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The PsychU community includes a team of clinical research professionals who specialize in translating scientific and medical information to a broad range of stakeholder organizations in the mental health field. This team of experienced Medical Science Liaisons (MSL) and Managed Markets Liaisons (MML) are employees or contractors of Otsuka Pharmaceutical Development & Commercialization, Inc. and are available to deliver live presentations for your organization.

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Mike Aldape
Mike Aldape, PhD (OPDC)

Senior Clinical & Scientific Liaison

ID, MT, UT

Mike Aldape

Mike Aldape, PhD (OPDC)

Senior Clinical & Scientific Liaison
ID, MT, UT

Areas of Expertise

Medical Microbiology/Innate Immune Response, Genetic Manipulation/Recombination

Prior Experience

MSL, Sandoz Pharmaceuticals; MSL, Avanir Pharmaceuticals

Schools Attended

Washington State University (Pullman, WA), University of Idaho (Moscow, ID)

Fellowships, Internships, & Residencies

Post-Doctoral Fellowship-Veterans Affairs Medical Center (Boise, ID)
Samuel Allen
Samuel Allen, PhD (LUND)

Senior Medical Science Liaison

AL, LA, MS, TN

Samuel Allen

Samuel Allen, PhD (LUND)

Senior Medical Science Liaison
AL, LA, MS, TN

Areas of Expertise

Monoaminergic Mechanisms of Psychopathology, Psychopharmacology Consulting, Psychiatry and Pain Management

Prior Experience

MSL, MSL Director, Lead Field Trainer, Medical Director

Schools Attended

University of Mississippi

Fellowships, Internships, & Residencies

Bryan Archuleta
Bryan Archuleta, PharmD (OPDC)

Long Term Care Liaison

National

Bryan Archuleta

Bryan Archuleta, PharmD (OPDC)

Long Term Care Liaison
National

Areas of Expertise

Geriatric Medication Management, Psychotropic Therapy, Long Term Care Clinical Management

Prior Experience

Clinical & Scientific Liaison, Consultant Pharmacist, Associate Clinical Director, Clinical Product Specialist

Schools Attended

University of Northern Colorado (Greeley, CO), University of Colorado School of Pharmacy (Aurora, CO)

Fellowships, Internships, & Residencies

Internship, Investigational Drug Section - Veterans Affairs (Denver, CO)
Arden Arslanyan
Arden Arslanyan, PharmD (OPDC)

Managed Market Liaison

DC

Arden Arslanyan

Arden Arslanyan, PharmD (OPDC)

Managed Market Liaison
DC

Prior Experience

Arden has held various clinical roles within Express Scripts supporting Medicare, Commercial, and Workers’ Comp lines of business.

Schools Attended

Nova Southeastern University

Fellowships, Internships, & Residencies

He completed a post-doctoral fellowship program in medical information in conjunction with Rutgers and Janssen Scientific Affairs.
John Awad
John Awad, MD (OPDC)

Senior Clinical and Scientific Liaison

John Awad

John Awad, MD (OPDC)

Senior Clinical and Scientific Liaison

Areas of Expertise

Long Term Care Geriatric Medicine Primary Care Internal Medicine – Cardiology and Nephrology

Prior Experience

Medical Science Liaison – Bayer, Mallinckrodt and Avanir Clinical Development and Clinical Research – UCSF, Natera and Gilead Primary Care Physician Servier Pharmaceuticals Cairo Kidney Center

Schools Attended

Faculty of Medicine – Cairo University, Egypt – MD Degree obtained in 2004

Fellowships, Internships, & Residencies

Anna (Zdulska) Basoff
Anna (Zdulska) Basoff, PharmD

Managed Market Liaison

CT, MA, ME, NH, NY, RI, VT

Anna (Zdulska) Basoff

Anna (Zdulska) Basoff, PharmD

Managed Market Liaison
CT, MA, ME, NH, NY, RI, VT

Areas of Expertise

MTM (Medication Therapy Mangaement) Digital Health Adherence Pharmacy

Prior Experience

Horizon Blue Cross & Blue Shield of NJ: Clinical Pharmacist Walgreens: Pharmacist

Schools Attended

Dr. (Zdulska) Basoff gained her Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) from Rutger University.

Fellowships, Internships, & Residencies

Hasib H. Bhojwani
Hasib H. Bhojwani, MD (OPDC)

Clinical & Scientific Liaison

AR, LA, MS

Hasib H. Bhojwani

Hasib H. Bhojwani, MD (OPDC)

Clinical & Scientific Liaison
AR, LA, MS

Areas of Expertise

Psychotic Spectrum Disorders, Mood Disorders, Clinical Psychopharmacology, Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder

Prior Experience

Medical Affairs/Clinical Research, Medical Team Lead, Neuropsychiatry Instructor

Schools Attended

Windsor University School of Medicine

Fellowships, Internships, & Residencies

Jeff Bounds
Jeff Bounds, PhD (LUND)

Medical Science Liaison

AR, IA, KS, MO, OK

Jeff Bounds

Jeff Bounds, PhD (LUND)

Medical Science Liaison
AR, IA, KS, MO, OK

Areas of Expertise

Neuropharmacology, Risk Assessment

Prior Experience

Psychiatric Sales Specialist & Account Manager

Schools Attended

Louisiana Tech University, University of Louisiana at Monroe

Fellowships, Internships, & Residencies

Laura Brennan
Laura Brennan, PhD (OPDC)

Clinical & Scientific Liaison

AZ, NV

Laura Brennan

Laura Brennan, PhD (OPDC)

Clinical & Scientific Liaison
AZ, NV

Areas of Expertise

Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Dementias, Schizophrenia, Parkinson’s Disease and Movement Disorders, Neuropsychology, Psychometrics, Meta-Analysis

Prior Experience

Clinical Neuropsychologist and Assistant Professor (Thomas Jefferson University Hospital and Drexel University College of Medicine, Philadelphia, PA), Clinical Trial Rater, Psychometric Consultant, Medical Science Liaison (Neurology, Psychiatry)

Schools Attended

Drexel University – PhD and MS, Clinical Psychology (Philadelphia, PA), Temple University – BA, Psychology and Cognitive Neuroscience (Philadelphia, PA)

Fellowships, Internships, & Residencies

University of Pennsylvania - Neuropsychology Postdoctoral Fellowship (Philadelphia, PA), University of California, San Diego/San Diego Veteran’s Administration Hospital - Clinical Psychology Internship (San Diego, CA)
Jason Carter
Jason Carter, PharmD (OPDC)

Clinical & Scientific Liaison

TN

Jason Carter

Jason Carter, PharmD (OPDC)

Clinical & Scientific Liaison
TN

Areas of Expertise

Schizophrenia, Mood Disorders, Opioid Abuse, Prescription Drug Abuse

Prior Experience

Associate / Assistant Professor, Clinical Pharmacy, Chief Pharmacist / State Opioid Treatment Authority, Director of Pharmacy / Pharmacy Manager, Pharmacist, Vice President, Operations

Schools Attended

University of Tennessee (Memphis, TN), King College (Bristol, TN)

Fellowships, Internships, & Residencies

Psychiatric Pharmacy Practice, University of Tennesse / Memphis Mental Health Institute (Memphis, TN), Pharmacy Internship, St. Jude Children's Research Hospital (Memphis, TN)
Jessie Chambers
Jessie Chambers, PhD (OPDC)

Senior Clinical & Scientific Liaison

NM, TX

Jessie Chambers

Jessie Chambers, PhD (OPDC)

Senior Clinical & Scientific Liaison
NM, TX

Areas of Expertise

Schizophrenia, Bipolar Disorder, Neurocognition, White Matter Alterations, Assisted Living Services, Psychopharmacology

Prior Experience

Clinical & Scientific Liaison, Resident House Manager

Schools Attended

University of New Mexico School of Medicine (Albuquerque, NM), University of Oregon (Eugene, OR)

Fellowships, Internships, & Residencies

Joseph Cirrincione
Joseph Cirrincione, PharmD, MBA (OPDC)

Senior Managed Market Liaison

National

Joseph Cirrincione

Joseph Cirrincione, PharmD, MBA (OPDC)

Senior Managed Market Liaison
National

Areas of Expertise

Community Pharmacy Practice, Commercial Managed Care

Prior Experience

Pharmacy Sales Consultant, Staff Pharmacist

Schools Attended

Duquesne University (Pittsburgh, PA)

Fellowships, Internships, & Residencies

Pharmacy Internship, Jack's Pharmacy (Meadville, PA)
Mike Crooks
Mike Crooks, PharmD, BCGP (OPDC)

Long-Term Care Clinical & Scientific Liaison

National

Mike Crooks

Mike Crooks, PharmD, BCGP (OPDC)

Long-Term Care Clinical & Scientific Liaison
National

Areas of Expertise

Long-Term Care, Geriatric Pharmacy, Health Care Quality Measurement and Reporting, Health Communications, Opioid Safety

Prior Experience

Project Manager, Health Care Quality Improvement Consultant, Community Pharmacist

Schools Attended

University of Georgia College of Pharmacy (Athens, GA) Stetson University (DeLand, FL)

Fellowships, Internships, & Residencies

Elizabeth DiNapoli
Elizabeth DiNapoli, PhD (OPDC)

Senior Clinical & Scientific Liaison

OH

Elizabeth DiNapoli

Elizabeth DiNapoli, PhD (OPDC)

Senior Clinical & Scientific Liaison
OH

Areas of Expertise

Geriatric Mental Health, Mood Disorders, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy

Prior Experience

Project Manager, Visiting Instructor, Patient Care & Mental Health Service Provider

Schools Attended

University of Alabama (Tuscaloosa, AL), Claremont McKenna College (Claremont, CA)

Fellowships, Internships, & Residencies

Clinical Psychology Internship, Baylor College of Medicine (Houston, TX), Postdoctoral Fellowship, VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System (Pittsburgh, PA)
Heather Fields
Heather Fields, PharmD, MPH, BCACP

Clinical and Scientific Liaison-CNS

IL

Heather Fields

Heather Fields, PharmD, MPH, BCACP

Clinical and Scientific Liaison-CNS
IL

Prior Experience

Clinical Associate Professor 2011-2021, Chicago State University College of Pharmacy; Clinical Pharmacist 2014-2021, Access Community Health Network

Fellowships, Internships, & Residencies

Miranda Fisher
Miranda Fisher, PhD (OPDC)

Clinical & Scientific Liaison

SC

Miranda Fisher

Miranda Fisher, PhD (OPDC)

Clinical & Scientific Liaison
SC

Areas of Expertise

Neuroscience, Pharmacogenomics, Neuroinflammation, Substance Use Disorders, Psychiatric Disorders

Prior Experience

Research Fellow

Schools Attended

Clemson University, University of South Carolina

Fellowships, Internships, & Residencies

Post-Doctoral Fellowship, University of Kentucky
Aneta Fornal
Aneta Fornal, PharmD (OPDC)

Clinical & Scientific Director

FL

Aneta Fornal

Aneta Fornal, PharmD (OPDC)

Clinical & Scientific Director
FL

Areas of Expertise

Major Depressive Disorder, Bipolar Disorder, Schizophrenia

Prior Experience

Senior Clinical & Scientific Liaison; Clinical & Scientific Liaison, Medical Information Associate Director, Adjunct Faculty Rutgers School of Pharmacy, Pharmacist

Schools Attended

University of the Sciences in Philadelphia (Philadelphia, PA)

Fellowships, Internships, & Residencies

Postdoctoral Fellowship, Rutgers University / Bristol-Myers Squibb Neuroscience Medical Strategy (Plainsboro, NJ)
Elika Hefazi
Elika Hefazi, PharmD, BCPP

Clinical & Scientific Liaison

Elika Hefazi

Elika Hefazi, PharmD, BCPP

Clinical & Scientific Liaison

Areas of Expertise

Psychiatric Clinical Services, Psychopharmacology, Comprehensive Medication Management, Veteran Population, Psychotic Disorders, Mood Disorders, Substance Use Disorders

Prior Experience

Clinical Psychiatric Pharmacist, Assistant Clinical Professor

Schools Attended

University of California, Irvine (Bachelors of Science); and University of California, San Diego Skaggs School of Pharmacy & Pharmaceutical Sciences (PharmD)

Fellowships, Internships, & Residencies

Postgraduate Year 1 Acute Care Pharmacy Practice Residency (University of California San Diego Health); and Postgraduate Year 2 Psychiatric Pharmacy Practice Residency (University of California San Diego Health)
Linzy Hendrickson
Linzy Hendrickson, PhD

Senior Clinical & Scientific Liaison, CNS Field Medical Affairs

Linzy Hendrickson

Linzy Hendrickson, PhD

Senior Clinical & Scientific Liaison, CNS Field Medical Affairs

Areas of Expertise

Behavioral Neuroscience, Neuropsychopharmacology, Neurobiology of Addiction, Substance Use Disorders

Prior Experience

Medical Science Liaison in CNS/Neurology Therapeutic areas including Epilepsy, Pain, Opioid Use Disorder and Schizophrenia

Schools Attended

University of Massachusetts Medical School (Worcester, MA), University of Arizona (Tucson, AZ)

Fellowships, Internships, & Residencies

Postdoctoral Research Fellowship, Waggoner Center for Alcohol & Addiction Research at The University of Texas at Austin (Austin, TX)
Anne Hutson Walker
Anne Hutson Walker, PhD (LUND)

Senior Medical Science Liaison

TX

Anne Hutson Walker

Anne Hutson Walker, PhD (LUND)

Senior Medical Science Liaison
TX

Areas of Expertise

Molecular Virology, Gastroenterology

Prior Experience

Medical Science Liaison-Gastroenterology, Assistant Professor-Research

Schools Attended

Valparaiso University (Valparaiso, IN), University of Nebraska (Kearney, NE), Baylor College of Medicine (Houston, TX)

Fellowships, Internships, & Residencies

Baylor College of Medicine-Molecuar Virology & Pediatric Gastroenterology, National Institues of Health/NIAID-Allergic Diseases
Simon Kim
Simon Kim, PharmD (OPDC)

Clinical & Scientific Liaison

AK, CA, ID, MT, OR, WA

Simon Kim

Simon Kim, PharmD (OPDC)

Clinical & Scientific Liaison
AK, CA, ID, MT, OR, WA

Areas of Expertise

Community Mental Health, Assertive Community Treatment (ACT), Schizophrenia, Bipolar Disorder, Chemical Dependency

Prior Experience

Psychiatric Pharmacy Manager

Schools Attended

University of Washington School of Pharmacy (Seattle, WA), University of Washington (Seattle, WA)

Fellowships, Internships, & Residencies

Erin Kingshill
Erin Kingshill, PharmD (LUND)

Senior Medical Science Liaison

IL, IN, MN, WI

Erin Kingshill

Erin Kingshill, PharmD (LUND)

Senior Medical Science Liaison
IL, IN, MN, WI

Areas of Expertise

Medical Affairs, Scientific Communication and Education, Customer Experience

Prior Experience

Medical Affairs Leadership, Global Medical Education,, Scientific Communications

Schools Attended

Augustana College (Rock Island, IL), University of California, San Francisco

Fellowships, Internships, & Residencies

Pharmacy Residency-Kaiser Foundation Hospital (Los Angeles, CA)
Jehan Marino
Jehan Marino, PharmD, BCPP (OPDC)

Senior Clinical & Scientific Liaison

NY

Jehan Marino

Jehan Marino, PharmD, BCPP (OPDC)

Senior Clinical & Scientific Liaison
NY

Areas of Expertise

Mood Disorders, Neurologic Disorders, Psychopharmacology, Sleeping Disorders, Women's Health, Autism Spectrum Disorders, Parkinson's Disease

Prior Experience

Assistant Professor, Pharmacy Practice / Psychiatric Clinical Pharmacy Faculty, Publication Scientific Reviewer

Schools Attended

Northeastern University (Boston, MA)

Fellowships, Internships, & Residencies

Psychiatric Pharmacy Residency, University of Texas at Austin / San Antonio State Hospital (San Antonio, TX), Pharmacy Residency, Kingsbrook Jewish Medical Center (Brooklyn, NY)
Alex Matushek
Alex Matushek, PharmD, MBA (OPDC)

Clinical & Scientific Liaison

IN

Alex Matushek

Alex Matushek, PharmD, MBA (OPDC)

Clinical & Scientific Liaison
IN

Fellowships, Internships, & Residencies

Tara McKinley
Tara McKinley, PharmD (OPDC)

Managed Market Liaison

National

Tara McKinley

Tara McKinley, PharmD (OPDC)

Managed Market Liaison
National

Areas of Expertise

Formulary Management, Drug Utilization Review, Managed Care, Medicaid, Pharmacy Management

Prior Experience

Director of Clinical Pharmacy, Institutional Clinical Pharmacist, Community Pharmacist

Schools Attended

University of Texas At Austin, College of Pharmacy (Austin, TX), Texas State University (San Marcos, TX)

Fellowships, Internships, & Residencies

Chip Meyer
Chip Meyer, PhD (OPDC)

Senior Clinical & Scientific Liaison, Neuroscience

KY, WV

Chip Meyer

Chip Meyer, PhD (OPDC)

Senior Clinical & Scientific Liaison, Neuroscience
KY, WV

Areas of Expertise

Psychopharmacology, Behavioral Neuroscience, Substance Use Disorders, Research Design

Prior Experience

Laboratory Technician, Research Assistant

Schools Attended

University of Kentucky (Lexington, KY), Augustana College (Rock Island, IL)

Fellowships, Internships, & Residencies

Postdoctoral Fellowship, University of Vermont (Burlington, VT)
Erika Modh
Erika Modh, PharmD, BCPS

CNS Clinical and Scientific Liaison

NY

Erika Modh

Erika Modh, PharmD, BCPS

CNS Clinical and Scientific Liaison
NY

Fellowships, Internships, & Residencies

Dennis Pabis
Dennis Pabis, PharmD, BCPP (OPDC)

Senior Clinical & Scientific Liaison

TX

Dennis Pabis

Dennis Pabis, PharmD, BCPP (OPDC)

Senior Clinical & Scientific Liaison
TX

Areas of Expertise

Schizophrenia/Psychotic Disorders, Bipolar Disorder, Major Depressive Disorder, Anxiety Disorders, Migraine/Headache Medicine, Pain Medicine

Prior Experience

Clinical & Scientific Liaison in the CNS/Neuro Therapeutic Areas, Inpatient Clinical Psychiatric Pharmacist, Assistant Professor of Clinical Pharmacy, Board Certified Psychiatric Pharmacist (BCPP)

Schools Attended

Philadelphia College Of Pharmacy & Science (Philadelphia, PA)

Fellowships, Internships, & Residencies

Residency in Psychiatric Pharmacy Practice , The University of Texas at Austin (Austin, TX), Fellowship in Clinical Pharmacy Sciences/Psychopharmacology, The University of Texas at Austin (Austin, TX)
Hiten Patadia
Hiten Patadia, PharmD (OPDC)

Managed Market Liaison

AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA

Hiten Patadia

Hiten Patadia, PharmD (OPDC)

Managed Market Liaison
AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA

Areas of Expertise

Commercial & Medicare Health Insurance, Pharmacy Benefit Management, Operations, Payer Access, Formulary & Utilization Management

Prior Experience

PBM Account Management

Schools Attended

Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences (Albany, NY)

Fellowships, Internships, & Residencies

Brijesh Patel
Brijesh Patel, PharmD

Clinical & Scientific Liaison

NJ, NY

Brijesh Patel

Brijesh Patel, PharmD

Clinical & Scientific Liaison
NJ, NY

Areas of Expertise

Psychiatry, Oncology, Infectious Disease (HIV & Hep C), Clinical Pharmacy, Retail Pharmacy, Medication Therapy Management

Prior Experience

Clinical Pharmacy Manager, Clinical / Community / Staff Pharmacist

Schools Attended

Roseman University of Health Sciences, NV

Fellowships, Internships, & Residencies

Alyssa Peckham
Alyssa Peckham, PharmD, BCPP (OPDC)

Clinical & Scientific Liaison

MA, ME, NH, RI, VT

Alyssa Peckham

Alyssa Peckham, PharmD, BCPP (OPDC)

Clinical & Scientific Liaison
MA, ME, NH, RI, VT

Areas of Expertise

Addiction Medicine Mood Disorders Anxiety Schizophrenia Psychopharmacology Public Health

Prior Experience

Assistant Clinical Professor Advanced Practice Psych/Addiction Pharmacist

Schools Attended

University of Rhode Island (PharmD) Northeastern University (MPH, ongoing)

Fellowships, Internships, & Residencies

Psychiatry and Addiction post-graduate residency at VA Connecticut Healthcare System
Beau Pender
Beau Pender, PharmD (OPDC)

Clinical & Scientific Liaison

AL, MS

Beau Pender

Beau Pender, PharmD (OPDC)

Clinical & Scientific Liaison
AL, MS

Areas of Expertise

Psychopharmacology, Medication Management Therapy, Clinical Pharmacy, Retail Pharmacy, Insurance Management

Prior Experience

Inpatient Clinical Pharmacist, Pharmacy Manager at CVS & Walmart, Consultant Pharmacist

Schools Attended

University of Florida College of Pharmacy, University of Alabama at Birmingham

Fellowships, Internships, & Residencies

Maria Perez
Maria Perez, PharmD, AAHIVP (OPDC)

Clinical and Scientific Liaison

MO

Maria Perez

Maria Perez, PharmD, AAHIVP (OPDC)

Clinical and Scientific Liaison
MO

Fellowships, Internships, & Residencies

Haneefa Rakeeb
Haneefa Rakeeb, DNP, PMHNP-BC, AFN-BC

Clinical and Scientific Liaison

Haneefa Rakeeb

Haneefa Rakeeb, DNP, PMHNP-BC, AFN-BC

Clinical and Scientific Liaison

Fellowships, Internships, & Residencies

David Ratner
David Ratner, PhD (LUND)

Senior Medical Science Liaison

AZ, NM, NV

David Ratner

David Ratner, PhD (LUND)

Senior Medical Science Liaison
AZ, NM, NV

Areas of Expertise

Sleep Medicine, Mood/Anxiety Disorders

Prior Experience

Executive Medical Science Liaison-Sleep Medicine Team, Region Director of Operations

Schools Attended

University of Arizona (Tuscon, AZ)

Fellowships, Internships, & Residencies

Harvard University School of Medicine Department of Psychiatry-Sleep Medicine, Henry Ford Hospital-Sleep Medicine, Neuroscience Education Institute-Master of Psychopharmacology
Anthony J. Rissling
Anthony J. Rissling, PhD (LUND)

Senior Medical Science Liaison

NC, SC, WV

Anthony J. Rissling

Anthony J. Rissling, PhD (LUND)

Senior Medical Science Liaison
NC, SC, WV

Areas of Expertise

Schizophrenia, Symptom Assessment, Cognitive Assessment, Neurophysiology

Prior Experience

Senior Psychologist, Manager of Neurocognitive Clinical Trials, Site-accreditation Standards Initiative (SASI) Team Lead, Principal Investigator - Brain and Behavior Foundation/MIRECC/NIMH

Schools Attended

Chapman University (Orange, CA), University of Southern California (Los Angeles, CA)

Fellowships, Internships, & Residencies

Biological Psychiatry Fellowship-University of California San Diego (San Diego, CA), Computational Neurophysiology Fellowship-University of California San Diego (San Diego, CA), Geriatric Mental Health Fellowship-University of California San Diego (San Diego, CA)
Fatima Sadat
Fatima Sadat, PharmD (OPDC)

Clinical & Scientific Liaison

CA

Fatima Sadat

Fatima Sadat, PharmD (OPDC)

Clinical & Scientific Liaison
CA

Areas of Expertise

Asthma, Women's Health, Osteoporosis, Bipolar Disorders, Digital Medicine

Prior Experience

Specialty / Professional Pharmaceutical Representative, Health Educator / Coordinator

Schools Attended

Tuoro University (Vallejo, CA), University of California Davis (Davis, CA)

Fellowships, Internships, & Residencies

Rachel Self
Rachel Self, PhD, MS (OPDC)

Clinical & Scientific Director

GA

Rachel Self

Rachel Self, PhD, MS (OPDC)

Clinical & Scientific Director
GA

Areas of Expertise

Behavioral Neuroscience & Psychopharmacology / MOA, Suicide Awareness & Prevention, Psychiatric Rating Scales, Neuroinflammation / Psychoneuroimmunology, Phase 2-4 Clinical Trials, Mood & Anxiety Disorders, Mental Health Advocacy & Combating Stigma, Wellness Strategies

Prior Experience

Clinical & Scientific Liaison, Research Project Coordinator, Emory University Department of Psychiatry

Schools Attended

University of Kentucky (Lexington, KY), Georgia State University (Atlanta, GA)

Fellowships, Internships, & Residencies

Interdisciplinary Neuroscience Fellowship, University of Kentucky (Lexington, KY), Postdoctoral Fellowship, University of Kentucky (Lexington, KY), Department of Neurology at the University of Kentucky
Dennis Sholler
Dennis Sholler, PhD (OPDC)

Clinical & Scientific Liaison

DC, MD

Dennis Sholler

Dennis Sholler, PhD (OPDC)

Clinical & Scientific Liaison
DC, MD

Areas of Expertise

Neuroscience, Psychopharmacology, Clinical Pharmacology, Substance Use Disorders

Prior Experience

Research Assistant, Research Fellow

Schools Attended

Rutgers University (Piscataway, NJ), University of Texas Medical Branch (Galveston, TX)

Fellowships, Internships, & Residencies

Postdoctoral Fellowship, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine (Baltimore, MD)
Madeline Shurtleff
Madeline Shurtleff, PharmD (OPDC)

Managed Market Liaison

Madeline Shurtleff

Madeline Shurtleff, PharmD (OPDC)

Managed Market Liaison

Fellowships, Internships, & Residencies

Amica Simmons-Yon
Amica Simmons-Yon, PharmD, PhD (OPDC)

Clinical & Scientific Liaison

NC

Amica Simmons-Yon

Amica Simmons-Yon, PharmD, PhD (OPDC)

Clinical & Scientific Liaison
NC

Areas of Expertise

Health Outcomes & Policy, Social & Behavioral Health, Medication Management & Adherence, Cardiovascular Disease, Community Advocacy & Outreach  

Prior Experience

Director of Pharmacy, Clinical Pharmacist, Medical & Health Missions Coordinator, Health Services Research Liaison & Study Coordinator, Drug Information Assistant Professor & Preceptor, Chemist - Pharmaceutical Stability  

Schools Attended

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (Chapel Hill, NC), University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill - Eshelman School of Pharmacy (Chapel Hill, NC)

Fellowships, Internships, & Residencies

National Research Service Award (NRSA) Postdoctoral Training Fellowship In Health Services Research at The Cecil G. Sheps Center For Health Services Research at The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (Chapel Hill, NC)
Sue Smith
Sue Smith, PharmD (OPDC)

Clinical & Scientific Liaison (OPDC)

FL

Sue Smith

Sue Smith, PharmD (OPDC)

Clinical & Scientific Liaison (OPDC)
FL

Areas of Expertise

Neuroscience Communication, Neurologic and Psychiatric Disease States and Pharmacy, Precision and Preventative Medicine, Anti-Inflammation, Whole Wellness, Health Economics and Outcomes Research (HEOR), Education and Awareness around Stigma Elimination & Empathy in Brain Health, Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion (DEI), Provider/Psychosocial Support System/Patient/Caregiver Advocacy

Prior Experience

Clinical & Scientific Liaison, Medical Science Liaison, Clinical Specialist, Medical Writer, Copy Editor. As of 2021, over 17 years experience working in healthcare including Community, Specialty, and Clinical Pharmacy, Health Insurance, & Pharmaceutical Industry with specialty focus on Central Nervous System (CNS)

Schools Attended

Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine, PA (Doctorate degree: Pharmacy), College of Charleston, SC (Bachelor’s degree: Business-Communication)

Fellowships, Internships, & Residencies

Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experience Internships: Hospital Pharmacy Operations, Ambulatory, and Acute Care with HCA Healthcare; Medication Therapy Management and Community Ambulatory Care with Publix Pharmacies; Human and Veterinary Medication Compounding; HEOR, Managed Care, True Value Assessment, and Medical Affairs (Medical Science Liaison) with Xcenda of AmerisourceBergen
Sara A. Spencer
Sara A. Spencer, PharmD, MS, BCGP

Clinical & Scientific Liaison

NY

Sara A. Spencer

Sara A. Spencer, PharmD, MS, BCGP

Clinical & Scientific Liaison
NY

Areas of Expertise

Geriatric pharmacy, Substance Use Disorders, Medication Therapy Management, Managed Care, lnterprofessional education

Prior Experience

Clinical Assistant Professor, Director of Experiential Education, Clinical Services Manager, Inpatient Hospital

Schools Attended

Albany College of Pharmacy, Albany, NY

Fellowships, Internships, & Residencies

Managed Care Pharmacy Residency, Albany, NY
Gwendolyn Stockton
Gwendolyn Stockton, PharmD, BCPP (OPDC)

Clinical & Scientific Director

MI

Gwendolyn Stockton

Gwendolyn Stockton, PharmD, BCPP (OPDC)

Clinical & Scientific Director
MI

Areas of Expertise

Schizophrenia, Major Depressive Disorder, Psychopharmacology, Medication Education, Pediatric Psychiatry

Prior Experience

Senior Clinical & Scientific Liaison;Medical Science Manager, Inpatient Hospital / Retail / Nursing Home Pharmacist

Schools Attended

Medical University of South Carolina (Charleston, SC), College of Charleston (Charleston, SC), University of South Carolina at Spartanburg (Spartanburg, SC), Indiana University (Bloomington, IN)

Fellowships, Internships, & Residencies

Psychiatric Pharmacy Residency, Medical University of South Carolina (Charleston, SC), Pharmacy Internship, Wal-Mart (Charleston, SC)
Katie Sulkowski
Katie Sulkowski, PharmD

Clinical & Scientific Liaison, Neuroscience

PA, WV

Katie Sulkowski

Katie Sulkowski, PharmD

Clinical & Scientific Liaison, Neuroscience
PA, WV

Areas of Expertise

Neuroscience

Fellowships, Internships, & Residencies

Mark Tacelosky
Mark Tacelosky, PharmD (OPDC)

Clinical & Scientific Liaison

DE, PA

Mark Tacelosky

Mark Tacelosky, PharmD (OPDC)

Clinical & Scientific Liaison
DE, PA

Areas of Expertise

Schizophrenia, Major Depressive Disorder, Bipolar Disorder, Anxiety, Opioids, Cardiovascular Disease, Metabolic Disorders, Alzheimer's Disease, Fibromyalgia

Prior Experience

Associate Director, Medical Information, Safety Surveillance Team Leader / Report Evaluation & Safety Surveillance Associate Scientist, Adverse Event Specialist, Medical Affairs Specialist, Pharmacist

Schools Attended

Philadelphia College of Pharmacy and Science (Philadelphia, PA)

Fellowships, Internships, & Residencies

Pharmacy Internship, Thomas Jefferson University Hospital (Philadephia, PA)
Nina Vasan
Nina Vasan, MD

Chief Medical Officer of Real; Clinical Assistant Professor of Psychiatry, Stanford University School of Medicine; Founder and Executive Director of "Brainstorm: The Stanford Lab for Mental Health Innovation."

Nina Vasan

Nina Vasan, MD

Chief Medical Officer of Real; Clinical Assistant Professor of Psychiatry, Stanford University School of Medicine; Founder and Executive Director of "Brainstorm: The Stanford Lab for Mental Health Innovation."

Fellowships, Internships, & Residencies

Dri Wang
Dri Wang, PharmD, BCPP (OPDC)

Clinical & Scientific Director

CA

Dri Wang

Dri Wang, PharmD, BCPP (OPDC)

Clinical & Scientific Director
CA

Areas of Expertise

Comprehensive Medication Management, Psychiatric Pharmacy, Quality Measures, Psychopharmacology, Medication Adherence Strategies

Prior Experience

Senior Clinical & Scientific Liaison; Clinical Pharmacist Specialist, Adjunct Assistant Professor

Schools Attended

University of Southern California (Los Angeles, CA), University of California Los Angeles (Los Angeles, CA)

Fellowships, Internships, & Residencies

Postgraduate Acute Care & Pharmacy Practice Residency, University of Southern California University Hospital / School of Pharmacy (Los Angeles, CA), Postgraduate Psychiatric Pharmacy Residency, University of Southern California School of Pharmacy (Los Angeles, CA), Clinical Psychiatric Pharmacy Residency, LA County Outpatient Psychiatirc Clinic (Los Angeles, CA), Pharmacy Internship, Torrance Memorial Hospital (Torrence, CA)
Pam Wolf
Pam Wolf, PharmD (OPDC)

Clinical & Scientific Liaison

MN, ND, SD

Pam Wolf

Pam Wolf, PharmD (OPDC)

Clinical & Scientific Liaison
MN, ND, SD

Areas of Expertise

Psychopharmacology, Schizophrenia, Major Depressive Disorder, PTSD, Clinical Pharmacy, Medication Management

Prior Experience

Behavioral Health Clinical Pharmacist/Inpatient/Outpatient/ VA Hospital Fargo, ND, Associate Professor, Residency Director, Clinical Instructor

Schools Attended

North Dakota State University

Fellowships, Internships, & Residencies

Managed Care Pharmacy Practice Residency/NDSU/Innovis Health
Becky Wong
Becky Wong, PharmD, MBA (OPDC)

Neuroscience Senior Clinical & Scientific Liaison

NJ

Becky Wong

Becky Wong, PharmD, MBA (OPDC)

Neuroscience Senior Clinical & Scientific Liaison
NJ

Areas of Expertise

Psychiatry, Community / Clinical Pharmacy, Health Care Management, Medication Therapy Management, Managed Care

Prior Experience

Director of Pharmacy, Staff / Clinical / Community Pharmacist, Clinical Preceptor

Schools Attended

Drexel University (Philadelphia, PA), University of the Sciences (Philadelphia, PA)

Fellowships, Internships, & Residencies

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