High Demand,
Real Impact
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.
"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
Research
Patient Care
Education
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
Research
Research
- Pursuing new knowledge and advances in pharmacotherapy and translational research.
Patient Care
Patient Care
- Providing patient care in a variety of settings that support teaching and research
- Promoting excellence in pharmacotherapy through clinical activities that assure safety, therapeutic efficacy and cost effectiveness
- Developing and supporting clinical practice sites for students
Meet the Faculty
Houda Alachkar, PharmD, PhD
- Associate Professor of Clinical Pharmacy
Houda Alachkar focuses on the identification and functional characterization of therapeutic targets in acute myeloid leukemia.
Department News
Lisa W. Goldstone has been appointed vice chair of education and practice in the Titus Family Department of Clinical Pharmacy.
