Nancy Tulathimutte Skehan

Nancy Tulathimutte Skehan is an Associate Professor in the Department of Medicine at UMass Chan Medical School, specifically within the T.H. Chan School of Medicine and the Division of General Internal Medicine.

Education:

• BA in Biology, French from Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, MD
• MD from University of Massachusetts Medical School, Worcester, MA

Dr. Skehan's research focuses on the intersection of pharmacy services, intensive care medicine, and telemedicine. Her work particularly examines how tele-ICU pharmacists can improve sedation management for critically ill mechanically ventilated patients. She has expertise in pharmacotherapy within critical care settings and has explored the application of telemedicine technologies to enhance pharmaceutical care in intensive care units.

With her primary publication from 2010 focusing on tele-ICU pharmacist impact on sedation management, Dr. Skehan's research demonstrates a specialized interest in optimizing pharmaceutical interventions in critical care through technological solutions. Her work sits at the intersection of clinical pharmacy, intensive care medicine, and telehealth implementation.

Scientific Awards:

• No awards listed in the provided information

Dr. Skehan collaborates with colleagues in the Department of Medicine, particularly with researchers focused on critical care and pharmacy services. Her work with co-authors Craig Lilly and Dinesh Yogaratnam suggests active participation in interdisciplinary research teams addressing pharmaceutical care in intensive care settings. While specific grant information is not provided, her research focus indicates potential involvement in studies examining healthcare delivery models in critical care medicine.

Based on her publication focus, Dr. Skehan appears to be involved with research teams studying tele-ICU operations, pharmacy services in critical care, and sedation protocols for mechanically ventilated patients. Her work contributes to the growing field of telemedicine applications in specialized medical care delivery.