Research Associate
Ainhoa Gomez Lumbreras, MD, PhD
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Email: Ainhoa.Gomez-Lumbreras@pharm.utah.edu
Background:
Medical Doctor, Family Physician and Clinical Pharmacology specialist. After 10 years of clinical practice in primary care and emergency room hospital settings in Spain I obtained my PhD in pharmacology in Universitat Autonoma de Barcelona by conducting a study of antidepressants use and the risk of hip fracture.
Research interest:
Pharmacoepidemiology, Drug-drug interactions, Adverse outcomes, Ethics of the research.
Jeong-Yeon Cho, PharmD, PhD
Email: jeongyeon.cho@utah.edu
Background:
Dr. Cho is currently a post-doctoral research fellow at the Department of Pharmacotherapy, University of Utah College of Pharmacy. He earned his PharmD (2017) and PhD (2022) in Health Economics and Outcomes Research (HEOR) from Sungkyunkwan University. He has been involved in several cost-effectiveness analyses and has generated real-world evidence in various disease area (Covid-19; Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus; Hereditary angioedema; Ovarian Cancer; Breast Cancer; Hepatocelluar Carcinoma; Diffuse Large B-cell Lymphoma; and so on).
Research interest:
His current research interests include health economic modeling methodologies incorporating real-world evidence.
Research Fellows
Muhammed Rashid Parambil Peedikakkal, PHD
Email: muhammed.rashid@pharm.utah.edu
Background:
Muhammed Rashid is a Post-Doctoral Research Associate at Nui's Lab, Department of Pharmacotherapy, College of Pharmacy, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, USA. He completed his PhD from Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE), India. He also served as a Guest Faculty at MAHE Manipal to teach the Evidence Synthesis for Post-Graduate Health Economic Students. He has received many scholarships and travel grants from international organizations to attend Scientific conferences. He has authored numerous scientific papers in various international reputed journals and authored multiple book chapters. His current research focus involved the cost-effectiveness of interventions including the use of artificial intelligence in various disciplines of health. He has been involved many grant submissions.
Research interest:
Evidence Synthesis, Pharmacoeconomics, Cost-effectiveness of artificial intelligence based interventions, Real-world evidence
Haopeng Liu, MPH, PharmD
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Email: u6061412@utah.edu
Background:
Dr. Liu is a postdoctoral fellow at the University of Utah College of Pharmacy Pharmacotherapy Outcomes Research Center. He received his PharmD/MPH dual degree (2024) from the University of Minnesota and B.S. in Clinical Pharmacy (2019) from Shenyang Pharmaceutical University.
Research Interest:
His research interests include comparative effectiveness studies, real-world evidence, and outcomes research.
Rachel Yang, PharmD
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Email: u6061414@utah.edu
Background:
Rachel Yang graduated with her PharmD from University of Rhode Island in 2024. She is currently a first-year postdoctoral fellow at University of Utah College of Pharmacy Pharmacotherapy Outcomes Research Center. Her current research interests include diabetes and geriatric conditions such as Alzheimer’s disease, with a focus on enhancing patient care.
Research Interest:
Her current research interests include diabetes and geriatric conditions such as Alzheimer’s disease, with a focus on enhancing patient care.
Spencer Gilbert, PharmD
Email: Spencer.Gilbert@pharm.utah.edu
Background:
Spencer Gilbert is a postdoctoral fellow at the University of Utah College of Pharmacy Pharmacotherapy Department and the Biomedical Informatics Department. He received his PharmD degree (2024) from the University of Utah and is currently working towards a master's degree in biomedical informatics. He works on anticoagulation related research projects, he also works as a pharmacist at the University of Utah's Thrombosis Clinic.
Research Interest:
His research interests include anticoagulation outcomes, drug-drug interactions, and adverse effects.
Prity Rani, PhD
Email: u6066362@utah.edu
Background:
Dr. Prity is a postdoctoral fellow at the University of Utah College of Pharmacy, Pharmacotherapy Outcomes Research Center. She received her Ph.D. in Pharmacy Practice from the National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research (NIPER), Mohali India.
Research Interest:
Her research interests include antimicrobial resistance, surveillance, infectious diseases, healthcare utilization, and the application of real-world evidence to support data-informed decision-making in healthcare systems.
Heeseung Hong, PharmD
Email: Heeseung.Hong@pharm.utah.edu
Background:
I am a postdoctoral fellow in the Department of Pharmacotherapy at the University of Utah College of Pharmacy, focusing on anticoagulation-related research. I am also pursuing a master’s degree in Biomedical Informatics. In addition to my academic work, I practice as a pharmacist with the University of Utah’s Clinical Pharmacy Thrombosis Service, providing direct patient care.
Research Interest:
Anticoagulation-related research and implementation outcomes