Research & Innovation
Advancing pharmacy practice through evidence-based research and innovative technologies
Pitt-UPR Student Exchange Program Development
Professional DevelopmentContributing to the development of a student exchange program between the University of Pittsburgh and the University of Puerto Rico pharmacy schools, fostering professional relationships and cross-cultural pharmacy education.
Key Outcomes:
- Advancing program development between two pharmacy schools
- Fostering professional relationships in pharmacy education
- Promoting cross-cultural pharmacy practice experiences
- Enhancing international collaboration opportunities
Virtual Reality in Pharmacy Education
Educational TechnologyDeveloped VR cases using SimX to improve student pharmacist medication counseling and patient education skills. Tested and analyzed VR modules for PharmD curriculum, examining impact on experiential learning, interprofessional collaboration, and competency-based training.
Key Outcomes:
- Developed VR case for medication counseling improvement
- Tested SimX VR modules for curriculum enhancement
- Analyzed impact on competency-based learning and critical thinking
- Authored abstract on VR integration in pharmacy education
- Presented findings at health disparities research competition
Publications:
- Abre los Ojos para Escucharnos: Using Virtual Reality to Teach Social Determinants of Health
FDA Regulatory Science Research
Regulatory AffairsU.S. Food and Drug Administration
Co-led an initiative to enhance industry understanding of critical regulatory calculations. Developed and presented scientific presentations translating complex regulatory data into clear visual insights for broader team discussions.
Key Outcomes:
- Enhanced industry understanding of regulatory calculations
- Developed clear data visualizations for complex regulations
- Contributed to regulatory education initiatives
- Improved scientific communication strategies
Drug Metabolism & Transport Research
Pharmaceutical ScienceInvestigated PEG-ASNase's effects on drug metabolism and transport. Performed comprehensive literature review on asparaginase therapy's impact, identifying 15 key entries from a 27,000-entry dataset on cytochrome P450 and phase II enzymes.
Key Outcomes:
- Generated key scientific insights for medical communications
- Synthesized complex findings into scientific reports
- Identified critical drug-enzyme interactions
- Supported evidence-based medical information strategies
Presentations
Sharing insights on digital health, regulatory science, and pharmacy innovation
The Future is Remote
FDA Guidance & Regulatory Strategy for RPM in Drug Research
Comprehensive analysis of FDA guidance for remote patient monitoring technologies in clinical drug research.
FDA Guidance on AI in Drug Regulatory Decision-Making
Critical Review & Applicability in Drug Development
Critical review of FDA guidance on AI in regulatory decision-making and its implications for pharmaceutical development.
Abre los Ojos para Escucharnos
Using Virtual Reality to Teach Social Determinants of Health
Poster presented at the 2024 Health Disparities & Social Justice Poster Competition, University of Pittsburgh.
Upcoming: More presentations scheduled for 2025. Stay tuned!