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AUHS › PROGRAMS › Faculties › DCAS Faculty

THE FACULTY

Department of Clinical & Administrative Science – School of Pharmacy

Arjun Dutta, PhD

Dean, School of Pharmacy

Transon Nguyen, PharmD

Director of Experiential Education

Ann Chung, Pharm.D

Chair, Department of Clinical and Administrative Sciences

Rose Bagheri, PharmD

Assistant Professor, Department of Clinical and Administrative Sciences

Helen Rhee, PharmD

Assistant Professor, Clinical and Administrative Sciences

Tiffany Nguyen, PharmD

Assistant Professor, Clinical and Administrative Sciences

Dr. Pujah Crain, PharmD

Assistant Professor, Clinical and Administrative Sciences

Dr. Sara Kim

Assistant Professor, Clinical and Administrative Sciences

Leonel Garcia Jr., PharmD

Assistant Professor of Clinical and Administrative Sciences (Adjunct/ Part-time)

Jimmy Nguyen, PharmD

Assistant Professor of Clinical and Administrative Sciences (Adjunct/ Part-time)

Thi Minh Dang, PharmD

Associate Professor of Clinical and Administrative Sciences (Adjunct/Part-time)

Kal Chatto, M.S. Pharm

Professor of Clinical and Administrative Sciences (Adjunct/Part-time)

Lee Meyer. PharmD, BCGP, FASCP, FCPhA

Associate Professor, Department of Clinical and Administrative Sciences – (Adjunct/Part-time)

Boris Zhang, PharmD

Assistant Professor, Clinical and Administrative Sciences (Adjunct/Part-time)

Christine Han, PharmD

Assistant Professor of Clinical and Administrative Sciences (Adjunct/Part-time)

Jeanne Brady, PharmD

Associate Professor of Clinical and Administrative Sciences Education (Adjunct/Part-time)

Joseph Kunchandy, MPharm, PhD, RPh

Assistant Professor of Clinical & Administrative Sciences (Adjunct/Part-time)

Daniel Hoang, PharmD, BCOP, BCSCP, PMP

Associate Professor of Clinical and Administrative Sciences (Adjunct/Part-time)

Carol Yuan, BS, Pharm.D, BCPP, APH

Assistant Professor of Clinical and Administrative Sciences (Adjunct/Part-time)

Halline Uzell Overby, MD

Full Professor of Clinical and Administrative Sciences (Adjunct/Part-time)

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Halline Uzell Overby, MD

Full Professor of Clinical and Administrative Sciences (Adjunct/Part-time)

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Education

Doctor of Medicine (1975): Howard University College of Medicine, Washington, D.C.

Fellowships: Hematology-Oncology:

University of California Los Angeles,
Veterans Administration Hospital, Sepulveda, CA
University of California, Davis
Veterans Administration Hospital, Martinez, CA

Bio

Board Certified Hematologist-Oncologist with over 46 years of experience in hematology, medical oncology, and internal medicine. Dr. Overby’s clinical experiences and expertise over 46 years included leadership positions, academic appointments, and professional presentations in varied health care organizations. In his leadership role, he held a two-term Chief of Staff at St. Francis Medical Center, Chairman of Bioethics Committee, Director of Tumor Board, President of Jason-West Society, and currently he Director of Hematology-Oncology Division, Martin Luther King Jr., Outpatient Center. Adding to his expertise and experience, Dr. Overby held positions as physician-specialist at City of Hope National Medical Center, Martin Luther King Hospital Outpatient and Urgent Care clinic. Physician-owner of Halline Overby, MD Inc., Dr. Overby was also a physician-partner with Pacific Hematology-Oncology, Inc., and holds long-term hospital appointments. A member of Memorial Care Physician Society which drives clinical outcomes and performance for Memorial Care Health System.

Residencies

Internal Medicine:

Martin Luther King, Jr., Medical Center,
Los Angeles, CA

Internship:

Los Angeles County-University of Southern California
Medical Center, Los Angeles, CA

Areas of Expertise

Hematology – Oncology, Internal Medicine, Medical Oncology, Hematology

Professional Licensure & Certifications

Doctor of Medicine License (1975): California Board of Medicine
American Board of Internal Medicine (1976): Washington, D.C.
American Board of Medical Oncology (1983):
Academic Appointments
Assistant Professor: Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Science, Los Angeles, CA
Hospital Appointments
Los Alamitos Medical Center, 3751 Katella Avenue,
Los Alamitos, CA 90720
Long Beach Memorial Medical Center, 2801 Atlantic Avenue, Long Beach, CA 90806
St. Francis Medical Center, 3630 E. Imperial Highway, Lynwood, CA, 90262

Professional Societies

Physician for a National Health Program
National Medical Association
American Society of Clinical Oncology

Leadership Positions

Director, Hematology-Oncology Division, Martin Luther King Jr., Outpatient Center
Chairman of Bioethics Committee, St. Francis Medical Center
Director of Tumor Board, St. Francis Medical Center
Chief of Staff, St. Francis Medical Center
President, Jason-West Medical Society, Lynwood, CA

Professional Presentations

Monthly Tumor Board, Martin Luther King Outpatient Center /Charles Drew University
Medical Grand Rounds, “Prostate Cancer Screening”. Charles R. Drew College of Medicine and Science Speaker-Panelist: “Prevention, Treatment, and Control of Cancer In Our Community”.
California Science Center, Los Angeles, CA
Speaker: “Sickle Cell Anemia”, Good News Radio Program, KTYM, Inglewood Ca.
Oncology Lecture: “Use and Administration of Cisplatin Chemotherapy”. St. Francis Medical Center Lecturer: “Lymphoma Overview”. Charles R. Drew College of Medicine and Science.
Speaker-Grand Rounds: “Anemia”. Department of Medicine, Martin Luther King Jr., OutPatient Center.
Speaker: “Risk Factors for Rectal Cancer “. Good News Radio Program.
Speaker: “Cancer Prevention”, Women’s Association of Lynwood. Lynwood, CA.
Speaker: “Palliative Care”, Third Annual End of Life Conference. St. Francis Medical Center.
Speaker: “Medical Futility”, Bioethics Grand Rounds. St. Francis Medical Center.
Speaker: “Hydroxyurea Therapy for Sickle Cell Anemia”. Conference. Charles Drew College of Medicine and Science.
Speaker: “Treatment of Aids”, Allied Health Students. St. Francis Career College, Lynwood, CA.
Speaker: “Single Payer Health Care System”. Los Angeles County Medical Association, District 10. Speaker: “Proposition 185, California Health Security Act”, Medical Staff Quarterly Meeting.
St Francis Medical Center.

Carol Yuan, BS, Pharm.D, BCPP, APH

Adjunct Assistant Professor, Department of Clinical and Administration Sciences (Adjunct/Part-time)

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Education

Doctor of Pharmacy – Western University of Health Sciences
PGY-2 Psychopharmacology & Clinical Psychiatry, Western University of Health Sciences/Aurora Charter Oak Hospital
B.S. Biological Sciences, CSU East Bay
Teaching Certificate obtained from PGY-2 training – Western University of Health Sciences

Bio

Dr. Yuan currently serves as Adjunct Assistant Professor in the Clinical and Administrative Department at the American University of Health Sciences School of Pharmacy. Dr. Yuan comes to AUHS with extensive pharmacy practice and pharmacy consulting experiences in both psychiatric hospital and retail pharmacies, specializing in adolescent and adult clinical psychiatry and psychopharmacology.

As an experienced clinical pharmacist clinician, Dr. Yuan works as a Director of Pharmacy and clinical pharmacist in an inpatient psychiatric hospital for over 11 years. Prior to working as a clinical pharmacist in a hospital setting, she also had many years of experiences working in the retail pharmacies as a pharmacist and pharmacy manager. Dr. Yuan has been precepting pharmacy technician students, Pharm.D. students, and Pharmacy residents from multiple pharmacy schools for over 13 years.

Dr. Yuan is well experienced in pharmacy management, both in the acute care psychiatric hospital setting and retail setting. She is highly proficient in performance management, clinical protocol development, policy and procedure development, best practices implementation, and students/pharmacy residents developments.

Courses Taught

Personality Disorder
ADHD
Glaucoma

Publications

Carol Yuan, Ji Haeng Heo, Busuyi Olotu, Annie Hiu, Michael Pondrom, Maria Arredondo. “Comparison of Long-Acting Injectables in the Treatment of Mental Illness to Prevent Hospital Readmission in Less Than 30 days After Discharge: A Retrospective Study. Poster presented in the CPNP Annual Meeting, April 2019. Salt Lake City, NV, USA.
Shankar, G.S., Yuan, X.J., “Comparative study of Zolpidem and Hypnotic Benzodiazepines Related Falls in Acute Psychiatric Hospital.” Abstract accepted by CPNP, Florida 2012.
Shankar, G.S., Yuan, X.J., “Evaluation of the Substance Detoxification Protocols in an Acute Psychiatric Hospital.” Abstract accepted by CPNP, Florida 2012.
Shankar, G.S., Luu, Haiau, Yuan, X.J., “Impact of Pharmacists in Achieving Therapy Goals, Medication Adherence, and Patient Satisfaction in Patients with Psychiatric Illnesses in an Outpatient Setting.” Abstract accepted by CPNP, Florida 2012.
Hugo R. Arias, Avraham Rosenberg, Katarzyna M. Targowska-Duda, Dominik Feuerback, Xiaojuan Yuan, Krzysztof Jozwiak, Ruin Moaddel, Irving W. Wainer. “Interaction of Ibogain with Human α3β4-Nicotinic Acetylcholine Receptors in Different Conformational States.” The International Journal of Biochemistry & Cell Biology 42 (2010) 1525-1535
Yuan, X.J., Guo, W., Dong, F., Lin, SH., Chu, K., Nate, C., G.S Shankar “A Cross Country Study of the Effect of Three Dibenzodiazepines: clozapine, quetiapine and olanzapine on Thyroid Function in Patients with Schizophrenia.” Published in the Journal of Pharmacy Practice, May 2010.
Shankar, G.S., Yuan, X.J., “Monitoring and Counseling of Metabolic Complications and Antipsychotic Pharmacotherapy.” published on Premier Education Solution, 2010.
“A Novel Model for Community Pharmacy Practice Residency to Promote Medication Therapy Management.” CAPSLEAD TEAM – XJ Yuan, A Khosho, H Umenoto, S Yang , HT Li, K Mai, L Kaw, B Joy de Guia, J Wong, H.P Nguyen, E Gupta E, K Hess K, S Shimomura, and SF Wong. Poster Presented in:
- California Pharmacists Association Annual Meeting Outlook 2008, February 7-10, 2008 in Sacramento, California.
- 42nd ASHP Midyear Clinical Meeting December 2-6, 2007 in Las Vegas, NV.
- CSHP Seminar October, 2007 in Palm Spring, California
Yuan, X.J., Arias, H.R., Bhumireddy, P., Glick, S.D., and Kuehne, M.E. “Characterization of the 18-Methoxycoronaridine Binding Site on the Nicotinic Acetylcholine Receptor.” J.Neurochem. 2007; 102, (Suppl.1), 271 (Abs. P.424)
Yuan, X.J., Arias, H.R., Bhumireddy, P., Glick, S.D., and Kuehne, M.E. “Characterization of the 18-Methoxycoronaridine Binding Site on the Nicotinic Acetylcholine Receptor.” 46th Annual Meeting of the American Society for Cell Biology, San Diego, CA, USA, Dec. 9-13, 2006

Daniel Hoang, PharmD, BCOP, BCSCP, PMP

Professor of Clinical and Administrative Sciences (Adjunct/Part-time)

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Education

PG-Y1 Residency Pharmacy Resident (2007): UC Irvine Health Pharmacy Orange, CA
Doctor of Pharmacy (2007): UC San Diego School of Pharmacy, San Diego, CA
Bachelor of Science in Biological Sciences (2000): UC Irvine, Irvine, CA

Bio

Board Certified Oncology Pharmacist with 10+ year experience including supervision, management and working experience in Pharmacy IT Support and Cancer Center Pharmacy Operations. Also experienced in clinical research pharmacy, and expert in Epic Willow inpatient, and Beacon Subject Matter, designed and implemented EPIC Willow Inpt/Beacon pharmacy/nursing workflows for Infusion Centers. With these expertise and experiences, Dr. Hoang has certifications on the following: EPIC Beacon and Willow Inpatient; PMI Certified Project Management Professional with proven experience in leading multiple successful projects; Allscripts Certified in Medical Logic Module, ObjectPlus, and Sunrise Clinical Manager, and Board-Certified Sterile Compounding Pharmacist. Strong knowledge with SQL Report, MS Project, MS Visio, MS Word, MS Excel, MS Access and Tableau BI.

Areas of Expertise

IT Medicine Management & Oncology, Pharmacy Informatics, Infusion Center Pharmacist

Pharmacy Practice Experience

UC Irvine Health Infusion Center Pharmacy Manager: Orange, CA Pharmacy Services
UC Irvine Health Infusion Center Pharmacy Supervisor: Orange, CA Pharmacy Services
UC Irvine Health IT Med Mgmt & Oncology Supervisor: Orange, CA Informational Services
UC Irvine Health Pharmacy Informatics Specialist: Orange, CA Informational Services
UC Irvine Health Infusion Center Pharmacist: Orange, CA Pharmacy Services

Professional Licensure & Certifications

Advanced Practice Pharmacist APH# 10096: CA Board of Pharmacy
Registered Pharmacist RPH# 59004: CA Board of Pharmacy
Board Certified Sterile Compounding Pharmacist Board of Pharmacy Specialty
Board-Certified Oncology Pharmacist Board of Pharmacy Specialty
Project Management Professional Project Management Institute
Certified Professional in Health Information and Management Systems HIMSS
BLS/ACLS AHA
EPIC Beacon Certified EPIC
EPIC Willow Inpatient Certified EPIC
MLM/ObjectPlus Allscri

Joseph Kunchandy, MPharm, PhD, RPh

Professor of Clinical and Administrative Sciences (Adjunct/Part-time)

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Education

B. Pharm | College of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Trivandrum, Kerala, India
M. Pharm | Center for Advanced Pharmaceutical Sciences, Panjab University, Chandigarh, India
Ph.D. in Neuropharmacology | Panjab University, Chandigarh, India
Post-Doctoral Fellowship in Pediatric Neuropharmacology | UCLA School of Medicine, Los Angeles, CA
Post-Doctoral Fellowship in Medicinal Chemistry & Cell Culture | College of Pharmacy, University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center, Oklahoma City, OK

Bio

Dr. Joseph Kunchandy brings forth acute care hospital management, clinical and retail-based pharmacy, professional research experience, and teaching experience to the School of Pharmacy at American University of Health Sciences. His range of clinical and research experiences are based on years of acute care hospital pharmacy management, retail-based pharmacy, and application and knowledge of neuropharmacology research. Dr. Kunchandy also participates as a consultant in the hospital accreditation process in areas of medication, such as the management process.

Jeanne Brady, PharmD

Professor of Clinical and Administrative Sciences (Adjunct/Part-time)

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Education

Doctor of Pharmacy University of the Pacific, Thomas J Long School of Pharmacy, Stockton, CA
PGY-1 Pharmacy Practice Residency – St. Joseph’s Medical Center, Stockton, CA Bachelor of Science Rutgers College, Rutgers University, New Brunswick NJ

Bio

An experienced Clinical Manager with over 25 years in practice with pharmacy management, acute care practice, and oncology care management. Prior to joining AUHS, Dr Brady leads clinical programs and productivity at a large community district hospital in Monterey County managing all clinical program development, education, training, and implementation, chairing Pharmacy and Therapeutics, Glycemic, Antimicrobial Stewardship and Medication Safety Committees. She directs and oversees all aspects of medication policy and protocol development, regulatory and best practices standards in Oncology Infusion Center and hospital operations including 340B program standards.

Dr. Brady is actively involved in mentoring and training Pharmacy students in institutional and internal medication rotations and serves as Pharmacy Technician program instructor.

Areas of Expertise

Acute care including Code Blue, Code Stroke, PK, TPN, Infectious Disease, Oncology

Presentations

Implementation of an Antimicrobial Stewardship Program ASP managed by an Infectious Disease Physician and Pharmacists in a Community Hospital, ASHP Midyear 2019, Las Vegas, NV

Christine Han, PharmD

Professor of Clinical and Administrative Sciences (Adjunct/Part-time)

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Education

PharmD – University of Hawaii, Hilo
BS (Psychobiology) – University of California, Los Angeles

Bio

Dr. Han brings over 10 years of community practice, pharmacy management, and medication therapy management experiences to the AUHS School of Pharmacy. Prior to joining AUHS, Dr. Han was in pharmacy practice working closely with independent pharmacies and physicians in developing procedures for drug management and regulatory compliance. She has managed multiple pharmacies and has taught numerous pharmacist interns and pharmacists who have successfully become pharmacy managers. Dr. Han has been actively involved in educating seniors on medication adherence, chronic disease states, and Medicare Part D prescription drug benefits. She also provides medication management in various senior facilities. Dr. Han currently serves as a member for the California Korean American Pharmacist Association.

Areas of Expertise

Community Practice, Ambulatory Care

Courses Taught

U.S. Healthcare
Self-Care Pharmacotherapy and Alternative Therapy
Pharmacy Practice Management
Pharmacy Law
Psychosocial Aspect of Healthcare

Scholarship Interests

Comprehensive Medication Management, Geriatrics, Innovative Teaching

Publications

Chong MT and Han CSH. “Integration of a Business Plan Project within a Pharmacy Management and Marketing course for Pharmacy Students in a Doctor of Pharmacy Program.” J Am Pharm Assoc 2013;53:2:89-90
Chong MT and Han CSH. “Student’s Perception and Feedback on A Management and Marketing course offered in a PharmD Program.” 11th Asian Conference on Clinical Pharmacy Abstracts Publications, Manila. June 2011,“Target Your Heart,” Target Corporation “Wellness” Business Plan Competition Finalist, University of Hawaii, Hilo College of Pharmacy. Nov 2011,

Boris Zhang, PharmD

Assistant Professor, Clinical and Administrative Sciences (Adjunct/Part-time)

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Education

PharmD – Washington State University, College of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Spokane, WA
Pharmacy Academia Fellowship – Washington State University, College of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Spokane, WA
BS in Chemistry – University of Nevada, Reno, Reno, NV

Bio

Dr. Zhang obtained a Bachelor of Science in Chemistry from the University of Nevada, Reno and his PharmD from Washington State University, College of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences (WSU). Upon graduation, he continued a two-year fellowship in pharmacy academia at WSU before coming to AUHS. His clinical background includes long-term care, home health care, and pharmacy academia. His interests include improving students through soft skill engagement and using learning activities such as games to improve student performance.

Publications

Zhang B., Kim, S., Xiao, Y., Damman, C., Kelly, K., Fitzpatrick, D., Anderson, C., Ritchie, M., Bray, B., Stewart,
A., Daoud, S., Remsberg, C. A Student Initiative to Implement Peer-led Study Groups for a Pharmacogenomics
Course: Evaluation of Student Performance and Perceptions. CPTL. 2020; 12(5): 549-557. doi: 10.1016/j.cptl.2020.01.013

Zhang, B., Li, F., Chen, Z., Shrivastava, I.H., Gasanoff, E.S., Dagda, R.K. Naja mossambica mossambica
Cobra Cardiotoxin Targets Mitochondria to Disrupt Mitochondrial Membrane Structure and Function. Toxin. 2019; 11(3): 152. Doi: 10.3390/toxins11030152

Dagda, R.K., Gasanov, S., Shrivastava, I.H., Israilov, F.S., Kim, A.K., Rylova, K.A., Zhang, B. Naja naja
oxiana Cobra Venom Cytotoxins CTI and CTII Disrupt Mitochondrial Membrane Integrity: Implications for Basic
Three-Fingered Cytotoxins. PLOS One. 2015; 10(6): e0129248. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0129248

Dagda, R.K., Gasanov, S., Zhang, B., Welch, W., Rael, E.D. Molecular Models of the Mojave Rattlesnake
(Crotalus scutulatus scutulatus) Venom Metalloproteinases Reveal a Structural Basis for Differences in
Hemorrhagic Activities. J Biol Phys. 2014: 40(20: 193-216. doi: 10.1007/s10867-013-9339-3

Lee Meyer. PharmD, BCGP, FASCP, FCPhA

Associate Professor, Department of Clinical and Administrative Sciences – (Adjunct/Part-time)

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Education

Dr. Meyer received his BS and PharmD degrees from the University of the Pacific College of the Pacific and School of Pharmacy respectively.

Bio

Dr. Meyer currently serves as Associate Professor in the Clinical and Administrative Department at the American University of Health Sciences School of Pharmacy. Dr. Meyer comes to AUHS with a background of more than 40 years of pharmacy practice experience, specializing in long term care and geriatrics. His experience includes clinical practice as a consultant pharmacist, long term care pharmacy operations and administration in both long term care pharmacy companies and long term care companies providing skilled nursing and residential services.

Dr. Meyer has been active in several pharmacy organizations for many years. He has been a member of the American Society of Consultant pharmacists since 1985 and served on numerous Committees, the Board of Directors and as President and Chairman of the Board. As a long-time member of the California Pharmacists Association, Dr. Meyer has served on multiple committees, is a member for the Academy of Long Term Care and has served on the Board of Trustees. Dr. Meyer has also worked with the Pharmacy Quality Alliance on measurable criteria for pharmacists’ quality measures, and with NCPDP Workgroup 14 on electronic data standards for prescribing in nursing facilities. He is a member of the Medication Safety Officers Society and has been a member of the American Geriatrics Society, California Association for Long Term Care Medicine. He is currently a member of the Dean’s Advisory Council for Marshall B. Ketchum School of Pharmacy, and for Chapman University School of Pharmacy until 2020.

Dr. Meyer currently serves as preceptor for an IPPE and APPE practice site involved in projects relating to the role of the pharmacist in transitions of care and medication safety.

Kal Chatto, M.S. Pharm

Professor of Clinical and Administrative Sciences (Adjunct/Part-time)

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Co-Founder Genom Global Venture (A Division of Genom LIfe Sciences)

Mr. Kal Chatto, is an entrepreneur and business executive with 30 plus years’ worth of expertise and experience in the biotech & pharmaceutical world. Mr. Chatto is an Adjunct Professor at Chapman University School of Pharmacy. He was also an Adjunct Visiting Professor for 4 years (3/’13-3/’17), Manipal College of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Manipal University ranked #1 in India.

In 2005, as the Co-Founder and Board Member, Mr. Chatto helped in building and shaping Manipal Acunova, which acquired Ecron, a top European Contract Research Organization (CRO) and became Ecron Acunova (EA), one of the most successful international CROs (Privately held). Ecron Acunova won the prestigious Proximire Award and Bio-Excellence Award and EA was acquired by Take Solutions in FY 2015- 2016. In 2007, he became the Co-Founder and Board member of Avitacor, LLC, a CRO focusing on Latin America, which was sold to a private investors group in Mexico.

In 1988, Mr. Chatto was recruited from the Glaxo Pharmaceuticals (now GSK) in Marketing and Sales Leadership Team to be one the first 9 Amgen Founding Marketing and Sales leaders to launch and commercialize a major breakthrough biotech products, Epogen, Neupogen, Aranesp, Neulasta and Enbrel. Mr.Chatto relentlessly contributed to Amgen’s paramount success (market cap from $100 Million to $75.17 Billion in Q4’04) in becoming one the best biotech companies worldwide by improving values for patients, payers & providers, and stockholders.

Mr. Chatto was Co-Chair of the Host Committee for the 2004 FIP World Congress, New Orleans, U.S.A. In 2005, Mr. Chatto was awarded the “FIP Distinguished Service Award” by the International Pharmaceutical Federation (FIP) in recognition of his exceptional and distinguished contribution to FIP. Recognized globally, the award honors outstanding achievers who inspire others with their vision and leadership. Mr.Chatto also served on the board of leading professional organizations such as Federation of International Pharmacy (FIP) for Education and Research, American College of Clinical Pharmacy (ACCP) Research Institute as well as key pharmacy schools at the University of Arizona, University of Wisconsin, University of Tennessee, and USC.

Mr. Chatto received his B.Pharm from IIT (B.H.U) and M.S. in Pharmacy Administration from Long Island University, New York. He also completed Executive Management Programs from Marshall School of Business, USC, and Anderson School of Management at UCLA

Thi Minh Dang, PharmD

Assistant Professor of Clinical and Administrative Sciences (Adjunct/Part-time)

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Education

Doctor of pharmacy, 2003: University of Colorado Health Sciences Center, Denver, Colorado
Certified pharmacy technician, 1998: American Institute of Health Sciences, Long Beach, California
Pre-pharmacy studies: University of California- Irvine, Irvine, California

Bio

An experienced, driven, and accomplished Pharmacy Professional and Leader, with a wealth of experience while working for leading, high-profile companies. Owner of Dang Pharmacy Group, Inc. experienced in managing operations, profit and loss, staff training and development, auditing for assurance of medication use safety, staff performance evaluation, staff succession planning, regulatory compliance, and handling a wide variety of special projects. Serves as Clinical Pharmacist/Pharmacist in Charge for the San Gabriel Medical Pharmacy and Pharmacist in Charge for San Gabriel Compounding Pharmacy. A proven manager and possesses a firm commitment to the timely provision of the highest levels of pharmacy services and support. Strong background in many areas including pharmacy management, best practices implementation, performance management, and patient relations. Highly-experienced in all aspects of pharmacy management, and is thoroughly familiar with pharmacy and healthcare practices, standards, and protocols. Experienced in all areas of pharmacy management, has managed many high-profile pharmacies, and is proven in meeting the highest in profitability and productivity expectations.

Areas of Expertise

Community Practice, Ambulatory Care

Pharmacy Practice Residency Experience

Oncology: Preceptor: Shirley Wong, Pharm. D.
Critical Care Surgical/Trauma: Preceptor: Paul Tan, Pharm.D., FASHP
Neonatology: Preceptor: Bill Renfro, Pharm.D.
Internal Medicine: Preceptors: Sharon Basile, Pharm.D., BCPS, Ben Balto, Pharm. D.
Psychiatry: Preceptor: Elizabeth Eichel, Pharm .D.
Medical Intensive Care Unit: Preceptor: Andrea Williams, Pharm.D.
Ambulatory Care: Preceptor: Karen Malcolm, Pharm.D.
Medical Intensive Care Unit: Preceptor: Peter Liang, Pharm D.
Departmental Practice Management: Preceptor: Thanh Hogan, Pharm.D.
Therapeutic Policy Management/Drug Information: Preceptors: Andrea McKeever, Pharm. D., Amy Petrehn, Pharm.D.

Clinical Clerkship

Oncology: Porter Adventist Hospital, Denver, Colorado – Preceptor: Robin Mower, Pharm.D. (2003)
Community Pharmacy: King Soopers Pharmacy #39, Denver, Colorado – Preceptor: John Kuttler, R.Ph. (2003)
Adult Medicine: Rose Medical Center, Denver, Colorado – Preceptor: Kevin LeBlanc, Pharm.D. (2003)
Investigational Drug Research: Centura Health Hospital, Denver, Colorado – Preceptor: Susan Lottimer, Pharm. D. (2002).
Critical Care Pharmacotherapy: University Hospital, Denver Colorado – Preceptor: Dough Fish, Pharm. D. (2002)
Ambulatory Care: Kaiser Permanente – East Clinic, Denver, Colorado – Preceptors: Erin Vogel and Katie Peterson, Pharm.D (2002)
Drug Information: University of Colorado Health Services Center School of Pharmacy, Denver Colorado Preceptor: Janet Pate, Pharm.D.
Community Pharmacy: Kaiser Permanente of Colorado-East Clinic, Denver, Colorado-Preceptor: Bruce Emerson, R.Ph.

Professional Licensure

Advanced Practice Pharmacist (2016-Present), State of California APH (10195)
Pharmacist, State of California (2004-Present) RPH (56258)
Pharmacist, State of Florida (2004-2005) PS (37880)
Certified Compounding Pharmacist (Since 2013)
Intern Pharmacist (2000-2004), State of California (10901)
Intern Pharmacist (2000-2003), State of Colorado
Pharmacy Technician (1998-1999)

Professional Presentations

In Service: Urinalysis; Presented to psychiatric nursing staff, Shands Jacksonville Medical Center (2004)
In-Service: The Use of Xigris, The Use of Pharmacodynamics to Select and Optimize Antimicrobial Therapy, Presented to critical care nursing staff, Shands Jacksonville Medical Center (2004)
Southeastern Residency Conference: Characterization of Medication Induced Angioedema at Shands Jacksonville (UFJ 2003-0124); presented to pharmacists and pharmacy residents about residency research project that was done at Shands Jacksonville, The University of Georgia, Center for Continuing Education (2004)
Jacksonville (UFJ 2003-0124); presented to pharmacists and pharmacy residents about residency research project that was done at Shands Jacksonville, The University of Georgia, Center for Continuing Education (2004)
In-Service: Ventilator-Associated Pneumonia; Presented to critical care physicians, medical residents, pharmacists, pharmacy residents and others; Shands Jacksonville Medical Center (2004)
Grand Rounds: Palliative Care In Cancer Patients’ Psychological Perspective-Anxiety/Depression; Presented to pharmacists, pharmacy students, and others; Shands Jacksonville Medical Center (2004)
P&T Meeting: Fulvestrant Monograph; Presented to Pharmacy and Therapeutics Committee for Formulary Review; Shands Jacksonville Medical Center (2004)
Class Review: Therapeutic Management of Nausea/Vomiting; Presented to Pharmacy and Therapeutics Committee for Formulary Review, Porter Adventist Hospital, Denver, Colorado (2003)
Leukemia and Tumor Lysis Syndrome; Presented to pharmacists, Porter Adventist Hospital, Denver, Colorado (2003)
Opportunistic Infections in Post-Renal Transplant; presented to pharmacists and pharmacy students, University of Colorado Health Sciences Center School of Pharmacy, Denver, Colorado (2002)
Narcotic Potency Comparison and Cross Allergenicity: Presented to pharmacists, Kaiser-Permanente – East Clinic, Denver, Colorado (2002)
Cancer Cachexia: Presented to pharmacist and pharmacy students, University of Colorado Health Sciences Center School of Pharmacy, Denver, Colorado (2020)
Drug Inducted Nutrient Depletion: Presented to pharmacists and pharmacy students, Kaiser-Permanente – East Clinic, Denver Coronado (2002)
Common Mucocutaneous Toxicities Associated with Chemotherapy: Pharm. D. Seminar, presented to faculty and pharmacy students, University of Colorado Health Sciences Center School of Pharmacy, Denver, Colorado (2001)

Research Experience

Characterization of Medication Induced Angioedema at Shands Jacksonville (UFJ 2003-0124)
Co-Investigators: Amy M. Petrehn, Pharm. D., June McAdams, Pharm. D, Shands Jacksonville Medical Center, Jacksonville, Florida (2003-Present)

Professional Organizations

California Society of Health System Pharmacists
American Society of Health System Pharmacists
Member, Board of Trustees, American University of Health Sciences, Long Beach, California
American Pharmaceutical Association
Member, PCCA (Professional Compounding Centers of America
Member, CPhA (California Pharmacist Association)
Member, NCPA (National Community Pharmacists Association)

Jimmy Nguyen, PharmD

Assistant Professor of Clinical and Administrative Sciences (Adjunct/Part-time)

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Education

Doctor of Pharmacy from Chapman University
Bachelor of Science from the University of California in Biological Sciences

Bio

Dr. Jimmy Nguyen graduated with his PharmD from Chapman University as the first inaugural class. Dr. Nguyen graduated his class as Rho Chi, top 10%. While there he was a Board Member of California Health Science Systems and other distinguished groups in the accreditation process of his school.
From there, he worked as an outpatient pharmacist for Rite Aid Pharmacy then moved on to CVS Pharmacy. While working with CVS, he was able to lead his own team in COVID vaccine clinics, traveling to different sites every day to administer vaccines. There he learnt the importance of charisma, leadership and organization. Currently he is a part of the Emerging Leader Program with CVS while being an adjunct clinical professor with AUHS.

Leonel Garcia Jr., PharmD

Assistant Professor of Clinical and Administrative Sciences (Adjunct/ Part-time)

mgarcia@auhs.edu

Education

Doctor of Pharmacy from Western University of Health Sciences
Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry from California State University, Fullerton

Bio

Dr. Garcia graduated with his PharmD from Western University of Health Sciences. From there, he worked as an outpatient pharmacist for Safeway where he would counsel patients and give vaccinations. He then moved to Apple Valley where he worked as an inpatient pharmacist for St. Mary Medical Center. While working there, he also became a staff pharmacist for Telnet-Rx Telepharmacy where he would help with remote order entry. There he learned many electronic health record software programs and verified medications throughout different hospital systems in California. Now, he works at St. Francis Medical Center where he monitors and doses clinically significant medications such as vancomycin, heparin, aminoglycosides and epoetin.

Invention

While Dr. Garcia was studying at Western University of Health Sciences, he created an invention for extracting liquid from capsules which is still in use in UCI Medical Center. This invention is useful for medications like nimodipine which is used for stroke patients. His invention is published on the UCI Beall Applied Innovation website and patented by UCI. He was featured on Western University’s magazine, RxBound, as the college’s first student published inventor. Below are the links for the invention and interview.

https://techtransfer.universityofcalifornia.edu/NCD/26018.html
https://webassets.westernu.edu/flipbooks/RxBound_2017_issue2_Exp/index.html

Dr. Sara Kim

Assistant Professor, Department of Clinical and Administrative Sciences – (Adjunct/Part-time)

admissions@auhs.edu

Education

PharmD – Loma Linda University, CA
PGY1, Fountain Valley Regional Hospital, CA
BS (Biochemistry Cell-Bio and Psychology) – University of California, San Diego, CA

Bio

Dr. Kim has practiced as an inpatient pharmacist at Fountain Valley Regional Hospital in Fountain Valley, CA. Later, she joined the faculty at AUHS in the Department of Clinical and Administrative Sciences. She practices as an inpatient clinical pharmacist with an acute care focus, specializing in pharmacokinetics, nutrition, emergency medicine, and antibiotic stewardship. She also serves as a preceptor for pharmacy IPPE and APPE students.

Areas of Expertise

Acute care including PK, TPN, ID, emergency medicine

Courses Taught

ntegrated Pharmacotherapy I: Fluid, Electrolytes & Hematology
Integrated Pharmacotherapy IV: Gastroenterology and Endocrinology with Lab
Integrated Pharmacotherapy VI: Infectious Disease with Lab

Scholarship Interests

Infectious Disease

Presentations

Kim S, Ty P. Evaluating the Effects of CMS Sepsis Core Measure Implementation in a Community Hospital, ID Week 2020
Self-Care and Mental Health, City Council Meeting Student Presentations, 2020 (Co-Curricular Advisor)
Influenza Vaccination, City Council Meeting Student Presentations, 2020 (Co-Curricular Advisor)

Dr. Pujah Crain, PharmD

Assistant Professor, Clinical and Administrative Sciences

admissions@auhs.edu

Tiffany Nguyen, PharmD

Assistant Professor, Clinical and Administrative Sciences

admissions@auhs.edu

Education

Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) at University of the Pacific, Thomas J. Long School of Pharmacy
Bachelor of Science (BS) in Biological Sciences at University of California, Irvine

Bio

Dr. Tiffany Nguyen received her Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) from University of the Pacific and Bachelor of Sciences (BS) in Biological Sciences from University of California Irvine. Prior to joining AUHS, Dr. Nguyen practiced pharmacy at a hospice-focused company for five years, working her way up from Pharmacist to Clinical Services Manager to Director of Pharmacy, and ultimately, to Director of Operations. She directed the internal operations of the hospice pharmacy as well as the non-sterile compounding pharmacy, while also serving as the main point-of-contact for clinical and client services. She managed hospice accounts and partner pharmacies contracted with the company’s hospice-focused PBM–an operation that spanned across California and even entered into Texas, Utah, Nevada, and Arizona.

Aside from the business administrative and managerial experiences, Dr. Nguyen precepted pharmacy interns and educated hospice nurses and clinical leadership through published monthly newsletters and clinical in-services. She genuinely cares about preparing students to become the best versions of themselves–not only as professionals, but also as individuals and members of the community. She hopes to instill confidence, leadership, professionalism, and humility in the future generations of the pharmacy profession.

Areas of experience: end-of-life or hospice and palliative care (pain and symptom management), nonsterile compounding, pharmacy operations management, client services/account management, drug utilization review and formulary development, business administration and management

Clinical In-Services/Presentations

CADD-PCA & CADD-Prizm: Ambulatory Patient-Controlled Analgesia Infusion Pumps
Pain & Symptoms Management in End-of-Life Care
Hospice Drug Utilization and Cost-Containment Solutions
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) Management in Hospice
IV Therapies in Hospice: Hydration & Maintenance, IV Push Medications
Intravenous (IV) Line Maintenance in Hospice

Hospice Newsletters

“CDC’s Solutions to the Looming Tuberculosis (TB) Test Shortage”. August 2019.
“Loperamide: The Poor Man’s Methadone”. June 2019.
“The Rise in Drug Prices Explained” and “FDA Approves Nayzilam (Midazolam) Nasal Spray for Seizure Clusters”. May 2019.
“DEA Announces Enhanced Tool for Drug Manufacturers & Distributors to Combat Opioid Crisis”. April 2019.
“AB-2760: Naloxone Now Required with Narcotic or Opioid Prescription”. February 2019.
“Compounding: Personalized Medicine”. January 2019.

Helen Rhee, PharmD

Assistant Professor, Clinical and Administrative Sciences

admissions@auhs.edu

Education

PharmD – Loma Linda University, School of Pharmacy, Loma Linda, CA
PGY-1 Pharmacy Practice Residency – Dignity Health, St. Joseph’s Medical Center, Stockton, CA
Pharmacy Resident Teaching Certification – University of Pacific, Thomas J. Long School of Pharmacy, Stockton, CA
BS in Biochemistry – University of Nevada, Las Vegas, Las Vegas, NV

Bio

Dr. Rhee obtained her Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, and received her Doctor of Pharmacy from Loma Linda University in Loma Linda, CA. She completed an ASHP accredited PGY-1 Pharmacy Practice residency at Dignity Health, St. Joseph’s Medical Center in Stockton, CA with an acute care focus, specializing in internal medicine/oncology, infectious disease, emergency services, cardiology, and pharmacokinetics. During her residency training, Dr. Rhee also obtained a pharmacy resident teaching certification at the University of the Pacific, Thomas J. Long School of Pharmacy. She is a member of Phi Lambda Sigma Leadership Society.

Areas of Expertise

Acute Care Services

Course Taught

Integrated Pharmacotherapy VI – Infectious Disease

Youngil Chang, PharmD. M.S.

Assistant Professor, Clinical and Administrative Sciences

admissions@auhs.edu

Education

Doctor of Pharmacy, Palm Beach Atlantic University, FL
M.S. in Chemistry, Seoul National University, South Korea
B.S. in Chemistry, Seoul National University, South Korea

Bio

Dr. Chang received his Doctor of Pharmacy degree from Palm Beach Atlantic University at the west palm beach, FL. After graduation, he joined the graduate research fellowship at Western University of Health Sciences, CA in organ transplantation and pharmacogenomics. During his fellowship he was working with the organ transplant team at St. Vincent Medical Center, Los Angeles for the management of the kidney transplant patients and also performed independent research in pharmacogenomics and antibody mediated rejections on transplanted organ at the HLA laboratory, Los Angeles, which provide essential genetic testing for the transplant donors and recipients. Dr. Chang also had involved in research for drug target identification at Purdue University, IN and anesthesia drug monitoring in animal models at Wester University of Health Sciences, CA. He is interested in improving patient’s outcome through translational research that could be applied in the clinical settings.

Publication

K. Choi, Y. Chang, T. Shah, D. Min, Analysis of genetic and clinical risk factors of post-transplant thrombocytopenia in kidney allograft recipients. Transplant Immunology, 55 (2019) 101206.
Y. Chang, N. Lemp, J. Cicciarelli, D. Min, R. Naraghi, T. Shah, Detecting Glycosylation of Donor Specific Antibodies (DSA) with Single Antigen Beads., Annal. of Transplantation Research. 1 (2018) p1014-5.
Y. Chang, T. Shah, J. Yang, D.I. Min, Association of genetic polymorphisms of angiopoietin-like 4 with severity of posttransplant proteinuria in kidney allograft recipients., Transpl. Immunol. 40 (2017) 35–41.
Chang, Y., Shah, T., & Min, D. I. Association of Genetic Polymorphisms of Macrophage Inhibitory Factor (MIF) and B-cell Activation Factor (BAFF) with Donor Specific Antibodies in Kidney Allograft Recipients. 2017. Human immunology Submitted.
J.C. Cicciarelli, N.A. Lemp, Y. Chang, M. Koss, K. Hacke, N. Kasahara, K.M. Burns, D.I. Min, R. Naraghi, T. Shah, Renal Transplant Patients Biopsied for Cause and Tested for C4d, DSA, and IgG Subclasses and C1q: Which Humoral Markers Improve Diagnosis and Outcomes? (2017). Epub 2017 Jan 15 ahead of printing.
Chang, Y., Shah, T., Min, D. I., & Yang, J. W. Clinical risk factors associated with the post-transplant anemia in kidney transplant patients. Transplant Immunology. 2016, 38, 50–53.

Rose Bagheri, PharmD

Assistant Professor, Department of Clinical and Administrative Sciences

admissions@auhs.edu

Bio

Dr. Bagheri received her Bachelor of Arts in Biology from the University of Texas, Austin and her Doctor of Pharmacy degree from West Coast University, School of Pharmacy, as a member of the inaugural class. After graduation, Dr. Bagheri worked as a clinical pharmacist at Coram CVS/Specialty Infusion Pharmacy. During this time, she provided ongoing clinical monitoring and medication assessment for all infusion patients, including IV antibiotic dosing, TPN formulation, and specialty drugs. Dr. Bagheri currently serves as the CE Committee Chair for the Pharmacists’ Professional Society of the San Fernando Valley chapter of the California Pharmacists Association (CPhA). Her clinical practice interests are in ambulatory care and pharmacogenomics. Dr. Bagheri is passionate about empowering students to strive for excellence and achieving their professional and personal goals.

Ann Chung, PharmD

Chair, Department of Clinical and Administrative Sciences

achung@auhs.edu

Education

Pharm.D – Western University of Health Sciences, Pomona, CA 2004
PGY-1 Tripler Medical Center, Honolulu, Hawaii 2005
B.S Human Physiology – University of Los Angeles, CA 2000.

Bio

Dr. Chung’s primary experience is hospital health system for nearly 20 years. Prior to becoming a pharmacist, she worked as an LVN in Long Term Care facility and Home Health Care. Fascinated with medicine, she went back to school. She graduated from UCLA with B.S. in Human Physiology, earned her Pharm.D. at Western University of Health Sciences, completed ASHP accredited PGY-1 Pharmacy Practice at Tripler Medical Center, Honolulu, HI. She had served the country as a Captain in the U.S Army at Fort Leonard Woods Community Hospital in Missouri. Dr. Chung is board certified in Pharmacotherapeutics. Her experiences include hospital pharmacy protocol clinical consultations, non-formulary medication review, antibiotic stewardship, IV preparation of compounded sterile preparations (CSPs) , USP 797, retail pharmacy, remote pharmacy order verification, prior authorization for Pharmacy Benefits Management for insurance company (Prescription Solutions). Dr. Chung is compassionate about teaching and sharing her experiences with students.

Area on interest

Acute care hospital pharmacy with a focus on Pharmacokinetics, Antibiotics Stewardship, TPN, Anticoagulation, and Critical Care.

Transon Nguyen, PharmD

Director of Experiential Education

tnguyen1@auhs.edu

Education

Doctor of Pharmacy from Midwestern University
Bachelor of Science from the University of California in Physics and Psychology

Bio

An experienced Ambulatory Community Pharmacist with 20 years in practice with pharmacy management, community practice, and medication therapy management. Prior to joining AUHS, Dr. Transon Nguyen was in pharmacy practice working with independent pharmacies and non-profit clinics in drug information, developing formularies and procedures for drug management and regulatory compliance. He has managed multiple community pharmacies and has taught numerous pharmacists and interns.

Dr. Transon Nguyen has been actively involved in educating school children and seniors on medication safety, adherence, basic self-care and healthcare. He is an active community volunteer for the Red Cross and the city of Irvine’s Community Emergency Response Team.

Dr. Transon Nguyen currently serves as mentor for the students of the non-profit Orange County Community Health Affiliation and he has an ongoing working relationship with the non-profit Lestonnac Free Clinic since 2005.

Publications

Nguyen, Transon. Apothecary Anecdotes: Old Tales from The Pharm. Amazon Publishing, 2021.
Nguyen, Transon. Nowhere: Steps along the journey from nowhere to now here. Amazon Publishing, 2021.

Arjun Dutta, PhD

Dean, School of Pharmacy

adutta@auhs.edu

Education

PPhD in Pharmacy Administration from the Medical College of Virginia, Virginia Commonwealth University
BS degree in Pharmacy from Jadavpur University in India

Bio

Dr. Arjun Dutta holds a BS degree in Pharmacy from Jadavpur University in India. He then completed his PhD in Pharmacy Administration from the Medical College of Virginia, Virginia Commonwealth University. Dr. Dutta specializes in Outcomes Research including the areas of Pharmacoeconomics, Quality of Life, and Epidemiology. Dr. Dutta has published extensively in Pharmacy Education including assessment of the curriculum, student admissions criteria, progression, and retention. Dr. Dutta has been involved in academic pharmacy for the past 22 years and has successfully started three pharmacy programs as a founding administrator in Oregon, New York, and California. His decanal appointments (over 12 years of administrative experience) include serving as the Interim Dean as well as Sr. Associate/Assistant Dean for Academic & Student Affairs at three new colleges of pharmacy. Prior to joining academia, he was an Outcomes Manager at a health economics firm specializing in Phase IV research for pharmaceutical companies. Dr. Dutta has over 71 publications in the form of research articles, abstracts, and book chapters in various peer-reviewed journals and professional meetings. He has received both federal (AHRQ, HRSA) and private funding and has conducted research in the areas of health services and outcomes assessment. Dr. Dutta has also been invited to speak at both national and international meetings.

Arjun enjoys travelling with his wife and two sons and is an avid reader and NFL-fan. He and his wife used to regularly compete in Ballroom Dance competitions.

Publications

Islam MA., Talukdar RM., Taheri R., and Dutta A. (2019), “Pharmacy relative to other Health Professionals in IPE: A Bibliometric Study.” Journal of National Black Nurses Association: JNBNA, 30 Nov. 2019, 30(2):38-43.
Lakhman S and Dutta A. (2019), “Endocrine Disruptive Chemicals: Silent poison for human health.” EC Pharmacology and Toxicology. 7.11 (2019): 62-63.
Dutta A. (2017) The need to integrate Public Health courses in Health Professions curriculum. [Letter]. JOJ Pub Health 2(1): JOJPH.MS.ID.555576 (2017). Available at: https://juniperpublishers.com/jojph/pdf/JOJPH.MS.ID.555578.pdf
Dutta A. (2016) Strategies to Improve Student Learning of Pharmacology in Pharmacy Curriculum. Pharm Pharmacol Int J 4(3): 00076. DOI: 10.15406/ppij.2016.04.00076 Available at: http://medcraveonline.com/PPIJ/PPIJ-04-00076.pdf
Chen JJ, Horne KE, Dutta AP (2015) “Faith-Based Colleges and Schools of Pharmacy in the United States: A Taxonomic Survey and Results.” Pharm Pharmacol Int J 2(2): 00019. DOI: 10.15406/ppij.2015.02.00019. Available at: http://medcraveonline.com/PPIJ/PPIJ-02-00019.pdf
Addo-Atuah J., Dutta A., Kovera C. (2015), “A Global health Elective Course in a Pharm.D. Curriculum.” American Journal of Pharmaceutical Education: 2014; Volume 78, Issue 10, Article 187. Available online at: http://www.ajpe.org/doi/full/10.5688/ajpe7810187 Accessed February 4, 2015.
Miederhoff P., Dutta A., Koomer A. (2013), “The Fungal Meningitis Tragedy: Implications for Pharmacy Education and the Profession.” [Letter]. American Journal of Pharmaceutical Education: 2013; Volume 77, Issue 1, Article 18. Available online at: http://www.ajpe.org/doi/full/10.5688/ajpe77118 Accessed February 14, 2013.
St. Onge E., Suda K., Devaud L., Wilson A., Dutta A., Et al. Approaches to Management of Dilemmas by Leaders in Academic Pharmacy. Currents in Pharmacy Teaching and Learning. Apr. 2012: V4 (2):78-83e2.http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S187712971200010X. Accessed March 30, 2012.
Dutta A. (2011), “Is There a Need for More Research-based Courses in the PharmD Curriculum?” [Letter]. American Journal of Pharmaceutical Education 2011; 75(5); Article 102. Available online at: http://www.ajpe.org/view.asp?art=aj7505102&pdf=yes
Koomer A., Lourdes M., Coronel C., Dutta A., Et. al. A pilot study highlighting differences in pharmacists’ perceptions regarding use of pharamcogenetic information in their profession. Journal of Pharmaceutical Research and Health Care (JPRHC) 2011; Vol. 3, Issue 2: 50-61. http://www.jprhc.in/files/0862.pdf
Dutta A., Koomer A. (2011), Survey of new pharmacy schools: insights on structure and planning. Journal of Pharmaceutical Research. 2011:10(1): 34-41. http://journalofpharmaceuticalresearch.org/index.php/kpc/article/view/89037. Accessed: March 31, 2017.
Dutta A. (2010), “Change of the Guard- Are we ready?” [Letter]. American Journal of Pharmaceutical Education 2010; 74(1); Article 16. Available online at: http://www.ajpe.org/view.asp?art=aj740116&pdf=yes&w=n
Hailemeskel B., Dutta A., Daftary M, Oluwaranti A, Ayuk-Egbe P, Koomer A, Ellis L et al. A Campus-Community Pharmacy Partnership to Foster Awareness and Utilization of MedlinePlusJournal of American Pharmacists Association May-June 2007; 47(3): 385-389.
Ghilzai NK, Dutta A. (2007), “India to Introduce 5-year Doctor of Pharmacy Program” [Letter]. American Journal of Pharmaceutical Education 2007; 71(2); Article 38. Available online at: http://www.ajpe.org/aj7102/aj710238/aj710238.pdf
Hailemeskel B., Dutta A., Olagbaju F., Ifelowo O., Koomer A. Demographic Differences and Drug Information Resource Preferences of U.S. Pharmacists. Journal of Pharmaceutical Research. Oct. 2006; Vol.5, No. 4: 104-107.
Hailemeskel B., Dutta A., (2006), Daftary M., Ayuk P., Et. al. Relationship between pharmacy technician experience and academic performance- A pilot project. Journal of Pharmaceutical Research. July 2006; Vol.5, No. 3: 65-68.
Koomer A., Dutta A., Et. Al. To Grade or Not To Grade: Moving away from Grades. U.S. Pharmacist Student Edition Winter 2006:5-7.
Dutta A., (2006), A commentary on stress research in the US. International Journal of Therapy and Rehabilitation. March 2006; v13 (3): 117.
Hailemeskel B., Dutta A., and Rose D. (2006), Drug Interactions-Knowledge and attitudes of Hospital Pharmacists. Journal of Pharmaceutical Research. January 2006; Vol. 5, No. 1: 1-5.
Dutta A., Oke F., Daftary M., Et al. Geriatric Education in US Schools of Pharmacy. Consultant Pharmacist. 2005; 20(1): 45-51.
Dutta A., Pyles M, and Miederhoff P. Stress in Health Professions Students. Journal of National Black Nurses Association. July 2005; 16(1):63-68.
Reddy R, Daftary MN, Delapenha RD, Dutta AP, Oliver J, Frederick W., Avascular Necrosis and Protease Inhibitor Therapy: 3 Cases. Journal of the National Medical Association 2005; 97(11): 1543 -1546.
Montague M., Nichols S., Dutta A. (2005), Self-Management in African-American women with diabetes. The Diabetes Educator. 2005; v31n5: 700-710.
Sansgiry S., Bhosle M., Dutta, A. Predictors of test anxiety in doctor of pharmacy students: An empirical study. Pharmacy Education. June 2005; v5(2):121-129. Available online at: http://journalsonline.tandf.co.uk/app/home/contribution.asp?wasp=23190293b2af41218b49270a7592fcd2&referrer=parent&backto=issue,7,11;journal,1,17;linkingpublicationresults,1:300275,1
Wutoh A., Dutta A., et al. Treatment perceptions and attitudes of older HIV-infected adults. Research in Social and Administrative Pharmacy. 2005; 1:60-76.
Calrke-Taker V. and Dutta A. African-American men and their reflections and thoughts on Prostate Cancer. Journal of National Black Nurses Assoc. July 2005; 16(1):1-7.
Dutta A. (2005), “The FPGEE Curriculum Requirement: An Insurmountable Hurdle?” [Letter]. American Journal of Pharmaceutical Education 2005; 69(5); Article 105. Available online at: http://www.ajpe.org/aj6905/aj6905105/ajpe105.pdf
Sansgiry S., Dutta, A., Et al. Predictors of Academic Performance at Two Diverse Universities: Effect of Academic Progression. AJPE. Oct. 2004; 68(4); Article 103. Available online at: http://www.ajpe.org/view.asp?art=aj6804103&pdf=yes
Shields K., Dutta A, Daftary M., Et al. NP and CAM education in the US pharmacy schools-Results & Comparisons of two surveys. Journal of Pharmacy Teaching. 2004; 11(2):1-12.
Hailemeskel B, Bullard W, Ayuk-Egbe P, Daftary M, Akiyode O, Dutta A, Bernard D, Olusanya O, Keeys C, and Bwayo S. (2004), Selected non-approved use of recombinant human erythropoietin. Part 2 of 2. Advances in Pharmacy. 2004; 2(3):280-288.
Bullard W, Hailemeskel B, Ayuk-Egbe P, Daftary M, Akiyode O, Dutta A, Bernard D, Belrhiti S, Eze G, and Keeys C. (2004), Selected non-approved use of recombinant human erythropoietin. Part 1 of 2. Advances in Pharmacy. 2004; 2(2):146-155.
Dutta A. In response to the letter entitled, “Pharmacy Graduates from Foreign Countries Flooding US Job Market” [Letter]. AJPE 2004; 68(1), Article 23. Available online at: http://www.ajpe.org/view.asp?art=aj680123&pdf=yes
Dutta A., Miederhoff P, and Pyles M. (2003), Complementary & Alternative Medicine Education: Students’ Perspectives. American Journal of Pharmaceutical Education. 2003; 67(2), Article 46. Available online at: http://www.ajpe.org/volsIssues/issueView.asp?vol=67&issue=02
Daftary M., Dutta A., Lee E., Olagundoye A., and Xue Z. Patients’ willingness to pay for cognitive pharmacy services in ambulatory care settings in the US. Journal of Pharmacy Practice and Research. 2003 (December); 33: 265-7.
Dutta A., Bwayo S, Xue X, Et al. Complementary and Alternative Medicine Instruction in Nursing Curricula. Journal of National Black Nurses Association. Dec. 2003; 14(2):30-33.
Dutta A., Daftary M., Ayuk P., and Kang H. State of CAM Education in US Schools of Pharmacy: Results of a National Survey. JAPhA. Jan-Feb. 2003; 43(1):81-83.
Bernard D., Dutta A., Daftary M. A descriptive report of bleeding complications secondary to Warfarin Therapy. Hospital Pharmacy 2003; 38(1):36-39
Hailemeskel B., Dutta A., and Daftary M. SIAR in a university teaching hospital. American Journal of Health-System Pharmacy Jan. 2003; vol. 60:194-195.
Dutta A., Wutoh A., Williams C., and Ofosu J. Predictors of Academic Success at a Historically Black School of Pharmacy. Journal of Pharmacy Teaching 2002; 10(2): 1-14.
Dutta A. In response to the letter entitled, “Doctoral Education: A tragedy of the commons” [Letter]. Am. J. Pharmaceutical Education 2002; 66(4):463-464.
Hailemeskel B. and Dutta A. A Review of Internet Based Drug Information Resources and Student Preferences. Journal of Social and Administrative Pharmacy. 2002; 19(3):82-86.
Hailemeskel B, Ayuk-Egbe P, Akiyode O, Dutta A., Olu Ifelowa, Betton T, Kim M, Dillon E, and Fullas F. The effect of Pharmacist’s Herbal Counseling on Patients’ Knowledge and Satisfaction in a Community Pharmacy. Natural Health Partner; 2002:1(15) (On-line Journal) http://www.imakenews.com/entrails/e_article000078191.cfm
Hailemeskel B., Dutta A, Wutoh A., Adverse Reactions and Interactions among Herbal Users. Issues in Interdisciplinary Care, National Academies of Practice, Oct. 2001; V3N4:297-300.

ABSTRACTS AT NATIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL MEETINGS

Lu, S., Li, L., S heng, J., Spink, D. and Aldous, K. Comparison of Untargeted Methods using GC-MS and LC-TOF-MS/MS for Analysis of K2/Spice Synthetic Cannabinoids in Herbal 2017 US MSACL (The Association for Mass Spectrometry Applications to the Clinical Lab), Palm Springs, CA.
Ding , S heng, J.J, Wang, Y, Kluetzman K, Zhang Q.Y., and Turesky, R.J. (2016) Transgenic Mouse Development for Studying Human Serum Albumin as a Biomarker of Carcinogenic Exposure. Experimental Biology 2016/ American Society for Pharmacology and Experimental Therapeutics, San Diego, CA.
Paul, P. Suwan, J. Sheng, J.J.Linhardt, R.J. Dordick, J. Liu, J. (2012) Assays for enzymes used in the chemoenzymatic synthesis of heparin American Chemistry Society 243rd National Meeting, Philadelphia,
Paul, P. Suwan, J. Sheng, J.J.Linhardt, R.J. Dordick, J. Liu, J. (2012) Assays for enzymes used in the chemoenzymatic synthesis of heparin American Institute of Chemical Engineers (AIChE) Annual Meeting 2012, Pittsburgh,
Kapoor, and S heng, J. (2008) Studies on the regulatory roles of human estrogen sulfotransferase SULT1E1 in the expression of signal transduction-related genes in human prostate cancer CA-HPV-10 cells. Experimental Biology 2008/American Society for Pharmacology and Experimental Therapeutics, San Diego, CA.
Kapoor, and Sheng, J. (2007) DNA microarray analysis suggests a regulatory role of human estrogen sulfotransferase SULT1E1 in the expression of signal transduction-related genes in human prostate cancer CA-HPV-10 cells. Experimental Biology 2007/ American Society for Pharmacology and Experimental Therapeutics, Washington DC.
Nimmagadda, D. and Sheng, J. (2007) Immunochemical characterization of human sulfotransferase SULT1E1 in HEK293 cells. Poster presented at Experimental Biology 2006/ American Society for Pharmacology and Experimental Therapeutics, San Francisco,
Nimmagadda, D., Greiff, A., Gustad, T., and Sheng, J.J. (2005) Overexpression of hydroxysteroid sulfotransferase SULT2A1 enhances the cytotoxicity of N-hydroxy-2- acetylaminofluorene in human embryonic kidney 293 cells. Poster presented at Experimental Biology 2005/American Society for Pharmacology and Experimental Therapeutics, San Diego, CA.
Greiff, H. and Sheng, J.J. (2004) Quantitative analysis of gene expression of hydroxysteroid/ alcohol sulfotransferase (SULT2A1) and estrogen sulfotransferase (SULT1E1) in normal and malignant human prostate cell lines.Poster presentation at Experimental Biology 2004/ American Society for Pharmacology and Experimental Therapeutics, Washington, DC.
S heng, J. J., and Duffel, M. W. (2002) Enantioselectivity of human hydroxysteroid (alcohol) sulfotransferase ST2A3 for 1-naphthyl-1-ethanol, a model 1-arylethanol. 16th World Congress of Pharmacology, San Francisco,
S heng, J. J., Saxena, A., Sharma, V., and Duffel, M. W. (2002) Studies on the molecular basis for the stereoselectivity of rat aryl sulfotransferase IV (ST1A1). Poster presentation at Experimental Biology 2002 /American Society for Pharmacology and Experimental Therapeutics, New Orleans,
S heng, J. J., and Duffel, M. W. (2001) Expression, rapid purification, and stereoselectivity of recombinant hydroxysteroid sulfotransferase STa (ST2A2). 10th International Society for the Studies of Xenobiotics (ISSX) North American Meeting, Indianapolis,
S heng, J., Hua, Z, and Ding, X. (1997) Cloning and characterization of a human nasal cDNA related to olfactory-specific CYP2G1. 36th Society of Toxicology Annual Meeting, Cincinnati, OH.
Ding, X., Spink, D. C., Bhama, J. K., Sheng, J., Vaz, N. D., and Coon, M. J. (1995) Metabolic activation of a potent olfactory-specific toxicant, 2,6-dichlorobenzonitrile (DCBN), an olfactory-Specific toxicant, by rat, rabbit, and human cytochrome P450: role of 2A and 2E Experimental Biology 1995/American Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Washington, DC.