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Timothy Nguyen

Professor of Pharmacy Practice, Full-timeAdjunct Clinical Pharmacology Professor, Division of Physician Assistant StudiesBoard Certified Pharmacotherapy Specialist (BCPS), Board of Pharmacy Specialties

B.S. in Pharmacy, Rutgers UniversityPharm.D., University of the Sciences in Philadelphia

Description

Dr. Timothy Nguyen, Pharm.D., earned his Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy from Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey (Ernest Mario School of Pharmacy) in 1996, Doctor of Pharmacy from Philadelphia College of Pharmacy in 2001, and Master in Business Administration from Long Island University in 2021. He obtained board certification in pharmacotherapy in 2011 and joined the faculty of LIU Pharmacy in 2009. His practice expertise includes pharmacy education, medicine/pharmacy, acute care, kidney disease, nephrology, dialysis and clinical pharmacology, and he maintains a clinical practice at The Mount Sinai Hospital (Mount Sinai Kidney Center) in New York City, NY. Dr. Nguyen serves as a preceptor for the PGY-1 in internal medicine pharmacy and PGY-2 in nephrology residencies at his institution and is heavily involved with research in both the pharmacy and kidney programs. His research focuses on advancing pharmacy education and nephrology pharmacy profession, nephrology and dialysis pharmacy in the areas of anemia, mineral and bone disorders, medication-related problems and chronic kidney disease. Dr. Nguyen is the founding adviser to the College’s chapter of the AMSCOP-NJPhA (New Jersey Pharmacist Association) Student Chapter.

Dr. Nguyen serves as Editor for the Prescription Pad Department for the Journal for Nurses Practitioner and a member of the Editorial Board for the same Journal (since 2012), Section Editor. Therapeutic Advances for the American Journal of Therapeutics (since 2022), and Guest Editor/Special Issue Editor for Pharmacy Journal (ISSN 2226-4787)/MDPI Publication, Pharmacists’ Role in the Management of Kidney Disease (2022), manuscript submission closed September 30, 2022.) He was the editor for the NJPhA Student Practitioner Newsletter (2012-2013) and the Hemodialysis Hook-Up newsletter at HNH’s Regional Dialysis Center Newsletter (2009-2010). He has published multiple papers related to nephrology pharmacy and pharmacy education in both nephrology and pharmacy journals.

Specialties

Pharmacy education, kidney disease, nephrology, dialysis, clinical pharmacology, pharmacotherapy

Publications

  • Nguyen T, Willett KC. Major Drugs Shortages: Ethical Dilemma in Clinical Practice. American Journal of Therapeutics. September/October 2023;30(5):e454-5 (Editorial)
  • Nguyen T, Wong E, Cope R. Evaluating the Efficacy and Pharmacoeconomics of Semaglutide and Tirzepatide in the Setting of Obesity. Am J Ther. 2023 Jul-Aug;30(4):e347- e352. doi: 10.1097/MJT.0000000000001643.
  • Nguyen T. Daprodustat - An HIF-PHI Inhibitor: The first oral medication for the treatment of anemia in dialysis. J Nurse Pract. July 2023;19(7):104645. (Released ahead online, May 8, 2023 at https://www.npjournal.org/article/S1555-4155(23)00147-2/fulltext. Accessed May 8,
  • 2023.)
  • Wong E, Nguyen T. Expanding the role of SGLT2 inhibitors beyond diabetes: A Case-based approach. Sr Care Pharm. June 2023;38:233-8
  • Nguyen T, Wang ZA Safety of Iron Chelation Therapies in Kidney disease. Preprints.org. 2023. 2023051989. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202305.1989.v1
  • (Eligible for “The 2023 Most Popular Preprints Award”
  • Nguyen T. The use of cystatin C in estimating glomerular filtration rate. J Nurse Pract. May 2023;19(5):104562. (Released ahead online, February 26, 2023 at https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1555415523000478?dgcid=author. Accessed February 26, 2023)
  • Daoud K, Badran H, Anwar N, Nguyen T. The Role of Iron-Based Phosphate Binder in the Treatment of Hyperphosphatemia. Nephrol Nurs J. 2023 Mar-Apr;50(2):140-144. PMID: 37074939.
  • Nguyen T. Did you know - - these medications can cause and worsen hypertension and are sometime overlooked? J Nurse Pract. March 2023
  • Nguyen T, Dima L, Willett C. Anakinra – An Interleukin-1 Receptor Antagonist for COVID-19. American Journal of Therapeutics. Slated for March 2023
  • Wong E, Cope R, Dima L, Nguyen T. Tirzepatide (Mounjaro): A Dual Glucose-dependent Insulinotropic Polypeptide and Glucagon-Like Peptide-1 Agonist for the Management of Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus. Am J Ther. 2022;0:1-10. Online ahead of print.
  • Nguyen T, Wang Z. Nonsteroidal Anti-inflammatory Drugs Use in Older Adults and Kidney Disease. Am J Ther. Available online September 2022 at https://journals.lww.com/americantherapeutics/Fulltext/9900/Nonsteroidal_Anti_inflammatory_Drugs_Use_in_Older.80.aspx. Accessed September 9, 2022
  • Nguyen T, Wang Z. Antithrombotic Medications: Risk Versus Benefits of Dual and Triple Therapies. J Nurse Pract. October 2022;18(9):1024-26. doi.org/10.1016/j.nurpra.2022.07.011 Available online ahead of print, August 28, 2022 at https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1555415522002604?dgcid=author
  • Nguyen T, Wang A. Beta-Block use in cocaine users: is the contraindication real? (Special Continuing Education Edition). The New Jersey Journal of Pharmacy. Winter 2022;XCVI(1):5-10
  • Nguyen T. Save Your Live and Others’ COVID-19 Vaccine. (Letter to the Editor) J Nurse Pract. March 2022;18(3)
  • Nguyen T. Estimation of Glomerular Filtration Rate and Drug Dosing. J Nurse Pract. March 2022;18(3):345-346. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.nupra.2021.12.014
  • Nguyen T, Wang A. Beta-Block use in cocaine users: is the contraindication real? The New Jersey Journal of Pharmacy. Spring 2021;XCV(2):4-7
  • Ozdener-Poyraz AE, Kalabalik-Hoganson J, Slugocki M, Nguyen T, Volino LR, Roy B. Impact of COVID-19 on student pharmacist academics, employment, and mental health. International Journal of Research and Analytic Reviews (IJRAR). May 2021;8(2);662-673. (E-ISSN 2348-1269, P-ISSN 2349-5138). Available at http://www.ijrar.org/IJRAR21B1419.pdf  . Accessed December 14, 2021
  • Nguyen T. The role of docusate for constipation in older adults. Sr Care Pharm. 2021;36:501-7 [PMID: 34593092; DOI: 10.4140/TCP.n.2021.501]
  • Nguyen T, George M. Antimuscarinic Medications for Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease. J Nurse Pract. August 2021;17(7):894-5 https://doi.org/10.1016/j.nurpra.2021.03.018. Accessed May 19, 2021
  • Nguyen T, Chu H, Miah R, Zeng D. Safe use of loop diuretics in the management of acute decompensated heart failure in the setting of worsening renal function. Am J Ther. January 07, 2021 - Volume Publish Ahead of Print - Issue - doi: 10.1097/MJT.0000000000001328. Accessed february 8, 2021
  • Nguyen T. Loop diuretics: clinical application information for nephrology nurses and practitioners. Nephrology Nursing Journal. November-December 2020;47(6):553-555. https://doi.org/10.37526/1526-74x.2020.47.6
  • Nguyen T. Important Implications on the Use of Beta-Blockers for Nurse Practitioners and Clinicians. J Nurse Pract. October 2020;16(9):706-77. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.nurpra.2020.05.01
  • Nguyen T, Wong E, Ciummo C. Polypharmacy in older adults: practical application alongside a patient case. J Nurse Pract. 2020 March;16(3):205-9 (selected for continuing education feature). DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.nurpra.2019.11.017
  • Congratulations! This article is the number 1 viewed and downloaded article in 2020 and up until July 1, 2021! (Extracted from Scopus & data retreived from 10/17/21)
  • Wong E, Nguyen T. Evaluating the Safe Use of Antidepressants in Older Adults: A Case-Based Approach. Sr Care Pharm. 2020 Jan 1;35(1):29-33. (PMID: 31883542)
  • Nguyen T, Wong E, Wang Z, Goldberg T. SOAP Notes During APPEs: Assessment of Student Performance. Journal of Pharmacy Practice. 2019. DOI: 10.1177/0897190019885274
  • Nguyen T, Ro E, Tso C. A review on secondary hyperparathyroidism in patients with chronic kidney disease. The New Jersey Journal of Pharmacy. 2019 Summer;Vol XCIII; Number 3:4-7
  • Hampson K, Nguyen T. A review of iron replacement medications for Nurse Practitioners. J Nurse Pract (JNP). 2019 September.
  • Nguyen T, Ren S, Hussaine J, Balaoro JJ. The role of potassium sparing diuretics in the management of hypokalemia in peritoneal dialysis. Am J Ther. 2019 August.
  • Nguyen T, Polyakova B, Cerenzio J, Ramilo JR . Diphenhydramine use in end stage kidney disease. Am J Ther. 2019 July.
  • Wong E, Nguyen T. Introduction of an integrated curriculum: Early outcomes and experiences within a large private university. Currents in Pharmacy Teaching and Learning. 2019;11:528-32
  • Nguyen T, Wang AZ. Cardiovascular screening and early detection of heart disease in adults with chronic kidney disease.  J Nurse Pract. Available ahead online, 2018 November 19. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.nurpra.2018.08.004. Accessed November 19, 2018
  • Nnani DU, Nguyen T, Jariwala A, Lapsia V. Incorrect prescribing for hemodialysis patients. Am J Ther. 2018;0:1-3 (Published Ahead of Print)
  • Nguyen T, Vetchev K, Nguyen TV. Mannitol Role in the Mangement of Intradialytic Hypotension. Am J Ther. 2018;0:1-5 (september 21, 2018 – Volume Pubished Ahead of Print – Issue. Doi: 10.1097/MJT. 0000000000000855)
  • Nguyen T, Shoukhardin I, Gouse A. Dulexetine Uses in Patients with Kidney Disease: Different Recommendations From the United States Versus Europe and Canada. Am J Ther. 2019 July/Aug;26(4) & (online, 2018;0:1-4);  (PubMed Identifer/PMID: 29419534)
  • Nguyen T, Baraybar M, Hernandez N. Non-steroidal Anti-inflammatory Drugs: Use and Consequences. The New Jersey Journal of Pharmacy. 2017 Spring Issue:7-11
  • Nguyen T, Yanique F, Cekaj S. Older Adult Kidney Function Assessment and Rounding Creatinine Led to Medication Dosing Error. Am J Ther. 2017;0:1-8 (PMID: 28306589)
  • Nguyen T, Li Y, Refua S. Gabapentin: a surprise drug with many uses. J Pharm Pract Res. 2017 (doi: 10.1002/jppr.1323)
  • (One of the Journal’s top 20 most downloaded recent papers! Amongst articles published between 2016 – 2017, the article was one of the most frequently downloaded in the 12 months after online publication)
  • Nguyen T, Chan A, Cao J. A Brief Review of Acetaminophen and N-Acetylcysteine and Its Potential Concomitant Administration. The New Jersey Journal of Pharmacy. 2017 Winter Issue:15-21
  • Nguyen T, Cina A, Henriques S. The Effects of Concomitant Use of PPIs on Iron Supplementations. J Nur Pact. 2017;13(2):e95-7 (ePub, 2016 October)
  • Nguyen T, Gelband K. A case-based approach to evaluate the potential risks associated with fluorquinolones and steroids. Consult Pharm. 2016 November;31(11):646-9 (PMID: 28107121)
  • Pham AQ, Sexton J, Wimer D, Rana I, Nguyen T. Managing Hyperkalemia: Stepping Into a New Frontier. Journal of Pharmacy Practice. 2016 Sept; DOI: 10.1177/0897190016665540 (PMID: 27609505)
  • Nguyen T, Pham D, Huynh T. Phosphate binder choices used in ESRD patients. Nephrology News & Issues. 2016 July:37-38
  • Wang A & Nguyen T, et al. Roles of Aldosterone Receptor Antagonists in Heart Failure, Hypertension, and Chronic Kidney Disease. J Nur Pact. 2016;12(3):201-206
  • Nguyen T, Gavrilova R, Blazhko, M. Potential Drug Interation Between an Antiplatelet Agent and a Proton Pump Inhibitor. Consult Pharm. 2016;31(10):593-7 (PMID: 27725069)
  • Nguyen T, Sin B. A Case of an Older Adult Patient and Drugs Associated with Serotonin Syndrome. Consult Pharm. 2015;30(8):455-8
  • Mateo-Carrasco H, Serrano-Castro P, Nguyen T, et al. Role of high-dose levetiracetam as add-on therapy for intractable epilepsy: case report and brief review of the literature. Int J Clin Pharm. 2015 March. DOI 10.1007/s11096-015-4
  • Nguyen T, Ondrik D, Zhufyak O, To W, He S. Hyperkalemia and potential pitfalls of sodium polystyrene sulfonate, Journal of the American Academy for Physician Assistants (JAAPA).2015 March;28(3):41-5
  • Chen S, Khusial T, Patel D, Singh S, Yakubova T, Wang A, Nguyen T. Digoxin Used in Modern Medicine, US Pharmacist Journal. 2015 Feb:1-5
  • Nguyen T, Ahmed S, Venigalla S, Mullokandov E. Using Beta Blockers to treat Heart Failure. Journal of the American Academy for Physician Assistants (JAAPA);2014 December;27(12):50-55
  • Wong E., Nguyen T. A Case-based approach to evaluating azithromycin use and cardiovascular risks. Consult Pharm. 2014 Jan;29(1):47-52
  • Connelly K, Nguyen T.  Human Immunodeficiency Virus-Associated Nephropathy: A Case Assessment. J Nurse Pract. 2013 January;9(1):40-45
  • Héctor Mateo-Carrasco H, Gálvez-Contreras MC, Fern ández-Ginés FD, Nguyen T. Elevated liver enzymes resulting from an interaction between Raltegravir and Panax ginseng: a case report and brief review.Drug Metab Drug Interact. 2012;27(3):171–175
  • Nguyen T, Mina Yacoub, Tak-In Chan, and Kien Quach.  Atrial Fibrillation: Focus on Anticoagulant Pharmacotherapy.J Nurse Pract.  2012 July/Aug;8(7):560-565
  • Nguyen T, Wong E. A Case-based approach to evaluating and assessing dabigatran drug interactions. Consult Pharm. 2012 July;27(7):509-512
  • Nguyen T, Wang A. Phosphorous: Consequences and Management.J Nurse Pract. 2012;8(1):56-60
  • Nguyen T, Lac T, Iskhakova M, Srbljak A.  Prescriber’s Guides to Antiplatelet Therapy. J Nurse Pract. 2011 Nov/Dec;7(10):847-52
  • Nguyen T, Goldfarb D. The Older Adult Patients and Kidney Function. Consult Pharm. 2012;27(6):431-444 [PMID: 22698550]
  • Nguyen T, Goldfarb D. Implications of reduction in hemoglobin target in ESA-treated hemodialysis patients. Nephron EXTRA. 2011;1:212–216; DOI: 10.1159/000334228; Published online: November 11, 2011; [PMID: 22470394; PMCID: PMC3290836]
  • Nguyen T, Wells D. Establishing Maintenance Doses of IV Iron in Anemia Management To Improve Patient Outcomes. Nephrology Nursing Journal. January-February 2011;38(1):55-58
  • Kim EY, Ng A, Nguyen T.  The Consultant Pharmacist Provides Consultation and Recommendations for Medical Patient. Consult Pharm. February 2011;26:111-117 [PMID: 21310709]
  • Nguyen T, Wang A, Kim SS.  Roles of Intravenous Iron Therapy in Various Patient Settings. J Pharm Technol. September/October 2010;26:285-292
  • Nguyen T.  Practical Assessment Tools for Identifying Kidney Disease for Practicing Pharmacist. U.S. Pharmacist Journal. March 2010
  • Nguyen T.  Profiles of Serum Ferritin and Transferrin Saturation Levels Following Administration of Two IV Iron Formulations to Hemodialysis Patients. Am J Health-Syst Pharm. June 15, 2009;66:1101-1104
  • Nguyen T.  Oral Ascorbic Acid as Adjuvant to Epoetin Alfa in Hemodialysis Patients with Hyperferritinemia. Am J Health-Syst Pharm, October 1st, 2004;61:2007-2008.
  • Nguyen T. and Filson (McGuoirk) J. Caring for Chronic Kidney Disease Patient: Focus on Mineral and Bone Disorders.  Consult Pharm. February 2009;24(2):146-152 [PMID: 19275456]
  • Nguyen T. The Consultant Pharmacist’s Role in Dialysis. Consult Pharm. December 2007;22:1035-1044. [PMID: 181198961]
  • Nguyen T. Anemia Management in Adult Chronic Hemodialysis Patients Using Darbepoetin Alfa Protocol. Dialysis and Transplantation. October 2007;36(10):526-532.
  • Nguyen T. Intravenous Iron Requirement in Adult Hemodialysis Patients. Dialysis and Transplantation. September 2006;35(9):555-560.
  • Nguyen T, Iacovino LA. Standardized doses of epoetin alfa for hemodialysis patients. Am J Health-Syst Pharm, September 15, 2005;62:1867.
  • Nguyen T, Dikun M.  Establishing an Alteplase Dosing Protocol for Hemodialysis-Catheter Thrombosis. Am J Health-Syst Pharm, September 15, 2004;61:1922-1924.

Prescription Pad Department for The Journal for Nurse Practitioners and other publications
  • Nguyen T, et al. NJPhA Student Practitioner Newsletter. Publish by NJPhA. Available at www.njpharmacist.org. 2012 Fall (October). Accessed 2012 October 10
  • Nguyen T, Wang Z. Antithrombotic Medications: Risk Versus Benefits of Dual and Triple Therapies. J Nurse Pract. Available online August 28, 2022 at https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1555415522002604?dgcid=author

  • Nguyen T, George M. Antimuscarinic Medications for Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease. J Nurse Pract. August 2021;17(7):894-5 https://doi.org/10.1016/j.nurpra.2021.03.018. Accessed May 19, 2021

  • Nguyen T. Important Implications on the Use of Beta-Blockers for Nurse Practitioners and Clinicians. J Nurse Pract. October 2020;16(9):706-707

  • Nguyen T. Angioedema Related to Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme Inhibitors and Angiotensin Receptor Blockers. J Nurse Pract. 2018 October;14(9):690-1

  • Nguyen T. Penicillin Allergy: A Revisit for Nurse Practitioners. J Nurse Pract. 2018 March;13(3):211-212

  • Nguyen T. Cholecalciferol (D3) versus Ergocalciferol (D2): Which Vitamin D to use? J Nurse Pract. 2017 June;13(6):442-3

  • Nguyen T. Vitamin D and Vitamin D Analogs. J Nur Pact. 2016;12(3):208-209

  • Nguyen T. Keeping Up With Safety Warnings of Oral Antidiabetic Drugs. J Nur Pact. 2016;12(2):61-62

  • Nguyen T. Liu X, Patel P. Ready for Oral Fecal Microbiota Pill in Clinical Practice? J Nur Pact. 2015;11(8):839-40

  • Nguyen T. Parenteral Iron in the Chronic Kidney Disease Setting. Mount Sinai’s Pharmacy Resource Newsletter. 2015 January;7-8

  • Nguyen T. Knowing Opioid Medication Formulations and Eliminating Confusion. J Nurse Pract. 2014 Nov/Dec;10(10):865-867 (Prescription Pad Department Editor)

  • Nguyen T, Lam O, Massachi R, Shah R, Kharchenko P. Emergency Contraception: An Inside Look at Plan B OTC. J Nurse Pract. 2014 April;10(4):280-281 (Prescription Pad Department Editor)

  • Wong E, Nguyen T. Case study on Zolpidem and new safety data. J Nurse Pract. 2014 February;10(2):140-1 (Prescription Pad Department Editor)

  • Wang A, Nguyen T. New Anticoagulation Medications for Atrial Fibrillation. J Develop Drugs. 2013;2(2):1000e123. (http://dx.doi.org/10.4172/2329-6631.1000e123

  • Editorial Member- Nguyen T, et al. NJPhA Student Practitioner Newsletter. Publish by NJPhA. Available at www.njpharmacist.org. 2013 Spring (March). Accessed 2013 April

Book Chapters

  • Nguyen T, Vilay M, O’Mara N, Maxson R. Chapter – “Dialysis Chapter” in Renal Medicine and Clinical Pharmacy Textbook. Editor: Rhiannon Braund, MPS, FNZCP, RegPharmNZ, PhD, BPharm, BSc (Bioc). Publisher: Springer. ISBN: 978-3-030-37654-3. Released: Spring 2020
  • Nguyen T, Tran T, Dowling T. Chapter 21. “Principles of Drug Therapy in Reduced Kidney Function”. Kidney Protection. A Practical Guide to Preserving Renal Function in Acute and Chronic Disease. Edited by Lapsia V, Jaar B, Ejaz AA. By Oxford University Press. 11 March 2019. ISBN: 9780190611620
  • Nguyen T, Lapsia V, Kim S. Chapter 22 – “Erythropoietin Stimulating Agents”. Casebook in Pharmacokinetics and Drug Dosing. McGraw-Hill Education. ISBN: 9780071628358 / 0071628355. Publication date: copyright 20

Lectures and Presentations

  • “What’s New in Renal Pharmacology?” Nephrology Nursing Symposium. Mount Sinai Hospital’s Kidney Center, NYC. October 16, 2022
  • “Pharmacology: Polypharmacy in CKD.” Renal Issues 2022 Symposium. American Nephrology Nursing Association (ANNA). New Jersey. March 24, 2022

  • “Pharmacology: COVID-19, Kidney Disease and Dialysis.” Nephrology Nurses Week Symposium.  American Nephrology Nursing Association (ANNA). September 23, 2021

  • Nguyen T, et al. “Wait, You’re implementing a new curriculum too?!? Perspectives from across the country.” American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy (AACP). AACP Virtual PharmEd 2020. July 13 -31, 2020

  • Nguyen T, et al. “Evolving Systematic Course Review: Beyond Logistics to Continuous Quality Improvement.” American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy (AACP). AACP Virtual PharmEd 2020. July 13 -31, 2020

  • “Updates on Diabetes Medications in Kidney Disease”. Renal Issues 2019. American Nephrology Nursing Association (ANNA). Ravello Banquets, East Hanover, NJ. March 28, 2019

  • “Pharmacists, Kidney, and Medication Considerations”, “American Society of Consultant Pharmacists (ASCP). Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center. National Harbor, Maryland. November 4th, 2018 (Board Certified Geriatric Certification Credits (BCGP)

  • “Nephrology Certification Review Course” - “Renal Pharmacology”, American Nephrology Nursing Association (ANNA), Morristown Medical Center, Morristown, NJ. September 30, 2018

  • “Renal Issues 2018” – “Opioids, Marijuana, and Kidney Disease. American Nephrology Nursing Association (ANNA). Renaissances Hotel & Conference Center, Elizabeth, NJ. April 3rd, 2018

  • Dialyze Direct Dialysis “Vidyo.dialyzedirect.com” Conference Presentation, “Anemia in Kidney Disease”. December 27th, 2017

  • Renal/Nephrology Fellows – CORE Curriculum, “Commonly Used Medication in CKD & Dialysis”, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, NY, September 5th, 2017

  • “Pharmacists’ Patient Care Process & Clinical Application”, Pakistani American Pharmacists Association. Hampton Inn LaGuardia, New York. March 26th, 2017
  • “Pharmacists’ Patient Care Process & Clinical Application”, New Jersey Pharmacists Association, College of Elizabeth, NJ. March 11th, 2017. College of Elizabeth, New Jersey
  • “New Agents for Hyperkalemia”, American College of Clinical Pharmacy (ACCP). Hollywood, Florida. October 25th, 2016

  • “OTC – Community Pharmacist”, New Jersey Pharmacists Association. Season’s, Washington Township. NJ. October 5th, 2016

  • “CORE Curriculum, Commonly Used Medication in CKD & Dialysis”. Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai. September 1st, 2016

  • “Anemia – Clinical Practice Considerations for Pharmacists”, New Jersey Pharmacists Association. Fairleigh Dickinson University. May 18th, 2016

  • “Pain, Opiods, and Chronic Kidney Disease”, Pakistani American Pharmacists Association (PAPA). Hampton Inn LaGuardia Hotel, East Elmhurst, NY. March 20th, 2016

  • “Anemia – Clinical Practice Considerations for Pharmacists”, New Jersey Pharmacists Association. Washington Township, NJ. December 2nd, 2015

  • “New Medications for Cardiovascular disease”, Pakistani American Pharmacists Association (PAPA). Saint John’s University, NY. November 15th, 2015

  • “New Cardiovascular Drugs”, Nurse Practitioner 2015 Symposium, NY Academy of Medicine, New York, 2015 November 13

  • “New Cardiovascular Drugs”, Pakistani American Pharmacists Association (PAPA). Saint John’s University, New York, 2015 November 1

  • “Pharmacology and Pain in CKD”. New Jersey Collaborative 2015 of American Nephrology Nursing Association (ANNA). East Windsor, New Jersey 2015 October 22

  • “Commonly Used Medication in CKD & Dialysis”, Renal/Nephrology Fellows, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai. New York. 2015 July 30

  • “Pharmacological Options for CKD’s Related Symptoms”. American Nephrology Nursing Association (ANNA). Morristown Medical Center, Morristown, New Jersey, 2015 May 17

  • “Medications Affecting Cardio-Renal System”, New Jersey Pharmacist Association. Fairleigh Dickinson University, Florham, New Jersey, 2015 April 23rd

  • “Pharmacotherapy Update: Hypertension and Lipid”, Pakistani American Pharmacists Association (PAPA). Hampton Inn LaGuardia Hotel, East Elmhurst, New York, 2015 March 15th

  • “Medication in Policy and Protocol in CKD & Dialysis”, Davis Auditorium, Hess Science Center, Mount Sinai Kidney Center’s Dialysis Education Day, New York (2014 September 7)

  • “Commonly Used Medication in CKD & Dialysis”, Renal/Nephrology Fellows, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York (2014 July 31)

  • “State of Chronic Kidney Disease”, Pakistani American Pharmacists Association (2014 April. New York)

  • “Anemia: Focus on Iron Deficiency Anemia and Anemia of Chronic Disease/Chronic Kidney Disease”, Pakistani American Pharmacists Association (2014 January. New York)

  • “Pharmacology in Renal Disease”, American Nephrology Nursing Association (ANNA) at MSMC (2013 November. New York)

  • “Selected OTC Topics for Community Pharmacists,” Pakistani American Pharmaceutical Association (2013 September. New York)

  • “Clinical Review of Oral Anticoagulants: Old and New”, American Nephrology Nursing Association (ANNA). New Jersey. 2013 March 14

  • “Clinical Review of Oral Anticoagulants and Its Associated Interactions”, Pakistani American Pharmaceutical Association (2013 March. New York)

  • “Pharmacotherapy Assessment: Medications that Affect the Cardiovascular-Renal Systems”, Annual Meeting, Pakistani American Pharmaceutical Association (2012 November. New York) and New Jersey Pharmacist Association. (2013 March, New Jersey)

  • “Pain Management in CKD and Dialysis”. American Nephrology Nursing Association (2012 May. Morristown, New Jersey)

  • “Pharmacology Review-Kidney Function: Assessment, PPI, ACEI, NSAIDs and Opioids”, New Jersey Society of Health-System Pharmacist (2012 March, Lakewood, New Jersey)

  • “Pharmacology Review & Clinical Assessment Tools for Practicing Pharmacists”, Mount Sinai Medical Center & New York State Council of Health-System Pharmacists (2010 November, New York)

  • “Pharmacology in Renal Disease”, American Nephrology Nursing Association (2011 May, New Jersey)

  • “Nonsteroidal Anti-inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDs): Know the risks associated with NSAID use”, Holy Name Medical Center’s Annual Medication Safety Symposium (2009 May, New Jersey)

  • “Expanding Your Consulting Pharmacy Service to Dialysis Facilities”, Annual Meeting, American Society of Consultant Pharmacist (2007 November, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania)

  • “Protecting the Beans: Nephrotoxicity and Medications”, Annual Meeting, American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (2007 September, Pompton Plain, New Jersey)

  • “Pharmacy Operation in a Hospital-Based Dialysis Clinic Structure”, Hoffman-La Roche’s Renal Specialist Session (2007 April, Nutley, New Jersey)

  • “Dialysis 101: The Consultant Pharmacist’s Role in Dialysis”, Annual Meeting, American Society of Consultant Pharmacist (2006 November, Phoenix, Arizona)

  • “How to Effectively Implement Anemia Management in Hemodialysis Using Darbepoetin Alfa (Aranesp®) with Reduce Spending & Increase Reimbursement?”, (2005 June, Colquit Regional Dialysis Center, Moultrie, Georgia,  John Archibold Hospital, Thomasville, Georgia, and Crisp Regional Hospital, Cordele, Georgia

Honors/Awards

  • 2018 Frederick B. Kilmer Award, New Jersey Pharmacists Association

  • 2018 Faculty Preceptor of the Year Award, Arnold & Marie Schwartz College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences, Long Island University

  • 2014 Donald J. Wernik Academic Achievement Award, New Jersey Pharmacists Association

  • 2011 Board Certified Pharmacotherapy Specialist

  • 2009 Best poster presentation, Nursing Evidence-Based Research Consortium

  • 2007 Innovation Award, Holy Name Hospital

  • 2006 Certified Consultant Pharmacist

  • 2005 The Pharmacist Practitioner Award of The Year (nominated), New Jersey Society of Health-System Pharmacists

  • Multiple nominations for Excellence in Teaching