenty years of management experience and specializes in start-ups. Prior to joining CHSU, he worked 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, Information Technology and all Facility Expansion Projects. 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.

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Tim Bos, MPA

Director of Security
559-701-2131
tbos@chsu.edu

Kristi Kruger

Facilities Coordinator
559-325-3600
kkruger@chsu.edu

Janine Dragna

University Registrar
559-325-3600
registrar@chsu.edu

Come to me for ...

•	Student record management
•	Academic calendar and course schedules
•	Transcripts
•	Final student grades and grade changes
•	FERPA
•	Graduation requirements
•	Professional & licensing support
•	Curricular compliance
•	Student Handbook/Catalog

Hope Lemons, MAEd

Assistant Registrar
559-325-3600
registrar@chsu.edu

 

Mark Okamoto, PharmD

Dean, College of Pharmacy
Chief Academic Officer
Professor of Clinical Sciences
Professor of Social and Economic Sciences
559-325-3600
mokamoto@chsu.edu

Prior to joining CHSU as Dean for the College of Pharmacy, Dr. Mark Okamoto served as the Founding Dean, Chief Academic Officer and tenured Professor at the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine (PCOM) School of Pharmacy, Georgia Campus. Before that time, he served as Founding Chair of the Department of Pharmacy Practice and tenured Professor at the University of Hawaii at Hilo.

Dr. Okamoto began his academic career at the Western University of Health Sciences, College of Pharmacy in Pomona, CA. He served as Associate Dean for Assessment and Teaching Effectiveness, Director of Assessment, Chair of Social and Administrative Sciences, and Associate Professor of Pharmacy Practice and Social and Administrative Sciences.

Before entering the academy, Dr. Okamoto was the Director of Clinical Affairs for PHI Healthcare Management, Inc. for one year and at Kaiser Permanente in Southern California for five years as a Clinical Pharmaceutical Scientist conducting clinical and outcomes research.

Dr. Okamoto obtained his B.S. degree in biology at the University of California, Los Angeles, followed by a Doctor of Pharmacy degree from the University of Southern California. His four-year post-doctoral training included completion of a pharmacy residency in general medicine at the Los Angeles County / University of Southern California Medical Center, followed by two post-doctoral fellowship positions focused on pharmacokinetics & pharmacodynamics of antimicrobials and pharmacoeconomics and pharmacoepidemiology.

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Harish S. Parihar, PhD, RPh

Associate Dean for Academics
559-325-3600
hparihar@chsu.edu

Year Began at CHSU: 2020

Education:

• Ph.D. in Pharmaceutical Sciences, The University of Louisiana at Monroe, Monroe, LA
• Bachelor of Pharmacy, University of Bombay, Bombay, India

Professional Affiliations:

• Member, American Association of College of Pharmacy (AACP)
• Member, International Society of Pharmacoeconomics and Outcomes Research (ISPOR)

Professional Service:

• Ex-officio Member of the Assessment Committee PCOM-SOP
• Ad-hoc Examsoft Committee Chair of PCOM-SOP
• Member of the Ad-hoc Curriculum Self-Study committee of PCOM-SOP

Experience:

• Director, Pharmacoeconomic and Clinical Health Outcomes (PEACH) Research Center at Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine, Suwanee, GA
• Assistant Dean for Assessment and Program Quality & Associate Professor of Pharmacy Practice (Pharmacy Administration – Health Economics & Outcomes Research) at Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine, Suwanee, GA
• Assistant Professor of Pharmaceutical Sciences at Long Island University, College of Pharmacy, Brooklyn, NY
• Assistant Professor of Pharmaceutical Sciences at Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine (LECOM), School of Pharmacy, Erie, PA

Latest Projects & Publications:

• 2019, Title: Modeling the Economic Impact of Screening for Spinal Cord Stimulation Effectiveness with a Wireless Implanted Stimulator Intended for Chronic Use. Consulting for a biomedical devices consultancy company
• 2018, Title: Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) Burden of Disease in Adults and High-Risk patients - Conduct a Systematic Literature Review (SLR) for burden of illness of RSV and relative burden of illness (w.r.t. influenza and pneumococcal). Develop a report of the SLR including critical evidence gaps to support the value of a vaccine for adults. Consulting for a pharmaceutical value consultancy company
• North, R.B.; Parihar, H.S.; Shipley, J.; Spencer, S.D.; Spalding, A. Cost-effectiveness Model Shows Superiority of Wireless Spinal Cord Stimulation Implantation Without a Separate Trial, Neuromodulation, 2020, Feb 17
• Doffou, M.; Adams, G.; Paranjape, S.G.; Bowen, W.C.; Parihar, H.S.; Nguyen, H.; Michalopoulos, G. K.; and Bhave, V.S. Reprogramming factor OCT4 is crucial for transdifferentiation of hepatocytes to biliary epithelial cells. Am J Pathol, 2018 Mar 21; 18 (1): 51-62
• Reece, S.W.; Parihar H.S.; Martinez M.; Taylor, N.E. Retrospective review of maternal and fetal outcomes in gestational diabetes mellitus patients in indigent prenatal clinic. Diabetes Spectrum, 2018 May; 31 (2): 200-205
• Reimagining the Master Learner: A framework for developing an adaptive self-directed life-long learner/educator in PharmD students. Parihar, H.S.; Mody, V.; Bhave, V.; Ghilzai, N.K.; Lee, M.J.; Wickman, J.; Sharma, A.C.; Spencer, S.D. AACP Annual Meeting in Chicago, IL. 07/13/2019 – 07/17/2019
• Impact of the pre-matriculation and post-matriculation academic performance on NAPLEX scores. Mody, V.; Parihar, H.S.; Ghilzai, N.K.; Spencer, S.D.; Bhave, V.; Lee, M.J.; Sharma, A.C. Accepted, 2018 AACP Annual Meeting in Boston, MA. 07/21/2018 – 07/25/2018
• From catch up to head start: Impact of data-driven course adjustments accommodating peer tutoring. Ahmed, M.N.; Parihar, H.S.; Singh, A.N.; Hernandez C.M.; Engels, I.H. Submitted, 2018 AACP Annual Meeting, Boston, MA USA, 07/21/2018 – 07/25/2018
• Effectiveness of Influenza Vaccination in Patients with Diabetes: A Systematic Review. Nowak, O.; Boronea, B.; John, T.; Shang, J.; Bickett, S.; Parihar, H.S. 2018 AMCP Managed Care & Specialty Pharmacy Annual Meeting 04/23/2018 – 04/26/2018

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Rosemary Sanchez, MM/HRM, G-MDT

Academic Affairs Program Manager
559-549-6044
rsanchez@chsu.edu

Biography

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.

Come to me for ...

•	RxPrep support
•	Promediation and at-risk students
•	Teaching Assistants and Tutoring Program for the College of Pharmacy
•	Focus groups
•	Classroom setup
•	Curriculum support specific to COP (including brightspace, grades, and exams)

Juan Aldape

Learning Specialist
559-472-7480
jaldape@chsu.edu

 

Nicole Contreras

Academic Affairs Receptionist
559-546-6033
ncontreras@chsu.edu

 

Leslie Williams

Director of Admissions
559-374-2004
lwilliams@chsu.edu

 

Jennette Munn

Outreach and Admissions Advisor
559-701-2116
jmunn@chsu.edu

 

Lynette Carter

Executive Assistant
559-374-2478
lcarter@chsu.edu

 

Sunil M. Sonawane, PharmD, RPh, MS

Director of Experiential Education
Assistant Professor of Clinical Sciences
559-347-2230
ssonawane@chsu.edu

Year Began at CHSU: 2021

Education:

• PharmD., University of Florida, Gainesville, FL
• M.S. in Chemistry, University of Rhode Island, South Kingstown, RI
• Bachelor of Pharmacy, NDMVP College of Pharmacy, Nashik, India

Professional Affiliations:

• Member, American Pharmacists Association (APhA)

Experience:

• Pharmacy Manager, Rite Aid
• Pharmacist-Immunizing Pharmacist, Rite Aid
• Graduate Student, University of Rhode Island
• Medical Representative, Torrent Pharmaceuticals Ltd., India

Personal Information:

Dr. Sonawane has extensive experience in community pharmacy and in outpatient practice setting, and has even been recognized as a "Favorite Pharmacist" by many of his patients during Pharmacist's Month for several years. He received his Master's in Chemistry from University of Rhode Island. During these years he taught many Chemistry related subjects to Pharmacy and Life Science students. Upon completion of his Master's, Dr. Sonawane worked toward gaining his PharmD, in which he received at University of Florida. Through his time spent teaching and precepting, in California and many other states, Dr. Sonawane's interest in teaching turned into a passion. He strongly believes that knowledge is the best wealth there is, and is dedicated to sharing it with all students. As this millennium old Sanskrit adage says: “No thief can steal it (knowledge), no royal authority can snatch it away from you, it cannot be divided amongst brothers (like ancestral property) and it does not carry any weight. If you spend it, it grows even more…truly KNOWLEDGE is the best wealth there is…”

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Monica Singh, CPhT

Experiential Education Compliance Coordinator
559-573-8033
msingh@chsu.edu

Adriana Belmontez

APPE/Outreach Program Specialist
559-374-2237
abelmontez@chsu.edu

Sherri Smith

Experiential Education Administrative Assistant
559-549-6376
ssmith@chsu.edu

Kevin Hoover

Executive Director, Financial Aid
559-472-7649
khoover@chsu.edu

 

Sandra Acuna

Financial Aid Advisor
559-472-7874
sacuna@chsu.edu

Janine Dragna

University Registrar
559-325-3600
registrar@chsu.edu

Come to me for ...

•	Student record management
•	Academic calendar and course schedules
•	Transcripts
•	Final student grades and grade changes
•	FERPA
•	Graduation requirements
•	Professional & licensing support
•	Curricular compliance
•	Student Handbook/Catalog

Hope Lemons, MAEd

Assistant Registrar
559-325-3600
registrar@chsu.edu

 

Macie Luallen, MEd, SHRM-CP

Student Affairs Program Manager
559-374-2406
mluallen@chsu.edu

David Ombengi, PharmD, MBA, MPH

Chair, Clinical Sciences
Associate Professor
559-325-3600
dombengi@chsu.edu

Department: Clinical Sciences

Year Began at CHSU: 2020

Education:

• Academic Teaching and Research Fellowship, Cardiology and Pharmacoeconomics, Duquesne University/UPMC Mercy Hospital, Pittsburgh, PA
• Pharmacy Practice Residency, University of Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, NE
• Pharm.D. Duquesne University, Pittsburgh, PA
• MBA, Health Systems Management, University of St. Thomas, St. Paul, MN
• Graduate Certificate in Health Care Management, University of St. Thomas, MN
• Master of Public Health, Tulane University, New Orleans, LA

Professional Affiliations:

• Member of American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy (ACCP)
• Member of American College of Clinical Pharmacy (AACP)
• Member of Pharmacy Society of Wisconsin (PSW)
• Community Engaged Scholars: Community Engagement Core
• Member, International Society of Pharmacoeconomics and Outcomes Research (ISPOR)

Professional Service:

• Chair, Academic Standing Committee of MCW-SOP
• Member, Curriculum Committee and the Integrated Sequence Work Group of MCW-SOP
• Member, Pharmacy Rank and Promotion Committee of MCW
• Lead faculty, Global Health Partnership Program (Education, Research, Cultural and Technology Exchange with CAPS) of MCW-CAPS/SOP
• Chair Sub-committee for the ACPE Self-Study of HUSOP
• Chair, Research Committee
• Member, Assessment and Curriculum Committees of HUSOP
• Member, Committee on the Instructional Program of HU
• Member, Liaison Committee to the President of HU
• Board Member of the American Diabetes Association

Experience

• Associate Professor of Clinical Sciences, Family and Community Medicine, School of Pharmacy and Department of Family Medicine, Medical College of Wisconsin
• Founding Clinical Faculty and Preceptor, Interprofessional Ambulatory care/Cardiology and Associate Professor All Saints Family Care Center, Family Residency Program, Medical College of Wisconsin
• Principal Investigator and faculty, Center for Advancing Population Science (CAPS), Medical College of Wisconsin
• Community Engage Scholar, Community Engagement Center, Medical College of Wisconsin
• Principal Investigator/Co-Founding & Lead Faculty, MCW Neighborhood Partners, Community Health Screening Program Medical College of Wisconsin
• Course Director, Integrated Advanced Cardiovascular and Advanced Cardiac Life Support Interprofessional Education (ACLS-IPE) simulation, Medical College of Wisconsin
• Founding Director, Center for Medication Therapy Management and Outcomes Research, Hampton University School of Pharmacy
• Founding Clinical Faculty and Preceptor Ambulatory Care/Cardiology at Olde Towne Medical and Dental Center, Williamsburg, VA, and Community Free Clinic of Newport News, VA, Hampton University School of Pharmacy
• Interim Director of the Drug Information, Hampton University School of Pharmacy
• Co-Principle Investigator and Health Disparities Researcher-HU Minority Mens Health Initiative (MMHI), and Associate Professor of Pharmacy Practice
• Founding Clinical Faculty, Global Health Pilot Project, Hinche, Haiti. Academic Partnership Program, Hampton University SOP and Eastern Virginia Medical School
• Extensive team-based clinical practice in Intensive Care Cardiology, Acute Care, Internal medicine, Ambulatory Care/Cardiology, Family Medicine, Primary Care and Community Preventive Care.

Latest Projects & Publications:

• Ombengi DN, DeBisschop M, Cornelius C, MacKinnon GE II. Developing Strategic Partnerships to Create Innovative Pharmacist-Led Health and Wellness Services in Underserved Urban Communities. 121st Virtual Annual Meeting of the, American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy, July 13-31, 2020
• Lucas, S., Crowe, S., Law, M., Kahaleh, A, Addo-Atuah, J., Nonyel, N., Ombengi, D., Singhal, M., Sultan, D., Tamukong, R. Ethics-Based Recommendations for Overcoming Logistic and Implementation Challenges in Global Health Research. Research in Social and Administrative Pharmacy, July 5, 2020.
• Abrons J, Jonkman L, Nonyel N, Connor S, Ombengi D, Kahaleh A. Part 4: Scholarship in Global Health Research. Research in Social and Administrative Pharmacy: RSAP Accepted for Publication, June 13, 2020.
• Drame I, Kahaleh A, Connor S, Seo SW, Jonkman LJ, Schellhase E, Miller ML, Ombengi D, Amugsi J, Maina M. An ethics-based approach to global health research part 3: Emphasis on partnership funding. Research in Social & Administrative Pharmacy: RSAP, 15 May 2020.
• Lisi D, Andrews E, Parry C, Hill C, Ombengi D, Ling H. The Effect of Ranolazine on Glycemic Control: a Narrative Review to Define the Target Population. Cardiovasc Drugs Ther. 2019 Dec 04 PMID: 31802311
• Park J, Egolum U, Parker S, Andrews E, Ombengi D, Ling H. Tafamidis: A First-in-Class Transthyretin Stabilizer for Transthyretin Amyloid Cardiomyopathy. Ann Pharmacother 2019 Nov 18 PMID: 31735059
• Ling H, Andrews E, Ombengi DN, Li F. “Extended duration dual antiplatelet therapy after percutaneous coronary intervention in patients with peripheral arterial disease: a meta-analysis" Cardiol. Res. 2018 Jun; 9(3):137–143.
• Sultan DH, Williams AR, Comins MM, Ryder D, Green SM, Guardado AR, Jahan NK, Ombengi DN, Walker JR. Comorbidity-Adjusted Stroke Hospitalization Charge Disparities: Baseline Estimates for Comparative Assessments of Health Policy Provisions. Annals of Public Health and Research. 2017; 4(1):1051.

Prior to joining CHSU as Chair for the Clinical Sciences Department College of Pharmacy, Dr. David N Ombengi served as an Associate Professor of Clinical Sciences, Family and Community Medicine with dual appointment at the School of Pharmacy and the Department of Family Medicine, Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW) Milwaukee, Wisconsin. He also was the founding Clinical Faculty and Preceptor for an Interprofessional Ambulatory care/Cardiology practice site for the Doctor of Pharmacy and Medicine students, and Physician Residents at the All Saints Family Care Center, MCW Family Residency Program. Additionally, he was a Principal Investigator and faculty at the MCW Center for Advancing Population Science (CAPS), a Community Engage Scholar at the MCW Community Engagement Center, and Principal Investigator/Co-Lead Faculty for the MCW Neighborhood Partners “Community Health Screening Program” focused on building sustainable community-academic partnerships to develop, test, and implement innovative strategies to reduce or eliminate of health disparities among economically disadvantaged populations.

Before that time Dr. Ombengi was an Associate Professor of Pharmacy Practice at Hampton University (HU) School of Pharmacy (SOP) and Health Disparities Researcher Co-Principal Investigator at Hampton University, Minority Mens Health Initiative (MMHI). He was also the Founding Director of the Center for Medication Therapy Management and Outcomes Research, Founding Clinical Faculty and Preceptor Ambulatory Care/Cardiology at Olde Towne Medical and Dental Center, a Federally Qualified Rural Health Clinic (FQRHC), in Williamsburg, VA and Community Free Clinic of Newport News, VA.

Dr. Ombengi is a clinician-researcher-educator with extensive practice experience and expertise in implementing team-based care in a variety of settings including intensive care cardiology, internal medicine, ambulatory care/cardiology, family medicine, primary care, and community preventive care. His scholarly work is published in peer-reviewed Journals and has made numerous scientific and conference presentations locally, nationally, and internationally addressing health disparities and health outcomes among economically disadvantaged populations.

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Mark Okamoto, PharmD

Dean, College of Pharmacy
Chief Academic Officer
Professor of Clinical Sciences
Professor of Social and Economic Sciences
559-325-3600
mokamoto@chsu.edu

Prior to joining CHSU as Dean for the College of Pharmacy, Dr. Mark Okamoto served as the Founding Dean, Chief Academic Officer and tenured Professor at the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine (PCOM) School of Pharmacy, Georgia Campus. Before that time, he served as Founding Chair of the Department of Pharmacy Practice and tenured Professor at the University of Hawaii at Hilo.

Dr. Okamoto began his academic career at the Western University of Health Sciences, College of Pharmacy in Pomona, CA. He served as Associate Dean for Assessment and Teaching Effectiveness, Director of Assessment, Chair of Social and Administrative Sciences, and Associate Professor of Pharmacy Practice and Social and Administrative Sciences.

Before entering the academy, Dr. Okamoto was the Director of Clinical Affairs for PHI Healthcare Management, Inc. for one year and at Kaiser Permanente in Southern California for five years as a Clinical Pharmaceutical Scientist conducting clinical and outcomes research.

Dr. Okamoto obtained his B.S. degree in biology at the University of California, Los Angeles, followed by a Doctor of Pharmacy degree from the University of Southern California. His four-year post-doctoral training included completion of a pharmacy residency in general medicine at the Los Angeles County / University of Southern California Medical Center, followed by two post-doctoral fellowship positions focused on pharmacokinetics & pharmacodynamics of antimicrobials and pharmacoeconomics and pharmacoepidemiology.

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Kareem Addassi, PharmD

Assistant Professor of Clinical Sciences
559-472-9580
kaddassi@chsu.edu

Department: Clinical Sciences

Year Began at CHSU: 2020

Education:

• Doctor of Pharmacy, Manchester University College of Pharmacy
• B.S. in Psychology, University of California Davis

Professional Affiliations:

• American Society of Health-System Pharmacists (ASHP)
• Oregon State Pharmacy Association (OSPA)

Experience:

• PGY1 Community Pharmacy Resident - Oregon State University
• Pharmacy Intern - Rite Aid

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Allen Keshishian Namagerdi, PharmD, MS, RPh

Assistant Professor of Clinical Sciences
559-573-8122
akeshishian@chsu.edu

Department:

• Clinical Sciences

Year Began at CHSU:

• 2018

Current Classes Taught:

• PHR 541: Patient Self-Care
• 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.

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Stanley Snowden, PharmD, MSCR, APh

Assistant Professor of Clinical Sciences

559-797-9017

ssnowden@chsu.edu

Department:
• Clinical Sciences

Year Began at CHSU:
• 2014

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.

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Michael Freudiger, PharmD, APh, BCPS, BCSCP

Adjunct Assistant Professor of Clinical Sciences
559-325-3600
mfreudiger@chsu.edu

Francisco Ibarra, PharmD, BCCCP

Adjunct Assistant Professor of Clinical Sciences
559-325-3600
fibarra@chsu.edu

 

Lorilee Perry, BSN, MSN, FNP, CNS

Adjunct Assistant Professor of Clinical Sciences (COP)
Community Engagement Lead, Clinical Affairs & Community Engagement (COM)
559-701-2107
lperry@chsu.edu

Sree N. Pattipati, MPharm, PhD (Neuropharmacology)

Chair, Pharmaceutical and Biomedical Sciences

Associate Professor of Pharmacology

559-369-2713

spattipati@chsu.edu

Department:
•	Pharmaceutical and Biomedical Sciences
Year Began at CHSU:
•	2015
Current Classes Taught:
•	PHR 633: Pharmacology III
Education:
•	Ph.D., (Neuropsychopharmacology), Panjab University, Chandigarh, India
Professional Affiliations:
•	International Brain Research Organization
•	Indian Pharmacological Society
•	Indian Academy of Neurosciences
•	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:
•	2015 - Present Assistant Professor of Pharmacology California Health Sciences University, Clovis, CA, USA
•	2008 - 2015 Visiting Faculty Swamy Ramananda Tirtha Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Nalgonda, India
•	2002 - 2005 Assistant Professor, Pharmacology University Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Panjab University, Chandigarh, India
•	1997 - 1998 Associate Lecturer Nalanda College of Pharmacy, Nalgonda, AP, India
Pharmaceutical Industry
•	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

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Farid Khalafalla, PhD (Biochemistry)

Assistant Professor of Pharmaceutical and Biomedical Sciences

559.549.6042
fkhalafalla@chsu.edu

Department:
•	Pharmaceutical and Biomedical Sciences
Year Began at CHSU:
•	2018
Current Classes Taught:
•	PHR 634: Pharmacology PDA II
•	PHR 511: Biochemistry
Education:
•	Ph.D. in Biochemistry University of Missouri-Columbia, United States
•	B.Sc. in Pharmaceutical Sciences Faculty of Pharmacy, Cairo University, Egypt
Professional Affiliations:
•	American Hearth Association (AHA) - Member
•	International Society for Hearth Research (ISHR) - Member
Professional Service:
•	PLos One Journal - Reviewer
•	CHSU Admission Committee - Member
•	CHSU Curriculum Committee - Member
Experience:
Academic Experience
•	07/2018 – Present Assistant Professor of Pharmaceutical & Biomedical Sciences College of Pharmacy, California Health Sciences University, CA, US
•	09/2014 – 06/2018 Postdoctoral Fellow Mark Sussman Lab, San Diego State University, CA, US
•	08/2009 - 05/2014 Graduate Research Assistant Gary Weisman Lab, University of Missouri-Columbia, MO, US
•	01/2011 - 05/2011 Graduate Teaching Assistant BIOCHM 4272/7272, University of Missouri-Columbia, MO, US
Pharmaceutical Industry Experience
•	01/2009 - 06/2009 Medical Representative Sandoz/Novartis, Cairo, Egypt
Mentoring Experience
•	09/2014 - 06/2018 Undergraduate Student Team Management & Mentoring San Diego State University, CA, US
Latest Projects & Publications
Original Research, Review, and Editorial Articles
•	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
•	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]
•	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]
•	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
•	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
•	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
•	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
•	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
•	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
•	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
•	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
•	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
•	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
•	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
•	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
•	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
•	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
•	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
•	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
•	International Society for Heart Research–North American Section 37th Meeting; Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada – (June 2018)
•	Cardiovascular Center of Excellence, Louisiana State University; New Orleans, LA – (February 2018)
•	American Heart Association: Scientific Sessions; Anaheim, CA – (November 2017)
•	Division of Cardiology, School of Medicine, University of Louisville; Louisville, KY – (October 2017)
•	International Society for Heart Research–North American Section 35th Meeting; Seattle, WA – (June 2015)
•	Gordon Research Conference: Salivary Glands and Exocrine Biology; Galveston, TX – (February 2013)
Awards
•	Early Career Investigator Travel Award, International Society for Heart Research–North American Section 37th Meeting – (June 2018)
•	Early Career Investigator Travel Award, International Society for Heart Research–North American Section 36th Meeting – (May 2017)
•	Travel Grant, International Society for Heart Research–World Congress 22nd Meeting – (April 2016)
•	International Poster Award, International Society for Heart Research–North American Section 35th Meeting – (June 2015)
•	Travel Award, University of Missouri–Columbia, Department of Biochemistry – (April 2013)
•	Professional Presentation Travel Scholarship, University of Missouri–Columbia, Graduate School – (April 2013)
•	Travel Award, University of Missouri–Columbia, Department of Biochemistry – (February 2013)
•	Travel Award, Salivary Glands and Exocrine Biology Gordon Research Conference – (February 2013)
Hobbies
•	I enjoy playing soccer and travelling with family and friends.

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Koteswara Rao Nalamolu, M.Pharm, PhD

Assistant Professor, Pharmaceutical and Biomedical Sciences
559-701-2108
knalamolu@chsu.edu

Department:

• Pharmaceutical and Biomedical Sciences

Year Began at CHSU:

• 2020

Current Classes Taught:

• TBD

Education:

• Ph.D. in Biotechnology, Acharya Nagarjuna Univeristy, India
• Master of Pharmacy (Pharmacology), Andhra University, India
• Bachelor of Pharmacy, Nagarjuna University, India

Professional Affiliations:

• Member of American Heart Association
• American Society for Pharmacology and Experimental Therapeutics (ASPET)
• American Association of Pharmaceutical Scientists
• Life member and council member of ASIOA
• Indian Pharmaceutical Association
• Indian Pharmacological Society
• Association of Pharmaceutical Teachers of India

Experience:

• Research Assistant Professor University of Illinois College of Medicine, Peoria, IL
• Instructor University of Illinois College of Medicine, Peoria, IL
• Postdoctoral scientist University of Illinois College of Medicine, Peoria, IL
• Senior Lecturer Taylor's University, Malayisa
• Lecturer UCSI University, Malaysia
• Lecturer GITAM Dental College, India
• Lecturer Roland Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences, India

Latest Projects & Publications:

Projects

Detrimental role of endogenous tissue plasminogen activator, matrix metalloproteinase-12 and toll-like receptors 2 and 4 in post-stroke pathogenesis.

Stem cell therapy and exosomes therapy in brain damage as well as neurological recovery in ischemic stroke induced rodents.
MMP-12 as therapeutic target in ischemic stroke.

Publications

Exosomes Secreted by the Cocultures of Normal and Oxygen-Glucose-Deprived Stem Cells Improve Post-stroke Outcome. Neuromolecular Med, 2019, 21 (4): 529-539.

Prevention of the severity of post-ischemic inflammation and brain damage by simultaneous knockdown of toll-like receptors 2 and 4. Neuroscience, 2018; 373: 82-91.

Post-stroke mRNA Expression Profile of MMPs: Effect of Genetic Deletion of MMP-12. Stroke Vasc Neurol, 2018, 3 (3): 153-159.

MMP-12, a Promising Therapeutic Target for Neurological Diseases. Mol Neurobiol, 2018, 55 (2): 1405-1409.

Mesenchymal Stem Cell Treatment Prevents Post-Stroke Dysregulation of Matrix Metalloproteinases and Tissue Inhibitors of Metalloproteinases. Cell Physiol Biochem, 2017, 44 (4): 1360-1369.

Abstracts

Post-Transcriptional Inactivation of MMP-12 Immediately After Reperfusion Facilitates Neurological Recovery After Ischemic Stroke. https://www.ahajournals.org/doi/10.1161/str.51.suppl_1.TP100

Prevention of the Post-stroke Induction of Endogenous tPA Mitigates Brain Damage and Facilitates Neurological Recovery. https://www.ahajournals.org/doi/10.1161/str.50.suppl_1.WP133

Sex Differences After Mesenchymal Stem Cell Treatment on Post-Stroke Neurological Outcome. https://www.ahajournals.org/doi/10.1161/str.49.suppl_1.TP106

Involvement of Tenascin-R in Post-Stroke Brain Damage. https://www.fasebj.org/doi/abs/10.1096/fasebj.31.1_supplement.lb508

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Anitha Shenoy, MS (Medical Biochemistry), PhD (Cancer Biology)

Assistant Professor of Pharmacology

559-546-6022

ashenoy@chsu.edu

Department:
•	Pharmaceutical and Biomedical Sciences
Year Began at CHSU:
•	2016
Current Classes Taught:
	• PHR 734 Pharmacology IV • PHR 532 Principles of Drug Action I
Education:
•	MSc in Medical Biochemistry Kasturba Medical College Manipal University, Manipal, India
•	Ph.D in Molecular Cell Biology College of Medicine University of Florida, Gainesville, Florida
Professional Affiliations:
•	Associate member of American Association of Cancer Research (AACR)
•	Women in Cancer Research (WICR)
Professional Service:
	• Committee of Student Affairs • Journal Reviewer: Oncotarget
Experience:
	Academic:
	• Lecturer in the Department of Biochemistry Sri Devraj Urs Medical College, Kolar, India
	Clinical:
	• Clinical Biochemist R. L. Jallappa Hospital and Research Centre, Kolar, India
	Research:
	• Molecular Biology • Cancer Biology
Latest Projects & Publications:
Anitha K. Shenoy and Jianrong Lu. Relevance of epithelial-to-pericyte transition in cancer. MOLECULAR & CELLULAR ONCOLOGY 2016, VOL. 0, NO. 0, e1260672 (3 pages) http://dx.doi.edu/10.1080/23723556.2016.1260672
Luo H, Shencharelsoy 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
Personal Information:
Hobbies- Cooking, travelling, hiking, watching movies, cricket, soccer

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Vinayak Shenoy, MPharm, PhD (Cardiopulmonary Pharmacology)

Assistant Professor of Pharmacology

559-546-6023

vshenoy@chsu.edu

Department:
•	Pharmaceutical and Biomedical Sciences
Year Began at CHSU:
•	2016
Current Classes Taught:
•	PHR 632 Pharmacology II
Education:
•	B. Pharmacy College of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Manipal, India
•	M. Pharmacy Birla Institute of Technology and Science, Pilani, India
•	PhD University of Florida, Gainesville, Florida
Professional Affiliations:
	• American Heart Association • American Physiological Society
Professional Service:
	• Educational Resources Committee • Awards Committee
Experience:
	Academic:
	• August 2016 – Present Assistant Professor of Pharmacology Department of Pharmaceutical and Biomedical Sciences California Health Sciences University, College of Pharmacy, Clovis, California • August 2012 – July 2016 Assistant Research Scientist Department of Pharmacodynamics College of Pharmacy University of Florida, Gainesville, Florida • January 2010 – July 2012 Postdoctoral Fellow Department of Physiology and Functional Genomics College of Medicine University of Florida, Gainesville, Florida
	Pharmaceutical Industry:
	• May 2003 – April 2005 Scientific Officer Department of Pharmacology Nicholas Piramal Research Center, Goregaon, Mumbai, India • July 2002- March 2003 Intern Department of Pharmacology Torrent Research Center, Gandhinagar, Gujarat, India
Latest Projects & Publications:
	1. 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. 2. 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 3. 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. 4. 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. 5. 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]
Personal Information:
I enjoy playing soccer and listening to music.

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Chandra Kolli, MPharm, PhD (Pharmaceutics)

Professor of Pharmaceutics

559-369-2714

ckolli@chsu.edu

Department:
•	Pharmaceutical and Biomedical Sciences
Education:
•	University College of Pharmaceutical Sciences Kakatiya University Warangal, India 1993-2004, B.Pharmacy, M.Pharmacy and Ph.D.
	Post-Doctoral Fellowship:
•	College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences Mercer University Atlanta, Georgia May 2004-April 2008
Academic Appointments:
•	August 15, 2013 – Present Associate Professor of Pharmaceutics, California Health Sciences University, Fresno, California.
•	April 15, 2008 – August 13, 2013 Assistant Professor of Pharmaceutics, California Northstate University College of Pharmacy, Rancho Cordova, California
Editorial Boards:
•	2011-Present Journal of Pharmaceutical Education and Research
•	2011-Present International Journal of Pharmacy
Presentations:
1. Chandra Sekhar Kolli and Ajay K Banga. Maltose microneedles for transdermal delivery. 3rd Pharmaceutical Sciences World Congress, April 2007, Amsterdam, The Netherlands. 2. 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. 3. 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. 4. 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. 5. 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. 6. 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). 7. 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. 8. 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. 9. 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. 10. 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. 11. Chandra Sekhar Kolli and Ajay K Banga. Transdermal Iontophoretic Delivery of Nicardipine Hydrochloride. Proceedings of 57th Indian Pharmaceutical Congress, December 2003, Hyderabad, India. 12. 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). 13. 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. 14. 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). 15. 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. 16. 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. 17. 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). 18. 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. 19. 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. 20. 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. 21. Prasuna Anguru and Chandra Sekhar Kolli., Genotoxic impurities in pharmaceutical formulations – A regulatory perspective. Proceedings of 61st Indian Pharmaceutical Congress, December 2009, Ahmedabad, INDIA. 22. 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. 23. 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. 24. 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:
•	Publication of the Year Award, California Northstate University College of Pharmacy, April 2010
•	Walgreens Diversity Award, California Northstate University College of Pharmacy, April 2010
•	Walgreens Diversity Award, California Northstate University College of Pharmacy, April 2011
•	Young Postdoc travel award, Pharmaceutical Sciences World Congress, Amsterdam, April 2007
•	Young Investigator scholarship, International Society for Biophysics and Imaging of Skin, Atlanta, GA, October 2006
•	Senior Research Fellowship (Engineering & Technology), University Grants Commission, Government of India, 2000 – 2004
•	Suresh Kare Indoco Foundation Award, Indoco Remedies Limited, India, 2000
•	Junior Research Fellowship, University Grants Commission, India 1998 – 1999
•	University Gold Medal, Kakatiya University India, 1997
•	State Merit Scholarship – Board of Secondary Education, India, 1993
Scientific and Professional Societies:
•	Member, American Association of Pharmaceutical Scientists, 2004 – Present
•	Member, American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy, 2004 - Present
•	Member, Controlled Release Society, 2006 – Present
•	Member, American Academy for the Advancement of Sciences, 2007 – Present
•	Life member, Indian Pharmaceutical Association
Research Interests:
•	Topical and Transdermal drug delivery using enhancement strategies.
•	Biophysical characterization of skin recovery (irritation) following exposure to chemicals or treatments.
•	Formulation design and evaluation of buccal drug delivery systems.
•	Pharmacokinetic drug interactions and in vivo bioavailability studies.
Professional Service:
•	Sub-chair-Scientific abstracts screening committee, American Association of Pharmaceutical Scientists (AAPS)
Journal Reviewer:
•	Journal of Controlled Release
•	Die Pharmazie
•	International Journal of Pharmaceutical Compounding
•	Langmuir
•	Recent Patents on Drug Delivery & Formulation
•	European Journal of Pharmaceutics and Biopharmaceutics
•	Toxicology Letters
•	AAPS Abstracts
•	Journal of Drug Targeting
•	Critical Reviews in Therapeutic Drug Carrier Systems
•	Pharmaceutical Development and Technology
•	Journal of Liquid Chromatography & Related Technologies
•	Bioanalysis
•	Drug Development Industrial Pharmacy
•	European Journal of Drug metabolism and Pharmacokinetics

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Yuwei Wang, MS (Medicinal Chemistry), PhD (Pharmaceutics)

Assistant Professor of Pharmaceutics
559.374.2849
yuwang@chsu.edu

Department:
•	PBS
Year Began at CHSU:
•	2018
Current Classes Taught:
•	PHR514 Calculation
•	PHR540 Compounding
Education:
•	PhD-Pharmaceutics - University of Utah
•	MS-Medicinal Chemistry - Peking University
•	BS-Pharmacy - Peking University
Professional Affiliations:
•	AAPS
•	TBLC
Professional Service:
•	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.

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Charles Douglas, PhD, MBA

Chair, Social and Economic Sciences Department
Assistant Professor

559-573-8026

cdouglas@chsu.edu

Biography

Department:
• Social and Economic Sciences

Year Began at CHSU:
• 2016

Current Classes Taught:

• Pharmacy Management

Education:

• PhD, Department of Pharmaceutical Outcomes and Policy at the University of Florida College of Pharmacy, Gainesville, FL
• MBA, Peter F Drucker Graduate School of Management at Claremont Graduate University, Claremont, CA

Professional Affiliations:

• American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy
• Pharmacy Quality Alliance Academic Affairs Committee
• 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.

Come to me for ...

•	Issues with teaching, research, community engagement, practice and service
•	Interpersonal conflicts
•	Workload and life balance
•	Faculty mentorship and development in all areas of teaching, scholarship, and service
•	Faculty development as clinicians and scientists, as well as career development support
•	Inter-departmental collaborations
•	Inclusion in CHSU culture
•	Liaison between departments and CAC
•	Support and resources at the department level
•	One on your mentors as a member of the department
•	Ways that we can contribute to advancing our disciplines, both internally and externally
•	Budget and purchase requests
•	Departmental mentoring and initiatives in research and scholarship
•	Opportunities for and constraints with engagement in professional, institutional, and/or community service
•	Feedback on and support for performance relative to areas of faculty responsibility that are evaluated annually and for promotion
•	Areas related to faculty workload efforts

Mark Okamoto, PharmD

Dean, College of Pharmacy
Chief Academic Officer
Professor of Clinical Sciences
Professor of Social and Economic Sciences
559-325-3600
mokamoto@chsu.edu

Prior to joining CHSU as Dean for the College of Pharmacy, Dr. Mark Okamoto served as the Founding Dean, Chief Academic Officer and tenured Professor at the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine (PCOM) School of Pharmacy, Georgia Campus. Before that time, he served as Founding Chair of the Department of Pharmacy Practice and tenured Professor at the University of Hawaii at Hilo.

Dr. Okamoto began his academic career at the Western University of Health Sciences, College of Pharmacy in Pomona, CA. He served as Associate Dean for Assessment and Teaching Effectiveness, Director of Assessment, Chair of Social and Administrative Sciences, and Associate Professor of Pharmacy Practice and Social and Administrative Sciences.

Before entering the academy, Dr. Okamoto was the Director of Clinical Affairs for PHI Healthcare Management, Inc. for one year and at Kaiser Permanente in Southern California for five years as a Clinical Pharmaceutical Scientist conducting clinical and outcomes research.

Dr. Okamoto obtained his B.S. degree in biology at the University of California, Los Angeles, followed by a Doctor of Pharmacy degree from the University of Southern California. His four-year post-doctoral training included completion of a pharmacy residency in general medicine at the Los Angeles County / University of Southern California Medical Center, followed by two post-doctoral fellowship positions focused on pharmacokinetics & pharmacodynamics of antimicrobials and pharmacoeconomics and pharmacoepidemiology.

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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.

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Negin Tahvildary, PhD

Adjunct Assistant Professor of Social and Economic Sciences
559-325-3600
ntahvildary@chsu.edu

John Graneto, DO, MEd, FACOP, FACOEP-dist, FNAOME

Dean, College of Osteopathic Medicine
Chief Academic Officer
Vice President of Health Affairs
Professor
COMDeans@chsu.edu

Degrees:

D.O., Ohio University

M.Ed. (Health), University of Cincinnati

Specialty:

American Osteopathic Board of Emergency Medicine

American Osteopathic Board of Pediatrics

Most recent teaching experience:

Associate Dean and Professor of Pediatrics and Emergency Medicine at the Kansas City University College of Osteopathic Medicine.

Most recent publications / presentations:

Gettig J, Noronha S, Graneto JW, Obucina L, Christensen K, Fjortoft N.  Examining Health Care Students’ Attitudes Toward E-Professionalism. American Journal of Pharmaceutical Education 2016; 80 (10).

Graneto JW, Damm T. Perception of Noise by Emergency Department Nurses. West J Emergency Medicine. 2013; 14(5):547–550.

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Lisa Chun, DO, MS.MEdL, FNAOME, CPE, OHPF

Associate Dean, Osteopathic Clinical Education and Simulation
Associate Professor
559-712-4200
COMDeans@chsu.edu

Degrees:

D.O., New York Institute of Technology, New York College of Osteopathic Medicine

M.S., Medical Education Leadership, University of New England

Specialty:

Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine/Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine

Most recent teaching experience:

Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine (OMM) Department Chair and founding NMM/Residency Program Director, Campbell University School of Osteopathic Medicine

Clinical faculty at University of the Incarnate Word School of Osteopathic Medicine

Most recent publications / presentations:

Chun L. Linking Predoctoral Education with Osteopathic Recognition and ONMM residencies. It is possible!. AACOM Annual Conference. Washington, DC 2019

Hensel, K., et al. A Teaching Guide for Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine. Second Ed. Educational Council on Osteopathic Principles of the American Association of Colleges of Osteopathic Medicine. Chevy Chase, MD 2018

Guisti, R., et al. Glossary of Osteopathic Terminology 3rd Ed. Educational Council on Osteopathic Principles of the American Association of Colleges of Osteopathic Medicine. Chevy Chase, MD 2017

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Randy Culbertson, DO, MBA

Associate Dean, Graduate Medical Education
Assistant Professor
559-712-4200
COMDeans@chsu.edu

Degrees:

D.O., Kansas City University of Medicine and Biosciences

M.B.A, Baker University

Specialty:

American Osteopathic Board of Family Practice

Osteopathic Medical Board of California Osteopathic Physician and Surgeon

Most recent publications / presentations:

Osteopathic Principles and Practice. Residents in Neurosurgery, Neurology, and Emergency Medicine Desert Regional Medical Center. August 2015

Factors Influencing Physician Loyalty Toward Hospitals. CLICK (On- line journal of the American College of Physician Executives). June 2001

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Susan Ely, PhD

Assistant Dean, Student Affairs and Enrollment
Professor
559-712-4222
COMDeans@chsu.edu

Degrees:

Ph.D in Molecular Biology & Microbiology, Tufts University Medical School

B.S. in Zoology, University of New Hampshire

Specialty:

Molecular Biology & Microbiology, Immunology, Biochemistry

Most recent teaching experience:

Professor of Molecular Biology, Immunology & Microbiology at the Department of Basic Sciences California Northstate University College of Medicine;

Director of Clinical Case-Based Learning

Most recent publications / presentations:

Ely S, Greenawald J & R Vari. 21st Century Problem-Based Learning: Rational Design or Retrofit – Either Way a Medical Education Asset [Book chapter] in Development and Impact of Training Programs and Systems in Medical Education: Eds: Ruth Gotian, Yoon Kang and Joseph Safdieh. 2019 In progress.

Ely S, LaConte L, Fogel S & R Vari. Student Perception of Patient-centered Problem-based Learning in one medical school curriculum varies with stage of training; a mid-study report. [Poster presentation] 19^th Annual Meeting of the International Association of Medical Science Educators (IAMSE). 2015.

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Mahboob Qureshi, MD, MPH, PhD

Associate Dean, Academic Affairs and Assessment
Professor
559-712-4200
COMDeans@chsu.edu

Degrees:

Ph.D. in Immunology School of Medicine, University of Ryukyus, Japan

M.H.S. in Epidemiology, School of Medicine, University of Ryukyus, Japan

M.P.H. National Institute of Preventive and Social Medicine, University of Dhaka, Bangladesh

M.D., Dhaka Medical College, University of Dhaka, Bangladesh

Specialty:

Immunology, Epidemiology, Public Health

Most recent teaching experience:

Professor and Associate Dean at the Touro University Nevada College of Osteopathic Medicine

Professor at the KAPLAN Medical

Most recent publications / presentations:

Mangold M and Qureshi M. Neurologic Manifestations in Anaphylaxis due to Subcutaneous Allergy Immunotherapy: A case Report. Medicine 2018; 97: 18 (e0578).

Quinonez J, Dasu N and Qureshi M. A Mathematical Investigation on Tumor-Immune Dynamics: The Impact of Vaccines on the Immune Response. J Cancer Research. 2017; 9(10) 675-682.

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Anne VanGarsse, MD, FAAP, CHCEF, CPE

Associate Dean, Clinical Affairs, Community Engagement and Population Health
Associate Professor
559-712-4200
COMDeans@chsu.edu

Degrees:

M.D., St Louis University School of Medicine

Bachelor of Science in Biology, Rockhurst College

Specialty:

Fellow of American Academy of Pediatrics

Most recent teaching experience:

Assistant Dean for Clinical Affairs and Assistant Professor of Pediatrics at Kansas City University of Medicine and Biosciences

Most recent publications / presentations:

Ronecker J, Liu J, Newman R, VanGarsse A. Coaching, health and movement program (CHAMPS) Taught by Medical Students: A didactic curriculum and program analysis. Osteopathic Family Physician.  July/Aug 2019; 11 (4): 12-17

Newman R, VanGarsse A, Campbell A. Flagship Program Provides a Model for Early Clinical Exposure, Service to Community. Mo Medicine 2017, 114 (5):367-370

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Jory McKune

Manager, Business Affairs and Administration
559-712-4138
jmckune@chsu.edu

Jiehan Chen, MBA

Executive Assistant to the Dean and Vice President of Health Affairs
559-712-4123
jchen@chsu.edu

Jacob Moon

Lobby Receptionist
559-712-4200
jmoon@chsu.edu

Mahboob Qureshi, MD, MPH, PhD

Associate Dean, Academic Affairs and Assessment
Professor
559-712-4200
COMDeans@chsu.edu

Degrees:

Ph.D. in Immunology School of Medicine, University of Ryukyus, Japan

M.H.S in Epidemiology, School of Medicine, University of Ryukyus, Japan

M.P.H., National Institute of Preventive and Social Medicine, University of Dhaka, Bangladesh

M.D., Dhaka Medical College, University of Dhaka, Bangladesh

Specialty:

Immunology, Epidemiology, Public Health

Most recent teaching experience:

Professor and Associate Dean at the Touro University Nevada College of Osteopathic Medicine

Professor at the KAPLAN Medical

Most recent publications / presentations:

Mangold M and Qureshi M. Neurologic Manifestations in Anaphylaxis due to Subcutaneous Allergy Immunotherapy: A case Report. Medicine 2018; 97: 18 (e0578).

Quinonez J, Dasu N and Qureshi M. A Mathematical Investigation on Tumor-Immune Dynamics: The Impact of Vaccines on the Immune Response. J Cancer Research. 2017; 9(10) 675-682.

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Rouby Mavyan, PhD

Manager, Office of Academic Affairs and Assessment
Assistant Professor, Specialty Medicine
559-712-4156
rmavyan@chsu.edu

Degrees:

Ph.D. in Criminal Justice, Capella University

M.S. in Criminal Justice, Kaplan University

Specialty:

Criminological theories, Victimology, Diversity in Crime

Most recent teaching experience:

Adjunct Faculty of Criminology at Fresno Pacific University

Most recent publications / presentations:

Mardirossian-Mavyan R. On these mean streets…People are dying. Police & Citizen Brutality in America. 2018

Mardirossian-Mavyan R, & Esmail A. (2017).  Access of Hispanic inmates to correctional education (GED) in California and its impact on three-year recidivism rates.  Race, Class, Gender. 24 (1-2).

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Sarahi Bravo

Academic Affairs Coordinator
559-712-4147
sbravo@chsu.edu

Ka Her

Academic Affairs Coordinator
559-712-4163
kaher@chsu.edu

Lor Thao

Assessment Data Clerk
559-712-4178
lthao@chsu.edu

 

Samuel Kadavakollu, PhD, MSc

Interim Department Chair of Biomedical Education
Associate Professor
Director of MCAT and Preparatory Programs
559-712-4127
skadavakollu@chsu.edu

Degrees:

Ph.D. in Medicinal Chemistry, New Mexico State University

M.S. in Organic Chemistry, Andhra University

B.S. in Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry, Andhra University

Specialty:

Medical Biochemistry, Pathways of Human Metabolism, Nutrition, MCAT/ACT/SAT Preparation, Outreach and Premedical/Prehealth Pathway Programs

Most recent teaching experience:

Assistant Professor at Burrell College of Osteopathic Medicine (BCOM)

Most recent publications and presentations:

Motivating High School Students from Rural Areas to Attend College and Pursue Careers as Osteopathic Physicians, The Journal of American Osteopathic Association, JAOA-2020-0033.

Integration of Community Health and Prevention Topics in an Osteopathic Medical School Curriculum. Medical Education Publish, 2020, 9, 1-6.

A New Medical School with Unique Curriculum in a Serene Town of USA. Medical Education Publish, 2020, 1, 1-4.

Single Accreditation and The Match: How Does the Change Affect Osteopathic Graduates?. Medical Education Publish, 2020, 1, 1-7.

Comprehensive Medical College Admission Test Preparatory Course as a Strategy to Encourage Premedical Students to Pursue Osteopathic Medicine in Rural Areas. The Journal of American Osteopathic Association, 2019, 119, 243-249.

A Novel Approach to Preparing Students for the Medical College Admission Test: Passage-Centered Learning (PCL). MedEdPublish Journal. 2019, 8, 1-5.

How to Prepare for the Medical College Admissions Test (MCAT): Six Important Tips for Pre-Medical Students from Rural Area. Medical Science Educator, 2019, 1, 1-7

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Lora Benoit, PhD, MSc

Assistant Professor, Biomedical Education
559-712-4200
lbenoit@chsu.edu

Degrees:

Ph.D. in Scholar of Immunology, Department of Immunology, University of Toronto

M.Sc. in Scholar of Pathology, Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, University of British Columbia

B.Sc. in Microbiology and Immunology, McGill University, Montreal, Canada

Specialty:

Immunology, Pathology

Most recent teaching experience:

Adjunct Instructor at the State Center Community College District

Adjunct Instructor at California State University, Fresno

Most recent publications / presentations:

Benoit L, Masiri, J, Janagama H, Meshgi M, Gendel S, Samadpour M. Allergic reactivity to mahaleb (Prunus mahaleb) spice in a subject with almond and other tree nut allergies. Allergy & Rhinology Oct 16;11:2152656720959083

Thienes CP, Masiri J, Benoit L, Barrios-Lopez B, Samuel SA, , Krebs RA, Cox D, Dobritsa A, Nadala C, Samadpour M. Quantitative detection of beef contamination in cooked meat products by ELISA. 2019, J AOAC International in press.

Thienes CP, Masiri J, Benoit L, Barrios-Lopez B, Samuel SA, Meshgi M, Cox D, Dobritsa A, Nadala C, Samadpour M. Quantitative detection of chicken and turkey contamination in cooked meat products by ELISA. 2018, J AOAC International e-pub July 13, 2018.

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Boris Boyanovsky, MD, PhD

Associate Professor, Biomedical Education
559-712-4146
bboyanovsky@chsu.edu

Degrees:

M.D., Medical University, Sofia, Bulgaria

Ph.D. in Allergy & Clinical Immunology, Medical University, Sofia, Bulgaria

Specialty:

Allergy & Clinical Immunology, Neuroscience and Anatomy,

Most recent teaching experience:

Associate Professor at  Kentucky College of Osteopathic Medicine

Most recent publications / presentations:

Boris B. Boyanovsky, William Bailey, Lauren Dixon and Nancy R. Webb Group V secretory phospholipase A2 enhances the progression of angiotensin II-induced abdominal aortic aneurysms but confers protection against angiotensin II-induced cardiac fibrosis in apoE-deficient mice. Am. J. Pathol. 2012 Sep; 181(3):1088-98.

Melissa Zack, Preetha Shridas, Boris B. Boyanovsky, William Bailey, Kathy Forrest, Deborah A. Howatt, Michael H. Gelb, Frederick C. de Beer, Alan Daugherty, and Nancy R. Webb Group X secretory phospholipase A2 augments Angiotensin II- induced inflammatory responses and abdominal aortic aneurysm formation in apoE deficient mice. Atherosclerosis. 2011 Jan; 214(1):58-64. Epub 2010 Aug 19.

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Leanne Coyne, PhD

Professor, Biomedical Education
559-712-4160
lcoyne@chsu.edu

Degrees:

Ph.D. in Neuropharmacology, University of Sunderland, England

B.S. (Hons) in Pharmacology, University of Sunderland, England

Specialty:

Neuropharmacology, Pharmacology

Most recent teaching experience:

Course Coordinator at the University of Texas at Tyler

Most recent publications / presentations:

Coyne L, Sharpton RA, Parmentier BL, Merritt T, Takemoto JK. The Past, Present and Future of Virtual Reality in Pharmacy Education. American Journal of Pharmaceutical Education. 83(3): 281-290.

Coyne L, Takemoto JK, Parmentier BL, Merritt T, Sharpton RA. Exploring virtual reality as a platform for distance team-based learning. Currents in Pharmacy Teaching and Learning. 10(10): 1384-1390.

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Carleen de Leon, MD

Assistant Professor, Biomedical Education
559-712-4182
cdeleon@chsu.edu

Degrees:

M.D., Our Lady of Fatima University, College of Medicine

B.A. in Communications, California State University, Fresno

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Simon E. Meykler, DO, FCAP

Assistant Professor, Biomedical Education
559-712-4200
smeykler@chsu.edu

Degrees:

D.O., New York College of Osteopathic Medicine

B.A. in Biochemistry, New York University

Specialty:

Anatomic and Clinical Pathology

Most recent publications / presentations:

Pleural Mass Forming Extramedullary Hematopoiesis Masquerading as a Malignant Neoplasm. Meykler S, Obstfeld A, Jhala NC, Vergara N, Gupta PK. Diagn Cytopathol. 2015 Aug 25.

A case of marginal zone lymphoma with extensive emperipolesis diagnosed on pleural effusion cytology with immunocytochemistry and flow cytometry. Meykler S, Baloch ZW, Barroeta JE. Cytopathology. 2015 Feb 12.

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Krista Edmiston, PhD

Assistant Professor, Biomedical Education
559-712-4200
kedmiston@chsu.edu

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Gordon Honda, MD, MSPH, DrPH

Adjunct Associate Professor, Biomedical Education
559-712-4200
ghonda@chsu.edu

Degrees:

M.D., Tulane University, New Orleans, LA

Dr.P.H., University of California, Los Angeles

M.S.P.H, University of California, Los Angeles

B.A., California State University, Fresno

Specialty:

Anatomic and Clinical Pathology, American Board of Pathology

Most recent teaching experience:

Adjunct Assistant Professor at UCSF, Fresno Campus

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Hany Ibrahim, MD

Associate Professor, Biomedical Education
559-712-4151
hibrahim@chsu.edu

Degrees:

Medical Bachelor's Degree (MB BCh), Alexandria Faculty of Medicine, Egypt

Specialty:

Pathology, Physiology

Most recent teaching experience:

Assistant Professor of the Department of Cell Biology and Pharmacology at Herbert Wertheim College of Medicine (HWCOM)

Most recent publications / presentations:

H Ibrahim, MD, A Akunyili, MD, K Lerwill, MD, MPH, R Bonnin, PhD. Poster Presentation: Transforming Medical Content: an e-Learning Rubric for Developing Online Modules. SGEA, Orlando, FL 2019.

R Bonnin, PhD, A Akunyili, MD, H Ibrahim, MD, K Lerwill, MD, MPH. Oral Presentation: Assessment-based Predictive Analytics Tool. SGEA, Orlando, FL 2019.

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Emily Johnston, PhD, MPH, RDN, CDE

Assistant Professor, Biomedical Education
559-712-4168
ejohnston@chsu.edu

Degrees:

Ph.D., Nutritional Sciences, Pennsylvania State University

M.P.H, Health Education and Behavioral Science, Rutgers University

B.S. in Nutrition and Dietetics, UNC Greensboro

Specialty:

Registered Dietitian (CDR)

Certified Diabetes Educator (NCBDE)

Most recent teaching experience:

Instructor of Nutrition Applications for a Healthy Lifestyle, Penn State College of Medicine

Most recent publications and presentations:

Johnston EA, Petersen KS, Kris-Etherton PM. Daily Intake of Non-fried Potato Does Not Affect Markers of Glycemia and is Associated with Better Diet Quality Compared with Refined Grains: A Randomized Crossover Study in Healthy Adults. Br. J. Nutr.2020. DOI: 10.1017/S0007114520000252.

Beasley JM, Sardina P, Johnston EA, Ganguzza L, Padikkala J, Bagheri A, Jones S, Gianos E. Integrating a diet quality screener into a cardiology practice: assessment of nutrition counseling, cardiometabolic risk factors, and patient/provider satisfaction. BMJ Nutrition, Prevention & Health. 2020;0:1–7. doi:10.1136/bmjnph-2019-000046.

Johnston E, Mathews T, Aspry K, Aggarwal M, Gianos E. Strategies to Fill the Gaps in Nutrition Education for Health Professionals through Continuing Medical Education. Curr Atheroscler Rep. 2019; 21: 13. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11883-019-0775-9

Johnston EA, Tindall AM, Petersen KS, Kris-Etherton PM. The effect of nuts on markers of glycemic control: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials. AJCN. 2019;109 (2): 297–314. https://doi.org/10.1093/ajcn/nqy236.

Johnston EA, Beasley JM, Jay MR, Weidemer J, Kris-Etherton PM. Practical Nutrition for the Primary Care Provider: A Pilot Test. Med Sci Educ. 2019; 29: 363-373. https://doi.org/10.1007/s40670-019-00700-w.

Harkin N, Johnston E, Mathews T, Guo Y, Schwartzbard A, Berger J, Gianos E. Physicians’ Dietary Knowledge, Attitudes, and Counseling Practices: The Experience of a Single Health Care Center at Changing the Landscape for Dietary Education. American Journal of Lifestyle Medicine. 2018; 13 (3): 292-300. https://doi.org/10.1177%2F1559827618809934.

Davidson P, Johnston E. Crowdsourcing 101: Implications for Healthcare Providers. On the Cutting Edge, Diabetes Care and Education. 2016; 37(2): 33-38.

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Edward Merino, PhD

Associate Professor, Biomedical Education
559-712-4175
emerino@chsu.edu

Degrees:

Ph.D. in Chemistry, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

B.A. in Biochemistry, University of San Diego

Specialty:

Biochemistry of oxidative stress, antioxidants, skin cancer, pre-clinical drug development

Most recent publications and presentations:

Oxidative Cyclization-Induced Activation of a Phosphoinositide 3-Kinase Inhibitor for Enhanced Selectivity of Cancer Chemotherapeutics. ChemMedChem. 2019, 14(22):1933-1939.

UV cell stress induces oxidative cyclization of a protective reagent for DNA damage reduction in skin explants. Free Radic. Biol. Med. 2019, 134:133-138.

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Fauzia Nausheen, MD, MSc, FCPS, RDMS

Adjunct Professor, Biomedical Education
559-712-4200
fnausheen@chsu.edu

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Kevin Steed, PhD

Assistant Professor, Biomedical Education
559-712-4129
ksteed@chsu.edu

Degrees:

Ph.D. in Neuroscience, Brigham Young University

B.S. in Molecular Biology, Brigham Young University

Specialty:

Neuroscience, physiology

Most recent teaching experience:

Visiting Professor at Chamberlain University College of Nursing

Most recent publications and presentations:

King RE, Steed K, Rivera AE, Wisco JJ, Thibeault SL. Magnetic resonance imaging quantification of dehydration and rehydration in vocal fold tissue layers. PloS one. 2018;13(12):e0208763-e. doi:10.1371/journal.pone.0208763

Bridgewater LC, Mayo JL, Evanson BG, Whitt ME, Dean SA, Yates JD, Holden DN, Schmidt AD, Fox CL, Dhunghel S, Steed KS, Adam MM, Nichols CA, Loganathan SK, Barrow JR, Hancock CR. 2013. A Novel one Morphogenetic Protein 2 Mutant Mouse, nBmp2NLS(tm), Displays Impaired Intracellular Ca2+ Handling in Skeletal Muscle. Biomed Research International, 11.

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Connie Sanchez

Faculty Administrative Assistant, Biomedical Education
559-712-4158
csanchez@chsu.edu

Anne VanGarsse, MD, FAAP, CHCEF, CPE

Associate Dean, Clinical Affairs, Community Engagement and Population Health
Associate Professor
559-712-4200
COMDeans@chsu.edu

Degrees:

M.D., St Louis University School of Medicine

Bachelor of Science in Biology, Rockhurst College

Specialty:

Fellow of American Academy of Pediatrics

Most recent teaching experience:

Assistant Dean for Clinical Affairs and Assistant Professor of Pediatrics at Kansas City University of Medicine and Biosciences

Most recent publications / presentations:

Ronecker J, Liu J, Newman R, VanGarsse A. Coaching, health and movement program (CHAMPS) Taught by Medical Students: A didactic curriculum and program analysis. Osteopathic Family Physician.  July/Aug 2019; 11 (4): 12-17

Newman R, VanGarsse A, Campbell A. Flagship Program Provides a Model for Early Clinical Exposure, Service to Community. Mo Medicine 2017, 114 (5):367-370

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Nohemi Barriga, PsyD

Career Counselor and Residency Match Manager
Assistant Professor
559-712-4200
nbarriga@chsu.edu

Bobbie Lujan

Clinical Education Coordinator
559-712-4200
blujan@chsu.edu

Tamara McNealy

Clinical Education Coordinator
559-712-4136
tmcnealy@chsu.edu

Elysa Tiburcio

Clinical Education Coordinator
559-712-4139
etiburcio@chsu.edu

Lorilee Perry, BSN, MSN, FNP, CNS

Community Engagement Lead, Clinical Affairs & Community Engagement (COM)
Adjunct Assistant Professor of Clinical Sciences (COP)
559-701-2107
lperry@chsu.edu

Kevin Hoover

Executive Director, Financial Aid
559-472-7649
khoover@chsu.edu

 

Sandra Acuna

Financial Aid Advisor
559-472-7874
sacuna@chsu.edu

Randy Culbertson, DO, MBA

Associate Dean, Graduate Medical Education
Assistant Professor
559-712-4200
COMDeans@chsu.edu

Degrees:

D.O., Kansas City University of Medicine and Biosciences

M.B.A., Baker University

Specialty:

American Osteopathic Board of Family Practice

Osteopathic Medical Board of California Osteopathic Physician and Surgeon

Most recent publications / presentations:

Osteopathic Principles and Practice. Residents in Neurosurgery, Neurology, and Emergency Medicine Desert Regional Medical Center. August 2015

Factors Influencing Physician Loyalty Toward Hospitals. CLICK (On- line journal of the American College of Physician Executives). June 2001

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Lisa Chun, DO, MS.MEdL, FNAOME, CPE, OHPF

Associate Dean, Osteopathic Clinical Education and Simulation
Associate Professor
559-712-4200
COMDeans@chsu.edu

Degrees:

D.O., New York Institute of Technology, New York College of Osteopathic Medicine

M.S., Medical Education Leadership, University of New England

Specialty:

Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine/Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine

Most recent teaching experience:

Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine (OMM) Department Chair and founding NMM/Residency Program Director, Campbell University School of Osteopathic Medicine

Clinical faculty at University of the Incarnate Word School of Osteopathic Medicine

Most recent publications / presentations:

Chun L. Linking Predoctoral Education with Osteopathic Recognition and ONMM residencies. It is possible!. AACOM Annual Conference. Washington, DC 2019

Hensel, K., et al. A Teaching Guide for Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine. Second Ed. Educational Council on Osteopathic Principles of the American Association of Colleges of Osteopathic Medicine. Chevy Chase, MD 2018

Guisti, R., et al. Glossary of Osteopathic Terminology 3rd Ed. Educational Council on Osteopathic Principles of the American Association of Colleges of Osteopathic Medicine. Chevy Chase, MD 2017

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Leslie D. Catron, M.A.ED, BSN, RN, CHSE

Simulation Center Director and Instructor

559-712-4200
lcatron@chsu.edu

Degrees and Certifications:

M.A.ED, Fresno Pacific University, Fresno, CA

BSN, University of Dundee, Dundee, Scotland, UK

Certified Healthcare Simulation Educator (CHSE), Society for Simulation in Healthcare

Simulation Education Certificate, BryanLGH College of Health Sciences, Lincoln, NB

Specialty:

Nursing and Interprofessional Clinical Education Specialist

Neonatal Intensive Care Nurse

Most recent teaching experience:

Clinical Education Specialist, Interprofessional Simulation Coordinator, Valley Children’s Healthcare

Full-Time Faculty of Nursing Program at West Hills College

Most recent publications / presentations:

Catron L. SSIH Nursing Section Webinar "Mental Health Simulation for Large Groups". Clovis, CA 2019

Catron L. "Refining with Projects, Processes and Performances in Perioperative Services", SSIH Nursing Section selection for the International Nursing Association for Clinical Simulation and Learning (INACSL) Conference. Phoenix, AZ 2019

Bethards, M, Cook, S, Bidigare, C, Catron, L, et al. (2018). Challenges of implementing healthcare simulation in community colleges: A white paper presented to the Society for Simulation in Healthcare and the International Nursing Association for Clinical Simulation and Learning by the Nursing Section Community College Work group.

Bilskey, K & Catron, L (2018). Chapter 43:  SIMCamp: Trauma Simulation, Rapid Cycle Deliberate Practice Team Training. In S.H. Campbell & K. Daley (eds) Simulation Scenarios for Nursing Educators: Making it REAL (3rd Ed). (pp.27-36). New York, N.Y.: Springer Publishing Company, Inc.

Standardized Patient Program – Student Assessment Training Workshop, College of Pharmacy California Health Sciences University, Clovis, CA 2018

The Perspective of Nurses on the Health Care Team, Health Systems Course College of Pharmacy California Health Sciences University, Clovis, CA 2018

Simulation: Why bother. Association of Operating Room Nurses Central Valley Chapter, Fresno, CA 2018

Interprofessional simulation. Advanced Care of the Pediatric Patient Conference 2018, Valley Children’s Healthcare Madera, CA. 2018

Hands-on Orientation for Embedded Learning:  Taking Didactic Knowledge to the Simulation experience, a Pilot Critical Care Transport Team Orientation SIMCamp. International Meeting for Simulation in Healthcare IMSH 2018, Los Angeles, CA 2018

Train Faculty for Simulation:  How a Stand-Alone Rural Hospital Developed a Competency-Based, Interprofessional Simulation Education Model Using Simulation Standards for Team Development. International Meeting for Simulation in Healthcare IMSH 2018, Los Angeles, CA. 2018

Challenges of implementing simulation in community colleges. International Meeting for Simulation in Healthcare 2018, Los Angeles, CA.  2018

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JoAnna Jackson, DO

Interim Chair, Specialty Medicine
Assistant Professor
559-712-4176
jjackson@chsu.edu

Degrees:

D.O., Kansas City University

B.A., in Biology and B.A. in Chemistry, Northwestern College

Specialty:

American Osteopathic Board of Emergency Medicine

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Terri Turner, DO, RN

Interim Chair, Primary Care
Associate Professor
559-712-4200
tturner@chsu.edu

Degrees:

D.O., College of Osteopathic Medicine of the Pacific, Pomona, California

B.S.N., Washington State University, Pullman, Washington

Specialty:

American College of Osteopathic Internal Medicine

American Academy of Osteopathy NNM/OMM

Most recent teaching experience:

Clinical Professor at Touro University, Vallejo, CA

Associate Professor at Pacific North West University

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Miho Yoshida, DO, MA

Chair, Osteopathic Principles and Practices and Associate Professor
559-712-4144
myoshida@chsu.edu

Degrees:

D.O., Western University of Health Sciences/COMP

M.A. in Medical Science, Boston University School of Medicine

Specialty:

American Osteopathic Board of Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine

American Osteopathic Board of Family Physicians, Family Medicine/OMT

Most recent teaching experience:

Discipline Chair of Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine and Assistant Professor at Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine (VCOM), Auburn Campus

Most recent publications / presentations:

Hensel K, and Cymet T, et al. A Teaching Guide for Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine. Second Ed. Educational Council on Osteopathic Principles of the American Association of Colleges of Osteopathic Medicine. Chevy Chase, MD 2018

Yoshida M & Devine WH. Teaching Osteopathic Principles and Practices in the Single Accreditation System. Joint AACOM & AODME Annual Conference. 2017 April.

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Jessica McCune

Deans Support Assistant
559-272-8107
jmccune@chsu.edu

Miho Yoshida, DO, MA

Chair, Osteopathic Principles and Practices and Associate Professor
559-712-4144
myoshida@chsu.edu

Degrees:

D.O., Western University of Health Sciences/COMP

M.A. in Medical Science, Boston University School of Medicine

Specialty:

American Osteopathic Board of Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine

American Osteopathic Board of Family Physicians, Family Medicine/OMT

Most recent teaching experience:

Discipline Chair of Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine and Assistant Professor at Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine (VCOM), Auburn Campus

Most recent publications / presentations:

Hensel K, and Cymet T, et al. A Teaching Guide for Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine. Second Ed. Educational Council on Osteopathic Principles of the American Association of Colleges of Osteopathic Medicine. Chevy Chase, MD 2018

Yoshida M & Devine WH. Teaching Osteopathic Principles and Practices in the Single Accreditation System. Joint AACOM & AODME Annual Conference. 2017 April.

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Michael Conte, DO

Assistant Professor, Osteopathic Principles & Practices
559-712-4128
mconte@chsu.edu

Degrees:

D.O., A.T. Still University-Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine

Specialty:

Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine and OMM, American Osteopathic Board of Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine

Family Medicine and OMT, American Osteopathic Board of Family Physicians

Most recent teaching experience:

Assistant Clinical Professor at University of New England College of Osteopathic Medicine

Most recent publications / presentations:

Conte MA. OMT Over Opioids: Osteopathic Manipulative Treatment in the Urgent Care Setting. Osteopathic Medical Education Conference (OMED). Baltimore, MD 2019

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Richard J. Geshel, DO

Associate Professor, Osteopathic Principles & Practices
559-712-4174
rgeshel@chsu.edu

Degrees:

D.O., Midwestern University, Arizona College of Osteopathic Medicine

B.S. in Zoology (Preprofessional)

B.A. in History

Specialty:

Osteopathic Neuromuscloskeletal Medicine

Most recent teaching experience:

Visiting Professor at Liberty University College of Osteopathic Medicine

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Krista Lund, DO

Assistant Professor, Osteopathic Principles and Practices
559-712-4124
klund@chsu.edu

Degrees:

D.O., Midwestern University, Arizona College of Osteopathic Medicine

Specialty:

American Osteopathic Board of Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine

American Osteopathic Board of Family Practice

Most recent teaching experience:

Guest Faculty at Midwestern University AZCOM

Assistant Program Director Family Medicine Residency at PIH Health Hospital - Downey

Most recent publications / presentations:

Lund K. Osteopathic Techniques for Improving Lymphatic Drainage. OPSC’s 30th Annual Fall Conference in Monterey, CA 2019

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Linda Branch

Faculty Administrative Assistant, Osteopathic Principles & Practices
559-712-4161
lbranch@chsu.edu

 

Terri Turner, DO, RN

Interim Chair, Primary Care
Associate Professor
559-712-4200
tturner@chsu.edu

Degrees:

D.O., College of Osteopathic Medicine of the Pacific, Pomona, California

B.S.N., Washington State University, Pullman, Washington

Specialty:

American College of Osteopathic Internal Medicine

American Academy of Osteopathy NNM/OMM

Most recent teaching experience:

Clinical Professor at Touro University, Vallejo, CA

Associate Professor at Pacific North West University

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Lindsey Faucette, DO

Adjunct Assistant Professor, Primary Care
559-712-4200
lfaucette@chsu.edu

Degrees:

D.O., Touro University College of Osteopathic Medicine

Specialty:

American Board of Family Medicine

American Board of Physician Specialties-Integrative Medicine

Most recent teaching experience:

Director Osteopathic Education at Marian Family Medicine Residency

ACGME Osteopathic Principles Committee

Most recent publications / presentations:

Faucette L, Pirayesh F. Nausea and Vomiting. eMedRef. Columbia, MO: FPIN. February 2014. http://www.fpin.org

Faucette L. Achieving Osteopathic Recognition in a Family Medicine Residency. Presented at AODME. Portland, Oregon 2016.

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Joy Guthrie, PhD, ACS, RDMS, RVT

Adjunct Assistant Professor, Primary Care
559-712-4200
jguthrie@chsu.edu

Degrees:

Ph.D. in Public Health - Epidemiology, Walden University

D.H.Sc., Nova Southeastern University

M.S. in Health Science Administration, University of St. Francis

B.S. in Vascular Ultrasound, Oregon Institute of Technology

Specialty:

Sonographic specialties include Cardiac, Vascular, High Risk Ob, Abdominal, Neurology, and Ophthalmology.

Clinical Research

Most recent teaching experience:

Program Director and Professor of CRMC Diagnostic Medical Sonography and Advanced Cardiac Sonography Programs (CAAHEP Accredited)

Program Director and Professor of Merced College: General and Adult Echo Programs

Most recent publications / presentations:

Guthrie, J. Addition of subdiaphragmatic vessels in evaluation of hemodynamically significant patent ductus arteriosus in preterm infants. Journal of Diagnostic Medical Sonography.

Guthrie, J. A novel echocardiographic marker (PDAM) incorporating diameter of the patent foramen ovale to assess hemodynamically significant patent ductus arteriosus, Journal of Diagnostic Medical Sonography

Guthrie, J. The prediction of liver disease status using a combination of sonographic and Doppler derived observations of the portal venous system. Journal 0f Diagnostic Medical Sonography

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Sundeep Grewal, DO

Adjunct Assistant Professor, Primary Care
559-712-4200
sgrewal@chsu.edu

Degrees:

D.O., Western University of Health Sciences

B.S. in Molecular Genetics, University of California, Davis

Specialty:

Internal Medicine Board Certified

Most recent publications / presentations:

Cynthia J. Curry MD, Sundeep Bhullar BS, Jon Holmes MD, C. Dawn Delozier PhD, Elizabeth R. Roeder MD and H. Terry Hutchison MD, PhD:  Risk Factors for Perinatal Arterial Stroke: A Study of 60 Mother-Child Pairs Pediatric Neurology , 37 (2) August 2007, 99-107.

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Daniel Gutierrez, EdD, MA

Medical Spanish Instructor
dgutierrez@chsu.edu

Degrees:

Ed.D., California State University, Fresno

M.A. in Spanish Language and Literature, California State University, Fresno

B.A. in Spanish Language and Literature, California State University, Fresno

Most recent teaching experience:

Clovis Community College and CHSU College of Pharmacy, Prospero Program

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Larry Miller, DO, PhD

Adjunct Assistant Professor, Primary Care
559-712-4200
lmiller@chsu.edu

Degrees:

D.O., Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine (LECOM)

Postdoc Research Associate in Zoology, Oregon State University

Ph.D., Louisiana State University

M.S., University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee

B.S., SUNY Stony Brook University

Specialty:

Clinical Practice: Family Practice

Research Experience: Endocrinology, Physiology

Teaching Experience: Vertebrate anatomy, animal behavior

Most recent teaching experience:

Associate Professor of Biology at Gannon University

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Yoshihiro Ozaki, DO, FAAP

Adjunct Assistant Professor, Primary Care
559-712-4200
yozaki@chsu.edu

Degrees:

D.O., Des Moines University College of Medicine, Des Moines, IA

B.S. in Biochemistry, Baylor University, Waco, TX

B.A. in Business Administration, Rikkyo (St. Paul’s) University, Tokyo, Japan

Specialty:

American Boards of Pediatrics

Most recent teaching experience:

Attending Physician for Student Pediatric Clerkship and Residency Rotation at Valley Children’s Hospital affiliated with Stanford University School of Medicine

Attending Physician for Urgent Care at Rady Children’s Hospital of San Diego

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Udayan Kandarp Shah, MD

Adjunct Assistant Professor, Primary Care
559-712-4200
ushah@chsu.edu

Degrees:

M.D., University of Michigan Medical School

B.S. in Biomedical Engineering, University of Virginia School of Engineering and Applied Science

Specialty:

American Board of Internal Medicine

Most recent teaching experience:

Internal Medicine Faculty at St. Anges Medical Center

Most recent publications and presentations:

Shah U, Gupta A, Cooper, M. Implementation of a web-based provider care team system at the VA North Texas Health Care System. Journal of Medical Practice Management. 2017;32(4):276-279.

Gupta A, Shah U, Khine H, Vandergriff T, Froehlich T. Antiphospholipid syndrome associated with combined immune checkpoint inhibitor therapy. Melanoma Res. 2017;27(2):171-173.

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Emma Sargsyan, MD, FACP

Adjunct Assistant Professor, Primary Care
559-712-4200
esargsyan@chsu.edu

Degrees:

M.D., Yerevan State Medical University, Yerevan, Armenia

Internal Medicine Residency, MedStar Harbor Hospital, Baltimore, Maryland

Specialty:

Internal Medicine

Most recent teaching experience:

Assistant Professor, Pacific Northwest University of Health Sciences

Regional Assistant Dean, Pacific Northwest University of Health Sciences

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Cathy Burford

Faculty Administrative Assistant, Primary Care and Specialty Medicine
559-712-4159
cburford@chsu.edu

 

Janine Dragna

University Registrar
559-325-3600
registrar@chsu.edu

Come to me for ...

•	Student record management
•	Academic calendar and course schedules
•	Transcripts
•	Final student grades and grade changes
•	FERPA
•	Graduation requirements
•	Professional & licensing support
•	Curricular compliance
•	Student Handbook/Catalog

Hope Lemons, MAEd

Assistant Registrar
559-325-3600
registrar@chsu.edu

 

Leslie D. Catron, M.A.ED, BSN, RN, CHSE

Simulation Center Director and Instructor

559-712-4200
lcatron@chsu.edu

Degrees and Certifications:

M.A.ED, Fresno Pacific University, Fresno, CA

BSN, University of Dundee, Dundee, Scotland, UK

Certified Healthcare Simulation Educator (CHSE), Society for Simulation in Healthcare

Simulation Education Certificate, BryanLGH College of Health Sciences, Lincoln, NB

Specialty:

Nursing and Interprofessional Clinical Education Specialist

Neonatal Intensive Care Nurse

Most recent teaching experience:

Clinical Education Specialist, Interprofessional Simulation Coordinator, Valley Children’s Healthcare

Full-Time Faculty of Nursing Program at West Hills College

Most recent publications / presentations:

Catron L. SSIH Nursing Section Webinar "Mental Health Simulation for Large Groups". Clovis, CA 2019

Catron L. "Refining with Projects, Processes and Performances in Perioperative Services", SSIH Nursing Section selection for the International Nursing Association for Clinical Simulation and Learning (INACSL) Conference. Phoenix, AZ 2019

Bethards, M, Cook, S, Bidigare, C, Catron, L, et al. (2018). Challenges of implementing healthcare simulation in community colleges: A white paper presented to the Society for Simulation in Healthcare and the International Nursing Association for Clinical Simulation and Learning by the Nursing Section Community College Work group.

Bilskey, K & Catron, L (2018). Chapter 43:  SIMCamp: Trauma Simulation, Rapid Cycle Deliberate Practice Team Training. In S.H. Campbell & K. Daley (eds) Simulation Scenarios for Nursing Educators: Making it REAL (3rd Ed). (pp.27-36). New York, N.Y.: Springer Publishing Company, Inc.

Standardized Patient Program – Student Assessment Training Workshop, College of Pharmacy California Health Sciences University, Clovis, CA 2018

The Perspective of Nurses on the Health Care Team, Health Systems Course College of Pharmacy California Health Sciences University, Clovis, CA 2018

Simulation: Why bother. Association of Operating Room Nurses Central Valley Chapter, Fresno, CA 2018

Interprofessional simulation. Advanced Care of the Pediatric Patient Conference 2018, Valley Children’s Healthcare Madera, CA. 2018

Hands-on Orientation for Embedded Learning:  Taking Didactic Knowledge to the Simulation experience, a Pilot Critical Care Transport Team Orientation SIMCamp. International Meeting for Simulation in Healthcare IMSH 2018, Los Angeles, CA 2018

Train Faculty for Simulation:  How a Stand-Alone Rural Hospital Developed a Competency-Based, Interprofessional Simulation Education Model Using Simulation Standards for Team Development. International Meeting for Simulation in Healthcare IMSH 2018, Los Angeles, CA. 2018

Challenges of implementing simulation in community colleges. International Meeting for Simulation in Healthcare 2018, Los Angeles, CA.  2018

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Nanami Yoshioka, MA

Standardized Patient Educator
559-712-4149
nyoshioka@chsu.edu

Thayer Merritt

Simulation Specialist, Mixed Reality
559-712-4200
tmerritt@chsu.edu

Ralph Herrera, EMT-P

Simulation Specialist, Operations
559-712-4166
rherrera@chsu.edu

Degrees and Certifications:

B.S., Business - Healthcare Management, Western Governors University, Salt Lake City, UT

Specialty:

Paramedic for the State of California

Emergency Medical Services Instructor

Most recent teaching experience:

Lead Instructor for the Paramedic Program at West Hills College, Lemoore, CA

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Sierra Ross

Simulation Center Supply Clerk
559-712-4171
sross@chsu.edu

JoAnna Jackson, DO

Interim Chair, Specialty Medicine
Assistant Professor
559-712-4176
jjackson@chsu.edu

Degrees:

D.O., Kansas City University

B.A., in Biology and B.A. in Chemistry, Northwestern College

Specialty:

American Osteopathic Board of Emergency Medicine

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Sara Goldgraben, MD, MPH, MBA

Assistant Professor, Specialty Medicine
559-712-4164
sgoldgraben@chsu.edu

Degrees:

M.D., New York Medical College
M.P.H, Stony Brook University
M.B.A., Stony Brook University
B.E., Stony Brook University

Specialty:

American Board of Preventive Medicine, General Preventive Medicine and Public Health

Most recent teaching experience:

Gave Grand Rounds presentation to physicians and residents on Overview of Death Certificates at University California San Francisco, Fresno

Conducted nine GME/CME presentations on delivering high-quality colorectal cancer screening services to physicians in internal medicine, family medicine, and preventive medicine at Stony Brook University Medical Center and at UC San Diego.

Most recent publications / presentations:

Public Health Update: The Power of Prevention, pp. 44 - 45. April 30, 2019 Central Valley Physicians—Fresno, Madera, and Kings Counties. Spring 2019. https://issuu.com/fmms/docs/cvp_spring_web_2019

Goldgraben S, Cavanagh M, Messina C, Taylor J, Lane D.  Poster Presentation: Factors Influencing Utilization of a Smoking Cessation Clinic by Women Veterans Compared with Men Veterans. American College of Preventive Medicine (ACPM) 2016, Washington DC.  Department of Family, Population, & Preventive Medicine, Stony Brook Medicine, NY, Northport Veterans Affairs Medical Center, NY.  February 2016.

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Pamela Kammen, MD

Assistant Professor, Specialty Medicine
559-712-4165
pkammen@chsu.edu

Degrees:

M.D., University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry

B.A., University of California, Davis

Specialty:

American Board of lnternal Medicine

American Board of Rheumatology

Most recent publications / presentations:

Dunbald S, Kammen P. Recovery in a Patient with Acute Renal Failure and Systemic Necrotizing Vasculitis Ohio ACP Meeting Akron, Ohio October 1983

Hess E, Kammen P. Pulse Therapy in Rheumatoid Arthritis Annals of lnternal Medicine Vol.g5: Jan 1981 pg 128-9

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Rouby Mavyan, PhD

Manager, Office of Academic Affairs and Assessment
Assistant Professor, Specialty Medicine
559-712-4156
rmavyan@chsu.edu

Degrees:

Ph.D. in Criminal Justice, Capella University

M.S. in Criminal Justice, Kaplan University

Specialty:

Criminological theories, Victimology, Diversity in Crime

Most recent teaching experience:

Adjunct Faculty of Criminology at Fresno Pacific University

Most recent publications / presentations:

Mardirossian-Mavyan R. On these mean streets…People are dying. Police & Citizen Brutality in America. 2018

Mardirossian-Mavyan R, & Esmail A. (2017).  Access of Hispanic inmates to correctional education (GED) in California and its impact on three-year recidivism rates.  Race, Class, Gender. 24 (1-2).

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Stephanie Bauer, DO

Adjunct Assistant Professor, Specialty Medicine
559-712-4200
sbauer@chsu.edu

Degrees:

D.O., Rowan University (formerly UMDNJ-SOM)

B.S. in Cell and Developmental Biology, University of California, Santa Barbara

Specialty:

American Board of Emergency Medicine

Most recent publications / presentations:

S Bauer, M Darracq. Salicylate toxicity in the absence of anion gap metabolic acidosis. The American Journal of Emergency Medicine, Volume 34, Issue 7, Pages 1328.e1–1328.e3. 2016

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Elizabeth Black, MD

Adjunct Instructor, Specialty Medicine
559-712-4200
eblack@chsu.edu

Degrees:

M.D., Universidad Autonoma de Guadalajara

B.A. in English, University of California, Berkley

Specialty:

American Board of Pediatrics

Most recent teaching experience:

Small group facilitator for medical student Life Stages curriculum at University of California San Francisco

Most recent publications / presentations:

Sandra Amaral, MD; Charles McCulloch, PhD; Elizabeth Black, MD; Erica Winnicki, MD; Brian Lee, MD; Garrett Roll, MD; Barbara Grimes, PhD; Elaine Ku, MD. Trends in Living Donation by Race and Ethnicity Among Children with End Stage Renal Disease in the United States, 1995-2015. Kidney Transplantation, May 2020.

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Jamie DiPietro, DO

Adjunct Assistant Professor, Specialty Medicine
559-712-4200
jdipietro@chsu.edu

Degrees:

D.O., Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine

B.S. in Dual Major Biology and Psychology, Syracuse University

Specialty:

Urological Surgery Board Certified

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David Fujihara, DO

Adjunct Assistant Professor, Specialty Medicine
559-712-4200
dfujihara@chsu.edu

Degrees:

D.O., Western University of Health Sciences, Pomona, CA

B.S., Fresno Pacific University, Fresno, CA

Specialty:

American Board of Emergency Medicine

Most recent teaching experience:

Lecturer at Kaweah Delta Emergency Medicine Residency Conference in Kaweah Delta Graduate Medical Education Building, Visalia

Most recent publications / presentations:

Fujihara, D. J., Batt, J., & Yeun, H. (2016). SSRI Use as a Risk Factor for Blood Transfusion in the Emergency Department. Western States Medical Monograph.

Fujihara, D., Johnson, M., Nguyen, E., & Hipskind, J. (n.d.). A Simulation Model For Paracervical Nerve Block. Pending publication.

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Ruqayya Gill, DO, MBS

Adjunct Assistant Professor, Specialty Medicine
559-712-4200
rgill@chsu.edu

Degrees:

D.O., Arizona College of Osteopathic Medicine Midwestern University

M.B.S., Midwestern University, Glendale, Arizona

B.S. in Biology – Physiology, California State University, Fresno (CSUF)

Specialty:

American Board of Emergency Medicine

Most recent teaching experience:

Associate Clinical Professor of Emergency Medicine Residency Program at Kaweah Delta Medical Center

Most recent publications / presentations:

Gill R. Current Diagnosis and Treatment Pediatric Emergency Medicine Co-authored Endocrine and Metabolic Emergencies Chapter. 2015

Anthony F. Pizon, MD, Bradley R. Riley, MD, Frank LoVecchio, DO, Ruqayya Gill, MS. Safety and Efficacy of Crofab in Pediatric Crotaline Envenomations. Abstract publication in Academic Emergency Medicine. Publication Date: 05/2006, Volume: 13 #5 suppll, Pages: 178-179

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Sidney James, DO

Adjunct Assistant Professor, Specialty Medicine
559-712-4200
sjames@chsu.edu

Degrees:

D.O., Touro University College of Osteopathic Medicine, Vallejo, California

B.A. Chemistry, California State University Fresno, Fresno, California

Specialty:

American Board of Emergency Medicine

Most recent teaching experience:

Associate Director of GME Ultrasound and Core Faculty of Emergency Medicine, Kaweah Delta Residency

 

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Chhaya Makhija, MD

Adjunct Assistant Professor, Specialty Medicine
559-712-4200
cmakhija@chsu.edu

Degrees:

M.D., Byramjee Jeejeebhoy Medical College, Maharashtra University of Health Sciences, Pune, India

Specialty:

American Board of Internal Medicine – Endocrinology

Most recent teaching experience:

Assistant Clinical Professor at the Department of Internal Medicine, University of San Francisco, Fresno, CA

Clinical Instructor at the Department of Internal Medicine, Hackensack UMC Mountainside Hospital, Montclair, NJ

Most recent publications / presentations:

Chhaya Makhija, Whitney Goldner, Department of Diabetes, Endocrine and Metabolism, UNMC, Omaha, NE. Unusual case of papillary thyroid carcinoma with Choroid Metastasis. THYROID, April 2015 (Epub ahead of print)

Chhaya Makhija, Whitney Goldner, Andjela Drincic; Department of Diabetes, Endocrine and Metabolism, UNMC, Omaha, NE. Pheochromocytoma/Paraganglioma Crisis Precipitated By Oral and Intra-Articular Steroid Exposure. AACE Clinical CASE REPORTS, Accepted for Autumn 2015.

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Sara Wattenbarger, DO

Adjunct Assistant Professor, Specialty Medicine
559-712-4200
swattenbarger@chsu.edu

Degrees:

Emergency Medicine Residency, Arrowhead Regional Medical Center, Colton, CA

D.O., Midwestern University/Arizona College of Osteopathic Medicine

Post-baccalaureate Pre-Professional Health Studies, Seattle University

B.A. in Psychology, Whitman College

Specialty:

American Board of Emergency Medicine

Most recent teaching experience:

Clinical Faculty, Kaweah Delta Health Care District Emergency Medicine

Most recent publications / presentations:

Wattenbarger S, Silver A, Hoyne T, Kuntsal K, Davis D. Real-Time Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Feedback and Targeted Training Improve Chest Compression Performance in a Cohort of International Healthcare Providers. The Journal of Emergency Medicine. 2020;58(1):93-99. doi:10.1016/j.jemermed.2019.09.027.

Davis D, Hoyne T, Wattenbarger S, Kuntsal K, Silver A. The impact of real-time chest compression feedback increases with application of the 2015 guidelines. Journal of Critical Care. 2019;54:145150. doi:10.1016/j.jcrc.2019.06.033.

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Cathy Burford

Faculty Administrative Assistant, Specialty Medicine and Primary Care
559-712-4159
cburford@chsu.edu

 

Susan Ely, PhD

Assistant Dean, Student Affairs and Enrollment
Professor
559-712-4222
COMAdmissions@chsu.edu

 

Tom Thao, MEd

Student Affairs Program Manager
559-712-4170
tthao@chsu.edu

 

Julie Lynes, MA

Education Skills Specialist
559-712-4169
jlynes@chsu.edu

 

Zea Moullet, MEd

Director of Admissions
559-712-4222
COMAdmissions@chsu.edu

 

Shanil Kumar

Admissions Advisor
559-712-4222
COMAdmissions@chsu.edu