Research Summary
My research expertise is phase I clinical trials in oncology and oncology-related outcomes research to inform personalized health care decision-making. My research focuses on using electronic health record data supporting comparative-effectiveness research and health technology assessment to understand the value of personalized medicine and pharmacotherapy.
Education
- Bachelor of Science, Biotechnology, Saint Cloud State University
- Doctor of Pharmacy, Pharmacy, University of Minnesota, College of Pharmacy
- Pharmacy Practice Residency, Post Graduate Year One,, Pharmacy, University of Utah Healthcare
- Hematology/Oncology Pharmacy Practice Residency, Post Graduate Year Two,, Pharmacy, Huntsman Cancer Institute
Biography
I am a Research Assistant Professor in the Department of Pharmacotherapy at the University of Utah, College of Pharmacy and a member of its Pharmacotherapy Outcomes Research Center. I am a clinical oncology pharmacist at the Huntsman Cancer Institute caring for patients with gastrointestinal cancers, mesothelioma, and rare tumors (carcinoid, neuroendocrine tumors, and carcinomas of unknown primaries). I am also the Scientific Leader of the Phase I Clinical Trial program at Huntsman Cancer Institute where I oversee the scientific aspects of our trials and manage our trial portfolio. I am a member of the Cancer Control and Population Sciences Program at the Huntsman Cancer Institute. My research expertise is oncology-related outcomes research to inform personalized health care decision-making. My research focuses on using electronic health record data supporting comparative-effectiveness research and health technology assessment to understand the value of personalized medicine and pharmacotherapy.