Catherine Cooke

Catherine Cooke, PharmD, BCPS, PAHM, is a Research Professor in the Department of Practice, Sciences, and Health Outcomes Research at the University of Maryland School of Pharmacy. Her work integrates clinical pharmacy practice, research, and healthcare quality improvement, with a focus on older adult populations and medication-related care.

Education and Certifications:

• PharmD (Doctor of Pharmacy)
• Board Certification in Pharmacotherapy (BCPS)
• Professional Achievement in Healthcare Management (PAHM)

Research Interests: Dr. Cooke’s research emphasizes improving patient-centered outcomes, particularly addressing primary non-adherence to medications and optimizing medication-related care for older adults. She explores the role of health information technology (HIT) in integrating medication data into healthcare practices and developing metrics to enhance medication safety and efficacy in aging populations.

Collaborations and Initiatives: She collaborates with the Peter Lamy Center on Drug Therapy and Aging, focusing on medication therapy management (MTM), comprehensive medication reviews (CMRs), and refining CMS-mandated documentation standards. Her work evaluates the real-world impact of these initiatives and supports HIT-driven quality improvements in medication use.

Labs/Teams: Active member of the Peter Lamy Center on Drug Therapy and Aging within the School of Pharmacy, contributing to interdisciplinary teams addressing geriatric pharmacotherapy and healthcare system optimization.