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Knodel, Leroy C.,Pharm.D.
Interim Division Head and
Clinical Professor/
Lonnie F. Hollingsworth Sr.
Centennial Fellow
of Pharmacotherapy
210- 567-8369
knodel@uthscsa.edu


Dr. Knodel is the assistant Division Head, Pharmacotherapy, Director of the Drug Information Service at the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio (UTHSCSA), and director of the regional internship program in San Antonio.
Full-Time Faculty
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Frei, Christopher R., Pharm.D., M.Sc.
Associate Professor
of Pharmacotherapy
210- 567-8371
freic@uthscsa.edu


Dr. Frei's translational research activities involve the application and critical evaluation of novel technologies (including anti-infectives) in both institutional and community healthcare settings. His approach can best be described as a mixture of pharmacoepidemiology, health services research, health disparities research, and microbial genomics. His major areas of study include pneumonia, methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA), HIV, and influenza.  
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Gee, Jodie S., Pharm.D.
Clinical Assistant Professor
of Pharmacotherapy
210- 567-8309
gee@uthscsa.edu


Dr. Gee practices in the ambulatory care clinic setting where she is involved in chronic disease state management and patient education. Her practice interests include diabetes, hypertension, hyperlipidemia, and anticoagulation.
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Hand, Elizabeth, Pharm.D.
Clinical Associate Professor
of Pharmacotherapy
210- 567-8347
OatesE3@uthscsa.edu


Dr. Hand is the Pediatric Clinical Coordinator and Infectious Disease Pharmacy Specialist at the Children's Hospital of San Antonio. Her areas of interest include improving medication management in the pediatric population, with a focus on antimicrobial stewardship and treatment of infections in immunocompromised children.
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Koeller, Jim M., M.S.
Professor Eli Lilly & C. R. Sublett Fellow
of Pharmacotherapy
210- 567-8339
koeller@uthscsa.edu


Prof. Koeller's research focuses on health care economics, pharmacoeconomics and outcomes research primarily in cancer, but also in other disease areas.
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Kuhn, John G., Pharm.D.
Retired Professor
of Pharmacotherapy
kuhn@uthscsa.edu


Dr. Kuhn's research is concentrated on deriving information related to the clinical pharmacology of anticancer agents.
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Lam, Y. W. Francis, Pharm D.
James O. Burke Centennial Fellow
Clinical Associate Professor
of Pharmacotherapy
210- 567-8319
lamf@uthscsa.edu


Dr. Lam's research focus is pharmacokinetic, pharmacodynamic, and pharmacogenetic aspect of drug therapy. Specifically, he is interested in how inter-individual variability in drug metabolism can affect response to drugs and susceptibility to biological disorder.
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Ryan, Laurajo, Pharm.D.
Clinical Associate Professor
of Pharmacotherapy
210- 567-8320
ryanl@uthscsa.edu


Visit Dr. Ryan's Page Dr. Ryan practices in the area of Adult Internal Medicine, primarily in the acute treatment of the hospitalized patient. Her principal interests include diabetes, nutrition and cirrhosis.
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Saklad, Stephen R., Pharm.D.
Clinical Associate Professor
of Pharmacotherapy
210- 567-8355
saklad@uthscsa.edu


Dr. Saklad is the director of the psychiatric pharmacy program in San Antonio and on the staff of San Antonio State Hospital where he provides pharmaceutical care to the seriously mentally ill.  His current research interests are in the area of serious mental illness and its treatment, particularly identification of endophenotypes by analysis of large demographic, process, and outcome databases. He is an active member of ASHP and CPNP and provider of innovative continuing education programming.


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Seltzer, Jennifer K., Pharm. D.
Clinical Assistant Professor
of Pharmacotherapy
210- 567-4285
seltzer@uthscsa.edu


Dr. Seltzer is a Drug Information Specialist with teaching and clinical interests in evidence-based drug information, literature evaluation, adverse drug reactions, formulary management, and drug usage evaluation.


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Talbert, Robert L., Pharm.D.
SmithKline Centennial Professor
of Pharmacotherapy
210- 567-8318
talbert@uthscsa.edu


Dr. Talbert is responsible for didactic and clerkship teaching of baccalaureate and Pharm.D. students and supervises their activities on the Medicine Service at University Hospital and Endocrine services for the University Health System, Audie L. Murphy Veterans Memorial Hospital, and the Texas Diabetes Institute in San Antonio.
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Wiederhold, Nathan, Pharm.D.
Fellow of William J. Sheffield
Centennial Endowed
Associate Professorship of Pharmacotherapy
210- 567-8355
wiederholdn@uthscsa.edu


Dr. Wiederhold's research focuses on medical mycology, including both basic science and translational studies. Major focuses include the study of different fungal cellular pathways to better understand how these organisms adapt to antifungal exposure, and the evaluation of different dosing and administration strategies to minimize toxicities and maximize efficacies associated with antifungal therapy.
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Young, Veronica S., Pharm.D., M.P.H.
Clinical Associate Professor
of Pharmacotherapy
Alumni Teaching Award
210- 567-4282
youngv@uthscsa.edu


Dr. Young is the Associate Director of Drug Information Service at the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio. Her areas of interests include interprofessional education, public health and community engagement/service learning, evidence-based practice, and quality/patient safety.
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Last Reviewed: November 12, 2012

Division Information

Mailing Address:
Pharmacotherapy
Education & Research Ctr.
College of Pharmacy
The University of Texas
Health Science Center
7703 Floyd Curl Drive - MC 6220
San Antonio, TX
78229-3900
USA

Email Address: pharmacy
@www.utexas.edu

Phone:
1-210-567-8355


Distinguished Young Alumnus

Dr. Chris Frei, assistant professor of pharmacotherapy, was recognized by the Pharmacy Alumni Association as recipient of the Distinguished Young Alumnus Award. The award was presented in Fall 2012 during at the Alumni Reception and Awards Banquet. Dr. Frei earned his Pharm.D. from the college in 2001 and his M.S. in pharmacy in 2003. He was featured as part of the academic accolade program during halftime of a Longhorn men's basketball game in late January.

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