As a recent graduate of the Doctor of Pharmacy program at MCPHS University, I aim to contribute to the development and advancement of innovative pharmaceutical solutions. With a strong passion for the pharmaceutical industry, I aspire to apply my knowledge and skills to improve healthcare outcomes and drive innovation.
Honors and Awards:
Languages: English
CITI Program Expires: July 2026
· Biomedical Course
· COI PHS Regulated Course
· Privacy and Information Security
· Responsible Conduct of Research
· GCP for Clinical Trials with Investigational Drugs and Medical Devices (U.S. FDA Focus) (Expires July 2025)
CPR/First Aid Expires: Feb. 2024
Pharmacy Intern License Expires: Sept. 2024
Massachusetts State Board of Pharmacy
Pharmacy-Based Immunization Delivery
Date of Issue: May 4. 2022
Medication Safety Team Leader April 2022
· Orchestrated the formation of a collaborative team to deliver a presentation on a critical medication safety topic.
· Assumed a leadership role in guiding a group of individuals in an exploration of alert fatigue and the enhancement of medication safety through clinical decision support alerts.
· Spearheaded the development of a detailed PowerPoint presentation to effectively communicate innovative ideas and strategies.
Capstone Research Project April 2022
Head of Marketing
· Skillfully crafted a comprehensive PowerPoint presentation to effectively showcase our project's objectives and outcomes.
· Conducted a thorough analysis of financial costs, ensuring a meticulous examination of budgetary considerations.
· Meticulously designed a final presentation, culminating in a polished and impactful deliverable.
Alpha Zeta Omega Sept. 2020-May 2021
Professional Chair
· Orchestrated a prestigious Pharmacy Industry Guest Speaker Event, featuring two distinguished Pharmacist speakers who generously shared their invaluable experiences in the realm of fellowship and offered valuable insights on pathways to engage in the field of industry pharmacy.
· Actively contributed to a Pharmacy Council presentation focused on COVID, where I presented the intricacies of Massachusetts regulations pertaining to the pandemic.
o Additionally, I designed an interactive educational game to assess students' understanding and retention of the material, enhancing their learning experience.
Lustgarden Foundation April 2021
· Engaged in philanthropic endeavors in support of a foundation with a primary focus on pancreatic cancer research and treatment.
· Contributed significantly to fundraising initiatives as an active and integral member of the Pharmaceutical Fraternity Alpha Zeta Omega, aligning with our shared commitment to making a positive impact on healthcare and patient well-being.
JimmyFund Walk Oct. 2020
· Active involvement in the Jimmy Fund Walk, a foundation and walk dedicated to raising vital funds for cancer research at the prestigious Dana-Farber Cancer Institute.
American Lung Cancer Association Fundraiser Feb. 2020
· Organizing a fundraiser for the American Lung Association, a leading organization dedicated to the noble mission of saving lives through the enhancement of lung health and the prevention of lung diseases.
· Conducted an educational session on pharmacologic treatments for Deep Vein Thrombosis, delivering insights to APPE students and pharmacy staff.
· Facilitated a comprehensive topic discussion differentiating between Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia and Ventilator-Acquired Pneumonia, engaging APPE students and pharmacy staff.
· Delivered a presentation on the rules and regulations pertaining to Covid in Massachusetts during a Pharmacy Council event, ensuring attendees were well-informed.
· Addressed the topic of chronic inflammation in a specialized wellness support group tailored to patients with Substance Use Disorder, offering valuable insights into holistic well-being.
· Presented a proposal for Proton Pump Inhibitor Interchange during Pharmacy & Therapeutics (P&T) Committee meetings.
· Developed a Nursing Enrichment Poster providing guidance on the use of Transdermal Patches for medication delivery.
· Delivered a comprehensive case presentation on Parenteral Nutrition to the Pharmacy Director.
· Contributed expertise in ICD coding and insurance claims to the GI Therapy Unit at Takeda.
· Conducted a Journal Club Presentation, exploring the impact of Celiac Disease on patients' personal lives, for Clinical Trial Coordinators at Takeda.
· Presented H. Pylori Treatment Guidelines to the Pharmacy Director, offering insights into effective treatment strategies.
· Provided guidance on medication management for dialysis patients, including coadministration of various electrolytes.
· Presented on the topics of food insecurity, chronic inflammation, and HIV to a group of pharmacists.
· Served as the primary author for an abstract titled "Tixagevimab/cilgavimab Use in Pregnant Individuals: A Case Series."
· Held the role of co-author for the research paper titled "In-Depth Characterization of SARS-CoV-2 Variants Causing Breakthrough COVID-19 Among Hospitalized Immunocompromised (IC) Patients with or without Prior Exposure to Tixagevimab-Cilgavimab (T/C) Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP)." This research will be presented as a poster during ID Week Boston 2023.
· Engaged in fruitful collaboration with AstraZeneca on a range of clinical trial studies and publications, contributing to the advancement of medical knowledge and patient care.
Dr. Erin K. McCreary, PharmD, BCPS, BCIDP
Director of Infectious Diseases Improvement and Clinical Research Innovation
UPMC
200 Lothrop Street
Pittsburg, PA 15213
Dr. Ghady Haider, MD
Director of Research, Bone marrow Transplant and Hematological Malignancy Infectious Diseases
Program Director of the Transplant ID Fellowship programs
UPMC
200 Lothrop Street
Pittsburg, PA 15213
Dr. Kirtana Sripathi, Pharm D
Clinical Scientist, GI Therapeutic Area Unit
Takeda Pharmaceuticals
40 Landsdowne Street
Cambridge, MA 02139
kirtana.sripathi@takeda.com
Dr. Melissa Pikor, PharmD, BCGP
Clinical Pharmacy Coordinator
Hebrew Rehabilitation Center
1200 Centre St.
Roslindale, MA 02131
melissapikor@hsl.harvard.edu