My research seeks to invent approaches to engineer new biological functions at multiple scales, ranging from atomic details to macromolecular machines to cellular processes. By building new functions through a combination of computational design and experimental engineering, I also hope to learn how molecular design principles shape systems-level properties of biological functions.
As vice dean of research, I advise the dean and School leaders on research issues and opportunities and represent the School to campus research decision makers and on research-related campus committees.
As the chief financial officer in the Business Operations Team in the Office of Administration I am responsible for all aspects of the School of Pharmacy's finance and administrative resources, including research administration, decision support and data analytic systems, reporting, and strategic planning. In collaboration with the associate dean of finance and administration, I direct the School's operational budget. I also manage the development and implementation of strategic and programmatic plans to support the School's initiatives and infrastructure. As a senior member of the School's management team, I collaborate with the associate deans, department chairs, and finance managers in the management of financial and administrative issues.
As the project manager for the School's integrated curriculum, I work closely with the vice dean of education and curriculum team members to develop, implement, and maintain a fully integrated, three-year, theme-based curriculum.
I am a theoretical systems pharmacologist who develops advanced simulation methods to improve multiscale mechanistic explanations of complex phenomena in the presence and absence of therapeutic interventions.
I provide accounting and post-award support for BTS PIs, including Drs. Kathy Giacomini, Adam Abate, Sourav Bandyopadhyay, Les Benet, Ryan Hernandez, Shuvo Roy, and Seth Shipman. I also support CERSI (UCSF-Stanford Center of Excellence in Regulatory Science and Innovation).
As associate dean of experiential education and professional development, I oversee the Introductory Pharmacy Practice Experience (IPPE) and Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experience (APPE) programs. I work with preceptors, students, faculty, and staff to develop and implement new experiential education opportunities that continue to meet the needs of the expanding role of pharmacists. In addition, I work with the program directors to provide preceptor development and to ensure that preceptors, practice sites, and students benefit from the relationships and opportunities provided.
I am a clinical pharmacist scientist with research interests around medication use in people with HIV, interventions to improve adherence, and pharmacy-based programs to improve the care of people with HIV. As Vice Chair of Faculty Development, I meet regularly with early career faculty and help raise department awareness regarding upcoming professional development opportunities.
As vice dean of academic affairs, I represent the dean’s office and provide guidance, assessment, and action on all issues related to policies and procedures for academic affairs. This includes leading the School of Pharmacy’s Office of Academic Affairs; review of appointments for faculty and non-faculty academics; evaluation of appraisal, advancement and promotion packets; analysis and advising on issues related to faculty compensation, benefits and outside professional activities; providing consultative support for faculty and department chairs on the appeals and problem-resolution processes relating to academic personnel issues; and representing the School of Pharmacy in school, campus and system-wide discussions related to academic affairs and academic policy issues.
I am also a professor in the Department of Clinical Pharmacy and a licensed practicing pharmacist. My research and practice efforts have been focused on the community pharmacist’s role in the areas of asthma, COPD, tobacco cessation, immunization delivery, and medication therapy management.
I focus on defining the roles and the mechanisms of enzymes in complex biological processes and on developing technologies to facilitate these studies to aid in the rapid detection, monitoring, and control of infectious disease and cancer.
As associate dean, I work with area directors of advanced pharmacy practice programs in providing administrative support, mentoring, and instruction to students and faculty members. I am also the director of pharmacy service for the San Francisco Veterans Affairs Medical Center.
