Through PharmaTAP, practitioners have access to Purdue's expertise in medication safety, pharmacy practice, biomedical and industrial engineering, nursing and technology. Multidisciplinary teams are assembled from Purdue's deep pool of research expertise and tailored to the specific interest of those seeking assistance. PharmaTAP also collaborates with other academic centers, associations, organizations, and vendors.
Staff | Faculty
THERESA KNOTTS, BSN, RN, CPHQKnotts has 20 years experience in performance improvement; most recently as Executive Vice President for Corporate Compliance at Cummins Behavioral Healthcare Systems, Inc. In her role, Theresa had the privilege of playing a leadership role in an organization receiving national recognition by being the winner of the 2007 Negley Award for Excellence in Risk Management. She also has extensive experience in risk management, patient safety, Joint Commission accreditation for hospitals and behavioral health. She has been a Certified Professional in Healthcare Quality (CPHQ) since 1991. As a skilled nurse she worked in medical and cardiac intensive care as well as the medical floor. She earned her B.S.N. at Indiana University.
KYLE HULTGREN, Pharm.D.Hultgren's experience includes his work in pharmacy practice at Indiana University Hospital (IU). While at IU, he participated or led committees to develop and implement solutions to medication related issues. He is a member of numerous pharmacy organizations and participates in multiple community service organizations.
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STEVEN R. ABEL, Pharm.D., FASHP
Assistant Dean for Clinical Programs
Bucke Professor and Head, Department of Pharmacy Practice, Purdue University
KWADWO AMANKWA, Pharm.D.
Clinical Assistant Professor, School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Purdue University
Adjunct Assistant Professor, School of Medicine, Indiana University
Cardiovascular Clinical Pharmacy Specialist, Community Health Network
ROBERT W. BENNETT, M.S., R.Ph.
Professor, School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Purdue University
Director of Pharmacy Continuing Education, School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Purdue University
BRUCE C. CARLSTEDT, Ph.D., FASHP, R.Ph.
Professor and Director, School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Purdue University
Nontraditional Doctor of Pharmacy Program, School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Purdue University
Adjunct Associate Professor, School of Medicine, Indiana University
JUDY T. CHEN, Pharm.D., BCPS
Assistant Professor, School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Purdue University
PATRICIA L. DARBISHIRE, Pharm.D., R.Ph.
Clinical Assistant Professor of Pharmacy Practice and the Director of the Introductory Pharmacy Practice Experience Program, School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Purdue University
SHARON M. ERDMAN, Pharm.D.
Clinical Associate Professor, School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Purdue University
Adjunct Associate Professor, School of Medicine, Indiana University
Adjunct Associate Professor, Department of Pharmacology, Stritch School of Medicine, Loyola University
DAVID R. FOSTER, Pharm.D.
Assistant Professor of Pharmacy Practice, School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Purdue University
Adjunct Assistant Professor, School of Medicine, Indiana University
JASMINE D. GONZALVO, Pharm.D.
Clinical Assistant Professor of Pharmacy Practice, School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Purdue University
Adjunct Assistant Professor, School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences, Indiana University
KAREN S. HUDMON, Dr.P.H., M.S., R.Ph.
Associate Professor, School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Purdue University
Assistant Clinical Professor, University of California San Francisco School of Pharmacy
Research Affiliate, Yale University School of Public Health
KELLIE L. JONES, Pharm.D., BCOP
Assistant Professor, School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Purdue University
YAMAN KAAKEH, Pharm.D.
Clinical Assistant Professor, School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Purdue University
DEANNA S. KANIA, Pharm.D., BCPS
Clinical Associate Professor, School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Purdue University
Adjunct Assistant Professor, School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences, Indiana University
MICHAEL B. KAYS, Pharm.D., FCCP
Associate Professor, School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Purdue University
Adjunct Associate Professor, School of Medicine, Indiana University
CYNTHIA P. KOH-KNOX, Pharm.D., R.Ph.
Associate Director of Pharmacy Continuing Education
Clinical Associate Professor of Pharmacy Practice, School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Purdue University
JANE E. KRAUSE, M.S., R.Ph.
Clinical Associate Professor of Pharmacy Practice, School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Purdue University
HOLLY L. MASON, Ph.D., R.Ph.
Professor of Pharmacy Administration and Associate Dean for Academic Programs, School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Purdue University
JENNIFER McCOMB, Pharm.D.
Adjunct Assistant Professor of Pharmacy Practice, School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Purdue University Transplant Clinical Pharmacist, Lutheran Hospital, Fort Wayne, IN
JENNIFER L. MORRIS, Pharm.D., BCPS
Clinical Assistant Professor, School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Purdue University
Adjunct Assistant Professor, School of Medicine, Indiana University
Preceptor, Pediatric Intensive Care Unit, Riley Hospital for Children
MATTHEW M. MURAWSKI, R.Ph. Ph.D.
Associate Professor, School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Purdue University
CHRISTIANE L. NASH, Pharm.D., CDE
Assistant Professor and Associate Director of Experiential Learning, School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Purdue University
GAIL D. NEWTON, Ph.D., R.Ph.
Associate Professor, School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Purdue University
CAROL A. OTT, Pharm.D., BCPP
Assistant Professor, School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Purdue University
BRIAN R. OVERHOLSER, Pharm.D.
Assistant Professor, School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Purdue University
Adjunct Assistant Professor, School of Medicine, Indiana University
SONAK D. PASTAKIA , Pharm.D., M.P.H., BCPS
Assistant Professor, School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Purdue University
Adjunct Assistant Professor of Medicine, Indiana University School of Medicine
Visiting Lecturer, Moi University School of Medicine
KIMBERLY S. PLAKE, Ph.D., R.Ph.
Assistant Professor of Pharmacy Practice, School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Purdue University
ELLEN SCHELLHASE, Pharm.D.
Assistant Professor, School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Purdue University
Adjunct Assistant Professor, School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences, Indiana University
CHRISTOPHER M. SCOTT, Pharm.D., BCPS
Clinical Associate Professor, School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Purdue University
Adjunct Assistant Professor, School of Medicine, Indiana University.
Clinical Specialist, Trauma/Surgical critical Care and Burn, Wishard Health Services
STEVEN A. SCOTT, Pharm.D.
Associate Professor, School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Purdue University
Associate Head, Department of Pharmacy Practice.
AMY HECK SHEEHAN, Pharm.D.
Associate Professor, School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Purdue University
Drug Information Specialist, Clarian Health Partners
Residency Program Director, Purdue University/Clarian Health PGY2 Drug Information Residency
Co-Coordinator, Purdue University/Eli Lilly and Company Drug Information Residency
BRIAN M. SHEPLER, Pharm.D.
Clinical Assistant Professor and Director, Office of Experiential Learning, School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Purdue University
Preceptor, Arnett Nephrology Clinic
KEVIN M. SOWINSKI, Pharm.D., FCCP, BCPS
Associate Professor, School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Purdue University
Adjunct Associate Professor, School of Medicine, Indiana University
KENT H. SUMMERS, R.Ph., Ph.D.
Associate Professor, School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Purdue University
JOSEPH THOMAS III, M.S., Ph.D., FAPhA
Professor, School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Purdue University
JAMES E. TISDALE, BSc.Pharm., Pharm.D.
Professor, School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Purdue University
Adjunct Associate Professor, School of Medicine, Indiana University
G. THOMAS WILSON, B.S. Pharm., J.D.
Associate Professor of Pharmacy Practice and Law, School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Purdue University
ALAN J. ZILLICH, Pharm.D.
Assistant Professor, School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Purdue University
Affiliate Research Scientist, VA Center for Excellence in Implementing Evidence-Based Practices
Affiliate Research Scientist, Indiana University Center for Health Services and Outcomes Research
