Titus Family Department of Clinical Pharmacy

High Demand,
Real Impact

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The Titus Family Department of Clinical Pharmacy unites patient-centered care with health-system insights and analysis. Our faculty represent a wide range of clinical and research specialties—from community pharmacy and geriatrics to oncology and psychiatry.

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"The Titus Family Department of Clinical Pharmacy is home to recognized leaders in pharmacy education, practice and research. Our faculty’s nation-leading expertise addresses some of the most challenging and complex issues of health care—from managing chronic diseases, polypharmacy and addictive disorders to addressing health inequities and leading COVID-19 vaccination efforts. We attract students who share our commitment to innovation and our desire to solve intractable health issues, shape the future of the profession and improve the lives of people everywhere."

Tien M.H. Ng, PharmD, FHFSA, FACC, FCCP, BCPS, AQ Cardiology

Chair, Titus Family Department of Clinical Pharmacy

The department’s mission is three-fold:

Education

  • Preparing PharmD students for practice at the highest standards
  • Providing advanced training to practitioners through postgraduate residencies and clinical scientists through postgraduate fellowships
  • Enriching knowledge about drug therapies for health providers and the public
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Meet the Faculty

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Houda Alachkar, PharmD, PhD

Houda Alachkar focuses on the identification and functional characterization of therapeutic targets in acute myeloid leukemia.

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