Jordan Schultz

Jordan Schultz, PharmD, is an Assistant Professor of Psychiatry, Pharmacy Practice and Science, and Neurology at the University of Iowa College of Pharmacy. His research focuses on neurodegenerative diseases, particularly Huntington’s and Parkinson’s, with an emphasis on clinical pharmacology and drug development. He holds multiple academic appointments and is affiliated with the UI Center for Immunology and the Huntington’s Study Group.

Dr. Schultz earned his PharmD from the University of Iowa and completed a residency in Ambulatory Care Pharmacy Practice at UI Health Care. His work spans drug efficacy evaluation, disease progression analysis, and biomarker identification, leveraging large databases like Enroll-HD. He has received awards including the Stanley International Travel Grant and Iowa Pharmacy Association Excellence in Innovation.

Key research areas include understanding huntingtin protein’s role in neurodevelopment, autonomic nervous system dysfunction in neurodegenerative diseases, and the impact of pharmacotherapies like terazosin and memantine. His studies investigate early-onset disease progression, cognitive impairment, and drug interactions in complex patient populations.

• Awards: Stanley Travel Grant (Quebec/London), IPA Innovation Award, UI Scholarship
• Memberships: Huntington's Study Group, European HD Network, CMSC, Iowa Pharmacy Association

Dr. Schultz collaborates across disciplines to advance therapeutic strategies and improve patient outcomes in neurodegenerative disorders. His lab focuses on translational research bridging basic science and clinical practice.