Christopher J. Jacobson

Christopher J. Jacobson, PharmD, is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Medicine at Loma Linda University School of Medicine. He specializes in endocrinology and diabetes management, with a focus on integrating clinical pharmacy services into comprehensive diabetes care. His roles include teaching advanced diabetes management and endocrine courses to pharmacy students. He holds a PharmD from Loma Linda University School of Pharmacy (2015) and completed a PGY1 ambulatory care residency at the W.G. Hefner Veterans Affairs Medical Center and a pediatric endocrine fellowship at Loma Linda.

His research emphasizes diabetes care innovation, including studies on insulin therapies, weight management with semaglutide, and closed-loop glucose monitoring systems. He has led and collaborated on multiple clinical trials involving pharmaceutical companies like Gilead Sciences, Novo Nordisk, and Medtronic. Notable grants include evaluating long-acting lenacapavir for HIV prevention and assessing semaglutide efficacy in workplace settings.

Dr. Jacobson’s current initiatives include developing a pharmacist-managed diabetes clinic within primary care to improve patient outcomes. His work bridges clinical practice and research, aiming to optimize self-care strategies for chronic conditions. He serves as a principal investigator (PI) and investigator on projects assessing diabetes technologies and pharmacotherapy effectiveness.

His educational background and residency training underscore his commitment to advancing patient-centered care in endocrine and diabetes specialties. Teaching responsibilities span courses like Pharmacist-Guided Self Care and Advanced Diabetes Management, reflecting his dedication to training future pharmacy professionals.