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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.
