As senior epidemiologist, I lead the evaluation efforts for the Medi-Cal Drug Use Review program. I conduct prospective and retrospective analysis of pharmacy and medical claims data within the Medi-Cal population, develop detailed and comprehensive policy impact reviews based on changes in state and federal pharmacy policy, publish educational bulletins, and conduct interventions targeted toward Medi-Cal health care providers.
I completed specialty training in cardiology and currently practice inpatient internal medicine. My primary clinical research focus is in anticoagulation. I also have educational research interests in experiential education.
In my role in the Office of Communications I have a wide array of responsibilities related to communications for the Dean’s Office with a primary focus on the web. I manage website production for lab sites and microsites on Pharmacy Microsites. I implement branding and identity initiatives for the School. I help build, maintain, and support the theme layer of our School’s Drupal websites. I build and manage email campaigns and mailing lists. I also work on communications projects that bridge digital and print divides. I received the 2007 Chancellor Award for Exceptional University Service.
As the operations analyst, I am the IT liaison for the department and coordinate many of the department's day-to-day operational functions and projects. In addition, I work with the director of operations in writing policies, processes, and instructional guides.
Research in the England Lab is broadly focused on developing and applying chemical probes to investigate the structure and function of signaling proteins implicated in fundamental biological processes and human diseases. Execution of these research projects typically involves a combination of synthetic chemistry, computational chemistry, structural biology, and appropriate biochemical and biological assays. Two systems currently being studied are glutamate-gated ion channels and hormone-activated nuclear receptors.
The neurotransmitter glutamate drives specific changes in the functioning of synaptic glutamate-gated ion channels. These changes modulate the strength of synaptic transmission, encode information, and allow for adaptive behaviors. We are developing and using small molecules to track the functional states of glutamate-gated ion channels at neuronal synapses.
Natural hormones, cellular metabolites, and other small molecules drive specific changes in the structure and activity of nuclear receptors. In response to ligand binding, nuclear receptors form protein complexes that control gene transcription events underlying development, homeostasis, and many diseases. We are designing small molecules to manipulate gene transcription by precisely controlling the activity of nuclear receptors.
As the program assistant for our school’s presence in the Fresno and Greater Sacramento areas and a member of the Experiential Education staff in the Office of Experiential Education and Professional Development, my primary responsibility is to serve our paid and volunteer faculty, students, experiential education sites, and other partners in these areas. I ensure both Fresno- and Greater-Sacramento-based pharmacy students are successfully scheduled for rotations and provide assistance for other required coursework in which students are engaged.
I am a bioengineer focusing on micro and nanofabrication techniques to create new devices for drug and cell delivery as well as biomaterials for cell and tissue regeneration. I am the immediate past chair of seven years of the Department of Bioengineering and Therapeutic Sciences, a joint department in the UCSF Schools of Pharmacy and Medicine.
My primary job responsibilities involve course coordination and teaching in the School of Pharmacy as well as health education to health care professionals and the public. I provide direct patient care in the anticoagulation clinic and in the Transitions of Care program. My area of research and clinical expertise is herbal medicine and dietary supplements. I also have a strong interest in women's health and have conducted research in this area.
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.
