Rocco J. Rotello

Rocco J. Rotello serves as an Associate Professor of Pharmacology in the College of Medicine at the Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine (LECOM) Bradenton campus, teaching graduate-level courses in pharmaceutical science, drug discovery, pharmacogenomics, immunology, and antibody therapy.

His academic credentials include:

• Doctor of Experimental Pathology from University of Colorado Medical School
• Master of Science in Anatomy from University of Nebraska Medical School
• Bachelor of Arts from Chadron State College

Dr. Rotello's research centers on antibody therapy targeting blood vessel stabilization and endothelial survival, with patented human monoclonal antibody technologies licensed to Eye Point Pharmaceuticals. His expertise spans drug formulation, OTC supplements, and combination drug/device systems, informed by 16 years as Senior Scientist at Procter & Gamble Pharmaceuticals where he led drug discovery initiatives.

His industry experience extends to medical communications at P&G and recent leadership as Director of Pharmaceutical Science at STAQ Pharma, a 503b sterile compounding facility. Dr. Rotello pioneered curriculum development as founding faculty for Cedarville University's inaugural pharmacy graduating class (2016), emphasizing student mentorship that bridges classroom innovation with real-world patient outcomes.