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THE FACULTY

Department of Clinical & Administrative Science – School of Pharmacy

Arjun Dutta, PhD

Dean, School of Pharmacy

Transon Nguyen, PharmD

Director of Experiential Education

Lauren Kim, PharmD

Chair of the Department of Clinical and Administrative Sciences and Assistant Professor in the School of Pharmacy

Rose Bagheri, PharmD

Assistant Professor, Department of Clinical and Administrative Sciences

Helen Rhee, PharmD

Adjunct Faculty

Tiffany Nguyen, PharmD

Assistant Professor, Clinical and Administrative Sciences

Dr. Pujah Crain, PharmD

Assistant Professor, Clinical and Administrative Sciences

Leonel Garcia Jr., PharmD

Adjunct Faculty

Thi Minh Dang, PharmD

Adjunct Faculty

Lee Meyer. PharmD, BCGP, FASCP, FCPhA

Adjunct Faculty

Joseph Kunchandy, MPharm, PhD, RPh

Adjunct Faculty

Carol Yuan, BS, PharmD, BCPP, APH

Adjunct Faculty

Halline Uzell Overby, MD

Adjunct Faculty

Ann Chung, PharmD

Adjunct Faculty

Dr. Uyen Luu

Assistant Professor

Dr. G.S. Shankar

Professor, Clinical and Administrative Sciences

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Halline Uzell Overby, MD

Adjunct Faculty

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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, PharmD, BCPP, APH

Adjunct Faculty

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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 �Ӱ��̳ 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

Kal Chatto, M.S. Pharm

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

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Bio

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

Adjunct Faculty

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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, �Ӱ��̳, Long Beach, California
American Pharmaceutical Association
Member, PCCA (Professional Compounding Centers of America
Member, CPhA (California Pharmacist Association)
Member, NCPA (National Community Pharmacists Association)

Tiffany Nguyen, PharmD

Assistant Professor, Clinical and Administrative Sciences

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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.

Youngil Chang, PharmD. M.S.

Assistant Professor, Clinical and Administrative Sciences

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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.

Dr. G.S. Shankar

Professor, Clinical and Administrative Sciences

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Education

PharmD – Creighton. University, NE
PSY.D (c) – California Southern University, CA
MS (Clinical Psychology) – California Southern University, CA
MS (Public Health) – University of Northern Colorado, CO
Pharm Clinician Training Ph-C Licensure (2 years) at CMF and Psychiatry at MH
Department, Vacaville. Currently licensed as Advanced Practice Pharmacist (CA).

Bio

Dr. G.S. Shankar Completed his PharmD from Creighton University, Omaha, Nebraska, Master of Science degree from UNC in Public Health, completed Master of Clinical psychology from Calsouthern University and is a PsyD candidate from the same university. He is a registered pharmacist in the state of California and licensed as Advanced Practice Pharmacist as well from the state Board of Pharmacy. He is Fellow of the Australian College of Pharmacy (FACP) and fellows of the Australian college tend to have had training and certification in two clinical specialties and Dr. Shankar completed training and certifications in psychiatry and Geriatrics at the time of the fellowship award. He completed two years of training as a pharmacist clinician and licensed as pharmacist clinician from New Mexico Board of pharmacy up to 2010.

Recently he completed 5 years of experience as Clinical Pharmacy Specialist-Psychiatry at Veteran’s Out-patient’s Clinic with prescribing privileges at Laredo, Texas. Prior to this he worked as Associate Professor at Western University of Health Sciences, Pomona, California for a period of 13 years and also conducted a successful Psychopharmacology residency program. Prior to his teaching assignment, he worked as treatment review consultant to the department of mental health at Vacaville.

Subject Matter Expertise

Ambulatory, In-Patient Care, Psychiatry and Neurology, and Clinical Psychology

Publications/Presentations

Mehgan Hassanzadah, Adib H. Bitar, Nile M. Khanfar, Fadi T. Khasawne, Kabirullah Lutfy, and Gollapudi S. Shankar, *A Retrospective Cohort Study of the Prevalence of Anxiety and Agitation in Schizophrenic Smokers and the Unmet Needs of Smoking Cessation Programs. Journal of Medicine (Dec 2019)

Molecular Basis of Neuropsychiatric Disorders: from Bench to Bedside-A Book Chapter for Publication -Progress in Molecular Biology and Translational Research, 2019, Elsevier Series (Sept 2019)

Shankar GS (2015) Role of Autacoids in the Development of Vulnerability and Resilience in Patients with Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). J Autacoids 4: e126. doi:10.4172/2161-0479.1000e126

Khasawneh F and Shankar G, (2014), Minimizing Cardiovascular Adverse Effects of Atypical Antipsychotic Drugs in Patients with Schizophrenia. Cardiology Research and Practice

GS Shankar (2014) Serotonergic Projections: Religiosity and Hyper-Religiosity. J Autacoids 3: e123. doi:10.4172/2161-0479.1000e123

Shankar GS, Yuan C (2013) Effects of 5HT2c Blockade of Dibenzodiazepines on Thyroid Levels in Patients with Schizophrenia or Schizoaffective Disorder. J Autacoids 2: 102. doi:10.4172/2161-0479.1000102

Shankar G (2012) Role of Serotonin from Thought and Anxiety to Weight Gain and Metabolic Syndrome. J Autacoids 1:e118. doi:10.4172/21610479.1000e118

Nazer L, Al-Najjar T, Shankar G, “Agranulocytosis Associated with Psychotropic Medications: A Fatal Case”- Literature Survey ‘Journal of American Society of Hospital Pharmacy’ published in July 2012

Shankar G. “Clinical Assessment of Substance Abuse” Clinical Knowledge, Research and Therapeutics section, Spring 2010 California Pharmacist

Shankar G. ‘Conundrum of Bipolar Depression’, California Journal of Hospital Pharmacy May/June 2008; 18-23.

Shankar G, Nate C. “Positive and Negative Syndrome Scale as a long- term outcome measurement tool in patients receiving clozapine ODT- a Pilot Study”. Pharmacy Practice 2007; 5(1): 42-45.

Shankar G, Kelly Lee, Jack Chen. Metabolic Adverse Effects of Atypical Antipsychotic Medications. California Pharmacist Spring 2006; 12-17.

Jun JK, Shankar G, Shapiro K. The Pharmacology of Pain. California Pharmacist 2003; XLX (3):

Book Chapters

Shankar, G and Lutfy, K. Molecular Basis of Neuropsychiatric Disorders: from Bench to Bedside-A Book Chapter for Publication -Progress in Molecular Biology and Translational Research, 2019, Elsiever Series (Sept 2019)

Shankar G. “Clinical Psychopharmacology in Correctional settings”, Book: Correctional Mental Health- from Theory to Best Practice, 2010, SAGE Publications, Inc

Shankar, G. “Practical Psychopharmacology: What every mental health professional needs to know – Manual for Mental Health Professionals”, Pesi HealthCare. 2007

Shankar G, Kelly Lee, Jack Chen. “Metabolic, Endocrinology, and Cardiovascular Adverse Effects of Psychotropic Drugs”, Psychiatry, PSAP Program, Fifth Edition 2004, Volume 3, 163-182

Non-Peer Reviewed

Shankar and Yuan, 2010. Monitoring and Counseling of Metabolic Complications and Antipsychotic Pharmacotherapy; Premier Educational Solutions

Shankar, 2007. Efficacy of Polypharmacy with Atypical Antipsychotic Medications in Schizoaffective Patients, Prescription Times

Research Interests

Psychiatry and Psychology

Arjun Dutta, PhD

Dean, School of Pharmacy

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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.

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