Carolina Restini

Carolina Restini is an Associate Professor and Pharmacology Thread Director at the College of Osteopathic Medicine, Michigan State University. She holds a PhD in Pharmacology from Universidade de São Paulo and King's College London, alongside an MS in Pharmacology from Universidade de São Paulo. Her research focuses on medical education innovation, pharmacology curriculum development, and clinical topics such as hypertension, cardiovascular diseases, and oncology. She has contributed to international collaborations in medical education and peer-mentoring programs for educators. Recent work includes studies on student pharmacokinetic understanding and the impact of diet on hypertension prevention. She is also involved in pandemic-related medical education adaptations and ACE2 receptor research in SARS-CoV-2 contexts.

Education:

• PhD, Pharmacology, Universidade de São Paulo (2000–2004)
• PhD, School of Biomedical Sciences, King's College London (2003)
• MS, Pharmacology, Universidade de São Paulo (1998–2000)
• Visiting Professorship, Michigan State University (2016–2017)

Research Interests: Medical education methodologies, pharmacology teaching strategies, cardiovascular pathophysiology, evidence-based medicine, and global health curricula. Her work bridges clinical practice and pedagogy, emphasizing inter-institutional collaboration and student-centered learning.

Recent Article Trends: Recent publications highlight advancements in pharmacology education frameworks, hypertension management through lifestyle interventions, and pandemic adaptations in medical training. Her studies also explore biomarkers in spinal cord injury and rare dermatological conditions linked to eating disorders.

Advising & Grants: While no specific advisees are listed, Dr. Restini leads educational initiatives and mentorship programs for medical educators. Her work is supported by institutional collaborations and grant-funded research in pharmacology and public health.

Labs/Teams: Engaged in curriculum development teams at the College of Osteopathic Medicine and international partnerships for concept-based pharmacology education.