PURSUE GREATNESS is a bold idea we have adopted at the UF College of Pharmacy. It embodies our college’s approach to advancing science through research, training future pharmacy leaders through education and pioneering clinical innovations to improve patient care. To achieve greatness, we need world-class faculty with the expertise and motivation to shape the future of pharmacy and the pharmaceutical sciences. That’s why we have aggressively recruited some of the nation’s most-respected researchers, clinicians and educators to lead our pursuit.
These are the newest faculty hires in the UF College of Pharmacy since July 2016.
Department Chair
Pharmacodynamics
Lance McMahon, Ph.D.
Professor and Chair
CAREER HIGHLIGHTS
CREDENTIALS
Previous Institution
University of Texas Health San Antonio
Alma Mater
PhD: Texas A&M University, College Station
MS: Texas A&M University, College Station
BA: University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia
Endowed Professors
medicinal chemistry
Chengguo (Chris) Xing, Ph.D.
Professor and Frank A. Duckworth Eminent Scholar Chair
CAREER HIGHLIGHTS
CREDENTIALS
Previous Institution
University of Minnesota – Twin Cities
Alma Mater
PhD: Arizona State University
BS: Dalian University of Technology
Medicinal chemistry
Chenglong Li, Ph.D.
Nicholas Bodor Professor in Drug Discovery; Graduate Coordinator
CAREER HIGHLIGHTS
CREDENTIALS
Previous Institution
The Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio
Alma Mater
PhD: Biophysics with a minor in organic chemistry, Cornell University
MSc: Physical Chemistry, Beijing University
BSc: Chemistry, Beijing University
Professors
Medicinal chemistry
Christopher McCurdy, Ph.D.
Professor; Director of UF Translational Drug Development Core
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CREDENTIALS
Previous Institution
University of Mississippi
Alma Mater
PhD: The University of Georgia
BSPh: Ohio Northern University
Pharmacotherapy & Translational Research
Kalen Manasco, Pharm.D.
Clinical Professor
CAREER HIGHLIGHTS
CREDENTIALS
Previous Institution
University of Georgia
Residency
Pediatric Specialty Residency, Medical University of South Carolina
Pharmacy Practice Residency, UF Health Shands Hospital
Alma Mater
PharmD: University of Georgia
BS: University of Georgia
Pharmacodynamics
Daohong Zhou, M.D.
Professor
CAREER HIGHLIGHTS
CREDENTIALS
Previous Institution
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
Alma Mater
MD: Yunyang Medical College
MS: Henan Medical University
Associate Professors
Pharmacotherapy & Translational Research
Teresa Cavanaugh, Pharm.D., BCPS
Clinical Associate Professor and Assistant Dean for Student Affairs
CAREER HIGHLIGHTS
CREDENTIALS
Previous Institution
University of Cincinnati
Residency
PGY1 Pharmacy Residency, The University Hospital, Cincinnati
Alma Mater
PharmD: University of Cincinnati
MS: University of Cincinnati
Pharmacotherapy & Translational Therapy
Christina DeRemer, Pharm.D., BCPS
Clinical Associate Professor
CAREER HIGHLIGHTS
CREDENTIALS
Previous Institution
Augusta University Medical Center
Residency
Ambulatory Care Specialty, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center Health System
Pharmacy Practice, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center Health System
Alma Mater
PharmD: Philadelphia College of Pharmacy
Pharmacotherapy & Translational Research
David DeRemer, Pharm.D., BCOP
Clinical Associate Professor
CAREER HIGHLIGHTS
CREDENTIALS
Previous Institution
University of Georgia College of Pharmacy
Fellowship
Drug Discovery, University of Kentucky
Residency
Oncology Residency, University of Kentucky
Pharmacy Practice Residency, University of Kentucky
Alma Mater
PharmD: University of Kentucky
BS: University of Kentucky
Pharmacotherapy & Translational Research
Danxin Wang, M.D., Ph.D.
Associate Professor
CAREER HIGHLIGHTS
CREDENTIALS
Previous Institution
The Ohio State University College of Medicine
Fellowship
University of California San Francisco
Alma Mater
PhD: Academy of Military Medical Sciences
MD: Fudan University
MS: Fudan University
Medicinal Chemistry
Guangrong Zheng, Ph.D.
Associate Professor
CAREER HIGHLIGHTS
CREDENTIALS
Previous Institution
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
Alma Mater
PhD: Shanghai Institute of Materia Medica
BS: Fudan University
Assistant Professors
Pharmacotherapy & Translational Research
John M. Allen, Pharm.D., BCPS
Clinical Assistant Professor
CAREER HIGHLIGHTS
CREDENTIALS
Previous Institution
Division Director of Infectious Diseases Pharmacy, HCA West Florida
University of South Florida
Auburn University
Residency
Critical Care Specialty Residency, Tampa General Hospital
Pharmacy Practice Residency, Tampa General Hospital
Alma Mater
PharmD: Florida A&M University
Pharmaceutical Outcomes & Policy
Joshua Brown, Ph.D., Pharm.D.
Assistant Professor
CAREER HIGHLIGHTS
CREDENTIALS
Alma Mater
PhD: University of Kentucky
PharmD: University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
MS: University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
BS: University of Arkansas
Medicinal Chemistry
Lina Cui, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor
CAREER HIGHLIGHTS
CREDENTIALS
Previous Institution
University of New Mexico
Alma Mater
PhD: University of Alberta
BSc: Nankai University
NOTABLE AWARDS
NIH R35 Maximizing Investigators’ Research Award (MIRA)
Department of Defense Congressionally Directed Medical Research Programs (CDMRP) PRCRP Career Development Award
Pharmaceutical Outcomes & Policy
Vakaramoko (Karam) Diaby, Ph.D., M.Sc.
Assistant Professor
CAREER HIGHLIGHTS
CREDENTIALS
Previous Institution
Florida A&M University
Alma Mater
PhD: Université de Montréal
MSc: Université de Montréal
BS: Faculty of Science and Technology, Hassan II Mohammadia University (Morocco)
Pharmaceutical Outcomes & Policy
Wei-Hsuan (Jenny) Lo-Ciganic, Ph.D., M.S.
Assistant Professor
CAREER HIGHLIGHTS
NOTABLE AWARDS
CREDENTIALS
Previous Institution
University of Arizona
Alma Mater
PhD: University of Pittsburgh
MS: University of Pittsburgh
MSPharm: National Cheng Kung University
BS: National Taiwan University
Pharmaceutics
Valvanera Vozmediano, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor
CAREER HIGHLIGHTS
CREDENTIALS
Previous Institution
Dynakin, S.L.
Alma Mater
PhD: University of Basque Country
BS: University of Basque Country
Pharmacodynamics
Brandon Warren, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor
CAREER HIGHLIGHTS
CREDENTIALS
Previous Institution
National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA)
Alma Mater
PhD: Florida State University
MS: Florida State University
BSc: Florida State University
Pharmacotherapy & Translational Research
Meghan J. Arwood, Pharm.D., BCPS
Clinical Assistant Professor
CAREER HIGHLIGHTS
CREDENTIALS
Fellowship
Translational Pharmacogenomics, University of Illinois at Chicago and the University of Florida
Residency
PGY1 Pharmacy Practice Residency, Holmes Regional Medical Center, Melbourne, Florida
Alma Mater
PharmD: University of Florida
BS: University of Florida
Pharmacotherapy & Translational Research
Christopher T. Campbell, Pharm.D., BCPPS
Clinical Assistant Professor
CAREER HIGHLIGHTS
CREDENTIALS
Residency
PGY2 Pediatric Pharmacy Residency, Georgia Regents Medical Center and the University of Georgia
PGY1 Pharmacy Residency, Georgia Regents Medical Center and the University of Georgia
Alma Mater
PharmD: Northeastern University
BS: Northeastern University
Pharmacotherapy & Translational Research
Anthony M. Casapao, Pharm.D., M.P.H.
Clinical Assistant Professor
CAREER HIGHLIGHTS
CREDENTIALS
Previous Institution
Husson University School of Pharmacy
Fellowship
Infectious Diseases Pharmacotherapy Research Fellowship, Wayne State University
Residency
Infectious Diseases Specialty Residency, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center
Pharmacy Practice Residency, St. Vincent’s Medical Center, Jacksonville
Alma Mater
PharmD: Wingate University
MPH: Harvard University
BS: Midwestern University-Glendale
Pharmacotherapy & Translational Research
Emily Cicali, Pharm.D.
Clinical Assistant Professor
CAREER HIGHLIGHTS
CREDENTIALS Postdoctoral Fellowship
Pharmacogenomics, University of Florida College of Pharmacy
Residency
PGY1 Pharmacy Residency: Geriatric Personalized Medicine & Targeted Therapeutics, CareKinesis Inc.
Alma Mater
PharmD: Philadelphia College of Pharmacy
BS: Philadelphia College of Pharmacy
Pharmacotherapy & Translational Research
Stacey Curtis, Pharm.D.
Clinical Assistant Professor
CAREER HIGHLIGHTS
4 book chapters
NOTABLE AWARDS
CREDENTIALS
Alma Mater
PharmD: University of Florida
PharmBS: Florida A&M University
Pharmacotherapy & Translational Research
Eric Dietrich, Pharm.D., BCPS
Clinical Assistant Professor
CAREER HIGHLIGHTS
NOTABLE AWARDS
CREDENTIALS
Fellowship
Family Medicine, University of Florida
Alma Mater
PharmD: University of Florida
Pharmacotherapy & Translational Research
Eric F. Egelund, Ph.D., Pharm.D.
Clinical Assistant Professor
CAREER HIGHLIGHTS
NOTABLE AWARDS
CREDENTIALS
Alma Mater
PhD: University of Florida
PharmD: University of Florida
BS: University of West Florida
Pharmacotherapy & Translational Research
Bethany Shoulders, Pharm.D.
Clinical Assistant Professor
CAREER HIGHLIGHTS
CREDENTIALS
Residency
PGY2 Critical Care Pharmacy Residency, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center
PGY1 Pharmacy Practice Residency, The Johns Hopkins Hospital
Alma Mater
PharmD: University of Tennessee Health Science Center
BS: Freed-Hardeman University
Pharmacotherapy & Translational Research
Kathryn J. Smith, Pharm.D., BCACP
Clinical Assistant Professor
CAREER HIGHLIGHTS
NOTABLE AWARDS
CREDENTIALS
Residency
PGY1 Clinical Community Pharmacy Residency, Cub Pharmacy/SUPERVALU Inc. and the University of Minnesota
Alma Mater
PharmD: University of Minnesota – Twin Cities
BS: Wheaton College, Illinois
Pharmaceutical Outcomes & Policy
Scott Vouri, Ph.D., Pharm.D.
Clinical Assistant Professor
CAREER HIGHLIGHTS
NOTABLE AWARDS
CREDENTIALS
Previous Institution
St. Louis College of Pharmacy
Alma Mater
PhD: St. Louis University
MS: Washington University
PharmD: Butler University